KYF Packaging Earns 1.5°C Climate Certification from CommonWealth Magazine
Achieving a 1.573°C Carbon Reduction Performance, Demonstrating Commitment to Climate Action
KYF Packaging Co., Ltd. is responding to global climate action and has been awarded the distinguished certification of “Meeting the 1.5°C Target” in the “Corporate Carbon Reduction Thermometer (TRIPs)” evaluation jointly promoted by CommonWealth Magazine and Tunghai University. According to the project assessment, KYF’s corporate warming potential stands at 1.573°C, achieving the highest standard of the 1.5°C temperature control target, demonstrating a clear pathway and tangible results in its carbon reduction efforts.
Corporate Carbon Reduction Thermometer (TRIPs) – Traditional Manufacturing Industry Group Photo
The “Corporate Carbon Reduction Thermometer” is based on the greenhouse gas assessment model established in the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It quantitatively evaluates a company’s past performance and future targets, providing a scientific basis aligned with international carbon reduction goals. This certification signifies KYF Packaging’s high maturity and international consistency in carbon management and climate governance.
Actively Implementing Carbon Reduction Actions to Build a Low-Carbon Manufacturing System
KYF Packaging has long been committed to greenhouse gas management and low-carbon process transformation, steadily advancing through the following strategies:
- Promoting a closed-loop plastic recycling system to strengthen the recycling mechanisms and improve reuse efficiency in manufacturing processes.
- Procuring renewable energy by actively introducing renewable electricity and solar power generation, advancing toward the RE100 commitment.
- Increasing the usage ratio of recycled materials (regrind material) to reduce reliance on virgin plastics.
- Aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) pathway to drive medium- and long-term carbon reduction strategies.
Deepening Climate Action to Strengthen Local Sustainable Competitiveness
KYF Packaging Sustainability Director and General Manager Benjamin Kuo and CommonWealth Magazine Co-CEO Wan-Yu Wu pose for a photo at the carbon reduction certification ceremony.
Passing the TRIPs certification not only affirms KYF Packaging’s current efforts in carbon reduction but also symbolizes an important milestone in the company’s transition toward net-zero by 2050, serving as a landmark “Climate Action Passport.”
Moving forward, KYF Packaging will continue to deepen its energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives, actively collaborate with supply chain partners to promote a sustainable circular economy, and steadily advance toward the 2050 net-zero emission goal, realizing a low-carbon industry and shared prosperity vision.
🔗 Further Reading:
- CommonWealth Magazine | Corporate Carbon Reduction Thermometer Forum Page
- Related Report | CommonWealth Magazine Hosts “Corporate 1.5°C Forum” for Three Consecutive Years, Supporting Taiwanese Companies in Accelerating Net-Zero Transition
Discussing climate policy trends and corporate case studies to build a collaborative platform for carbon reduction actions.
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