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202504/30
In response to climate change and the global trend towards net-zero carbon emissions, the Taichung Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA Taichung) actively encourages businesses and organizations to participate in public welfare afforestation activities. Wan Hai Lines has cooperated in the adoption of forests for afforestation to fulfill its social responsibility since 2023, with a total afforestation area of 26.8 hectares, fully demonstrating the fruitful results of private resources invested in biodiversity conservation and natural carbon sinks. This cooperation also highlights the close connection between national greening policies and corporate ESG responsibilities.
FANCA Taichung pointed out that since 2018, many companies have actively made donations and participated in the adoption of more than 56 hectares of afforestation areas, carrying out afforestation work in mountainous regions, coastal forests, and areas of ecological concern. Among them, Wan Hai Lines has long promoted the “Tree Planting and Maintenance Project,” implementing corporate social responsibility and turning climate action into concrete actions. Wan Hai Lines has been in cooperation with FANCA Taichung since 2023, donating money to adopt up to 26.8 hectares of afforestation areas and planting more than 50,000 saplings, making it the largest-scale effort out of the participating companies at present. The adopted afforestation sites are distributed in the forest compartments of Basianshan, Dajia River, Da’an River working circle, and Taiping District of Taichung City. The trees planted are native species with ecological and carbon sequestration value, including Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides), Taiwan incense-cedar (Calocedrus formosana), Taiwan zelkova (Zelkova serrata), Formosan sweet gum (Liquidambar formosana), and ring-cupped oak (Quercus glauca). Public-private collaborations are being made to establish a low-elevation mountain conservation corridor in western Taichung, create a biodiversity habitat environment, and connect the corridor to the Taiwan Ecological Network (TEN). FANCA Taichung also issued a certificate of appreciation during the Arbor Day event to thank Wan Hai Lines for its contribution to Taiwan’s forest ecosystems.
FANCA Taichung stated that forests play an important role in natural ecosystems. In addition to fixing and reducing carbon emissions, conserving water resources, and regulating the climate, afforestation also provides habitats for animals and plants, helping restore the balance and resilience of the ecosystem. Companies' afforestation efforts not only showcase their environmental responsibility but also directly support the SDGs and Taiwan's 2050 net-zero emissions plan, where the contribution of forest carbon sinks is exceptionally vital.
To expand corporate participation in natural carbon sinks and biodiversity conservation, the FANCA has established the “Carbon Sink and Biodiversity ESG Project Matching Platform” for the participation of companies and organizations. Enterprises can participate in afforestation or ecological conservation projects through the platform and engage in afforestation and conservation activities through concrete actions. Currently, FANCA Taichung has listed two new afforestation projects on the matching platform. We welcome companies and organizations from all sectors to actively participate in the construction of natural carbon sinks and green networks to achieve a sustainable and prosperous future. For more information, please visit the FANCA’s “Carbon Sink and Biodiversity ESG Project Matching Platform” website, or contact Ms. Kuo of FANCA Taichung (Tel: 04-25150855 ext. 154).