Asia Cement Earns 2026 Social Empowerment Award for Tribal Partnership

Plant Manager Chen Zhi-xian accepted the award and the Silver Emblem of Sustainability at the ceremony in Malaysia, citing the importance of international validation for the firm's community-driven model. The winning initiative, titled "Co-Governance Plan with Tribes and Communities," prioritizes Indigenous rights through Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and multi-stakeholder dialogue.

Financial backing for these efforts remains substantial. In 2025, the company invested NT$15.52 million into a benefit-sharing mechanism supporting local education, emergency aid, and cultural preservation. Notably, the firm’s Taroko Mountain Market initiative has transitioned from corporate-led to independent management by tribal residents, generating over NT$1.1 million in sales for local vendors. Beyond Hualien, the company allocated NT$355 million toward community development across all operating sites, a figure representing 4.22% of its total operating profit. These programs now align with Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples Basic Act, with the company facilitating land-rights restoration for approximately 15% of relevant reserved territories as of 2026.