Biodiversity and No Deforestation Commitment

Chunghwa Telecom fully recognizes the importance of biodiversity and no deforestation for ecological and climate stability. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining and fostering biodiversity, avoiding all form of deforestation , and promoting reforestation throughout our operations as well as within our value chain (including Tier-1 and non Tier-1) and with our partners. Our goal is to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals（SDGs）6, 12, 13, 14, 15 * as well as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and ultimately achieve a vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050.

Our Commitment

1. We will avoid initiating new operational activities including offices／stores, server rooms, and base stations in adjacent areas of critical biodiversity* . For national infrastructure necessity purpose to establish telecommunications infrastructure in these areas, we will comply with relevant regulations to conduct environmental impact assessments to evaluate and monitor the impact of biodiversity. Additionally, we will follow the mitigation hierarchy (avoid, minimize, restore, and offset) to protect the ecosystem of critical biodiversity and reach no net loss.
2. For existing operational activities located in adjacent areas of critical biodiversity. We will gradually initiate risk assessment and monitoring for natural resource utilization and biodiversity to develop strategies to mitigate and reduce our dependence on natural resources while actively working towards achieving net positive impact on biodiversity by 2030.
3. We will conduct an inventory of current operational activities' usage of forest products (such as paper, packaging, building materials, etc.), and allocate resources towards reforestation, moving towards the goal of no net deforestation by 2030.
4. We will enhance stakeholders awareness(employees, customers, suppliers, and partners) about the importance of biodiversity and forest conservation.
5. We will participate in important local and international important biodiversity initiatives and collaborate with external experts (academics, consultants, or non-governmental organizations) to grasp the development of biodiversity issues and plan long-term strategies.
6. To regularly disclose the progress of biodiversity and no deforestation on our company website or in sustainability reports.

*Notes：
1. SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production、SDG 13: Climate action, SDG 14: Life below water, SDG 15: Life on land.
2. Within 2km around nationally important biodiversity areas and the habitats of species classified as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Our Action

• We conduct nature capital impact and dependency assessments on all operational locations within the company's scope.
• Require suppliers to comply with this commitment through "Chunghwa Telecom Supplier Code of Conduct".
• Before constructing major telecommunications facilities such as international submarine cables and data center, we will obtain the permits from government in accordance with relevant environmental assessments regulations, in order to minimize the impact on the ecosystem.
• We collaborate with the Forestry Bureau to engage in reforestation and rehabilitation efforts in key state-owned forests and coastal areas throughout Taiwan. Our eight-year goal is to plant 150,000 trees.

Our Strategy

2025 Progress

1. We have issued our 2024 Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, with the scope of analysis encompassing the supply chain, and are preparing the  2025 TNFD report , which will expand its scope to include subsidiaries.
2. The Chunghwa Telecom 100 Species Conservation Project has restored eight endangered indigenous plants in of Taiwan in the Company’s Taipei and Kaohsiung branches, encouraging employees to assume responsibility for restoration efforts while enhancing communication and interaction with local communities.
3. In response to the 30x30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, we have selected an operational site in Sanyi Township to establish Other Effective Area-based  Conservation Measures (OECMs)”. In addition, we have obtained certification from the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, MOA.
4. We participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) working group, “Nature Positive: Role of the Technology Sector,” to examine the dependencies and impacts of data center operations on nature.
5. Since 2022, we have been implementing the “150,000 Trees in 8 Years Reforestation Plan” adopting a site-appropriate planting approach across high mountains, foothills, and coastal windbreak forests, with systematic restoration and monitoring. By the end of 2025, a total of 38.14 hectares has been restored, with over 77,139 trees planted, contributing to the expansion of natural carbon sinks and the preservation of biodiversity.
6. In 2024, we joined the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture in advancing the “Natural Carbon Sink and Biodiversity ESG Project Matchmaking Platform.” We launched the four-year “Renewing the Old, Building a Bamboo Future” project, which covers 33.756 hectares, in collaboration with local associations in Fuxing District, Taoyuan, and Atayal communities. The project promotes thinning and sustainable management of Makino bamboo forests, integrated with ecological education. By the end of 2025, 9.244 hectares of bamboo forest have been restored, improving forest health and productivity while boosting domestic bamboo utilization and the local green economy.
7. We joined the “SBTN Pilot Group” organized by the Business Council for Sustainable Development, Taiwan (BCSD Taiwan), to enhance our understanding of science-based target setting for nature-related issues.
8. On September 4, 2025, we hosted the “2025 Chunghwa Telecom Supplier Environmental Education Visit,” themed “Building a Bamboo Future Together Toward Net Zero.” The event was integrated with the ESG initiative “Renewing the Old, Building a Bamboo Future,” promoted in collaboration with the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture. More than 40 supplier representatives were invited to participate, enhancing their understanding of key topics such as biodiversity, sustainable forestry, and local revitalization.
9. On September 12, 2025, we collaborated with the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency to host a “Leopard Cat-Friendly Conservation Seminar,” bringing together cross-sector efforts to protect the endangered leopard cats. We also installed signage in ecologically sensitive areas to discourage feeding stray animals, while encouraging the purchase of products bearing the “Leopard Cat-Friendly Agriculture” label to support toxin-free farming.
10. On October 24, 2025, we participated in the “2025 Taiwan Climate Action Expo” under the theme “Sustainability for a Thriving Future Across Generations.” The exhibition featured five key themes: a long-term conservation pathway, TNFD outcomes, citizen scientists and tree-based carbon sequestration, AI-enabled monitoring of Black-faced Spoonbill restoration, and the “100 Species Conservation Projects” initiative.

Future Outlook

In terms of mitigating nature-related losses:

1. We have established a Taiwan-based scientific assessment process. Moving forward, with 2030 as the target, we will conduct phased facility inventories and self-assessments based on the levels of "natural sensitivity" and "operational impact," and expand the implementation into our subsidiaries in compliance with IFRS.
2. Following our no-deforestation policy, we will gradually adopt paper products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), and organize relevant seminars to enhance public awareness of no-deforestation principles.

In terms of promoting nature positivity:

1. We will evaluate participation in international biodiversity advocacy organizations, exhibit our achievements at relevant expositions, and host forums to advocate for nature-positive concepts.
2. We will progressively expand the Hundred-Species Restoration Project, encouraging employees to engage in stakeholder communication and initiating habitat restoration work to establish a model for a nature-positive approach.