SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Yang Ming’s mission and vision are to be an excellent transportation group dedicated to offering high-quality transportation services to meet customers’ needs. However, excellence is not only about this, but also about giving consideration to the issues all stakeholders are concerned about and facilitating the sustainable development of society and the Earth’s environment.

Corresponding SDGs

  • 4
  • 8
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16
  • 17

Short-term Goals

  • Implement policies for diverse board members, have at least one female director, ensure the number of independent directors is no less than one third, and have directors with industry experience
  • Provide information on the proceedings of the shareholders' meeting within the legal deadline
  • Convene at least one investor conference per quarter
  • Disclose the link to the audio-visual information of investor conferences
  • Maintain the rating under the Climate Change Program (CDP) and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (CSA) questionnaire
  • Execute internal control system optimization projects
  • Incorporate privacy protection into internal auditing
  • Formulate a privacy policy
  • Obtain ISO 37001 anti-bribery management systems certification
  • Formulate anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies and amend relevant standards in line with international trends
  • Deepen employees' awareness of ethical management by organizing related education and training, and set both the participation rate target and the pass rate target at 100% for on-shore employees and 90% for seafarers on-board
  • Organize three educational training sessions to enhance personnel’s legal awareness and another three to improve their compliance with laws. Hold training courses on internal material information processing and the prevention of insider trading. The target participation rate and target pass rate are 100%
  • Add “emerging risks” to the risk assessment items
  • The sustainability self-assessment questionnaire review rate for key Tier 1 suppliers reaches 80%, and 100% of new suppliers complete a sustainability statement survey
  • Conduct sustainability risk assessment and due diligence on key Tier 1 suppliers and plan an elimination mechanism, in order to enhance the depth of engagement

Medium-term Goals

  • Maintain the Company’s ranking in the top 6-20% in the corporate governance evaluation
    • Implement the board diversity policy and increase the number of female directors to two
    • Directors are equipped with industry experience, risk management and information security backgrounds
    • Maintain the rights and interests of shareholders and enhance information transparency
  • Maintain the effectiveness of the internal control system
  • Continue to strengthen personal privacy management
  • Zero incidents of ethical management violations, corruption, and conflicts of interest
  • Zero insider trading violations
  • Continue to optimize the Group's risk assessment policy and content
  • Implement a supplier sustainability management mechanism and set up an elimination mechanism

Long-term Goals

  • Increase the Company’ ranking to top 5% in the corporate governance evaluation
  • Enhance ethical operation management mechanisms and improve information transparency and awareness
  • Both genders represent more than one third of board seats
  • Strengthen employees' awareness of legal compliance and risk control, and ethical operation management mechanisms
  • Continue to optimize the sustainable management mechanism for suppliers

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Yang Ming always pays much attention to environmental protection. In addition to efficient use of natural resources, preventing pollution and protecting the ocean environment, we actively comply with international conventions and environmental laws/regulations. We make our best to contribute to the environmental protection following the most advanced standards. 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOx Tier II compliance

Adopt main engine with electrical control which meet NOx Tier II compliance and Low-Load tuning EGB mode

ES Rudder and Rudder bulb

All new ES rudder with full spade twisted design can reduce the risk of cavitation and corrosion on rudder surface. It provides better rudder effect and operational efficiency than half-balance rudder. ES rudder bulb design made stream homogeneously and anti-resistance, improve the propulsion efficiency.

Less ballast water design

By using the latest UV type Ballast Water Treatment Equipment to eliminate the reproductive ability of microorganisms in ballast water, and avoid ecological impact of different regions by foreign species

Adopt latest anti-resistance and pollution mode

The use of Tin free SPC is in response to growing international concern over the harmful effects upon organism when Tin is used as anti-foulant on ship's hulls. 

Best hull shape design

Optimized hydrodynamic performances for hull design, adopts the advanced Propeller design and Sea Sword Bow design to reduce resistance, improve propulsion efficiency and provide same ship speed in less power, it means fuel consumption and pollutant emission decreased, and comply with IMO EEDI standards before 2025. 
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOx Tier II compliance

Adopt main engine with electrical control which meet NOx Tier II compliance and Low-Load tuning EGB mode

ES Rudder and Rudder bulb

All new ES rudder with full spade twisted design can reduce the risk of cavitation and corrosion on rudder surface. It provides better rudder effect and operational efficiency than half-balance rudder. ES rudder bulb design made stream homogeneously and anti-resistance, improve the propulsion efficiency.

Less ballast water design

By using the latest UV type Ballast Water Treatment Equipment to eliminate the reproductive ability of microorganisms in ballast water, and avoid ecological impact of different regions by foreign species

Adopt latest anti-resistance and pollution mode

The use of Tin free SPC is in response to growing international concern over the harmful effects upon organism when Tin is used as anti-foulant on ship's hulls. 

