Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Corporate Governance
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Established ISO 14001:2004 management system.
• Reduced direct GHS emissions (Scope 1) to 0kg CO2e.
• Implemented various energy-saving measures (e.g., LED lighting, sensor faucets, double-sided printing).

Social Achievements

• Created a sound working environment with competitive wages and comprehensive training programs.
• Maintained zero labor accidents.
• Engaged in charitable activities and volunteering.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee chaired by the president.
• Retained KPMG as its auditor.
• No violations of laws or internal control systems reported.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Scope 2 GHG emissions
• Managing supply chain sustainability

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy saving measures
• Engaged suppliers on CSR commitments and auditing

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• EICC system introduced.
• Suppliers required to respect employees’ freedom of association, forbid child labor, and prevent forced labor.
• RoHS compliance, ISO 14001 standards, and localization of supplier considered in supplier selection.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008/ISO13485:2003

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy Star 6.0 certified products.

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Excellence Award
• Taiwan Superior Brand 2009
• Best Choice product design

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Corporate Governance
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Established ISO14001:2004 management system.
• Reduced energy consumption through various initiatives (LED lighting, sensor faucets, double-sided printing).
• Designed products awarded with Energy Star 6.0 for low energy consumption.
• Recycled 80% of waste in 2015.

Social Achievements

• Provided comprehensive training programs for employees.
• Offered competitive wages and benefits exceeding minimum requirements.
• Maintained a safe working environment with zero reported accidents in 2015.
• Engaged in charitable activities and community support.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee chaired by the president.
• Retained KPMG as auditor to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Implemented a code of conduct for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
• Managing environmental risks associated with supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy-saving measures.
• Used LED lighting to replace traditional light sources.
• Partnered with government-approved suppliers for shipping.
• Encouraged employees to use public transportation or carpooling.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• EICC system introduced.
• Suppliers required to sign environmental protection declaration.
• Suppliers screened using criteria for impacts on society (RoHS compliance, ISO 14001 standards, localization).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Certifications: ISO 14001:2004, ISO 9001:2008, ISO13485:2003

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low energy consumption products; products designed with smaller dimensions for shipping efficiency.

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Excellence Award
• Taiwan Superior Brand 2009
• Best Choice product design

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced environmental footprint according to the environmental management policy. 93% of waste generated was recycled and reused.

Social Achievements

• Organized annual physical examinations for employees; bi-annual hospital physical examinations for supervisors; surveys on overwork and mental health; implemented employee assistance program with psychological consultation; conducted annual employee satisfaction surveys.
• Donated NT$2 million to AAEON Foundation to sponsor charity activities.
• Participated in various social events including blood donations, pre-owned items donation, annual coastal clean-up, and “Shoes for Life” recruitment.

Governance Achievements

• Established and disclosed corporate governance principles based on “Corporate Governance Best-Practice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies”.
• Implemented policies to ensure diversity of board members.
• Established and implemented risk management practices.
• Implemented “Insider Trading Prevention Policy”.
• Assembled a Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.
• Conducted board performance evaluations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Changes of the economic environment, intensified market competition, and the strengthening of NTD against USD affected the Company’s profits in 2020.
• Large manufacturers continued to enter the medical PC market.
• US dollar continues to fluctuate and increase foreign exchange risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Emphasized the R&D of products with higher gross profit to provide customers with more competitive options.
• Keep track of policy trends and regulatory changes at home and abroad to provide a reference for management consideration and to take countermeasures.
• Keep close track on Forex rate trends and enhance control over Forex volatility to minimize the impact on operations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Vendors that pass certification for ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 are treated as preferred suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers in writing about its quality policy, environment policy and environmental protection philosophy.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001

Awards & Recognition

• 21st Taiwan Excellence Award
• Zorg & ICT Innovation Award 2013
• 22nd Taiwan Excellence Award
• 23rd Taiwan Excellence Award
• 25th National Award of Outstanding SMEs
• 19th Rising Star Award
• 23rd Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award
• 4th Taiwan Mittlestand Award
• 2017 Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility - SME Division
• 2017 TCSA (Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards)
• 14th National Innovation Award
• 2018 Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility -SME Division
• 2018 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) - Corporate Sustainability Report Award - IT & IC Manufacturing category
• 27th Taiwan Excellence Award
• 2019 Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility - SME Division
• 28th Taiwan Excellence Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Commitment
• Social Inclusion
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced annual electricity consumption by 6% through energy-saving equipment and factory relocation.
• Recycled 94% of industrial waste and 91% of total waste.

Social Achievements

• Increased average annual salary of full-time, non-managerial employees by 15.8% to NT$1,062,000.
• Launched employee well-being program including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and on-site health services.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction (92%).
• Invested NT$6,160,630 in social welfare initiatives.

Governance Achievements

• Annual consolidated income increased by 33.16% to NT$1,600,265 thousand.
• Ranked among the top 20% of all TPEx-listed companies in corporate governance evaluation for 6 consecutive years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to global factors (e.g., volatile natural disasters, political environments).
• Increasingly innovative cyber-attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Maintained reasonable inventory levels.
• Promoted supplier diversity and developed backup logistics plans.
• Improved supplier auditing processes.
• Implemented multi-layer network architecture, email screening system, and other information security measures.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with RoHS and REACH regulations.
• Preference for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified suppliers.
• Environmental Protection Promotion Letter sent to new suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme climates and natural disasters

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (core options), SASB Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, CE marking, FCC Certification

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives such as Tech Wonderland, industry-academia collaborations, energy conservation measures, and tree planting contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Fanless and power-saving medical computers.
• Eco-friendly packaging.

Awards & Recognition

• Enterprise Innovation Award at the 19th National Industrial Innovation Award
• Numerous Taiwan Excellence Awards and National Innovation Awards