S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the 2026 constituents of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (“DJBIC”). Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (“Chunghwa” or “the Company”) once again secured its position in the DJBIC World Index, while also marking its 14th consecutive inclusion in the DJBIC Emerging Market Index.
In the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), one of the world’s most rigorous ESG evaluations, with more than 13,000 companies participating globally, Chunghwa Telecom secured perfect scores or the highest scores in the global telecommunications industry across 14 of the 23 assessment categories. Top-scoring categories included Transparency & Reporting, Risk & Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Tax Strategy, and Energy. Notably, among global telecommunications operators with capital exceeding US$2.5 billion, Chunghwa Telecom ranked first in total CSA score worldwide. This achievement cements the Company’s position as a global ESG benchmark.
Advancing Governance and Climate Action: Leading the Charge in Mega-Scale Transformation
Chunghwa Telecom continues to break new ground in sustainable governance. In 2025, the Company appointed a "Lead Independent Director" and restructured its Risk Management Committee to be composed entirely of independent or non-executive directors, significantly bolstering board oversight, transparency, and accountability. Regarding climate action, the Company has successfully integrated environmental risks into its business strategy. Beyond enhancing "Financial Risks of Climate Change" disclosures, Chunghwa Telecom took the lead in adopting IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards a year ahead of schedule. This move provides investors with profound insights into how ESG factors influence the Company’s capital allocation and long-term value creation. Furthermore, the Company has embedded circular economy strategies into its core operations, achieving significant results in e-waste recycling and enhancing financial transparency through the disclosure of "Sustainable Revenue," reinforcing its commitment to green transformation. Chunghwa Telecom emphasizes greater scale carries greater responsibility. The Company remains committed to converting operational success into lasting sustainability impact and to setting a new ESG standard for the global telecommunications industry.
Sustainable Finance Leadership: Dual Honors from "The Asset", Taiwan’s Only Awarded Telco
Chunghwa Telecom’s leadership in sustainable finance has also garnered international recognition. In April 2026, the Company received dual honors at the Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards by the renowned financial media outlet, The Asset. Chunghwa Telecom was recognized as the "Best Issuer for Sustainable Finance" and awarded "Best Sustainability Bond," making it the only telecommunications provider in Taiwan to receive these accolades. These awards recognize the Company’s issuance of Taiwan’s first sustainability bond to incorporate biodiversity, effectively directing capital toward low-carbon and biodiversity conservation, demonstrating that Chunghwa Telecom has successfully integrated sustainability into institutionalized and transparent capital raising and allocation.
Protecting Nature through Technology: Setting New Benchmarks in Conservation
Beyond governance and finance, Chunghwa Telecom leverages its technological edge to protect the environment. The Company launched a cross-sector conservation initiative for "Matcha Mountain", collaborating with government agencies and NGOs on trail maintenance and firefly habitat restoration. Simultaneously, the Company continues to advance its "Qigu Wetland AI Conservation Project 3.0." By deploying AI-driven monitoring and the innovative "Avian Water Ark" concept, Chunghwa Telecom has transitioned from traditional passive monitoring to an "Active Intelligent Governance" model, significantly enhancing the protection of sandbars and avian habitats. From promoting digital equity to biodiversity conservation, Chunghwa Telecom remains committed to its long-term promise of driving sustainability through technological innovation.
