Chunghwa Telecom has been recognized in the 2026 Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global, a leading international sustainability assessment organization, marking the Company’s fourth consecutive year ranking in the top 5% for consistent excellence in ESG practices. The honor was awarded in a ceremony held by S&P Global on May 13. Notably, Chunghwa Telecom achieved the highest overall ESG score among major global telecommunications operators with market capitalization exceeding USD 2.5 billion. This achievement demonstrates the company's ability to integrate robust sustainability with large-scale operations, further establishing its position as a global ESG leader with world-class execution.
Outperforming global elites, securing No. 1 in 14 ESG indicators
S&P Global leverages its capital market influence to drive corporate sustainability practices. Its annual Sustainability Yearbook uses Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) scores as the primary basis for selection, with only companies exceeding defined CSA score thresholds and ranking in the top 15% of their industry worldwide earning inclusion. Over 9,200 companies were evaluated for inclusion in the 2026 Sustainability Yearbook, with only 848 selected, highlighting its rigorous standards.
Chunghwa achieved the highest CSA scores in 14 of 23 sustainability criteria within the international telecommunications sector. For the fourth consecutive time, Chunghwa’s ESG score was recognized by S&P Global as one of the top 5% global telecom operators. Chunghwa was also included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (formerly known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, DJSI), as a constituent of the World Index and the Emerging Markets Index, reaffirming its position as a global sustainability leader.
Chunghwa Telecom’s Senior Executive Vice President, Audrey Hsu, attended the awards ceremony and emphasized, “The Sustainability Yearbook serves as vital validation of our non-financial performance for global institutional investors. It provides a comprehensive review of our transparency and risk management. As the DJBIC Indices remains a critical benchmark for global investors to evaluate corporate sustainability, our consistent ranking in the Top 5% globally reflects our unwavering commitment and operational excellence.”
Global recognition in climate governance, showcasing leadership in climate-related disclosure
Chunghwa Telecom has earned CDP’s prestigious 'A' rating for three consecutive years, reflecting its robust governance and carbon management. Notably, Chunghwa Telecom is a pioneer in Taiwan, adopting IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards one year ahead of the national mandate. By releasing its “2025 Sustainability-related Financial Information Section” in February, the company strengthened information transparency and long-term value communication. Through systematic governance, Chunghwa Telecom not only fulfills its Net-Zero commitment but also transforms climate risks into sustainable opportunities, setting a global benchmark for climate action and financial transparency in the telecommunications industry.
Empowering ecological conservation with AI, pioneering technologies to protect nature
Leading the wave of AI transformation, Chunghwa Telecom is reimagining sustainability through AI-driven innovation. By leveraging AI image recognition and AIoT environmental monitoring, the company has launched the “Qigu Wetlands AI Conservation Project 3.0” and introduced the innovative “Avian Water-top Ark”. These initiatives transition ecological efforts from passive observation to proactive, AI-led risk management. Furthermore, as Taiwan’s first telecom operator to receive the OECM (Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures) certification, Chunghwa Telecom is successfully repurposing its telecommunications sites into vital natural capital, establishing a global benchmark for biodiversity and a nature-positive future through AI innovation.
