Delta Honored with Leadership Level Ratings by CDP for Substantial Contributions to Climate Change and Water Security Issues
The CDP (formerly known as the “Carbon Disclosure Project”) released its Climate Change 2021 report, in which Delta was listed in the leadership level under “climate change” and “water security” issues among nearly 12,000 companies worldwide.
The CDP assessment recognizes that Delta’s business strategy is aligned with low carbon goals. Not only does Delta’s Board of Directors actively participate in its sustainability strategy, but the management team also leads the ESG Committee in promoting various climate initiatives and implementing them in the core business and daily operations.
The team received top ratings for “climate change governance,” “business strategy and financial planning,” and “emission reduction initiatives.” In water security, Delta achieved a five-year water intensity reduction of 30% in 2020 and committed to a further 10% reduction in water intensity by 2025 compared to 2020. Delta has also assessed the water risk of its main plants and supply chains using the international water risk assessment tool and provided improved resources for high-risk areas or deployed production capacity to reduce its impact on water resources. The Company has been awarded the highest honor from CDP with an A-List leadership rating for its contributions to water security issues.
Jesse Chou, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, said Delta has long been concerned with climate change and aligns with international sustainability initiatives. After passing the Science-based Targets (SBT) in 2017, Delta has far surpassed its annual goals for three consecutive years through self-directed energy reduction, self-generation of solar energy, and the purchase of green power or international renewable energy certificates. In 2020, Delta reduced its carbon intensity by 55%, and the proportion of global locations using renewable electricity reached 45.7%.
Based on the experience and results of SBT implementation, Delta has further joined the RE100 this year and pledged to achieve 100% renewable electricity and carbon neutrality in all global operations by 2030, echoing the global trend toward net-zero carbon emissions. Delta also attaches great importance to water security management and continues to improve water efficiency and wastewater treatment efficiency in its operations. Delta strengthens the resilience of regional water resources and reduces the impact of water pollution while assisting high-risk suppliers in making improvements.
The Delta Foundation also recently screened Delta’s marine environmental documentaries “The Birth” and “Life in the Coral Reefs” at the COP26 United Nations official negotiating area to raise public awareness of the impact of climate change on the oceans and expand corporate influence. We are pleased that Delta’s efforts and achievements in addressing the risks of climate change and water security have been recognized by CDP and other significant international organizations.