Climate Change Data

Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-03, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-03

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3631.815 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2.4139 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3631.815 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:7135000 MWh/year
Water Consumption:29240 t/year
Waste Generated:8.419 tons/year (general business waste)
Carbon Intensity:0.54194 Metric ton CO2e/million yuan

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Performance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 8.25% compared to 2021.
  • Planned comprehensive replacement of factory lamps with energy-saving LEDs in Q4 2022, expected to save at least 280KWH of electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 143.5 tons of CO2e annually.

Social Achievements

  • Provided an average of 16.65 hours of training per employee.
  • Maintained a 94% rate of regular performance and career development reviews for employees.
  • Donated approximately NTD 900,000 to the Family Support Foundation for tuition assistance.

Governance Achievements

  • Board consists of 7 directors, including 4 independent directors (57%).
  • Established an Audit Committee and a Salary and Compensation Committee composed of independent directors.
  • No complaints or reports of ethical violations or illegal activities in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 1% annually.

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising electricity energy costs.
  • Emerging regulations requiring enhanced disclosure of carbon emissions.
  • Potential carbon pricing mechanisms.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous energy management and improvement of energy efficiency.
  • Implementation of energy-saving initiatives (e.g., LED lamp replacement).
  • Monitoring and managing climate change risks, aligning with TCFD recommendations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual on-site or written audits of important suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS)
  • Environmental Safety and Health Management (EHS)
  • Compliance with domestic and foreign initiatives and regulations.
  • Supplier integrity reporting hotline.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Emerging regulations requiring enhanced disclosure of carbon emissions
  • Carbon pricing mechanism
Opportunities
  • Development of low-carbon product and service market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021

Certifications: ISO 9001, IECQ QC 080000:2017, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, TOSHMS (CNS 45001:2018)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (financial data)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sixth-generation product with built-in DDR, achieving industry's most streamlined PCBA product.
  • Seventh-generation product with expanded DDR size and resolution without increased package size.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed