ESG Benchmark Enterprise! Fubon Financial Holdings has been Awarded by “Corporate Governance Asia” for 15 Consecutive Years
The company received five prestigious awards this year which demonstrated outstanding corporate governance and sustainable operational capabilities
Recently, "Corporate Governance Asia" hosted the 15th Asian Excellence Award 2025 ceremony, during which Fubon Financial Holdings was recognized with five major awards this year: Jerry Harn, President of Fubon Financial Holdings, has achieved the "Best Investor Relations–CEO Award in Asia" for eight consecutive years. Furthermore, Fubon Financial Holdings has received the "Best Investor Relations Award" for 15 years in a row, the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award" and the "Best Investor Relations Manager Award" for the 12th time, as well as the "Best Corporate Public Relations Award" for the 5th time. After Fubon Financial Holdings was honored as the champion of the Best Management Team in Asia's Insurance Sector (excluding Mainland China) by “Extel” for 2025, along with being the runner-up in the overall Asia insurance industry, the company has once again made headlines internationally!
"Corporate Governance Asia" is the first professional quarterly publication in the Asia region that explores corporate governance. Since 2005, it has annually evaluated companies across various Asian nations based on publicly available market information, recognizing those that excel in corporate governance, investor relations, corporate social responsibility, and financial performance. This year, the focus is particularly on the role of Asian companies in climate neutrality.
"Corporate Governance Asia" indicates that Fubon Financial Holdings is a model in the Asia-Pacific region for its outstanding performance in addressing climate neutrality and sustainable development in the ESG field. Fubon Financial Holdings is proactively incorporating ESG concepts into its operational framework, which bolsters organizational resilience and facilitates the establishment of transparent and measurable sustainability targets, with a commitment to fostering low-carbon transitions and setting a precedent for companies across Asia. It is our expectation that Fubon Financial Holdings will persist in bolstering its climate commitments, promoting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and ensuring that Asia remains an essential contributor to the global sustainability initiative.
Richard M. Tsai, Chairman of Fubon Financial Holdings, stated that the company has consistently received recognition from "Corporate Governance Asia" for its achievements in corporate governance and sustainable operations over several years. Since 2015, Fubon Financial Holdings has fully initiated the "Sustainable Management ESG Vision Project," and in 2021, it redefined its four major ESG strategies: "decarbonization, digitalization, empowerment, and connection." The company actively leverages its financial influence to assist customers in their sustainable transition. By 2024, the results of its green finance initiatives have exceeded NT$2.5 trillion, with an additional target set to reach NT$2.91 trillion by 2030. Fubon Financial Holdings is committed to ongoing improvements in areas such as corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, and sustainability, as it moves steadily towards its vision of "becoming one of Asia’s first-class financial institutions."
Jerry Harn, President of Fubon Financial Holdings, stated that Fubon Financial Holdings firmly believes that the financial industry plays a significant and crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by multiple risks such as climate change, digital innovation, and geopolitical tensions. The company will continue to promote sustainable social development through the flow of capital, information, and influence. Additionally, Fubon Financial Holdings will persist in enhancing communication and interaction with stakeholders, implementing corporate governance, and exercising corporate accountability through positive actions.
In terms of funding, Fubon Financial Holdings is actively implementing sustainable finance, promoting low-carbon investments, financing, and insurance, while offering a variety of low-carbon product services and engaging in carbon reduction initiatives. In the digital realm, the application of AI in digital insurance and intelligent monitoring enhances service efficiency through innovative technology, creating a secure and robust financial experience. In terms of talent, we established the 'Fubon Sustainability Club' to plan ESG series courses that enhance employees' sustainability knowledge. At the same time, Fubon Financial Holdings is actively investing in renewable energy, energy-saving technology, and sustainable infrastructure development through the Science Based Targets (SBT) review, while gradually aligning with the new IFRS standards to improve the quality of information disclosure.
Looking ahead, Fubon Financial Holdings will continue to leverage positive power to exert its financial influence and collaborate with society to move towards a resilient and inclusive future.