Yang Ming Group Beach Cleanup Collaborating with Suppliers to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Yang Ming Group Beach Cleanup Collaborating with Suppliers to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Yang Ming is dedicated to exerting a positive corporate influence by continuously investing in marine ecological protection initiatives. For years, Yang Ming has consistently rallied colleagues both domestically and internationally to participate in environmental sustainability actions. On June 22, Yang Ming hosted a beach cleanup activity, extending the invitation to include supply chain partners. Led by Yang Ming's Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Vice President, Caroline Chiu, the event saw participation from employees and their families, including those from headquarters and domestic subsidiaries, as well as ten supply chain partners. Together, they worked at Wanli Beach in New Taipei City located in Northern Taiwan, removing a total of 221.6 kilograms of marine debris, demonstrating a collective effort to preserve the cleanliness of the coastline.  

Marine environmental conservation has garnered significant attention globally in recent years. Recognizing the precious and vital nature of marine ecosystems, Yang Ming has been orchestrating beach and river cleanups since 2022. By May 2024, these collaborative efforts from employees of headquarters, subsidiaries, and overseas sites, have successfully cleared 8.8 tons of marine debris. In addition, the partnership with suppliers is also crucial to achieving Yang Ming's environmental sustainability goals. To familiarize suppliers with its environmental initiatives, Yang Ming held a supplier conference in 2023 and, for the first time, invited long-term supply chain partners to participate in the on-site activity this year. The June 22 beach cleanup event saw enthusiastic participation from suppliers, including Chevron Marine Products LLC, British Petroleum (Castrol Marine), International Paint (Taiwan) Ltd., He Fong Co., Ltd., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Taiwan, Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. - Keelung Business Office, M-Power Information Co., Ltd., Ivan Information Technology Company, WiAdvance Technology Co., and Bgic Information Co., Ltd. Alongside Yang Ming Group employees and their families, over 100 participants removed approximately 221.6 kilograms of marine debris, including plastic bottle caps, PET bottles, food and beverage containers, straws, fishing nets, buoys, lighters, and more, all contributing to a cleaner marine environment. 

Yang Ming upholds the principle of coexisting and thriving with the ocean. The company has committed significant resources to marine conservation efforts., alongside eco-friendly and energy-efficient measures for its vessels. The efforts include coastal cleanups and biodiversity restoration projects. Details of these initiatives can be found on Yang Ming's ESG website ( https://esg.yangming.com/ ). Yang Ming hopes to inspire its employees to collectively protect the marine environment and ensure a sustainable future for current and future generations.