7.2) University measures towards affordable and clean energy

TKU meets the detailed indicators from 7.2.1 to 7.2.5, except for 7.2.6 because the university has not set up a fund for reinvestment. The following is a brief description of the introduction of international standards, the implementation of the plan, and the affirmation of energy-saving performance:

1. Introduction of international standards: Since the implementation of the ISO14001 environmental management standard in 2003, TKU has always adhered to the concept of "energy-saving and carbon reduction," and gradually implemented various energy-saving measures under governmental regulations, such as the construction of an energy-saving monitoring system on the Tamsui campus in 2006 and 2013. According to the ISO14064-1 standard for campus greenhouse gas emission verification, the introduction and passing of the ISO50001 energy management standard in 2015 have not only effectively reduced the university’s electricity consumption, but also achieved the goal of at least 1% of the annual energy-saving rate of Tamsui campus in the past 6 years; the university saves a lot of money, and the electricity bill will be reduced from the highest peak of NT$91.26 million per year to NT$66.28 million per year in 2020.

2. Project implementation management test: In addition to assisting implementation through ISO international standards, TKU organized the establishment of the "Environmental Sustainability Promotion Committee," with the Vice President for Administrative Affairs as the chairman, responsible for supervising and reviewing the implementation of various energy-saving plans effectiveness, all three campuses must propose the implementation of new energy-saving plans every academic year.

3. Affirmative energy-saving performance: From 2011 to 2013, TKU was awarded the "Environmental Protection Award" of Taiwan for three consecutive years. In 2017, TKU won the "Energy-saving Benchmark Award" of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Executive Yuan. In 2019, the newly completed Tamsui campus Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center received the Green Building Silver Award, which represents the government's recognition of the university's high efficiency in energy usage.
• 7.2.1) Energy-efficient renovation and building
  Have a policy in place for ensuring all renovations or new builds are following energy efficiency standards.
• 7.2.2) Upgrade buildings to higher energy efficiency
  Have plans to upgrade existing buildings to higher energy efficiency.
• 7.2.3) Carbon reduction and emission reduction process
  Have a process for carbon management and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
• 7.2.4) Plan to reduce energy consumption
  Have an energy efficiency plan in place to reduce overall energy consumption.
• 7.2.5) Energy wastage identification
  Undergo energy reviews to identify areas where energy waste is highest.
• 7.2.6) Divestment policy
  Have a policy on divesting investments from carbon-intensive energy industries notably coal and oil.