Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity
• Governance
• Employee Well-being
• Supply Chain Responsibility
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 3% compared to 2020 (Scope 1 and 2)
• Reduced energy consumption by 6,109,380 kWh (21,994 GJ) through 37 energy-saving projects.
• Achieved 40% waste recycling rate (target was 32%).
• Introduced renewable energy, using 648,000 kWh (0.5% of total consumption).

Social Achievements

• 100% employee completion rate for human rights training.
• Launched Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Implemented 'Big Weekend—four-day work week' program.
• Maintained 93% customer satisfaction rate.
• Donated NTD 1,900,600 to local charities.
• Donated 196 kg of rice to local social welfare organizations.

Governance Achievements

• Ranked in top 5% of OTC Corporate Governance Rating for the fifth consecutive year.
• Established ESG Sustainability Operation Committee.
• Implemented ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System.
• Completed ISO 27001, Common Criteria, and GSMA certifications.
• Achieved a full score of 200 in the RBA Validated Audit Program (VAP).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions).
• COVID-19 pandemic.
• Labor shortages.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed business continuity plans and implemented ISO 22301.
• Adjusted pandemic prevention measures (alternate shifts, reduced dormitory occupancy, rewards for prevention).
• Increased automation to eliminate human errors and improve efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 46 audits in 2021

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier CSR and Business Ethics Guidelines
• RBA Code of Conduct compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (floods, heavy rainfall)
• Rising temperatures increasing cooling costs
• Water resource shortages

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts towards low-carbon development
• Increased electricity rates
• Carbon pricing

Opportunities

• Increased demand for green consumer market
• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Improved resilience to changes in carbon prices
• Enhanced customer favorability through effective contingency planning

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, AA1000 AP (2018), TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 50001, IECQ QC 080000, GSMA SAS-UP, Common Criteria EAL6, TIPS (A grade)

Third-party Assurance: BSI Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 5
• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 16

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 2021 Sustainability and Resilience Pilot Award
• Top 5% Corporate Governance Evaluation of OTC Company for 5 Consecutive Years
• 2021 Outstanding President Award of Hsinchu Area

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

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

Environmental Achievements

• Joined RE100 initiative, committing to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
• Achieved 1.8% energy saving rate, exceeding the target of 1%.
• Achieved 98.8% waste recycling rate.
• Recycled 35,000 metric tons of water (9.1% of total water consumed).

Social Achievements

• Achieved a full score of 200 in the Responsible Business Alliance Validated Audit Program (RBA VAP) for headquarters and Singapore subsidiary.
• Launched scholarships for employees' children.
• Implemented a work-from-home program for family care.
• Awarded the Sports Enterprise Accreditation Badge.

Governance Achievements

• Ranked among the top 5% of TPEx listed companies in the 2023 Corporate Governance Assessment for the 7th consecutive year.
• Recognized as one of the "2023 Taiwan Best-in-Class 100 Companies" by the Taiwan Institute of Directors.
• 100% completion rate of conflict of interest statements by all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Changes in rainfall and climate patterns leading to potential water supply disruptions.
• Increasing stakeholder concern and negative feedback regarding climate change.
• Changes in customer service expectations and demands for low-carbon solutions.
• Costs of transitioning to low-carbon technologies.
• Increased pricing of greenhouse gas emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Signed water truck contracts and established water storage systems.
• Joined RE100 and plans to apply for SBTi.
• Communicating with customers to understand their climate change concerns and needs.
• Implementing energy-saving projects and investing in renewable energy.
• Formulating energy conservation and emission reduction plans.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 67 audits for 45 companies

Responsible Procurement

• Local sourcing (100% except for testing equipment)
• Supplier CSR Guidelines and compliance confirmations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Changes in rainfall and climate patterns
• Increased severity of extreme weather events
• Average temperature increase

Transition Risks

• Changes in customer service expectations and demands
• Increasing stakeholder concern and negative feedback
• Costs of transition to low-carbon technologies
• Increased pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
• Controlled use of energy

Opportunities

• Use of low-carbon energy
• Use of green/smart buildings
• Use of more efficient transportation and production models
• Reducing water use and consumption
• R&D and innovation of low-carbon services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, AA1000 AP (2018), TCFD framework, SASB (2018)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 27001, IECQ QC 080000, LEED Gold, Taiwan Green Building Label Gold

Third-party Assurance: BSI Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1
• Goal 2
• Goal 3
• Goal 4
• Goal 5
• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 16

Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Taiwan Best-in-Class 100 Companies
• Sports Enterprise Accreditation Badge
• Compliance with 1.5 °C Temperature Control Goal badge