General Interface Solution (GIS) Holding Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:215,256.18 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3,198.21 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:150,041.43 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:62,016.54 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0% (2021), aiming for 63% by 2022 and 100% by 2030
Total Energy Consumption:1,008,323.97 GJ/year
Water Consumption:1,929.67 million liters/year
Waste Generated:20,736.58 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1.14 tCO2e/MNTD in 2021
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Environmental
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 8,527 tCO2e by completing 82 energy conservation projects, saving 15.5GWh of electricity.
- Decreased water withdrawal intensity by 2.3% compared to 2020.
- Decreased wastewater discharge by 69.7 million liters compared to 2020.
- Saved 563.4 million liters of water through continued water conservation improvements.
- Signed an agreement to purchase environmental rights of three low-impact hydropower stations, equivalent to 170GWh/year of green attributes.
- Zero environmental pollution incidents.
Social Achievements
- 100% of security personnel completed human rights-related education and training.
- 100% of new employees and new grassroots supervisors in China completed human rights education and training.
- 281 people participated in social welfare activities, with total donations of approximately NT$460,000.
- Achieved 100% achievement rate for staff obtaining internal and external professional certifications (192 people) and staff improving education (40 people).
- Zero major safety incidents and zero occupational diseases.
Governance Achievements
- Average board of directors attendance rate of 97%; Compensation and Audit Committee attendance rates both reached 100%.
- 100% course completion rate of ethics training for new employees.
- No punishments for violations of environmental and economic laws and the Securities and Exchange Act.
- Consolidated net operating income increased by 4.15% compared to 2020.
- 247 patent certificates issued.
- Customer satisfaction reached 4.17 points (0.5% increase compared to the previous year).
- Zero leakage and zero loss of customer data and important information.
- 100% of delivered products authorized Green Partner Certification.
- Completed 103 CSR audits with 3 deficiency items (100% improvement rate).
- 83.3% of new suppliers signed the Supplier Commitment Letter.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions of the value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 15% in 2027 compared to 2019.
- Reduce energy intensity by 1.5% annually from 2022 to 2027.
- Reduce total carbon emissions by at least 600,000 tons from 2022 to 2027.
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions for Scope 2 by 2030 through the use of renewable electricity.
- Reduce the amount of waste by 5% by 2030 compared with the baseline value (2021).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 2% in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Reduce GIS’s energy intensity by 1.5% compared with 2021.
- Reduce carbon emissions by 109,000 tons in 2022 by using renewable energy.
- Reduce the amount of waste by 3% by 2025 compared with the baseline value (2021).
Environmental Challenges
- Key material shortages and slightly lower than expected smartphone sales due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
Mitigation Strategies
- Expecting significant growth in 2022 due to the stabilization of the international epidemic and the replacement trend of 5G mobile phones.
- Leveraging the trend of working from home and online education, which boosted the demand for tablets and laptops in 2021.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 103 CSR audits conducted (36 exempt, 67 self-assessments completed).
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Commitment Letter (signed by 83.3% of new suppliers).
- Supplier CSR Questionnaire.
- Conflict Minerals Management Operation Regulations.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation Rules Governing the Preparation and Filing of ESG Reports by TWSE Listed Companies
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, QC080000, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan Ltd.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products.
- Green products (Green Partner Certification).
Awards & Recognition
- Achieved Silver Status in the Validated Audit Process (VAP) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).
- 1st Place in 2021 China Quality Award.
- 1st Place in 2021 Shenzhen CIP Award.
- 2021 Shenzhen QCC Golden Award.
- Recognized as Guangdong Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise.
- Recognized as Shenzhen Intellectual Property Advantage Enterprise.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:11,128.37 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,688.87 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,439.49 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:218,397.00 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% in China plants (Scope 2)
Total Energy Consumption:1,057,411 GJ/year
Water Consumption:2,094.71 million liters/year
Waste Generated:16,334.74 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.09 tCO2e/MNTD (Scope 1+2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Governance
- Sustainable Environment
- Sustainable Society
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved net zero for Scope 2 emissions in factories in China in 2022 through energy conservation actions and purchase of carbon offsets.
- Obtained a B- score on both climate change and water security questionnaires from CDP.
- Signed the SBTi, committing to reach net zero value chain emissions by 2050 and use 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Social Achievements
- Served many world-class electronic companies as a leading touch and display manufacturer.
- Expanded into emerging markets such as smart living, automobile, retail, entertainment, and healthcare applications.
- Obtained 264 patents in 2022, a 20% increase from the previous year.
Governance Achievements
- Upgraded the Sustainable Development Committee to a functional committee directly reporting to the Board.
- Completed its first external evaluation of the Board’s performance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions in the value chain by 2050.
- All GIS plants to use 100% green energy by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 15% by 2027 compared with 2019.
- Reduce energy intensity (energy consumption per chip) by 1.5% annually from 2023 to 2027.
- Achieve net zero emissions in the value chain by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 2% compared with 2022.
- Reduce energy intensity (energy consumption per chip) by 1.5% compared with 2022.
- Maintain 100% use of green energy in China plants.
Environmental Challenges
- Continuous spread of COVID-19 pandemic, drastic international political and economic changes, the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation, supply chain disruptions.
- Economic recession brought by geopolitical instability, anti-globalization, and increased interest rates in the U.S.
- High inventory of products impacting industry orders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Introduced the TCFD framework and established procedures on climate-related information identification and disclosure.
- Officially signed up as a TCFD supporter.
- Submitted the SBTi Commitment, committing to achieve net zero emissions in the value chain by 2050.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 90 audits/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Commitment Letter
- Supplier CSR Questionnaire
- Conflict Minerals Management Operation Regulations
- Restricted Substances Management Standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (floods, typhoons)
- High temperatures (increased energy consumption)
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes (net-zero targets)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Changes in market preferences
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Increased market share due to customer demand for green products
- Investment in renewable energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021 edition), SASB, TCFD, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, QC080000
Third-party Assurance: BSI Taiwan
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Partner Certified products
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Shenzhen Outstanding Enterprise with Excellent Quality Management Team
- Achieved Silver Status in the Validated Audit Process (VAP) of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)