Sustainability
Green Building
Because buildings account for a major share of global energy use and emissions, ASE applies rigorous efficiency and carbon-reduction standards to facilities across their full life cycle.
SDGs 6 · 7 · 9 · 11 · 13
A global green-building program
ASE incorporated green-building requirements into facility planning, design and construction in 2009. Projects use frameworks such as U.S. LEED and Taiwan EEWH to improve existing sites and guide new construction.
Higher construction investment is balanced by lower energy and water use, a smaller environmental footprint and healthier workplaces.
ASE has the highest density of green buildings in Kaohsiung
Resource efficiency remains a priority as ASE expands. Applying international and local standards helps lower operational impacts while creating a more comfortable environment for employees.
Low-carbon, energy-saving and modern green buildings
ASE evaluates building carbon from construction materials through operation. At the K24 facility, this analysis identified energy hotspots and informed lower-carbon materials, waste recycling, efficient cooling and water systems, sponge paths and habitat protection.
Green Factories add intelligent-building controls and cleaner-production practices to reduce resource use, waste and environmental impact. This work earned ASE a Low-Carbon Building Contribution Award in 2019.
People and the environment
Designing for measurable impact
ASE issued green bonds in 2014 and 2019 to fund lower-carbon packaging and test facilities, water recycling and other sustainability projects.
Biodiversity
Porous ground, ecological corridors and roof gardens create habitat, attract wildlife and improve the local microclimate.
Roof-top greenery
Reflective coatings, planted roofs and wider green areas reduce heat absorption, indoor temperature and cooling demand.
Base water retention
Permeable roads and rainwater storage increase infiltration and reuse while reducing urban heat-island effects.
Air-conditioning and lighting
Efficient chillers, variable-frequency drives, optimized ducts, LEDs and dimming controls reduce operating energy.
