Sustainable Society
【I. Healthcare】
◆ Healthcare Services for Rural Indigenous Communities
Cooperation partner: Liqing Club Health and Medical Service Team of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
PLANET focuses on the issue of healthcare and medical education for rural tribes and supported the work plan of the Liqing Club Health and Medical Service Team of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in 2016, 2022 and 2023.
During summer and winter breaks, PLANET extends its reach into tribal communities to enhance the accessibility of community healthcare, bridging gaps not covered by hospitals. The initiative promotes health education and screening, helping residents cultivate healthy lifestyles. “The health and medical service team” also designs educational and recreational camps tailored to the needs of schools and children, aiming to broaden their horizons and encourage them to think about future career paths.
◆ Supporting Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cooperation partner: Naivety ADHD Taiwan Association Federation
PLANET has long been concerned about children's physical and mental health issues and began supporting the Naivety ADHD Taiwan Association Federation in 2023. Research shows that the prevalence of hyperactivity disorder in children in Taiwan is 7.5-10%, with a gender ratio of 4:1, boys to girls. Many children may also suffer from learning disabilities and depression. This type of children is partially consistent with the children who have been funded by PLANET for 21 years in the "remedial education" and "psychological counseling" project for vulnerable students with emotional disorders. Therefore, PLANET hopes to provide support to these children with ADHD.
◆ Lung Disease Prevention and Treatment
Cooperation object: Taiwan Lung Foundation
According to the 2021 Cancer Registration Report, lung cancer has risen to one of the top ten cancers in Taiwan. The Health Promotion Administration stated that the survival rate of patients with early lung cancer is over 90%, indicating the importance of early screening.
Changhua County, the hometown of the chairman, has the highest incidence of male lung cancer. In addition to being located in the downstream of the Taichung Thermal Power Plant, it produces factory exhaust gases from industrial areas as well as exhaust gases from diesel and gasoline locomotives, often ranking first in Taiwan's counties and cities with the worst air quality.
Therefore, PLANET has been engaged in long-term public welfare efforts for lung disease prevention and control and supporting the foundation through substantial donations to promote related work in lung disease prevention and control.
【II. Eldercare】
◆ Dementia Prevention Program for Disadvantaged Elderly – Singing Class
Cooperation partner: Qibushi Elderly Health Association
The global aging problem is becoming increasingly severe. PLANET has urged elderly education for neighborhood in Xindian District to support the Qibushi Elderly Health Association in organizing singing teaching activities since 2019 to solve the problem of elderly people being lonely and unable to walk out alone. PLANET hopes that the elderly can come out through singing, avoiding dementia and lack of interpersonal relationships, allowing them to expand their network and express their emotions through singing, and increasing the fun of their leisure life.
◆ Home Environment Improvement Program for Disadvantaged Elderly
Cooperation partner: Huashan Social Welfare Foundation
Huashan Social Welfare Foundation has long been committed to serving the vulnerable elderly. PLANET has been focusing on the issue of "elderly independence" for a long time. Since 2023, PLANET has cooperated with Huashan Social Welfare Foundation on the "Home Environment Improvement" project to assist vulnerable elderly individuals in housing repairs. Completed projects includes the "Accessibility Space Improvement ", the "Bathroom Equipment Improvement", and the "Equipment Improvement".
◆ Year-End Elderly Care Program
Cooperation partner: Guotai Elderly Long-term Nursing Institution in New Taipei City
In addition to long-term attention to children, PLANET also pays great attention to the physical and mental health care of the elderly. Based on this philosophy and the spirit of giving back to neighbors, PLANET has sent "Buddha Jumping Over the Wall" dish to the elderly nursing institution near the company for seven consecutive years as of the end of the year. Although it is not a valuable gift, what is important is that this long-term and uninterrupted gift can help the elderly feel warm.
