Taipei, November 9th / PRNewswire / -- Delta has stated that it has participated in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference for the 19th consecutive year ( UNFCCC COP31 ). This year's conference opened today in Antalya, Turkey. Delta will share how smart microgrids can accelerate electrification during an official side event, in support of the host country's "35×35" initiative, which aims to achieve 35% electrification by 2035. Previously, at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held in late October ( CBD COP17 ), Delta collaborated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ( IUCN ) to demonstrate for the first time in the world the application of species threat mitigation and restoration ( STAR ) indicators in coral restoration and conservation assessments. Delta stated that through international cooperation, the company is addressing the challenges of climate mitigation and adaptation through technological innovation and ecological restoration.
Guo Shanshan, Vice Chairman of Delta Electronics Foundation for Education and Culture, stated: "With the acceleration of global electrification and the growth in power demand driven by artificial intelligence, Delta is leveraging its core technologies to enhance energy efficiency and resilience through microgrids and intelligent energy management. We are supporting electrification efforts and helping AI data centers increase their use of clean energy. On the occasion of Delta's 55th anniversary, we are participating in international climate conferences with the theme of ' Smarter is Greener '. At COP31, our EMEA management team and foundation colleagues will attend official side events as well as activities at the French pavilion. We also shared our coral restoration experiences and achievements at CBD COP17. Through innovative technologies, we hope to collaborate with climate partners to move towards a more sustainable future together."
During the COP31 period, Delta will host the 9th official side event in the Blue Zone and will exchange microgrid application experiences with the Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies Association ( REA ) and the German Federal Environment Foundation ( DBU ). Delta will also share its experience in deploying microgrids in indigenous communities to enhance disaster resilience. By 2025, renewable energy is expected to account for 91% of Delta's global electricity consumption, and the company has achieved the RE100 target in 32 countries.
Delta showcases world-leading coral restoration experience at CBD COP17
Zhang Wencheng, the executive director of Delta Electronics Foundation for Education and Culture, stated: "Delta combines technology with coral restoration and protection, with the goal of protecting more than half of the coral species in the Pacific region by 2030. This year, we have collaborated with IUCN to become the world's first organization to apply the STAR indicators to the coral reef areas where Delta carries out restoration work. By scientifically quantifying the threats to species survival, we hope to make the effectiveness of our conservation efforts more measurable and credible."
IUCN Head of Conservation Science and Technology, Nicholas Macfarlane, stated: "We are very pleased to collaborate with Delta to launch the world's first application of STAR indicators for marine conservation. This partnership demonstrates the potential of corporate-scientific partnerships, and we look forward to promoting the development of marine biodiversity through innovative and measurable conservation strategies."
At the CBD COP17 held in late October, Delta showcased relevant research at the Natural History Museum, a flagship venue organized by IUCN. This year, Delta applied the STAR method to the coral reef areas of Kenting, Taiwan, and calibrated it with the IUCN global database to align its restoration methods with international standards.
Delta also invited Professor David Obura, the lead author of the coral chapter in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, to participate in a side event held at the aquarium. Other participants included international organizations such as the Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the UK (PML) and the International Coral Reef Society (ICRS), to jointly discuss how to enhance the resilience of coral reefs.
From biodiversity conservation to electrification goals, addressing global environmental challenges through scientific research and technological innovation remains one of the core concerns of the United Nations. To help the international community tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, Delta has so far participated in two COP summits a total of 22 times, and has hosted or been invited to participate in 43 side events.
About Delta
Delta was established in 1971 and is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange with the code 2308. It is a global leader in switch-mode power supplies and thermal management products. Its business also includes intelligent energy-saving systems and solutions for the Internet of Things, covering areas such as industrial automation, building automation, communication power supplies, data center infrastructure, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and displays, with the aim of promoting smart manufacturing and sustainable urban development. As a world-class corporate citizen with the mission of "providing innovative, clean, and high-energy-efficiency solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta relies on its core capabilities in power electronics and a business model that incorporates ESG to address key environmental issues such as climate change. Delta serves its customers through sales offices, R&D centers, and manufacturing facilities located across nearly 200 locations on five continents.
Throughout its development, Delta has received numerous global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies, and its commitment to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been included in the Dow Jones Best Global Indexes (formerly the Dow Jones Sustainability Index's DJSI World Index) for 15 consecutive years. Delta has also been awarded the CDP Double A rating four times, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to climate change and water security. Additionally, it has been rated as a Supplier Engagement Leader for eight consecutive years, in acknowledgment of its sustainable supply chain management.
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