Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS) and GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (GWC), together with their affiliated companies including AWSC, TSC, and Actron, participated in Earth Hour 60, the world’s largest grassroots energy conservation movement, at 8:30 PM (Taiwan time) on March 22, 2025. By turning off non-essential lighting and equipment for an hour, they demonstrated tangible action in support of energy conservation, carbon reduction, and environmental stewardship.
The SAS group has actively participated in Earth Hour 60 since 2023, uniting its subsidiaries in this meaningful initiative. This joint action reflects a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing a sustainable future. All participating sites synchronized their efforts by switching off lights simultaneously, ensuring operational continuity while reinforcing energy-saving awareness as an integral part of daily management and deepening the practice of sustainability.
Launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF), Earth Hour 60 has grown into a global symbol of climate action since its inception in 2007. The movement raises public awareness about climate risks, biodiversity, and sustainable development. It closely aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 “Climate Action” and SDG 7 “Affordable and Clean Energy”.
To enhance energy efficiency, SAS adopts strategies focused on conservation, guided by the principles of “Safe,” “Affordable,” and “Sustainable” to develop the most suitable energy solutions. Both the Zhunan and Yilan branches have established systematic PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) management cycles, enabling them to regularly review energy consumption, identify and monitor high-energy-consuming equipment, set energy baselines and performance indicators, and conduct monthly updates to ensure continuous improvement in overall energy performance.
GWC has long been promoting green manufacturing, striving to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions while integrating sustainability into its core business. GWC actively implements the ISO 50001 energy management system at its global production sites, monitoring and measuring major energy-consuming equipment, formulating action plans, and regularly tracking the performance of improvement measures. In 2024, the company implemented over 80 energy-saving projects across its facilities in Taiwan and abroad. These efforts included optimizing air conditioning systems, upgrading equipment, and enhancing lighting systems, progressively supporting the transition toward green manufacturing. In addition, GWC continues to incorporate high-efficiency solutions such as variable frequency air conditioning systems and smart lighting integrated with occupancy sensor controls. These technologies help reduce unnecessary energy consumption and embed energy-saving practices into daily operations at the source.