Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 13.53% in Scope 1 emissions in 2021 (compared to 2020)
• BL2780T monitor made with up to 65% recycled plastic
• GV30 projector design eliminated the need for traditional tripods and metal torque structures, reducing parts and environmental pollution

Social Achievements

• Won Asia’s Best Employer Award four times in a row (since 2019)
• Achieved 100% completion rate of human rights education and training for all new employees
• Maintained a 94% employee participation rate in annual health checkups in 2021

Governance Achievements

• Established BenQ ESG Promotion Committee in 2022 (reorganized from CSR Committee)
• Implemented ISO 27001 information security management system
• Achieved 100% completion rate of annual online integrity compliance training in Taiwan

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including shortages of key components and shipping containers
• Rising inflation
• Mature and saturated LCD display market

Mitigation Strategies

• Adjusted product portfolio and inventory management to reduce pandemic's impact
• Monitored inflation and adjusted product prices and inventory levels
• Focused on large and high-end displays, leveraging vertical integration and digital marketing

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% documentation audits completed for existing vendors

Responsible Procurement

• Requires ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, SA8000) from vendors
• Conflict mineral investigation forms
• Vendor Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Pledge

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016), AA1000 APS

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: British Standards Institution (BSI) - AA1000 ASv3

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

BenQ integrates eye protection, ear protection, and antibacterial features into products; supports quality education through smart classroom technologies; and implements energy conservation and carbon reduction measures.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• MindDuo 2 Plus smart desk lamp
• BL2780T monitor
• GV30 projector
• Eye-protecting monitors (GW2480, GW2785TC)

Awards & Recognition

• Asia’s Best Employer Award
• Taiwan Excellence Award
• Golden Pin Design Award
• G-Mark Award
• Social Inclusion Leadership Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced per capita electricity consumption by 1% in 2022 compared to 2021.
• Zero occupational accidents and fires throughout 2022.
• 55.9% of flat panel displays with Taiwan’s Energy Star certification (exceeding the target of >50%).
• 22.9% of projector sales from semiconductor light sources (laser or LED) without lamp consumables (exceeding the target of >15%).

Social Achievements

• Won Asia’s Best Employer Award for five consecutive years (2019-2023).
• Achieved a 98.5% completion rate for human rights policy education and training courses for all employees in Taiwan.
• Zero violations of human rights guidelines in 2022.
• Implemented Smart Teaching program reaching 212,880 students through 887 teachers.

Governance Achievements

• Renamed and reorganized the CSR Committee as the BenQ ESG Committee in August 2022.
• 100% completion rate of integrity training in Taiwan.
• No significant risks or incidents of corruption found in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased GHG Scope 1 and 2 emissions due to an increase in the number of employees.
• Global LCD display sales reduced significantly in 2022 due to inflation, corporate budget cuts, and global instability.
• Rising inflation impacting the projector market.
• Shortage of key components impacting projector production.
• Pandemic impact on employee training completion rates.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adjusted product portfolio and inventory management to minimize supply chain impact.
• Focused on high-profitability models in projector sales.
• Implemented energy conservation programs (LED lighting, chiller adjustments, etc.).
• Adjusted transportation planning strategy in response to changes in freight markets.
• Implemented online training to mitigate pandemic impact on employee training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Written and on-site audits for new suppliers; 100% of new suppliers signed the Supplier’s Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Agreement in 2022.

Responsible Procurement

• ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, SA8000) required
• Conflict mineral investigation forms required
• Supplier’s Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Agreement
• Regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB, AA1000AS v3

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, Energy Star, Eyesafe, SIAA, TÜV

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives aligned with SDGs through smart teaching, eye-protection technologies, energy conservation, and carbon reduction measures.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• GV series miniature projectors
• MindDuo 2 Plus smart desk lamp
• Displays with recycled plastics
• Energy Star certified monitors and displays
• Interactive displays with eye protection, anti-bacterial, and air quality features

Awards & Recognition

• Asia’s Best Employer Award (5 consecutive years)
• Taiwan Excellence Award
• iF Design Award
• red dot award
• IDEA award
• G Mark award
• Golden Pin Design Award
• InfoComm Best of Show Award
• Tech & Learning Awards
• BETT Best Interactive Training Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Rights
• Talent Attraction and Retention
• Healthy Workplace and Community Relations
• Learning and Development
• Sustainable Events

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved zero-waste green show at COMPUTEX Taipei 2023, obtaining ISO 20121 certification.
• Reduced carbon emissions by 1,063 kg through DIY public welfare activities.
• Removed 3.1 tons of garbage during beach clean-up activities.
• Planted 2,000 trees.

Social Achievements

• 100% completion rate of human rights policy education and training for employees in Taiwan with indefinite contracts.
• Zero violations of human rights guidelines.
• 98.6% of workforce in BenQ's operating regions are local workers.
• Average employee dedication score of 4.63 out of 6.
• Organized 3 charity sales events and provided Village Peace Boxes to low-income households.
• Provided employment opportunities for 6 physically challenged persons.
• Organized blood donation campaigns with 165 participants donating 250 bags of blood.
• 93% employee participation rate in health checkups, with 100% follow-up rate for major abnormalities.
• Over 6 employees breastfed for more than 6 months in the workplace.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a KPI system linking organizational strategic goals to individual employee goals.
• Established a comprehensive internal grievance mechanism.
• Conducted annual employee dedication surveys.
• Implemented a multi-dimensional performance evaluation system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• One sexual harassment complaint received and addressed.
• Managing employee turnover (9.9% average cumulative turnover rate in 2023).

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthened education and training on sexual harassment.
• Conducting exit interviews to understand reasons for employee departure and provide support.
• Implemented a comprehensive talent retention strategy including competitive salaries, bonuses, and welfare programs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Commitment to sustainability signed with 30 group companies and supplier partners.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 20121

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Awards & Recognition

• 2005 Taipei City Healthy Workplace Special Award
• 2006 Taipei City Healthy Workplace Legacy Award
• 2007 Health Leadership Award
• 2007 Health Promotion Badge of Workplace Health Autonomy Certification
• 2008 Visit to Healthy Workplaces by the Director of the National Health Bureau
• 2009 Health Promotion Badge for Workplace Health Autonomy Certification
• 2010 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2011 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2011 Taipei City Three Stars Award
• 2012 Health Promotion Badge of Workplace Health Autonomy Certification
• 2012 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2013 Taipei City Outdoor Smoking Certification
• 2014 Taipei City Outdoor Smoking Certification
• 2016 Health Promotion Badge of Workplace Health Autonomy Certification
• 2016 Sports-Friendly Enterprise Certification
• 2017 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2018 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2019 Sports-Friendly Enterprise Certification
• 2019 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2020-2022 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room
• 2023-2026 Taipei City Excellent Breastfeeding Room