Message From The Chairperson

Center Laboratories started out as a drug manufacturer, but with the passage of time, it constantly  expanded  its  business  scope.  Synergy effects  and  competitiveness  of  the group have been consolidated through investments and mergers & acquisitions. Our pursuit of  economic benefits is paired with a deep awareness  of the importance of sustainable corporate development.  We therefore formulate relevant policies and goals in the three dimensions of economy, environment, and society (ESG) centered around our core operations as a drug manufacturer with reference to international standards and  trends  in  the  field  of  ESG  and  sustainable  development.    We  rely    on  highly effective management and resource allocation to ensure steadfast progress on the path toward sustainable operations. Our ultimate goal is to set a paradigm for other group members to emulate. 
 

Looking back on the past year,  we have achieved brilliant results in our pharmaceutical and investment business. Our consolidated revenue reached NT$ 1.394 billion, which represents  a  record-breaking  YoY  growth  of  81.69%.  Amid  a  post-pandemic bounceback,  the  revenue  of  our  pharmaceutical  business  rose  to  NT$  950  million, accounting for a share of  68% of our total  revenue. The successful merger with our subsidiary  Glac  Biotech  in  early  2023  contributed  NT$  444  million  to  our  annual revenue.
 

In  our  pursuit  of  business  growth,  we  do  not  neglect  our  social  and  environmental responsibility  and  proactively  implement  our  business  ethical  values,  namely “Innovation, Integrity, Professionalism, and the Common Good.” In the field of energy conservation  and  carbon  reduction,  we  completed  our  heating  coil    and  AHU  (air handling unit) energy conservation projects paired with the conversion of our electric heaters to available hot water for heating to achieve reduced energy consumption. All these measures coupled with the replacement of obsolete, energy-intensive AC units with new energy-efficient units has resulted in a lower carbon footprint, energy cost savings, and a YoY energy intensity reduction of around 10%. In the social dimension, we  champion  our  talent  inclusion  concept  and  are  firmly  committed  to  creating  a friendly workplace characterized by diversity and equality. We show deep respect for the rights of female employees by offering flextime, parental leaves, and other benefit measures. We further encourage our female staff members to unleash their leadership potential. The high proportion of women in our management positions  (68%) bears witness to these efforts. In addition, we show great concern for community health and safety with a focus on senior community members. This concern is reflected in the organization of  a drug safety lecture tour for seniors with a total of 27 stops in 2023. This tour which featured 19 more lectures than last year’s event aimed to communicate accurate medication concepts and skills to elderly  audiences and thereby enhance their life quality. 
 

Ms. Yvonne Wang, Chairperson, Center Ventures Group