Spirit and Sustainability Mission
THSRC promises to take the five core values of
as the motto of enterprise operations, adhering to the belief of "Go Extra Mile" (with the intention of doing things better), continuously improving transportation safety and service quality, giving passengers a better service experience, and implement sustainable operation to a faster and better future with the general public.
In response to the concerns of different stakeholders regarding sustainability topics and to align with domestic and international sustainability trends, THSRC's ESG topics focus on the following issues. In terms of environmental protection, high-speed rail trains are characterized by low carbon emissions and low air pollution. THSRC strengthens environmental management along the operating lines and installs renewable energy equipment at major stations and sites to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. In social initiatives, the Company emphasizes the safety and health of the work environment and the career development of our employees. Externally, THSRC collaborates with local industries to support the development of the domestic rail transportation industry and also engages in sustainable care actions to promote social inclusion. In terms of corporate governance, we strictly abide by laws and regulations to maximize value for stakeholders. With safety as our highest principle, THSRC continues to adopt innovative technology to provide fast and convenient transportation services, constantly improving transportation quality and customer satisfaction.
As the first listed railway transportation company in Taiwan, THSRC was included as a constituent stock of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index in 2018 and has been continuously included in the Taiwan Sustainability Index from 2018 to 2025. The Company has been ranked in the top 5% of TWSE-listed companies in the Corporate Governance Evaluation for nine consecutive years, which showed that our sustainability practices have received wide acclaim from all sectors. In addition, THSRC has joined the ranks of global sustainability leaders and was included in the Global 100 ranking of the world's most sustainable companies published by the Canadian sustainability rating agency Corporate Knights for four consecutive years, and THSRC ranked 5th globally for multiple consecutive years in 2026. THSRC also ranked the 1st in the Asia-Pacific 50 Most Sustainable Corporations. We were also included in the 2026 Carbon Clean 200 Companies (Clean 200). In terms of domestic awards, THSRC continues to participate in the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy. In 2025, the Company received the Platinum Award, the highest level in the Corporate Sustainability Report category. In the same year, THSRC also received the Sustainable Environment Award at the SGS ESG Awards for the first time, which affirmed our continuous efforts to fulfill sustainability commitments with concrete actions. The sustainability awards received over consecutive years are testaments to THSRC's achievements in operational performance, corporate governance, environmental protection, and social care, which have received high praise in domestic and international evaluations.