本論文旨在研究半導體產業對生態的影響，並探討減少其環境影響的解決方案。 緒論部分首先概述了該產業在當今全球經濟中的重要性，接著闡述了本研究的目 標，進一步探討了減少環境影響的潛在解決策略，如公司承諾和可持續性的計畫。 本研究將評估能源消耗、溫室氣體排放、有害化學物質使用、廢物管理等相關因 素對生態系統的影響。透過對這些主題的研究，我們得以更好地了解如何降低負 面的環境影響，同時促進經濟進步，從而在生態及經濟層面上造福當今和未來世 代。然而，有人認為，在這些過程中，存在一定程度的漂綠行為。

This thesis aims to study the ecological impact of the semiconductor industry and explore solutions to minimize its environmental effects. The introduction provides an overview of the importance of this sector in today's global economy, followed by a description of its objectives. Potential solutions for reducing environmental impacts are then explored, such as company commitments and sustainability initiatives. Energy consumption, greenhouse gas production, toxic chemical usage, waste management and other relevant factors will be assessed for their respective impacts on ecosystems. Through research into these topics, we can better understand how to reduce negative environmental effects while also promoting economic progress benefitting both present and future generations ecologically as well as economically. Nevertheless, it is argued that a level of Greenwashing is practiced during these processes.

Thesis validation letter ................................................................i
Acknowledgment (Mandarin) ................................................... ii
Acknowledgment (English)............................................................... iii
Abstract (Mandarin) .............................................................iv
Abstract (English).........................................................................v
Table of contents........................................................................vi
Table of figures ............................................................................... vii
Table of tables ................................................................................ viii
Introduction ...................................................................................1
1. Literature Review ..................................................................4
1.1. People, Planet, and Profit: Bibliometric Analysis of TBL Theory ...5
1.2. Environmental sustainability in the semiconductor industry ............6
1.3. Environmental data and facts in the semiconductor manufacturing
industry: An unexpected high water and energy consumption situation ................12
2. Methodology ...................................................................................... 14
3. Current state of the sustainability in the semiconductor industry ...16
3.1. Current practices of TSMC .............................................................16
3.2. Current practices of ASEH..............................................................22
3.3. The commitments of semiconductor companies.............................30
3.4. Sustainability challenges .................................................................34
4. Environmental, social, and economic impact analysis ......................37
4.1. Environmental impact ..................................................................... 37
4.2. Social impact ................................................................................... 41
4.3. Economic impact ............................................................................. 44
4.4. 3Ps Theoretical Framework with TSMC and ASEH ......................46
Conclusion .................................................................................... 48
References ...........................................................................................51

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