As a global, fabless semiconductor company, we specialize in IC design. All manufacturing operations including wafer production, packaging, and testing are carried out by commissioned manufacturers. MediaTek therefore prioritizes green product design, green procurement and management for subcontractors, reduction of resource and energy waste, and safeguarding of employee health and safety. This not only demonstrates MediaTek’s commitment to fulfilling its sustainable development but also represents a key asset securing the Company’s international competitiveness in the future. MediaTek proactively implements its environmental policies through four major management approaches. In 2024, total environmental expenses amounted to NT$90.21 million:
| Legal Compliance | Green Design | Training & Education | Ongoing Improvement of Resource Management Systems |
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Actions Compliance with ESH-related laws and requirements promulgated by the government and active responses to international environmental protection trends and zero-incident campaigns. |
Actions Implementation of green. design concepts including product and process energy conservation and adoption of non-toxic materials paired with stepped-up efforts in the field of green procurement and sustainability management to ensure conformity of products, services, and subcontractors to international eco-trends and thereby honor the Company's pledge to environmental protection. |
Actions Improve EHS training for all staff members, increase the number of professionals in safety and health management system execution and auditing, and promote the use of personal utensils in employee cafeterias to achieve sustainable living through practical actions. |
Actions Elimination of dangers, risk reduction, and ongoing Improvement of management systems including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 14046, and ISO 50001 xe, to enhance management performance. furthermore, contractors are required to give internal and external staff members a clear understanding of ESH policies in line with the requirements laid out in the "Contractor ESH Management Procedures" and thereby ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of the ESH management system; |
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Achievements Zero penalties imposed for violations of environmental safety regulations in 2024. |
Achievements All our products conform to RoHS Directive regarding restricted substances. |
Achievements In 2024, new employees' completion rate for environmental and safety training among was 100%. We also saw an increase of 184 people who obtained internal audit certifications for management systems. Our employee cafeterias promotion of use of personal utensils resulted in an estimated annual waste reduction of 180,528 kg, which is equivalent to reducing approximately 65 tons of CO₂e emissions. |
Achievements Throughout 2024, we successfully completed external verification of the aforementioned ISO management systems, thus achieving our goal of aligning with the latest international management systems. |
Note : ISO 14001 (valid from August 17, 2022, to August 17, 2025, covering Buildings A and B office buildings in the Hsinchu Science Park); ISO 45001 (valid from July 30, 2022, to July 30, 2025, covering A and B office buildings in the Hsinchu Science Park Buildings), ISO 50001 (valid from January 13, 2022, to January 13, 2025, covering A and B office buildings in the Hsinchu Science Park Buildings), for ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14046, we passed 2024 verification (covering offices in the Hsinchu Science Park, Zhubei, Taipei, and Tainan).
Enviromental Expenditure
| Annual Certification audits of the ESH management system | Commissioned clearance of domestic waste | Office and floor cleaning | Landscape maintenance |
| 1,500 | 4,181 | 69,018 | 4,662 |
| Sewage pool cleaning | Vector controls | Cleaning supplies | Total expenditures |
| 1,803 | 2,445 | 6,599 | 90,208 |
As of 2025, our cumulative investments in green bonds total approximately NT$1.6 billion.
In 2025, we added an NT$100 million investment in a green bond (short name: P14 TSMC 3A, code: B618E2), which is recognized by the Taipei Exchange (TPEx) as a Green Bond.
In response to industry expansion, MediaTek continued to expand its IT data center scale in 2024, which consumed 190,603,000 kWh of electricity, a 6.6% increase compared to the previous year. Although total electricity consumption increased, MediaTek remains dedicated to energy-saving and carbon reduction measures. This year, our electricity saving ratio reached 16.5%, successfully achieving the 16.5% target set in 2023. We will continue to plan and implement various energy reduction measures while maintaining the 16.5% electricity saving target for 2025.
