In line with our commitment to sustainability and the belief in “steady and proactive action toward long-term progress,” MDS collaborated with Walk in Taiwan in 2025 to embark on a sustainability journey in Baoshan, Hsinchu, centered on sustainable action, community well-being, and local agriculture.
Baoshan was once a major sugar-production site in Taiwan and an important export contributor. With economic and industrial changes and population decline, the sugar industry gradually faded. However, returning local youth have revitalized the community by establishing the “Xincheng Fengtang Leisure Farm” organization, promoting toxin-free and eco-friendly farming, creating local job opportunities, encouraging youth to return home, advancing food-and-farm education, preserving sugar-production techniques through tourism, and introducing innovative elderly-care models. These efforts strengthen ties between community youth and local elders while addressing population aging. Through sustainable agriculture practices and ESG-aligned initiatives, they have restored the land’s value and deepened our connection to it.
Through hands-on sugarcane farming experiences—including harvesting, land preparation, seedling separation, planting, sugarcane pressing, agricultural waste reuse, and green-plant workshops—participants gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between food and land. We learned the importance of sustainable circular agriculture, low-carbon farming, and eco-friendly cultivation. Enjoying a traditional farm meal prepared by local women further supported women’s economic empowerment, reduced food miles through seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, and promoted responsible and healthy dietary choices. Part of the event fees was donated to the community fund, supporting elder care, communal dining, and other initiatives that reinforce a positive community cycle.
This activity contributed to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through concrete action, we embodied the core values of sustainability and demonstrated the company’s firm commitment to ESG. We will continue to pay close attention to sustainability issues in the future
