The most popular keywords in the green era are carbon reduction and plastic reduction. This issue's "Cover Story" is jointly presented by Asia Cement Corporation and Oriental Union Chemical Corporation, exploring how to leverage green energy to lead the low-carbon transformation of the industry. We hope to light up the candle for partners who are exploring the path of sustainability.

Far Eastern Department Stores held its shareholders' meeting on June 18th, and the retail group has achieved impressive results, especially with Far Eastern Department Stores reaching a new peak in performance. This has driven Far Eastern Department Stores Retail Group to set new highs in financial data such as consolidated revenue, pre tax net profit, and post tax net profit, creating excellent investment returns for shareholders.

The Taipei City Government Labor Bureau held the "Taipei City Labor Safety Award" ceremony, and FE SOGO Department stores insisted on creating a safe workplace and store, winning triple recognition including "Excellent Unit", "Workplace Safety", and "Excellent Personnel", making it the only retail service industry to receive the award.

Far EasTone Telecommunications, FE SOGO Department stores, and City'ssuper won gold medals in the Telecommunications Channel Service, Department Store/Shopping Center, and Chain Supermarket categories at the 2024 Taiwan Service Industry Evaluation. Among them, Dai Kaining, the manager of Far EasTone Telecommunications Taichung City's Zhonghua branch, was also awarded the "Service Pioneer Award" at this year's event.

The Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (ASIA) held its 2024 annual ceremony on June 28th, featuring affiliated enterprises under Far Eastern Group Asia Cement Corporation 、 Far Eastern Department Stores 、 FE SOGO Department stores 、Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Received a total of 9 awards.

Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology teamed up with Far Eastern Memorial Hospital to hold the "2024 Industry Education Research Results Conference". On May 16, they also co hosted the Campus Recruitment and Employment Expo with the Labor Bureau of the New Taipei City Government. The Far Eastern Group Shangri La Hotel in Taipei, Oriental Securities Corporation, and other institutions under the group all attended the recruitment event.

The Far Eastern Group Garden City shopping mall, operated by the FE SOGO Department stores team, is the largest shopping mall in downtown Taipei. Among them, the first wave of opening on May 30th, the "Gourmet Park", includes 14 themed catering stores and connects specialty restaurants.

In response to ESG, the FE SOGO Department stores in Hsinchu arranged for students to experience outdoor teaching in the Mabu Mountain Forest. On May 14th, they collaborated with 7 catering brands to hold a corporate visit event and cultivate relevant talents. The Zhongli store will also arrange a Mother's Day performance on May 11th to bring customers a wonderful holiday.

On May 28th, the FE SOGO Department stores collaborated with the Tainan City Government to hold the "Four Hundred Fenghua Tainan Food and Culture Festival"; On May 23-26, we collaborated with the Taitung County Government for the first time to hold the "Island East Flavor Exploration - Taitung Products Exhibition", in response to the spirit of slow food and showcasing our love for cuisine and the land.

The FE SOGO Department stores have been holding the annual "SO GOOD Good Children and Youth Role Models" selection and commendation activity to care for children and young children, and have been recognized by the first "Humanity Enterprise Award - Social Care Excellence Award" jointly organized by Lianjing Publishing House and the Taiwan Social Enterprise Sustainability Development Association.