Green Operations and Mall

SDGs:

  • CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

    6

  • RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

    12

  • CLIMATE ACTION

    13

  • PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

    17

SKM is committed to ongoing efforts in energy conservation and carbon reduction. We implemented the ISO 50001 Energy Management System in 2022 and extended the international framework in all department stores in Taiwan in 2023. To strengthen GHG management, starting in 2023, SKM adopted ISO 14064-1 GHG inventory in HQ and Xinyi Place A4, certified by external parties in December, and gradually rolled out to all department stores. In 2024, we plan to introduce ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems at SKM. Also, in 2023, to keep up with international and domestic advocacy trends for sustainability, SKM began the internal evaluation for installing solar panels and purchasing renewable energies.

The existing governance structure for green operations currently involves an Energy Management Promotion Team spearheaded by the president. In 2024, there are plans to introduce ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, make further changes to the organizational framework, and add an organization for environmental management.

Energy Management Promotion Team

In December 2022, we announced our Energy Policy internally, which continues to uphold our management principles of "customer first, service with heart" and commits to:

 

Reduction of GHG Emissions

SKM's long-term goal for managing GHG emissions is to reduce carbon emissions. In 2024, SKM's total GHG emissions amounted to 133,136 tCO2e, representing a 5.02% reduction (7,043 tCO2e) compared to the previous year’s 140,179 tCO2e (excluding DIAMOND TOWERS). In the future, we will continue working toward our annual carbon reduction target of 1.5%.

In 2024, SKM's SKM Park conducted a preliminary carbon footprint assessment through the Taiwan Green Productivity Foundation, commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Energy Administration. The estimated annual carbon emissions amounted to 17,388 tCO2e, with a carbon intensity of 27.11 gCO2e per square meter per hour.

2022-2024 SKM GHG Emissions

Direct Emissions Indirect (Energy) Emissions Total
Stationary Emissions Mobile Emissions Fugitive Emissions
2022 6,985.93 45.43 7,685.52 126,099.41 140,816.25
2023 7,262.94 37.78 7,577.42 125,300.80 140,178.95
2024 8,280.75 35.45 5,103.32 119,716.81 133,136.33
  • Note：
    1. Unit is tCO2e
    2. 2022-2024 data includes SKM HQ and 14 department stores (excl. Taoyuan Dayou and DIAMOND TOWERS) and excludes subsidiaries and affiliated businesses. Data conversion derived from the Industrial Development Bureau's Carbon Emissions Calculator
    3. Emission Factor: Adopted from the Greenhouse Gas Emission Factor Table (version 6.0.4) published on the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting System by the Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, and the
      2023 Electricity Carbon Emission Factor published by the Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
    4. In 2023, SKM's stationary emission and electricity use decreased, because the revenue of F&B counters increased and the use of natural gas increased comparatively.
    5. The electricity emission factor was 0.494 in 2023 and 0.474 in 2024.

Energy Management Performance

SKM's energy management strategy aims primarily to increase energy use efficiency. Key plans in energy management include proactive assessment and replacement of energy-intensive equipment as well as assessing renewable energy measures such as purchasing renewable energies and installing solar panels.
 

SKM HQ, department stores, and SKM Park have implemented various energy-saving measures. These include gradually installing variable-frequency drives on A.C. units (installed on 369 units in 2024) and chilled water systems (installed on 33 units in 2024), replacing fluorescent lighting with more efficient alternatives (5,033 bulbs replaced in 2024), prioritizing energy-efficient appliances with energy-saving labels, and adjusting the operation schedules of passenger facilities based on customer traffic, particularly by reducing operations during off-peak hours.

2022-2024 SKM Energy Consumption

　　　 2022 2023 2024
Energy Source Unit
Non-renewable Fuel Diesel L 1,035 548 119
Gas L 18,120 15,412 15,519
Purchased Electricity Electricity kWh 254,746,294 253,132,946 252,573,942
Sales of Self-generated Electricity kWh 0 0 0
SKM Energy Consumption GJ 917,715 917,266 909,332
Percentage of Energy Consumption from Purchased Electricity % 100 100 100
Percentage of Energy Consumption from Renewable Energy % 0 0 0
Surface Area m2 1,141,151 1,105,522 1,121,309
Energy Density SKM Energy Consumption GJ/Surface Aream2 0.830 0.824 0.811
  • Note：
    1. 2022-2023 data includes SKM HQ and 14 department stores (excl. DIAMOND TOWERS), excluding subsidiaries and affiliated businesses. 2024 data includes SKM HQ and 15 department stores (incl. DIAMOND TOWERS), but still
      excludes subsidiaries and affiliated businesses.
    2. SKM Energy Consumption = Non-renewable Fuel + Purchased Electricity - Sales from Self-generated Electricity.
    3. 1 L of Gas = 7,800 kcal, 1 L of Diesel = 8,400 kcal, 1 kWh = 860 kcal, 1 kcal - 4,184 J. Source: MOEA Bureau of Energy.
    4. GJ (gigajoule) = 109J (joule)
    5. Correction of SKM data: SKM energy consumption, floor area, and energy intensity for 2022–2024.

Waste Management Performance

Primary waste generated from department stores consists of domestic waste and kitchen waste. At SKM, we do not generate any hazardous waste. SKM also complies with laws and regulations, commissioning certified vendors to handle waste and recycle kitchen waste. In addition, we report any business waste, enforce waste sorting, track waste streams, and strengthen the disposal of kitchen waste from food courts and restaurants. SKM commissions certified waste disposal vendors to incinerate general waste such as domestic waste; certified recycling companies to sort and recycle aluminum cans, glass bottles, paper, and plastic bottles; and certified farms to incinerate or recycle kitchen waste as animal feed or fertilizers.
 

To effectively prevent environmental pollution from fugitive fumes, all SKM buildings are equipped with scrubbers and electrostatic machines. We also established the Kitchen Pollution Prevention Equipment Setup and Cleaning Regulations in 2021, requiring F&B vendors set up pollution prevention facilities and manage cleaning equipment in compliance with SKM regulations. In 2024, we cleaned 805 F&B counters producing high levels of grease and 15,262 meters of exhaust hoods.At SKM Park, all F&B vendors are required to participate in the store-wide cleaning of exhaust hoods and ductwork within their stalls every six months (in H1 and H2).
 

2022-2024 SKM Waste Generation

Waste Unit 2022 2023 2024
General Waste MT 7,551 7,648 7,936
Recyclables MT 2,421 2,622 2,669
Food Waste MT 2,464 2,396 2,452
Total Waste MT 12,436 12,667 13,057
  • Note：2022 data includes SKM HQ and 15 department stores, excluding subsidiaries and affiliated businesses. 2023 data includes SKM HQ and 14 department stores and excludes Taoyuan Dayou Store, DIAMOND TOWERS, subsidiaries, and affiliated businesses. 2024 data includes SKM HQ and 15 department stores, excluding subsidiaries and affiliated businesses.