Topview Optronics Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-12 to 2016-12, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2015-12 to 2016-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:267.62 tCO2e/year (2016)
Scope 1 Emissions:7.02 tCO2e/year (2016)
Scope 2 Emissions:336.38 tCO2e/year (2016)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:5% (from Taiwan Electric Power Company)
Total Energy Consumption:2,260,000+ KWh/year (2016)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced power consumption of bullet camera by around 33%
- Reduced overall energy consumption of IR LED board by about 10%
- Improved chiller performance saving approximately 71,750 KWH per year
- Upgraded office lighting to LED, saving around 2,000 KWH per year
- Implemented various energy-saving measures resulting in a 147,627 KWH reduction in electricity consumption and a 93.7-ton CO2e reduction in GHG emissions
Social Achievements
- Successfully listed on the Taipei emerging stock exchange in 2016
- Promotion of environmental health day
- Introduction of Industry 4.0
- Improved customer satisfaction by 3% in 2016 compared to 2015
- Provided free vegetarian lunches on monthly environmental health days to reduce carbon emissions
Governance Achievements
- Established an Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee
- Adherence to TWSE/GTSM-Listed Companies governance codes and ethical management best practices
- Implementation of strict internal controls to minimize risks of corruption and information leaks
- Implementation of a robust risk management mechanism
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Decline in gross margin and profit in 2015 due to price wars from Chinese manufacturers
- Increased employee turnover in 2015 due to relocation of the main production base and distance between workplace and residence
Mitigation Strategies
- Adjusted internal business strategy focusing on ODM/OEM cooperation with major surveillance manufacturers
- Expanded production lines to meet customer needs
- Thorough review of staff talent and performance
- Improved customer service and satisfaction
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Integrity Commitment Letter
- Declaration of Environmental Policy
- CSR-related issues included in supplier audits since 2015
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4, ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-saving cameras
- H.265 cameras
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1454.67 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:110.23 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1344.44 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:10126.08 GJ/year (Taoyuan) + 731.64 GJ/year (Taichung)
Water Consumption:7.678 million liters/year
Waste Generated:48,437 kg/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced the processing rate of molded parts to ≤8%
- Achieved 100% completion rate of packaging reduction to lower transportation carbon footprint
- Reduced electricity consumption by 1% compared to 2021
Social Achievements
- Achieved zero workplace accidents
- Achieved 100% completion rate of integrity behavior training for all employees
- Total employee training hours reached 2363 hours
Governance Achievements
- Corporate governance evaluation ranked within the top 6-20% for five consecutive years
- Zero corruption incidents
- 100% of directors completed training
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce the processing rate of molded parts to ≤8%
- Reduce electricity consumption by 1% compared to 2021 levels
Environmental Challenges
- Unstable supply of key components due to US-China trade conflict, Russia-Ukraine war, and Gaza war
- Inventory pressure created by the anticipated "de-inventory" process
- Decrease in orders and delays in shipments from major customers due to the impact of the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Mitigation Strategies
- Timely adjustments to execution direction based on prudent and steady business principles
- Communicating with customers about shipments and exploring new collaboration opportunities
- Participating in the "Low-Carbon, Smart" guidance project to improve production efficiency and identify carbon emission hotspots
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%/year
Responsible Procurement
- Environmental Substance Management Specification
- Prohibition of hazardous substances and conflict minerals
- Supplier sustainability requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions
- Rising average temperatures
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Carbon emissions disclosure requirements
- Domestic carbon pricing
- International carbon tariffs
Opportunities
- Developing low-carbon products
- Government incentives
- Increased customer procurement rates
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IECQ QC 080000
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and climate action
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products
- Products with recyclable packaging
Awards & Recognition
- TCSA Sustainability Report Award - Platinum Award
- EcoVadis Evaluation Bronze Award