Yuanta Group honored with BSI awards for sustainability efforts

Yuanta Group honored with BSI awards for sustainability efforts
Banking & Financial Services
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Daniel Y.M. Song Director | Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for its efforts in promoting sustainable development and information security management. At a recent award ceremony, Yuanta FHC was selected from over 3,000 companies to receive the “ESG Sustainable Development Award – Pilot Award” for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, Yuanta Securities and Yuanta Funds, subsidiaries of Yuanta FHC, were awarded the “Digital Trust Excellence Award.”

Yuanta FHC is actively working on a strategy roadmap for sustainable development, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The company has set 52 medium- and long-term goals focused on environment, society, and corporate governance (ESG). They are noted for leading the industry in adopting sustainability disclosure standards as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their annual ESG reports. The company has maintained BSI certification for ten years.

In 2023, Yuanta's Climate and Nature-Related Financial Disclosures Report received certification at “Level 5+: Excellence.” The company is among the first globally to use the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework to assess nature-related financial risks.

"Sustainable talent" is emphasized as critical by Yuanta FHC amidst government initiatives for net-zero transformation. As part of its role in sustainable finance advocacy, Yuanta serves as a convener of an Empowerment and Certification Working Group.

Facing various complex risks like information security threats and climate change impacts, Yuanta Securities has developed robust risk prevention mechanisms. Since 2015, it has held ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems certification and obtained ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems certification in 2023.

Yuanta Funds focuses on digitalization to implement sustainable finance practices while ensuring information security through ISO certifications. Since introducing ISO 27001 ISMS in 2020 and completing ISO 22301 BCMS introduction in 2023, they aim to offer stable financial services amid environmental challenges.