Dyaco International Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Acquired ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems in 2021
- Generated 1,891,597 kWh of solar power
Social Achievements
- Invested over NT$ 10 million in the community
- Total employee training hours increased by 46.62%
- Annual welfare expenditure over NT$ 6 million
Governance Achievements
- Established a Corporate Sustainable Development Committee
- 7th Corporate Governance Evaluation System ranked 6%-20%
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Improve energy and recourse consumption based on the results of carbon examination and reduce greenhouse gases emissions yearly
Environmental Challenges
- Bottlenecked purchasing power from the home fitness market and increased shipping costs
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting community care activities
Mitigation Strategies
- Efforts to develop the online market and acquire local distributors
- Provided equipment to the disabled and their caregivers instead of in-person volunteer activities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 251 suppliers investigated; 210 hazardous substance restriction guarantees signed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Business Alliance’s Global Standards
- Social responsibility audit form
- Green procurement principles
- Conflict-free minerals
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan (AA1000 Assurance Standard Type I, Moderate level assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
Dyaco's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient equipment
Awards & Recognition
- Taiwan Excellence Award (8 consecutive years)
- Taiwan Mittelstand Award
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Management
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Human Resource Management
- Talent Attraction and Retention
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Corporate Governance
- Supplier Management
- Social Engagement
- Customer Services Management
- Product Quality
- Sustainable Development Strategies
Environmental Achievements
- Total energy usage decreased by 36% for five consecutive years.
- Total solar power generation reached 1,909,355 kWh.
- Introduced ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory in 2022.
- Waste generated during production is 100% legally disposed of.
- Obtained 2021 greenhouse gas inventory certification in Q1 2023.
Social Achievements
- Zero work-related fatalities.
- Total annual welfare expenditure is over NT$5 million.
- Customer service completion rate reached 100% for two consecutive years.
- Invested over NT$7 million in the community.
- Total training hours is 4,654 hours with 2,901 employees trained.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a 6% to 20% score in the Corporate Governance Evaluation System for five consecutive years.
- Established the Corporate Sustainable Development Committee (CSDC).
- Implemented ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Plan to adopt the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework (2023).
- Continuously reduce carbon emissions (2024 onwards).
- Reduce carbon emissions yearly according to plan.
- Develop a Carbon Reduction Declaration (2023).
Environmental Challenges
- Inventory adjustment phase in the global home fitness equipment market leading to a slowdown in stocking momentum.
- Climate change risks increasing operational risks and impacts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies (e.g., acquiring a Taiwan electric-assisted bicycle OEM factory).
- Established management measures to enhance ability to respond to and solve problems caused by climate change.
- Implementing mid- and long-term carbon reduction targets and setting a carbon reduction blueprint.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 257 suppliers surveyed; 250 hazardous substance restriction guarantees signed; 6 conflict minerals investigations completed.
Responsible Procurement
- Follow Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards.
- Require suppliers to sign social responsibility audit forms.
- Digitization of quotation sheets.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (e.g., electric-assisted bicycles).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14064-1
Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan (AA1000 Assurance Standard Type I, Moderate level assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good health and well-being
- SDG 4: Quality education
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 13: Climate action
- SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
Dyaco's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and actions detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric-assisted bicycles
Awards & Recognition
- Taiwan Excellence Award (seven consecutive years)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Management
- Water Resources Management
- Waste Management
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
- Talent Acquisition, Stay, and Benefits
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Supplier Management
- Technology Innovation
- Operational Performance
- Customer Services Management
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory certification for 2021-2023.
- Energy intensity dropped by 0.027 GJ/Piece
- Successfully achieved short-term goal by reducing carbon dioxide emissions about 875,402 KG through solar power generation in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Total number of training hours is 5,125 hours.
- Annual welfare expenditure over NT$ 3.5 million.
- Zero work-related fatalities.
- Social Welfare Donations Over NT$2.7 Million
- Employee Welfare Expenses Over NT$3.5 Million
Governance Achievements
- 2023 external evaluation result shows “Excellence” for the board of directors and functional committees.
- The result of the 10th corporate governance evaluation is ‘’Top 5%’’ for the category of market capitalization over 5 billion to 10 billion.
- International customer satisfaction gets 81 scores.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 950,000 KG annually (After 2031)
- Net Zero Emissions by 2050
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 900,000 KG annually (2027-2031)
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 800,000 KG annually (2020-2026)
Environmental Challenges
- Greenhouse gas reduction and carbon pricing
- Changes in customer preferences
- Increased raw material costs
- Low-carbon technology transformation
- Typhoons and heavy rainfall
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiated ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory.
- Developing and manufacturing green energy products.
- Conducting supplier audits and investigations.
- Conducting an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions from existing factories and equipment.
- Enhancing disaster prevention drills and guidance.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 357
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier responsibility commitment
- Hazardous substance restricted use guarantee
- Conflict minerals investigations
- Safety and health commitment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Typhoons, Heavy Rainfall
Transition Risks
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Carbon Pricing
- Change in Customer Preferences
- Rise in Raw Material Costs
- Low-Carbon Technology Transformation
Opportunities
- Participation in renewable energy programs and adoption of energy-efficiency measures
- Access to new markets and increasing consumer willingness to purchase
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, SASB (Toys & Sporting Goods industry category), TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14064-1, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
Third-party Assurance: AFNOR
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 Climate Action
Dyaco's commitment to health, employee well-being, sustainable production, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric-assist bicycles
- SOLE SRVO home weight training machine
Awards & Recognition
- 6th Taiwan Mittelstand Award
- Ranked Among The Top 500 Outstanding Import-Export Manufacturers by The Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2020