Energy use conditions in the past three years
| Energy | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Natural gas (GJ) | 0 | 219 | 255 |
| LPG (GJ) | 6,751 | 6,778 | 6,050 |
| Gasoline (GJ) | 0 | 238 | 220 |
| Diesel (GJ) | 1,280 | 932 | 897 |
| Purchased electricity (GJ) | 595,827 | 643,577 | 686,171 |
| Renewable energy (GJ) (renewable energy certificate) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total (GJ) | 603,858 | 651,743 | 693,593 |
| Energy intensity (GJ per person) | 49.0 | 52.9 | 55.6 |
| Ratio of electricity to total energy use (%) | 98.67% | 98.75% | 98.93% |
| Renewable energy usage rate (%) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Note 1: Heating value units are based on the heating value chart released by the Bureau of Energy.
Note 2: The increased energy consumption in 2024 compared to 2023 can mainly be attributed to the higher number of employees and ongoing expansion of the IT data center scale; the higher energy intensity can mainly be attributed to the fact that the extent of the power consumption increase exceeds the extent of staff increase.
1. High-density, energy-efficient data centers
Limitations of traditional centers have been overcome through improvements of power systems, air conditioning, cabinets, corridors, and lighting, successfully transforming into a new-generation high-density, energy-efficient data center which can support the demands of the latest high-energy, high-heat servers and provides powerful backing for technology R&D. The overall PUE performance of our new data centers is 1.33, a significant 17% improvement in energy efficiency compared to 1.6 PUE for traditional server rooms, thus meeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification standard for green buildings, total electricity saving benefit: 20.3 million kWh.
2. Using LED energy-efficient lighting in all operational buildings
Six buildings originally used energy-intensive fluorescent lights. All were replaced with energy-efficient LED lighting by 2024, with an investment exceeding NT$ 70 million. This change results in an electricity saving benefit of approximately 6.5 GWh a year. Eight buildings, constructed after 2019, are equipped with energy efficient LED lighting from the outset, with over 11,000 fixtures. This provides an electricity saving benefit of approximately 1.9 GWh a year. MediaTek has successfully achieved its goal of having all office buildings use energy-efficient LED lighting. This continuous improvement effort has been recognized and rewarded with energy-saving subsidies from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taipei City Government.
3. Self-generated solar power plants
Idle space on the rooftop of Building E of Corporate HQ has been utilized for the installation of a solar power system in line with the government s green energy policy as an early adjustment to the impact of climate risks on the Company s operations. This is the first Taipower grid-connected, rooftop-type solar power system installed by a private enterprise in the Hsinchu Science Park.
Upon installation of the system, the rooftop temperature has dropped by 3-5°C, which allows reduced air conditioning use on the top floor of the Corporate HQ office building. The installed capacity of the PV system which was connected to the Taipower grid in March 2019 equals 146.4 kW. Total power generation from March 2019 to December 2024 amounted to 1.09 GWh. In 2024, electricity generated was approximately 176,000 kWh (634 GJ). Compared to the electricity consumption of 190.6 million kWh (686,171 GJ) in 2024, this accounts for approximately 0.1%.
Additionally, four other rooftop solar power plants were completed and connected to our internal network by the end of 2024, to provide power for self-consumption, with a total installed capacity of 709 kW. We plan to add a rooftop solar power plant at the new Tongluo Data Center in 2025, with an installed capacity exceeding 200 kW.
In accordance with MediaTek's SBT commitment, we aim to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and use of sold products) by 25% compared to the baseline year 2020. To achieve this, we will continue to promote various upstream and downstream reduction measures, and collaborate with our value chain partners to work toward the 2050 SBT net-zero target.
Note 1 : MediaTek has been conducting autonomous inventories since 2016 The main reason for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 is the continuous expansion of IT data center scale and an increase in employee numbers to meet operational demands.
Note 2 : Scope: Offices in the Hsinchu Science Park, Zhubei, Taipei, and Tainan offices (100% coverage)
*In 2024, Scope 3 Category 3-Fuel-and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or Scope 2-totaled 18,623.70 tCO2e. Category 13 (Downstream leased assets) and Category 14 (Franchises) are not applicable (N/A) as the company has no such activities. The data boundary covers the Hsinchu Science Park, Zhubei, Taipei, and Tainan offices (100% coverage).
