Foxconn: Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

IT House reported on April 23 that Foxconn Technology Group announced its long-term goals in the field of ESG sustainable development (Environmental).

Foxconn announced that it will take 2020 as the base year to propose proposals for net zero emissions, green energy, energy conservation and environmental protection, waste reduction and emission reduction. 7 goals to implement, and formulate a phased plan after 2025. These include:

(Based on 2020, 21% in 2025; 42% in 2030; 63% in 2035)

• By 2030, the use of green electricity will account for more than 50%;

• Reduce water intensity by 6% by 2025;

• By 2025, the internal recycling ratio of plastics in the factory area will be more than 60%;

• By 2025, obtain at least 5 zero-waste landfill gold certification (UL2799) factories;

• By 2025, the industrial wastewater discharge water quality monitoring system in the factory area will cover 100%;

• By 2025, establish at least 3 demonstration plants for air quality system monitoring.

IT House learned that Foxconn said that it will announce long-term goals in other areas of ESG in due course in the future.