UMC first Taiwanese Company listed on CDP's CPLI

HSINCHU, CHINA: United Microelectronics Corp. announced that the company has been honored as the first Taiwanese corporation to be listed as a Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) component by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The foundry was also concurrently listed on CDP's CDLI. UMC achieved the highest scores among all Taiwanese enterprises that participated this year.

And is also the only Taiwanese company simultaneously listed for both indices since CDP published its first assessment report in 2003. The international recognition coincided with UMC receiving Taiwan Institute for sustainable energy's CSR award for continued excellence in transparent disclosure and sustainable performance.

Po Wen Yen, CEO at UMC, said, "We are pleased at UMC's selection as both CDLI and CPLI components by CDP. UMC strives for excellence in technology development and manufacturing, but at the same time is committed to the promise of a sustainable environment. Being recognized by international investors and sustainability organizations underscores UMC's industry leading position in sustainable operations and further motivates us to establish and achieve higher CSR goals."

UMC has participated in CDP since 2006 with improvements every year. The foundry's score of 91A in 2013 was the highest among all Taiwan companies participating. With regard to Taiwan Institute for sustainable energy's CSR Award, UMC has achieved top place in Taiwan six years in a row since the award was first issued in 2008, and is one of the earliest and the most highly awarded participants.