MediaTek GHG emission quantity of 2024 statistics
| Greenhouse gas type | CO₂ | CH₄ | N₂O | HFCs | PFCs | SF₆ | NF₃ | Total |
| 2,024 | 94,634.12 | 1,005.59 | 0.8 | 2,702.96 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 98,343.47 |
Note 1 : GWP values are based on the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report.
Note 2 : For electricity carbon emission factors, since the 2024 electricity carbon emission factor was not yet announced during the greenhouse gas inventory verification, a factor of 0.494 kg CO₂e/kWh was used for calculations.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Verification Targets
| Taiwan | Global | |
| Current achievements |
Short-to-medium-term Next 1-3 years |
Long-term Next 3-5 years |
| Completed the greenhouse gas inventory for our Taiwan offices (Hsinchu Science Park/Zhubei/Taipei/Tainan) and passed external verification (ISO 14064-1: 2018). |
We are implementing a carbon management system to assist with the consolidated company's greenhouse gas inventory and verification process. This is scheduled to be completed by 2025, which is two years ahead of the schedule Note mandated by the competent authority, based on MediaTek's applicable timeline. |
We will continue to conduct the consolidated company's greenhouse gas inventory and verification per year using the carbon management system. |
Note : Sustainable Development Roadmap for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies promulgated by the competent authority
MediaTek's offices source water from local water treatment plants. In 2024, with the continued expansion of our IT data centers and an increase in employee numbers, we consumed a total of 525,064 metric tons (approximately 525 million liters) of water, representing a 3.6% increase from the previous year. Despite the increase in total water consumption, MediaTek continues to implement water resource improvement plans and various water reduction measures, thus achieving total savings of approximately 23,376 metric tons. In terms of risk management, the WRI Aqueduct tool was used to simulate the IPCC RCP 8.5 scenario to simulate and confirm that the sites in Taiwan are not located in areas with high water stress.
Our wastewater is mostly domestic sewage. It is discharged into natural water bodies upon treatment in wastewater plants in a unified manner in accordance with regional regulations to avoid local environmental impacts. The total discharged wastewater quantity of 218,300 metric tons (around 218 million liters) in 2024 is 1.6% more than the previous year for the same reason as the said increase water consumption.
Water consumption for the past three years
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Water intake (million liters) | 486 | 507 | 525 |
| Water consumption (million liters) | 283 | 292 | 307 |
| Water discharge (million liters) | 203 | 215 | 218 |
| Item | Effects | Adopted Improvements |
| Equipment Replacement |
Water savings of 8,216 tons |
Enhanced efficiency: Utilization of water-saving devices (incl. automatic faucets, water-saving toilets, and use of water-saving faucets for washing water in recycling areas). |
| Water Resource Recycling |
Water savings of 839 tons |
Installation of rainwater recycling tanks - recycled rainwater can be used for cooling towers. |
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Water savings of 14,320 tons |
Condensed water from air conditioning systems and recycled RO water can be utilized for garden irrigation to reduce the waste of water resources.
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- First enterprise in the Hsinchu Science Park area to set up a resource recycling machine in cooperation with EPA.
We reinforce waste management and prioritize waste reduction to realize the goal of resource recycling and reuse. Sorting, recycling, reuse, and proper treatment is carried out in a conscientious manner. In addition, ongoing improvements are implemented in the fields of waste storage, transportation, and treatment and environmental impacts. MediaTek selects qualified manufacturers for waste disposal and reuse operations in a rigorous manner and conducts non-scheduled audits of the legality of waste clearance processes to fulfill its supervision responsibility. In 2024, our waste treatment and recycling rate was 27%. We will continue to increase the recycling rate or reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste to achieve continuous improvement goals. In addition, we are the first enterprise in the Hsinchu Science Park area to set up a resource recycling machine in cooperation with EPA and offer detailed information on our achievements as a reference for other companies.
