“Habitat Conservation · Ocean Protection · Landscape Exploration” — the three-part environmental education program by the Chroma Foundation
On June 14, the first session of Chroma Foundation’s environmental education series was led by Chroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying and Alex Chuang, Vice Executive Director of Chroma's ESG Office. The program brought together employees and families from Chroma ATE Inc.’s Kaohsiung branch, as well as supplier partner Pro Shine, with a total of 69 participants. The group engaged directly with the local environment in Zuoying, Kaohsiung. Through collaboration with Friendly Seed Environmental Education, the Wetlands Conservation Alliance, and the Zhouzi Wetland Park, participants learned about biodiversity conservation. A guided tour by the Kaohsiung Old City Cultural Association further deepened their understanding of local history and cultural heritage, helping participants connect natural ecosystems with regional cultural development. Just days before the event, Taiwan was impacted by the first typhoon of the season. In the face of increasingly unstable and extreme weather patterns, participants gained a deeper awareness of climate change issues and the importance of taking meaningful action to protect the environment.
▲ Chroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying and Alex Chuang, Vice Executive Director of Chroma's ESG Office, lead Chroma Kaohsiung employees, families, and suppliers in the environmental education program
▲ Opening remarks delivered by Chroma Foundation Chairman Paul Ying
At the Zhouzi Wetland Park, participants learned that wetlands are one of the Earth's three major ecosystems, including lakes, marshes, farmland, fishponds, mudflats, and flood detention areas. More than 1 billion people worldwide depend on wetlands for their livelihoods, and approximately 40% of species rely on wetlands for habitat and reproduction. Wetlands also play a critical role in carbon sequestration; their loss could trigger a “carbon bomb” effect. Biodiversity has also become an increasingly important global issue. Invasive alien species can disrupt ecosystem balance, threatening biodiversity and causing both ecological and economic damage. Many species originally introduced for ornamental use, biological control, or scientific research have become invasive over time, such as water hyacinth, mile-a-minute weed, leucaena, and apple snails, making their removal an urgent environmental priority.
▲ In-depth biodiversity education on wetlands led by instructors from the Wetlands Conservation Alliance.
According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Nexus Assessment Report on biodiversity, water, food, and health under climate change, more than 50% of global GDP depends on natural resources, while global biodiversity is declining at a rate of 2–6% per decade. If this trend continues, it will severely impact food security, water resources, human health, and the ability to address climate change. In response, Chroma ATE Inc. officially released itsBiodiversity and Zero Deforestation Policy in 2024, committing to taking concrete actions within its operations, embedding sustainability into long-term business practices, and encouraging supply chain partners to join in supporting biodiversity protection efforts.
On the same day, participants also joined a guided cultural tour of Zuoying Old City led by the Kaohsiung Old City Cultural Association, which has been dedicated to local heritage preservation for over 22 years. Through detailed storytelling and historical interpretation, both adults and children gained a deeper understanding of the region’s historical evolution and developed a stronger sense of connection and identity with the land.
▲ Guided cultural tour of Zuoying Old City led by the Kaohsiung Old City Cultural Association.
Chroma continues to advance its sustainability agenda in 2025 through a series of environmental education initiatives under the theme “Habitat Conservation · Ocean Protection · Landscape Exploration.” Through activities such as beach cleanups, forest conservation, and nature exploration, Chroma aims to transform environmental protection from a slogan into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for families and communities. By fostering environmental awareness and local identity, the company seeks to integrate sustainability into both work and daily life, encouraging long-term stewardship of the environment and a shared commitment to a sustainable future.