Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Protection
• Social Responsibility
• Green Supply Chain Management
• Human Rights
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Ratio of New Suppliers Selected through Environmental, Labor Rights and Ethics Standards reached 50.61%
• Zero customer complaints and absolute fulfillment of clients' green expectations
• Products manufactured in 2014 satisfied customers’ demands of green product and complied with international regulations of green environmental protection. The number of events that violate the relevant laws and regulations of the green environmental protection is zero.
• Investment on energy saving engineering and equipment (NT$ 11,830,000 in Taiwan; RMB 42,580,000 in China)

Social Achievements

• Highest Happiness Index – Gold Medal of Employment Golden Award
• Awarded as a healthy organization (QSMC by WHO)
• 100% reinstatement rate of female employees after parental leave
• 158 employees sponsored at CSMC for education
• Two-year ATD BEST Award Winner in Asia Pacific & Winner of 2014 National Human Resource Innovation Prize

Governance Achievements

• Established the specific team for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Starting from 2015, corporate social responsibility policy, strategy management policy and annual promotion plans will be submitted to the Board of Directors for review.
• No significant internal control nonconformities identified

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic fluctuation due to geopolitical tensions and health crises
• Slowing growth in PC and tablet markets
• Incomplete data collection of occupational accidents and diseases in China factories
• Challenges faced by principals and teachers in promoting art education (lack of funding, resources, time)

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of product portfolio (cloud computing)
• Deepening production automation strategy
• Establishing value supply chains
• Improving CSR related matters (special task force)
• Implementing the “Immersed in Creativity” program to address challenges in art education

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 400 suppliers audited in 2014 (50.61% coverage)

Responsible Procurement

• On-site audit for environment, labor rights and ethics standards
• EICC code of conduct compliance
• Conflict-free mineral policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core Level, AA1000 (2008)

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IECQ QC 080000

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Taiwan

Awards & Recognition

• 2013 and 2014 ATD BEST Award
• 2014 National Human Resource Innovation Prize
• First “Arts Education Contribution Award” from the MOE

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Equal Opportunity
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Responsible Supply Chain Management
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2e emission intensity by 3.45% (0.56 tons of CO2e/million dollars in 2020 vs 0.58 tons in 2019)
• Implemented energy-saving solutions in various plants, resulting in significant electricity savings (e.g., 2,102,682 kWh at QSMC)
• Implemented water reuse solutions in various plants
• Achieved 100% compliance with Supplier Management Standard for new suppliers in 2020 regarding environmental, labor, human rights, and ethical standards.

Social Achievements

• Provided 129,722 hours of training to 331,860 employees (100% coverage) on CSR, human rights, anti-workplace violence, and sexual harassment prevention.
• Launched various employee well-being initiatives, including health examinations, employee assistance programs, and recreational activities.
• Implemented parental leave policies with an 80% return-to-work rate in QRDC.
• Conducted 100% on-site audits and two-way participatory surveys of new suppliers, ensuring compliance with Supplier Management Guidelines.

Governance Achievements

• Established a robust internal control system with no major defects found in 2020.
• Implemented a set of “Standard Operating Procedures for Resolving Directors’ Requests”, and appointed a corporate governance officer.
• Completed the Board of Directors and Functional Committee Performance Evaluation in Q1 2021.
• Maintained 100% declaration rate for conflict of interest avoidance among applicable managers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including worker and material shortages, and global logistics issues.
• Stringent international conventions and regulations on climate change, carbon emissions, and energy consumption.
• Increasing stakeholder focus on ESG performance, particularly climate change and supply chain sustainability.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a pandemic prevention risk management plan and team.
• Implemented flexible and collaborative strategies to address supply chain challenges.
• Implemented greenhouse gas inventory checks according to ISO 14064-1, and obtained third-party verification statements.
• Participated in the CDP international disclosure project and actively communicated with stakeholders through annual CSR reports.
• Implemented energy-saving projects and replaced old equipment with energy-efficient facilities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers audited on-site in 2020.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Management Standard
• RBA Code of Conduct
• Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
• Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) certifications

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Floods and droughts

Transition Risks

• Stringent international regulations and carbon taxes

Opportunities

• Energy-saving projects
• Carbon emission reduction initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001, IECQ QC 080000

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Quanta's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable supply chain practices, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies
• Derwent Top 100 Global Innovators (3 consecutive years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Supply Chain Responsibility
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 53.35% compared to 2021
• Used 217,655 MWh of green energy, accounting for 25.92% of total electricity consumption
• Achieved 72% recyclable waste in total waste generated

