Mike Tsou
Sustainability Advisor And Procurement Manager
Taipei
Summary
Strategic procurement and sustainability expert with 12+ years of experience in ESG sustainability management, supply chain risk assessment, and sustainable procurement. Skilled in developing and implementing sustainable business frameworks, conducting carbon inventories, and shaping industry ESG practices. Demonstrated success in leading Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) to achieve top global sustainability rankings and ISO 20400 certification. Strong background in international trade, telecommunications, and the green energy sectors.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sustainability Advisor and Procurement Manager
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
01.2000 - Current
- Sustainable Procurement: Established FET's sustainable procurement procedure to mitigate risks from external factors (e.g., trade wars, geopolitical issues, climate change) and maintain supply chain stability during crises such as COVID-19
- Supply Chain Risk Due Diligence: Directed annual risk assessments (ISO 31000) for ~500 suppliers across multiple sectors, identifying high-risk suppliers and implementing sustainability improvements reducing supplier risk
- Supply Chain Carbon Inventory: Trained ~150 supplier employees annually in carbon footprint verification (GHG Protocol), reducing FET's Scope 3 emissions by 28% since 2021
- Sustainable Business Framework Planning: Developed annual KPIs and sustainability frameworks, reporting quarterly to the Board of Directors' Sustainability Committee
- Global Sustainability Recognition: Led FET to achieve a perfect score of 100 in the 2024 DJSI supply chain engagement evaluation, ranking first globally
- ISO 20400 Certification: Spearheaded FET's sustainable procurement program, making it the first telecommunications company in Taiwan to be certified by the British Standards Institute
- Industry Leadership: Delivered ~20 seminars annually on ESG best practices for public and private organizations
International Trade Specialist
Prime Performa Inc. (USA) | Sanlian Technology (Taiwan)
01.1987 - 01.1999
- Managed international trade operations for energy, telecommunications, and testing equipment
- Developed industry expertise and fostered relationships with global suppliers and partners
Education
Engineering Management -
UCLA Extension
Master's Degree - undefined
Institute of Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
Skills
- Sustainable Procurement
- ISO 20400 Compliance
- GHG Protocol Expertise
- Expertise in ISO 14064-1 Standards
- ISO 14064-3 Compliance
- ISSA 5000 Certification
- Ecovadis Assessment
- Expertise in SBTi Framework
- CDP Implementation
- Skilled in IFRS S1 and S2 Compliance
- EPC Expertise in Renewable Energy
- Construction Management
- Expertise in ISO 20400 Certification Process
- SBTi Target Implementation
- Supply Chain Risk Assessment
- Sustainability Practices for SMEs
Websites
Professional Expertise
- Sustainability & Procurement: ISO 20400, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1/3, ISSA 5000, Ecovadis, SBTi, CDP, IFRS S1 & S2
- Sector Expertise: Telecommunications, electronics, green energy EPC, construction, system integration
- Consulting Services: ISO 20400 certification, SBTi target setting, supply chain ESG risk assessment, sustainability management for SMEs
Certifications Training
- Lifetime Certified Procurement Manager (ISM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional for Sustainability Management (TAISE)
- GRI External Assurance for Sustainability Reporting
- Lead Verifier/Validator (ISO 14068-1:2023)
- SBTi & GHG Protocol Certified Auditor
- WELL Accredited Professional
Publications Reports
- Far EasTone Supply Chain ESG Summary
- ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guideline
- FET Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- Supply Chain GHG Management Guidance
- Supply Chain Management Policy
Industry Leadership Initiatives
- Certified Professional Corporate Sustainability Association (CPCSA) Leader: One of 15 leaders among 2,300+ members shaping Taiwan's ESG landscape.
- Established a network for repurposing retired equipment within FET's supply chain.
- Developed AI-driven key-message video clips for FET's Supply Chain ESG Summary Report.
- Led the creation of the world's first '5G AI Voicescape Automatic Collection Device' in collaboration with Academia Sinica.
- Designed a procurement staff training program for supply chain risk and carbon inventory audits.
Accomplishments
Publications & Reports
- Far EasTone Supply Chain ESG Summary
- ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guideline
- FET Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- Supply Chain GHG Management Guidance
Certification
• Lifetime Certified Procurement Manager (ISM)
Timeline
• WELL Accredited Professional
11-2024
• Lead Verifier/Validator (ISO 14068-1:2023)
05-2024
• GRI External Assurance for Sustainability Reporting
03-2024
• Certified Professional for Sustainability Management (TAISE)
11-2022
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
01-2020
• Lifetime Certified Procurement Manager (ISM)
05-2014
Sustainability Advisor and Procurement Manager
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
01.2000 - Current
International Trade Specialist
Prime Performa Inc. (USA) | Sanlian Technology (Taiwan)
01.1987 - 01.1999
Master's Degree - undefined
Institute of Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
Engineering Management -
UCLA Extension
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