Waste Treatment Statistics for the Past Three Years
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||
| Category | Waste category | Treatment method | Treated quantity (metric tons) | Percentage (%) | Treated quantity (metric tons) | Percentage (%) | Treated quantity (metric tons) | Percentage (%) |
| General business waste | Domestic waste | Incineration | 99.07 | 45.33% | 130.55 | 59.13% | 132.08 | 56.69% |
| Waste paper | Recycling | 60.12 | 27.51% | 46.32 | 20.98% | 48.95 | 21.01% | |
| Waste iron container | Recycling | 0.18 | 0.08% | 0.14 | 0.06% | 0.15 | 0.06% | |
| Waste aluminum container | Recycling | 0.18 | 0.08% | 0 | 0% | 0.15 | 0.06% | |
| Waste lighting source | Recycling | 0.05 | 0.02% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | |
| Hazardous business waste | Scrapped electronic parts and components | General reuse |
58.95 |
26.98% |
43.78 |
19.83% |
51.65 |
22.17% |
| Scraps and defective products | ||||||||
| Total | 218.55 | 100% | 220.79 | 100% | 232.98 | 100% | ||
Note 2: Hazardous industrial waste treatment method: First, waste undergoes crushing to facilitate the extraction and reuse of precious metals. The remaining material then undergoes stabilization treatment.
Note 3: The increase in domestic waste in 2023 and 2024 is mainly due to an increase in employee headcount.
Scope: Offices in the Hsinchu Science Park, Zhubei, Taipei, and Tainan offices (100% coverage)
Note 1: Recycling rate = Recycled quantity / Total general business waste quantity
Note 2: The 2023 recycling rate was corrected in the table above due to data errors.
Note 3: The higher recycling rate in 2022 was mainly due to a significant scale-up in the Company's operations and various internal unit relocation adjustments, leading to a larger amount of wastepaper generated and thus an increase in recycled quantity.
Following the official release of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in 2023, global attention to biodiversity issues has grown significantly. MediaTek recognizes the critical importance of biodiversity to the Earths ecosystems and understands the key role that forests play in maintaining ecological balance, regulating the climate, and providing essential resources for human survival. Therefore, MediaTek supports international initiatives such as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF), as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We have drafted MediaTek Biodiversity Statement in 2024, which is scheduled for release in 2025.
The construction of MediaTek's Hsinchu HSR Office Building began in 2024. During the overall building construction period from 2022 to 2027, MediaTek is partnering with National Taiwan University on an industry-academia collaboration project. The existing century-old banyan tree and the "Shisan Jia Bogong Temple" on the site will be transformed into an old tree cultural park and civic plaza for public recreation. We have invested over NT$ 10 million in project funding for the maintenance of large trees during construction, including pest and disease control, nutritional supplementation, aerial root guidance for structural improvement, tree shaping and pruning, and habitat soil improvement, to minimize the impact on the banyan tree's growth during construction. In addition, MediaTek will construct an elevated connecting bridge and open it to the public. Besides connecting Hsinchu HSR Station and the new office building, the bridge will extend to the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park behind the building, to facilitate public access and demonstrate MediaTek's care and commitment to the community.
At the newly constructed HC-F building in the Hsinchu Science Park, we invested NT$ 3.5 million in protection plan for tree habitat remediation and brown root rot treatment. This effort preserved 113 existing precious native tree species, such as Loblolly Pine, Japanese Black Pine, and Camphor trees, contributing to the ecological environment of the Hsinchu Science Park.
At the building under construction in the Miaoli Tongluo Science Park, MediaTek has invested NT$ 6.6 million to create diverse biological habitats. This includes the preservation of 9 existing native trees such as Pigeon Wood, with the addition of 194 newly planted native trees, which is built with a multi-layered planting design to create a small forest. In terms of building materials and construction methods, all areas within the site, except roads, are paved with grass pavers to achieve permeability and greening effects. The green belt drainage system features pebble ditches for water retention, ensuring that the entire site is equipped with both natural preservation and water permeability/retention functions.
For more information, please refer to 6.1 Digital Social Innovation of the report.
For more information, please refer to 3.4 Diverse Channels to Enhance Employee Engagement and Two-Way Communication of the report.