Best hull shape design

Optimized hydrodynamic performances for hull design, adopts the advanced Propeller design and Sea Sword Bow design to reduce resistance, improve propulsion efficiency and provide same ship speed in less power, it means fuel consumption and pollutant emission decreased, and comply with IMO EEDI standards before 2025. 

EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITY

25617 people

Community Care and Charity

12 million

Humanitarian and charitable

5 million

Sponsorship of sports events, promotion of local cultural activities

35 million

Industry-academia collaboration and teaching equipment donation

1.1 million

Employee Volunteers

16689 thousand

Employee Benefits

5320 thousand

Group Epidemic Insurance amount

20 %

allowance of Employees Savings Trust

Corporate Commitment

Corporate Commitment

We firmly believe employees are our most valuable assets. Only with excellent employees can Yang Ming makes progress.

Human Rights Care

Human Rights Care

Yang Ming continues to incorporate topics relevant to human rights protection into its corporate policies and publicly declares its commitment to upholding human rights.

Employee Care and Community Inclusion

Employee Care and Community Inclusion

Respects workplace diversity and abides by the short-/mid-/long-term plans of the Company, attracting more brilliant talents join us.

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

Yang Ming stipulated its occupational health and safety (OHS) policy in alignment with the occupational safety laws and regulations in force and the requirements of health and safety management system, aims to bring about occupational safety and promote physical.

Employee Compensation and Benefits

Employee Compensation and Benefits

The overall compensation at the Company adheres to the spirit of equal pay, with no gender discrimination in the basic salaries of entry level employees.

Smooth Communication Channels

Smooth Communication Channels

The Chairman Mailbox is set up at the Company for the top management of the Company to listen to the voices and suggestions from the employees.

Community Service and Inclusion

Community Service and Inclusion

Keep moving forward during the adjustment, continue to invest in corporate resources, and move towards a new track in the future.

Yang Ming Earns Global Recognition for Safeguarding Blue Whales and Skies

AWARD GLORY

Yang Ming has actively participated in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies Program, an initiative led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). By voluntarily reducing vessel speeds, the Company helps protect endangered whales while lowering underwater noise, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. In recognition of its continued participation, Yang Ming was honored with the Sapphire Award, the program’s highest distinction, for the fourth time. The award was accepted on behalf of the Company by Thomas Zin, the assistant vice president at Yang Ming (America).

Yang Ming Earns Global Recognition for Safeguarding Blue Whales and Skies

Yang Ming Receives Norfolk Southern’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Awards - Energy Efficiency

AWARD GLORY

Yang Ming has advanced its net-zero transition goals by implementing optimization measures of daily operations to enhancing fleet energy efficiency. In recognition of these efforts, the Company is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 Sustainability Partner Award - Energy Efficiency by Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Yang Ming Receives Norfolk Southern’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Awards - Energy Efficiency

Yang Ming Honored with the TCSA "Comprehensive Performance - Taiwan's Top 100 Model Enterprises Award" and "Sustainability Report - Transportation Industry Category 1 Platinum Level"

AWARD GLORY

Yang Ming has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by participating in the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards, organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), for the fourth consecutive year. With annual achievements in sustainability and transparent disclosures in its sustainability reports consistently earning accolades, Yang Ming achieved remarkable recognition in 2024. This year, the company was honored with the "Taiwan Top 100 Model Enterprises Award" for the third time in the Comprehensive Performance category and received the "Sustainability Report - Transportation Industry Category 1 Platinum Level" for the second time.

Yang Ming Honored with the TCSA "Comprehensive Performance - Taiwan's Top 100 Model Enterprises Award" and "Sustainability Report - Transportation Industry Category 1 Platinum Level"

Yang Ming Awarded the "2024 National Excellence in Healthy Workplace – Health Care Award

AWARD GLORY

Yang Ming has been recognized for its longstanding commitment to employee well-being and fostering a supportive workplace environment. At the 2024 National Excellence in Healthy Workplace Awards organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Yang Ming stood out among numerous contenders and was honored with the prestigious Health Care Award.

