News | Taiwan Blood Services Foundation ESG

The Taiwan Blood Services Foundation received dual Silver Awards at the 2025 5th TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards, under the themes of “SDG03 Safeguarding Health, Ensuring Stable Blood Supply” and “SDG12 Reutilization of Plasma Originally Designated for Disposal.” The award ceremony was held on September 11, 2025, during the opening of the 4th Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo at the Taipei World Trade Center, with CEO Mr. Wang Tsung-Hsi representing the Foundation to receive the honor.


On September 11, 2025, at the TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards ceremony, Taiwan Blood Services Foundation CEO Mr. Wang Tsung-Hsi (center) received the award from Deputy Minister of Environment Mr. Yeh Chun-Hung (left), with Dr. Eugene Chien, Chairman of the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy, on the right.

Facing the challenges of an aging population and declining birthrates leading to a potential blood supply gap, the Taiwan Blood Services Foundation set the goal of “Consolidating Existing Donors, Expanding New Donor Sources.” Through health management programs for donors and diversified blood donation education, the Foundation is working to establish a stable blood supply.

For existing donors, continuous health management programs encourage donors to prioritize their own well-being and continue donating blood, creating a win-win strategy. Repeat donors are offered three biochemical tests (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HbA1c) as references for self-health management, helping prevent chronic diseases associated with metabolic syndrome. In addition, high-frequency donors are provided with abdominal ultrasound examinations to enable early detection of liver or other abdominal organ diseases. For cases of bacterial contamination or abnormal ALT levels (≥500 U/L), the Foundation proactively contacts donors and provides medical advice. Health education materials are also published to support donors’ health care, demonstrating the Foundation’s commitment to protecting donor health through concrete actions.

To expand new donor sources, the Foundation published the illustrated popular science book “The Blood Lesson for Young Adults”, promoting blood donation education among adolescents and helping them understand both the science of blood and the importance of donation. By combining “health management” and “donation education” strategies, the Foundation enhances public awareness and reinforces donors’ commitment to health, while continuing to improve services and build a sustainable, safe blood supply system.

“Plasma designated for disposal” refers to blood components that have exceeded their storage life or are no longer clinically usable. Upholding the principle of waste reduction, the Foundation launched a plasma reutilization project to address the waste and carbon emissions caused by discarding expired plasma. With approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and under contract-based management and dedicated accounts with regular reporting, plasma is repurposed for medical research and public benefit.

Since the project’s launch, over 800,000 kilograms of plasma have been reused, achieving carbon reduction, waste minimization, and humanitarian value, while making the most of every drop of blood donated by citizens. The proceeds are reinvested into donor health checks, transfusion safety, and blood quality improvement. The program incorporates AI monitoring and cold chain management, significantly enhancing quality and efficiency. Financial oversight is conducted by both the Foundation’s Board of Directors and regulatory authorities to ensure transparency and trust. With strong scalability and international potential, this model establishes a circular medical system for Taiwan, advancing its sustainability vision.


TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards