Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Protection
• Risk Management
• Employee Benefits
• Labor Safety
• Social Participation
• Operational Performance
• Customer Rights
• Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved lead-free and non-toxic manufacturing processes compliant with EU RoHS directives.
• Obtained ISO14001, OHSAS18000, ISO28000, and IECQ QC080000 certifications.
• Conducted carbon footprint calculations and self-audits according to ISO 14064-1.
• Implemented energy-saving measures resulting in a 2.2% reduction in total electricity consumption from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012 and a 22.4% reduction from 2011 to 2012.
• Reduced water consumption by 42.2% from 2009-2010 to 2011-2012.

Social Achievements

• Consistently ranked among Taiwan's Top 50 corporate citizens by CommonWealth Magazine for seven consecutive years (2007-2012).
• Implemented employee well-being programs, including health checkups, health promotion lectures, and employee appreciation events.
• Launched employee engagement initiatives such as 'Manager Question Week', 'Elite Roundtable', and CEO roundtables.
• Supported the 'Underprivileged Children's Tutoring Program' and 'CommonWealth Hope Reading Program'.

Governance Achievements

• Obtained CG6005 corporate governance certification.
• Consistently received A+ ratings in the information disclosure assessment system.
• Established a compensation committee and implemented transparent financial information disclosure practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Competition in the Taiwanese multimedia computer industry.
• Climate change risks.
• Economic downturn and technological shifts impacting company performance.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthened financial structure, developed a complete product line, and leveraged R&D and manufacturing experience.
• Focused on core technologies and customer needs to differentiate from low-price competitors.
• Enhanced AVerMedia brand and global marketing activities.
• Implemented energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, including waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Launched employee appreciation programs to boost morale and reduce turnover.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier evaluation based on quality, service, and factory environment.
• Green supply chain initiatives, including hazardous substance control.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 28000, IECQ QC 080000, CG6005

Awards & Recognition

• CommonWealth Magazine Top 50 Corporate Citizens (2007-2012)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Protection
• Risk Management
• Employee Rights
• Operational Performance
• Customer Rights
• Supply Chain Management
• Labor Safety
• Social Participation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 5.53% from 2013 to 2014 (1855.9 tons to 1753.2 tons CO2e)
• Reduced electricity consumption by 5.56% from 2013 to 2014 (2999 kWh to 2832 kWh)
• Achieved ISO14001, OHSAS18000, ISO28000, and IECQ QC080000 certifications
• Implemented various energy-saving measures (e.g., energy-efficient water heaters, air conditioners, and lighting)

Social Achievements

• Organized various employee engagement activities (e.g., employee sports meet, year-end party, birthday gifts)
• Provided employee benefits (e.g., group insurance, annual health checkups, subsidies)
• Supported community initiatives (e.g., Clean up the World, tutoring programs for underprivileged children)
• Implemented employee well-being programs (e.g., health lectures, weight loss competition)

Governance Achievements

• Consistently received A+ rating in the Information Disclosure Assessment System for five consecutive years
• Established a clear corporate governance structure with a board of directors, audit committee, and remuneration committee
• Implemented a robust risk management framework

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic conditions and changes in the technology landscape
• Competition in the multimedia computer industry
• Climate change risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on core business, product innovation, and key supplier relationships
• Strengthening the AVerMedia brand and expanding global marketing
• Implementing energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, and achieving ISO14064-1 certification for greenhouse gas inventory

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier evaluation mechanism focusing on quality, service, and factory environment
• Green supply chain policy requiring compliance with environmental regulations and green product requirements
• Hazardous Substance Free (HSF) assessment of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IECQ QC 080000, ISO 28000

Awards & Recognition

• Corporate Social Responsibility Award from CommonWealth Magazine (2007)
• Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Taiwan from CommonWealth Magazine (2007-2013)
• 2014 活力躍動獎

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Environmental Protection
• Employee Rights
• Operational Performance
• Customer Rights
• Supply Chain Management
• Labor Safety
• Social Participation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 30.21% from 1753.2 tons in 2014 to 1223.5 tons in 2015.
• Reduced electricity consumption by 4.83% from 2832 thousand degrees in 2014 to 2695 thousand degrees in 2015.
• Reduced water consumption by 3.8% from 6574 tons in 2014 to 6327 tons in 2015.
• Reduced waste production and increased waste recycling.
• Achieved ISO14001, OHSAS18000, ISO28000, and IECQ QC080000 certifications.

Social Achievements

• Implemented employee well-being programs, including health checkups, health lectures, and employee appreciation events.
• Encouraged employee volunteerism with at least half a day of volunteer work per employee per year.
• Supported various community initiatives such as tutoring programs for underprivileged children and food bank projects.

Governance Achievements

• Consistently received A+ rating in the Taiwan Stock Exchange's information disclosure assessment system.
• Ranked among the top 20% of companies in the Taiwan Stock Exchange's corporate governance assessment system.
• Established a clear corporate purpose and operating philosophy, emphasizing service, social contribution, and environmental protection.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic conditions and changes in the technology landscape.
• Competition in the multimedia computer industry.
• Climate change risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on core business, product innovation, and key supplier relationships.
• Strengthening the AVerMedia brand and expanding global marketing.
• Implementing energy-saving and carbon reduction measures, including ISO14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory.
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits on quality, design, service, and hazardous substance control.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier selection process based on quality, design, service, and hazardous substance control.
• Regular supplier assessments and ongoing monitoring.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, ISO 28000, IECQ QC 080000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Corporate Social Responsibility Award from CommonWealth Magazine (2007)
• Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Taiwan from CommonWealth Magazine (2007-2013)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2.22% compared to 2016 (546.1 tons CO2e in 2017)
• Reduced total energy consumption by 3.4% compared to 2016 (1,378,000 kWh in 2017)
• Reduced total water consumption by 0.7% compared to 2016 (6,078 tons in 2017)
• Reduced waste production and increased recycling rates from 2013 to 2017

Social Achievements

• Implemented employee well-being programs including health checkups, health lectures, and employee appreciation events
• Maintained harmonious labor-management relations with no labor disputes since 2001
• Engaged in various community outreach activities such as donating gifts to underprivileged children and participating in cleanup drives

Governance Achievements

• Consistently received A-level or higher ratings in information disclosure assessments
• Established a corporate governance framework in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Implemented anti-corruption policies and training programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic conditions and technological shifts
• Climate change and its potential impacts

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on core business, product innovation, and efficient supply chain management
• Implementation of energy-saving measures, waste reduction initiatives, and adherence to environmental regulations and standards (ISO14001, OHSAS18000, IECQ QC080000)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular assessments of suppliers on quality, design, service, and hazardous substance control

Responsible Procurement

• E-Procurement platform for interaction and negotiation with suppliers
• Supplier evaluation and assessment process
• Hazardous Substance Free (HSF) assessment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, ISO 28000, IECQ QC080000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Far Eastern Economic Review's Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2007)
• CommonWealth Magazine's Top 50 Corporate Citizens (2007-2013)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Performance & Governance (G)
• Environmental (E)
• Social (S)

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 5.54% (YOY)
• Reduced water consumption by 3.2% (YOY)
• Reduced electricity consumption by 12% (YOY)
• Reduced general business waste by 8.9% (YOY)

Social Achievements

• Provided 3,062 hours of employee training (average 14.7 hours per employee)
• Achieved an average customer satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5
• 236 employees participated in volunteer services globally (708 hours total)

Governance Achievements

• Ranked in the top 50% to 65% in the Corporate Governance Assessment

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic
• Weak overall economy
• Uncertain international political situation
• Changes in the industry environment

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued investment in R&D and marketing to maximize efficiency
• Maintaining open communication with stakeholders

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with “Green Environmental Chemical Substance Control Standard (TQ-SRD012)”
• Anti-bribery clause in contracts

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IECQ QC08000

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

AVerMedia's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and practices.