As part of Delta’s 55th anniversary events, the "Forward, Toward Better” Forum invited industry leaders to discuss global ESG trends in the AI era. Speakers included Masayuki Ito, partner at Deloitte Japan; Tze-Luen Lin, Director of the National Taiwan University Center for Public Policy and Law; and Jang-Hwa Leu, Secretary General of the Chinese National Federation of Industries, who exchanged views with corporate decision-makers on the challenges and opportunities of net-zero transition. With innovation and energy conservation at its core, Delta has extended its experience into sustainability consulting services, combining high-efficiency energy-saving solutions to support corporate partners in advancing toward sustainability.

Delta Chairman and CEO Ping Cheng noted that climate change is intensifying, and that five ecosystems, including coral reefs, are approaching critical tipping points. AI is driving rapid global economic growth while significantly increasing data center power demand, so enterprises must improve energy efficiency and harness the immense potential of AI to strengthen their competitiveness. In 2025, Delta’s renewable electricity usage at its global operation sites reached 91%, enabling the Company to achieve its RE100 commitment targets across Taiwan, Mainland China, Northeast Asia, the Americas, Europe, and other regions. Building on its extensive experience, Delta aims to share its long-term practical experience through sustainability consulting services, connecting ESG ecosystem partners and industry platforms to expand its impact and accelerate the net-zero transition across industries.Delta Chairman and CEO Ping Cheng shared his views on sustainability trends and industry focus in the AI era.

Delta's ESG Consulting Office Senior Director Dylan Li stated that the Company's sustainability consulting services integrate “strategic planning, digital tools, and decarbonization implementation” to support enterprises in achieving net-zero transition. These services translate ESG concepts into measurable and actionable management strategies and results. They include helping companies establish carbon reduction pathways from the strategic planning stage. On the operational side, a digital platform (Delta SustainX) is used to manage energy and carbon emissions data and accelerate decarbonization. For implementation, Delta leverages its comprehensive portfolio of solutions to deliver end-to-end services, including implementation support and performance tracking. These solutions can be applied in green factories, low-carbon buildings, data centers, and microgrids.

Delta's ESG Consulting Office Senior Director Dylan Li sharing that Delta’s sustainability consulting services integrate “strategic planning, digital tools, and decarbonization implementation,” combining the Company’s high-efficiency energy-saving solutions to help enterprises achieve net-zero transformation and sustainable development.

Delta has put its sustainability vision into action. In 2025, Delta achieved its RE100 targets across multiple regions, with reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions under the Science Based Targets (SBT) framework also exceeding original goals. Delta has continued to promote energy-saving initiatives and low-carbon innovation through its internal carbon pricing mechanism. Studies indicate that companies balancing ESG and financial performance are more likely to achieve stronger annual revenue growth than their peers. Through its sustainability consulting services, Delta aims to support more industry partners in establishing a net-zero transformation pathway from strategy to execution.More than 100 industry leaders participated in the forum to discuss global ESG trends as well as the opportunities and challenges facing enterprises.

The forum also invited industry experts and strategic partners to exchange views. Tze-Luen Lin, Director of the Center for Public Policy and Law at National Taiwan University; Jang-Hwa Leu, Secretary General of the Chinese National Federation of Industries; TS Wu, Chief Sustainability Officer of ASUS; as well as Harry Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Wiwynn, focused on "the importance of ICT industry advocacy and action" and discussed how the supply chain could overcome carbon-reduction challenges through collaboration and enhance management efficiency. Masayuki Ito, partner at Deloitte Japan, was also invited to Taiwan to present case studies of collaboration between Deloitte's Japan and Taiwan teams and Delta. By combining consulting services with Delta's solutions, the partnership provides one-stop services to enhance building energy efficiency in Japan and expand the ESG ecosystem.

From its own sustainability practices to broader industry collaboration, Delta aims to work with more partners to translate sustainability concepts into concrete actions and jointly move toward a more resilient future.The forum also invited industry experts and strategic partners to exchange views.