Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Growth
• Environmental Protection
• Social Welfare
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Environmental protection expenditures amounted to 10,812 KNT dollars, an increase of 8,360 KNT dollars compared to the previous year.
• Continued greenhouse gas inventory operations are ongoing.
• Total water consumption for tap water was 15,862 M3. Utilization of recycled water: recycled air-conditioning condensate and rainwater for use in toilets and irrigation.
• Total electricity consumption was 18,176 gigajoules (GJ). Continued installation of smart meters for energy consumption monitoring.

Social Achievements

• The number of employees participating in the stock trust is 279, and the company allocated 8,424 KNTD as stock incentive rewards, an increase of 1,038 KNTD compared to the previous year.
• The average training hours per person is 34.1 hours, representing an increase of 6.2 hours per person from the previous year.
• There were no significant occupational injuries, with 3 commuting accidents, 1 incident of object collapse, 2 incidents of high and low-temperature contact, and 1 incident of improper movement.
• Customer satisfaction rates: Technical service business 98.3% (target 96%↑), Vacuum system business (domestic) 97.5% (target 90%↑), Vacuum system business (overseas) 93.8% (target 92%↑).

Governance Achievements

• Established the 'ESG Committee' responsible for promoting the development of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects.
• Formulated the 'Organizational Regulations of the ESG Committee' and the 'Practical Guidelines for Sustainable Development,' which were approved by the board on August 4, 2022
• The Board of Directors approved the establishment of the Sustainability Development Committee, authorizing senior management to assess the key concerns of stakeholders and the impact on the company's operations based on materiality principles, and regularly report to the Board of Directors.
• Established a dedicated unit to promote corporate integrity. The Integrity Risk Team, a subset of the Risk Management Committee, is assigned as the responsible unit

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• inflation, the ongoing pandemic, wars, and geopolitical tensions

Mitigation Strategies

• strengthening resilience is crucial for the company's long-term sustainability
• innovation is the driving force for corporate growth and a key element in enhancing competitiveness

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1 time/year

Responsible Procurement

• Established operational procedures for supplier selection, assessment, and regular audits
• Supplier Corporate Social Responsibility Code of Conduct
• Supplier Management Policy
• Procurement Control Procedures
• Supplier Integrity Commitment Agreement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: TUV NORD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7
• SDG 9
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

The report mentions alignment with the UN SDGs, but lacks specific details on how initiatives contribute to each goal.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Intelligent Semiconductor Process Exhaust Gas Treatment System
• Vibration Testing Platform for Wet Cleaning Equipment
• Semiconductor Wet Cleaning Equipment Development
• Energy-Saving Materials Development
• Fork Trap Development Project
• 50X336 Two-Stage Drive Door Valve Development Project
• Clock Pendulum Valve Pneumatic Logic Switch Development Project
• Two-Stage Angle Valve Development Project
• ISO0500&VF350 Pendulum Development Project

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Mittelstand Award
• Deep Plowing Tainan

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Relocated Tainan main factory to Tainan Shugu Park
• Reduced environmental expenditures by 6,423 thousand KNTD compared to the previous year

Social Achievements

• Increased workforce by 23 employees
• No significant occupational injuries reported
• 100% return-to-work rate for employees on childcare leave
• Average training hours per employee increased by 1.7 hours

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Development Committee in 2022, elevated to board level in June 2024
• Consistently ranked among the top 6 to 20% of listed companies for corporate governance
• Implemented the "Corporate Governance 3.0 Sustainable Development Blueprint (2021-2023)" and the "Sustainable Development Action Plan (2023)"

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Operational hurdles in addressing all facets of ESG
• Uncertainty stemming from organizational metamorphosis

Mitigation Strategies

• Optimizing resource utilization to generate value and allocating more resources to sustainable development initiatives
• Deliberating on organizational metamorphosis to alleviate uncertainty and enhance organizational efficacy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic on-site audits

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Management Procedures
• Procurement Management Procedures
• Supplier Corporate Social Responsibility Code of Conduct Operating Standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters (wind, flood, drought)

Transition Risks

• Carbon tax, energy tax, carbon rights trading
• Mandatory carbon emission reporting
• Voluntary industry reduction agreements
• Product standards
• Consumer behavior shifts
• Shifts in social and economic circumstances

Opportunities

• Increased market demand for energy-efficient products
• Increased market demand for production capacity

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: TUV NORD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The report mentions alignment with SDGs but lacks specific details on how initiatives contribute to each goal.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient heating solutions
• Advanced cleaning technologies
• Dry ozone photoresist removal systems
• Plasma-resistant coatings for semiconductor machinery
• Microwave Scrubber equipment