Yang Ming Awarded the "2024 National Excellence in Healthy Workplace – Health Care Award

Sustainable Recognition

FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index
MSCI
Stock Performance of Taiwan High Compensation 100 Index

Sustainable Recognition

Sustainable Recognition

CommonWealth Talent Sustainability Award (Large Enterprise / Service Industry)
CommonHealth Corporate Health Responsibility Award
Union Pacific Railroad’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Award

Sustainable Recognition

LATEST NEWS

2025
May.05
Latest News

Yang Ming Earns Global Recognition for Safeguarding Blue Whales and Skies

Yang Ming has actively participated in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies Program, an initiative led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). By voluntarily reducing vessel speeds, the Company helps protect endangered whales while lowering underwater noise, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. In recognition of its continued participation, Yang Ming was honored with the Sapphire Award, the program’s highest distinction, for the fourth time. The award was accepted on behalf of the Company by Thomas Zin, the assistant vice president at Yang Ming (America).

Yang Ming Earns Global Recognition for Safeguarding Blue Whales and Skies
2025
Apr.30
Latest News

Yang Ming Responds to Earth Day Rallying Global Partners to Protect the Environment Together

Yang Ming actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and remains committed to marine sustainability and conservation. In celebration of Earth Day 2025, a total of 108 volunteers—including Yang Ming employees from domestic and global offices, along with supplier partners—joined forces to remove 262 kilograms of marine debris. Their collective effort in protecting the coastal environment exemplified Yang Ming’s proactive commitment to corporate sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Yang Ming Responds to Earth Day Rallying Global Partners to Protect the Environment Together
2025
Mar.18
Latest News

Yang Ming Protects Biodiversity: Joining Forces with Supply Chain Partners to Remove the Mikania micrantha

Yang Ming has advanced its net-zero transition goals by implementing optimization measures of daily operations to enhancing fleet energy efficiency. In recognition of these efforts, the Company is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 Sustainability Partner Award - Energy Efficiency by Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”). Mr. Wen-Jin Lee, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations, at Yang Ming (America) Corp. accepted the award on behalf of Yang Ming at Norfolk Southern’s headquarters.

Yang Ming Protects Biodiversity: Joining Forces with Supply Chain Partners to Remove the Mikania micrantha
2025
Feb.06
Latest News

Yang Ming Receives Norfolk Southern’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Awards - Energy Efficiency

Yang Ming has advanced its net-zero transition goals by implementing optimization measures of daily operations to enhancing fleet energy efficiency. In recognition of these efforts, the Company is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 Sustainability Partner Award - Energy Efficiency by Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern”). Mr. Wen-Jin Lee, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations, at Yang Ming (America) Corp. accepted the award on behalf of Yang Ming at Norfolk Southern’s headquarters.

Yang Ming Receives Norfolk Southern’s 2024 Sustainability Partner Awards - Energy Efficiency
2024
Dec.27
Latest News

Yang Ming Celebrates 52nd Anniversary with Tea Gathering and Charity Flea Market for Greater Cause

Yang Ming commemorated its 52nd anniversary on December 27, 2024, with a celebratory tea party and joint corporate exhibition at its headquarters in Qidu. Chairman Feng-Ming Tsai and President Cliff Pai jointly hosted the event, welcoming all employees to reflect on the company's significant achievements in 2024. The atmosphere was lively and warm, fostering a strong sense of pride among attendees.

Yang Ming Celebrates 52nd Anniversary with  Tea Gathering and Charity Flea Market for  Greater Cause
2024
Dec.11
Latest News

Yang Ming Actively Expands Green Services First Foreign Carrier to Complete B30 VLSFO Bunkering at Busan Port

Yang Ming is advancing its sustainability efforts to meet the 2050 net-zero emissions target. Beginning this year, the Company has been gradually integrating biofuels into its fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In December, Yang Ming became the first foreign carrier to bunker B30 very-low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) at Busan Port, receiving 1,000 metric tons. This milestone underscores its commitment to emission reduction.

Yang Ming Actively Expands Green Services First Foreign Carrier to Complete B30 VLSFO Bunkering at Busan Port
2024
Dec.11
Latest News

Yang Ming Leads the Way in Sustainability Honored with the TCSA "Comprehensive Performance - Taiwan's Top 100 Model Enterprises Award" and "Sustainability Report - Transportation Industry Category 1 Platinum Level"

Yang Ming has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by participating in the TCSA
Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards, organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), for the fourth consecutive year. With annual achievements in sustainability and transparent disclosures in its sustainability reports consistently earning accolades, Yang Ming achieved remarkable recognition in 2024. This year, the company was honored with the "Taiwan Top 100 Model Enterprises Award" for the third time in the Comprehensive Performance category and received the "Sustainability Report - Transportation Industry Category 1 Platinum Level" for the second time. The awards were accepted on December 11, 2024, by President Cliff K. R. Pai on behalf of the company.

Yang Ming Leads the Way in Sustainability Honored with the TCSA "Comprehensive  Performance - Taiwan's Top 100 Model  Enterprises Award" and "Sustainability  Report - Transportation Industry Category 1  Platinum Level"
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