◆ Creating a Friendly Space for Seniors to Realize Self-Worth
Cooperation partner: The Ladies of Charity Associations of Taitung
With the long-standing support of the Sisters of Charity, who have a deep history in social service, The Ladies of Charity Associations of Taitung has been engaged in elderly care in the remote areas of Taitung for over a decade. The association also provides services to impoverished and socially disadvantaged families. PLANET has long focused on the issue of an aging society. Since 2024, it has partnered with the association to implement the "Elderly-Friendly Space Construction Project", which includes the following components: "Renovation of the Roof of the Existing Activity Space and Kitchen", "Repair of Doors, Windows, Kitchen, and Toilets in Existing Structures", and "Construction of Facilities in the Corridor and Dining Space".
【III. Regional Revitalization】
◆ Tranan Mountain Intelligent Sustainable Co-Prosperity Project
Cooperation partner: Squliq Mountain Wisdom Cultural Inheritance Association of New Taipei City
Tranan Tribe, located in Wulai District, New Taipei City, is the first settlement established by the Wulai Atayal ancestors in the area. The Tranan Tribe faces challenges such as cultural erosion and economic imbalance, yet its people remain committed to preservation. With the designation of traditional forest culture and hunting knowledge as intangible cultural heritage, the tribe has reignited efforts for cultural revitalization.
PLANET values the inheritance of tribal culture and indigenous knowledge. After understanding the needs of the local community, the Company provided initial support for basic infrastructure to enable the tribe to continue hosting activities that carry both cultural and economic significance, thereby promoting cultural preservation and economic development.
In November 2024, PLANET organized its annual sustainable travel event in the Tranan Tribe. A total of 152 employees and their families participated enthusiastically. The entire tribe came together to welcome the group, deepening participants’ understanding of the Atayal culture and offering authentic indigenous cuisine. Every attendee brought their own reusable tableware, ensuring no waste was left behind in the community. This thoughtful action demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility and reflects our deep respect for local culture and traditions, thus fostering the continued transmission of sustainable wisdom across generations.
【IV. World Care】
◆ Changing the Fate of Disadvantaged Children
Cooperation partner: World Vision Taiwan
The connection between PLANET and World Vision Taiwan began 27 years ago. PLANET continuously improves the living environment for vulnerable children around the world and provides them with good education and medical resources. Our support is not only a charitable act, but also a long-term investment in future social development. Currently, there are still 3 foreign children and 2 domestic children receiving funding.
In response to the earthquake in southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria in February 2023, PLANET also helped Turkish and Syrian disaster-stricken children and families to heal their wounds and move towards recovery through the World Vision Taiwan and substantial donations.
◆ Humanitarian and Emergency Medical Aid
Cooperation partner: Doctors Without Borders
PLANET focuses on international humanitarian issues and has become a rescue partner of Doctors Without Borders through regular substantial donations since 2021, supporting international medical humanitarian aid and medical assistance. PLANET hopes to become a solid rescue partner for this group of frontline physicians through regular donations to enable them to quickly carry out rescue operations in emergency situations.
◆ Support Education for Southeast Asian Migrant Workers
Cooperation partner: One-Forty
According to statistics from the Ministry of Labor, as of October 2023, the number of migrant workers in Taiwan reached 750,000. PLANET focuses on human rights issues and has been a supporting partner of One-Forty, a non-profit organization that focuses on migrant education in Southeast Asia, through regular substantial donations since July 2023.
This organization has created the largest Southeast Asian migrant worker learning community in Taiwan, assisting migrant workers in adapting to life in Taiwan, enhancing good interaction with employers, and accumulating important knowledge and skills after returning to Taiwan. In addition to providing migrant workers with good Taiwan experience, they can also create a better life after returning to Taiwan in the future.
◆ Corporate Volunteers
By encouraging employees to participate in various social welfare and volunteer activities in multiple ways, PLANET generates deeper care and learning efforts for people and groups, reflects the joy of public welfare activities and better drives internal employees to unite and cooperate after returning to their workplace.
The Company’s volunteer efforts are initiated by the management team or independently organized by employees participating in social service work. In 2024, PLANET staff participated in a total of 121 volunteer engagements, contributing 318 service hours. Over the past 17 years, employees have participated in 1,438 volunteer engagements, accumulating a total of 3,698 service hours. PLANET remains committed to ongoing volunteer efforts, contributing to a better environment and society.
