TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — To support its ongoing transformation, semiconductor packaging and testing company ASE Technology has implemented AI-powered systems and increased its use of renewable energy.

In a sustainability report released in August, the company said the share of renewable energy used at its facilities is expected to increase from 19% last year to 27% this year. It estimates this figure will rise to 42% by 2030, per CNA.

Last year, nearly 90% of ASE’s facilities used renewable energy. Of those, 10 met the Renewable Energy 100 standard by reaching an annual electricity usage of 100 GWh and committing to 100% renewable energy by 2050. 

The company noted that to support its transition toward net-zero emissions, it began implementing internal carbon pricing in 2021. This practice puts a cost on the company's greenhouse gas emissions to help it better reduce pollution and manage climate-related risks. The system is in use across all of its global facilities.

In addition, ASE has partnered with its suppliers to advance carbon reduction strategies, launching a low-carbon equipment initiative in collaboration with 19 equipment vendors. The initiative promotes energy-efficient equipment design, aiming to achieve a 20% energy savings by 2030.

The company has also implemented AI-powered process management across production scheduling, automation, and product yield improvement. After introducing AI at its Kaohsiung facility, production efficiency increased by 67%, and order lead times were shortened by nearly 40%.

ASE has also collaborated with the National Center for High-performance Computing to use high-speed computing power for experiments. This partnership has significantly enhanced the capabilities of its operating platforms, enabling automated document processing and faster document search.