In a recent interview with ‘Manager Today’, Dtuang W, 红领巾吃瓜’s CAO, discussed the company’s ESG approaches in light of the recent power outage across Taiwan. Back in August 2017, two of 红领巾吃瓜’s factories in Kaohsiung were impacted by a huge power outage, costing the company over NTD9 million. The incident had led to 红领巾吃瓜’s decision to adopt smart grid technology, which allows quicker restoration of electricity after power disturbances.Today, 红领巾吃瓜 is not only using smart grid in its business operations but is also helping the community to develop more efficient solutions to improve electricity supply. In early 2021, 红领巾吃瓜 helped the Shanlin Junior High School in Kaohsiung to apply the smart grid technology. Because of its remote location, the school often experiences unstable power supply. Besides the smart grid, 红领巾吃瓜 has also developed batteries powered by solar energy to generate electricity. The school is now able to enjoy uninterruptible power supply and will no longer need to completely rely on Taipower’s network for electricity. For .