Social Achievements

• Launched various health promotion events, benefiting over 2000 employees
• Total training hours for all employees reached 1,907,147 hours
• Invested NT$49.1 million in Quanta Culture & Education Foundation and NT$48.35 million in Quanta Arts Foundation

Governance Achievements

• Elevated the "Sustainability Steering Committee" to report directly to the Board of Directors
• Established a dedicated "Sustainability Development Center"
• Appointed a chief information security minister and established a dedicated information security unit

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global notebook market decline
• Supply chain disruptions
• Energy and food crises
• Global inflation
• Climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Introduced SBTi's scientific approach to carbon reduction
• Established a Climate Change Committee
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Implemented energy conservation and carbon reduction projects
• Strengthened risk management

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 60 supplier audits and 37 service supplier audits (2022)

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• Responsible mineral procurement policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme rainfall and drought
• Tropical cyclones
• Change in average rainfall

Transition Risks

• Carbon tax
• Emissions cap/trading
• Uncertainty in new regulations
• Demand for low-carbon products and services
• Investment in new technologies
• Transition to low-carbon technologies

Opportunities

• Participation in renewable energy programs
• Participation in carbon markets
• Adaptation and solutions
• Transportation modes
• Production processes
• Customer behavior changes
• Low-carbon energy
• Exploring new business opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD Recommendations, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, UL2799, RBA Silver

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Quanta's initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG programs and commitments

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• QoolRack liquid-cooled server cabinet

Awards & Recognition

• Derwent Top 100 Global Innovators (2019-2022)
• Taiwan Employment Creation 99 Index constituent stocks
• 2021 Green Procurement Excellence Award
• Taiwan Sustainability Index constituent stocks
• Taiwan Top 100 Enterprises
• 2022 Red Dot Design Award
• 2022 Taiwan Excellence Awards
• 2022 Future Technology Award
• 2022 Good Design Award
• 19th National Innovation Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Anti-corruption
• Energy Management
• Supplier Environmental Assessment
• Labor/Management Relations
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Education
• Human Rights
• Non-discrimination
• Customer Privacy
• Supplier Social Assessment
• Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 16.09% compared to 2022
• Increased renewable energy share to 27.92% of total electricity consumption
• 94.7% recyclable waste in total waste generated

Social Achievements

• Launched health promotion events with high participation rates
• Implemented employee training programs totaling 1,498,571 hours
• Achieved 100% compliance rate for new suppliers undergoing on-site audits

Governance Achievements

• Established the Green Product and Supplier Sustainability Management Committee
• Appointed a chief information security minister and established a dedicated information security unit
• Ensured no violations of integrity and ethical policies, cybersecurity management, or disclosure of customer information

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (extreme rainfall and drought, tropical cyclones)
• Regulatory risks (carbon taxes, emissions trading systems, uncertainties in new regulations)
• Technological risks (demand for low-carbon products and services, investments in new technologies, low-carbon technology transformation)
• Water shortage risk

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed emergency response procedures for water shortage emergencies
• Exploring enhancement of water resource management system and risk management system
• Implementing water recycling system
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive policy for sustainable water management
• Committed to reduce carbon emissions by 42% in scope 1 and 2 and 25% in scope 3 by 2030 compared to 2022
• Investing in renewable energy production
• Participating in the carbon market
• Incorporating energy-saving designs into product or service development
• Improving the reliability and operational capacity of the supply chain

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50 supplier audits and 31 service provider audits completed in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Supplier Sustainability Management Strategy
• Responsible mineral procurement policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme rainfall and drought
• Tropical cyclones
• Change in average rainfall
• Water shortage

Transition Risks

• Volume control/emissions trading
• Carbon Tax/Carbon Fee
• Uncertainty in New Regulations
• Uncertainty in Market Information
• Demand for Low-Carbon Products and Services
• Investment in New Technologies
• Transition to Low-Carbon Technologies

Opportunities

• Participation in Renewable Energy Project
• Participation in the Carbon Market
• Adaptation and Solutions
• Transportation Modes
• Production Processes
• Customer Behavior Changes
• Low Carbon Energy
• Find New Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, UL2799

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 8
• SDG 10
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

Quanta's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies related to employee well-being, education, economic growth, inequality reduction, responsible consumption and production, climate action, peace, justice, and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• QoolRack liquid cooling rack

Awards & Recognition

• 1111 Job Bank Happiness Enterprise Gold Award
• Top 100 Carbon Competitiveness Badge