Fubon Financial Holdings Leads in Sustainability and Continues to Receive Recognition from International Authorities in Sustainability Assessments
Achieved the Highest Rating of A from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Selected for the S&P Sustainability Yearbook
At the beginning of the new year, Fubon Financial Holdings has once again achieved remarkable results in international sustainability rankings. It has been awarded the highest honor of "A" grade by the globally recognized Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its efforts in addressing climate change. This marks the 5th consecutive year since 2020 that the company has maintained its leadership status, demonstrating its commitment to leading in sustainable finance. Moreover, Fubon Financial Holdings has not only been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World Index for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index for nine consecutive years, but it has also recently distinguished itself among nearly ten thousand evaluated companies globally by being included in the 2025 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. This recognition underscores the international acknowledgment of its sustainable practices.
Richard M. Tsai, Chairman of Fubon Financial Holdings, stated that since 2021, the company has been formulating a sustainable vision blueprint. This initiative is grounded in stable sustainable governance and focuses on four key ESG strategies: decarbonization, digitalization, empowerment, and connection. Through these strategies, Fubon Financial Holdings aims to leverage the essential roles of the financial sector to foster positive contributions to sustainable development in both industry and society. The issue of climate change has garnered significant attention from various sectors. Fubon is committed to assisting its customers in their sustainable transformation by providing sustainable financial investments, loans, products, and professional services. This initiative is designed to help customers improve their ESG performance and adopt low-carbon operational strategies, while Fubon also strives to enhance its own climate change management and adhere to Science Based Targets (SBT).
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a leading nonprofit organization in the environmental sector, and the number of companies evaluated continues to grow, with over 24,000 assessed globally in 2024. Fubon Financial Holdings received the highest rating of "A" in 14 out of 17 categories in the latest CDP assessment. These categories include: scenario analysis, dependency /impact /risk /opportunity processes, value chain engagement, environmental policy, governance, targets, portfolio impact, pricing of environmental externalities, public policy participation and industry collaboration, opportunity disclosure, emission reduction measures and low-carbon products, risk disclosure, verification, and business strategy. Fubon Financial Holdings has garnered significant international acclaim for its proactive initiatives in advancing climate action.
Fubon Financial Holdings, a significant leader in the financial sector of Taiwan, continues to spearhead initiatives related to sustainability. In terms of low-carbon strategy, Fubon serves as a catalyst for sustainable industry transformation. It enhances responsible finance, actively engages and communicates with customers, and expands its green energy initiatives. In 2024, Fubon signed a contract with Star Energy to introduce 4.39 million kilowatt-hours of green power, marking the first instance of a financial institution in Taiwan extending its green energy efforts to offshore islands. In terms of digital strategy, Fubon is committed to advancing financial security through digital transformation. In collaboration with both public and private sectors, it has established the "Eagle Eye Anti-Fraud Alliance." By 2024, 35 financial institutions have implemented Fubon's patented AI detection technology to develop the "Eagle Eye Fraud Prevention Prediction Model." In terms of strategic influence, Fubon is actively implementing inclusive finance by offering a variety of accessible financial services to groups such as individuals with disabilities, the elderly, new immigrants, and residents of remote areas. In terms of incentive strategies, Fubon has established the "Fubon Sustainability Club" in 2024 to enhance sustainable co-learning and knowledge education, thereby actively promoting Fubon's ESG vision project.
In addition, Fubon Financial Holdings has been recognized for eight consecutive years as a component of the MSCI Sustainable Index and maintains an AA rating in the MSCI ESG assessment, with AAA being the highest possible rating. Additionally, it excels in three key areas of the Sustainalytics sustainability risk rating: business ethics, ESG integration, and stakeholder governance. Looking ahead, Fubon Financial Holdings is committed to leading in sustainable finance, embodying the spirit of "Be positive All possible" to maximize its corporate impact.