Road Run》Tianzhong Ma established a friendly and inclusive group for the first time, Fubon promoted carbon rights swap to practice sustainability

Fubon volunteers handed water to runners beside the Tanaka Marathon course and waved flags to cheer for the runners. (Provided by Fubon)

[Reporter Wu Mengru/Reporting from Taipei] The 2026 Taiwan Mi Cang Tanaka Marathon kicked off today in Tianzhong Town, Changhua County. Runners shuttled between fields and small towns. Along the way, not only were local residents enthusiastically supportive, but there were also supplies and local customs full of Tanaka characteristics. Fubon Financial Holdings continues to support the Tanaka Marathon this year and has called on 232 employees to volunteer for the event. At the same time, it has continued the carbon rights swap action started last year. It hopes that corporate participation will not only stop at sponsoring the event, but also go into the local area through sustainable practices and run with the runners towards a sustainable future.

This year, the Tanaka Marathon has added a "friendly and inclusive team" for the first time, and plans barrier-free movement routes, friendly supplies and other measures to create a more inclusive sports environment. This year, Fubon Financial Holdings called on 232 employees to volunteer for the Tanaka Horse through the "We Are Like Together™" charity platform, making it the company with the largest number of volunteers for this event. Fubon also hopes that through the participation of corporate volunteers, employees can enter the event site and establish a deeper connection with the local area.

Fubon Financial Holdings will again provide the same international carbon rights this year to offset the carbon emissions generated by the 2026 Tanaka Marathon. Carbon rights offset refers to purchasing certified carbon reduction results from other carbon reduction projects to offset carbon emissions that are still unavoidable at this stage.

In addition to physical events, Fubon is also continuing to expand the social influence of running this year through the Run For Green® "National Aid Project". People who participate in the "National Online Run" or designated events and accumulate 40 kilometers can choose to have a Taiwanese native tree sapling cultivated by Fubon or donate "National Aid Funds" from Fubon to support charity partners. During the event, a total of 35,121 people participated, with a cumulative mileage of 2.45 million kilometers, 17,750 people supporting charity, and the goal of raising 5,500 trees.