Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Water recycling rate of 97%
• Electricity saving performance of 7,918 MWh
• Carbon reductions equivalent to the annual carbon fixation amounts of around 27 Daan Parks

Social Achievements

• Awarded HR Asia “Best company to work” in Asia 2019, Taiwan edition
• MPT Kunshan Plant was recognized as 2019 “Most Popular Employers Among College Students”
• The US Branch was awarded 2019 Small and Medium Enterprise of “Great Place to Work”

Governance Achievements

• Ranked in the top 6-20% of all evaluated companies in Taiwan in Corporate Governance Evaluations
• Awarded a Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (TCSA) - outstanding and a Sustainability Report Gold Award

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic slowdown due to US-China trade conflict and supply chain disruptions
• Rising challenges for enterprises due to increased trade barriers and contraction of key component suppliers
• Uncertainty in business operations due to the COVID-19 epidemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Setup the capability to assemble rugged computers in Taiwan for export to the U.S. to diversify business risks
• Setting up of multiple manufacturing sites to diversify risks in response to trade barriers
• Formed a COVID-19 emergency response task force, implemented epidemic prevention measures, and ensured business continuity

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 28 suppliers audited in MPT Kunshan and MPT Suzhou in 2019

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with RBA regulations on sustainability issues
• Inclusion of sustainability-related issues in standard purchase order (PO) and Master Purchase Agreement
• Requesting suppliers to sign a statement of commitment to sustainability issues

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, AA1000 Accountability Principles

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan; TUV NORD (moderate-level assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Getac’s sustainable development direction represents a synthesis of operating strategies and the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) concept. Actions are implemented in the categories of “welfare thrust” and “corporate thrust”.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers with Energy Star 7.1 Energy-Efficient Design Label

Awards & Recognition

• HR Asia “Best company to work” in Asia 2019, Taiwan edition
• 2019 “Most Popular Employers Among College Students”
• 2019 Small and Medium Enterprise of “Great Place to Work”
• Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (TCSA) - outstanding
• Sustainability Report Gold Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption intensity by 7.50% compared to 2019
• Achieved a 96% water recycling rate
• Reduced greenhouse gas emission intensity by 3.05% compared to 2019
• Saved 9,824 MWh of electricity, equivalent to a carbon reduction of 6,208 CO2e metric tons

Social Achievements

• Launched a Christmas donation project with customers, helping children in need through Save the Children
• Achieved a 100% completion rate for anti-corruption and human rights education
• Received “The Exercise Enterprise Certification” by Sports Administration, Ministry of Education
• Received “Healthy Workplace” certification from the National Health Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Governance Achievements

• Ranked in the top 6-20% of TWSE-listed companies in the 7th Corporate Governance Evaluation
• Obtained both ISO 27001 and TISAX information security certifications
• Established a risk management team under the Corporate Sustainability Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Major impact of the COVID-19 virus on operations and communities
• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 lockdowns and reduced demand in certain sectors (e.g., private sector demand for rugged computing solutions)
• Sharp decline in demand for aerospace fasteners due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Established COVID-19 emergency response teams and implemented various prevention measures
• Quickly built a global online meeting and internal communication system to facilitate remote work
• Used data analysis and enhanced user experiences to hold multiple online shows to stay in touch with customers
• Moved many ongoing courses to online platforms
• Continued production automation program
• Adopted a multi-location supply model to expand production capacity in non-China regions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 25 suppliers audited in MPT Kunshan and MPT Suzhou in 2020

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• RMI conflicting minerals report template (CMRT)
• Sustainability-related issues included in standard purchase order (PO) and Master Purchase Agreement
• Supplier self-assessment questionnaire

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, AA1000 Accountability Principles

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 27001, TISAX, OHSAS 18001, EPEAT

Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan; SGS Taiwan (moderate-level assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Initiatives related to education, employment, innovation, responsible production and consumption

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers with Energy Star 8.0 certification

Awards & Recognition

• CEO 100 of Harvard Business Review
• Inclusion in FTSE TWSE Taiwan Mid Cap 100 Index, FTSE TWSE Taiwan Technology Index, TWSE Corporate Governance 100 Index, FTSE TWSE Taiwan Dividend+ Index and TWSE RAFI® Taiwan High Compensation 100 Index

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Friendly Workplace
• Corporate Governance
• Social Participation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emission intensity by 22.5% (Category 1 and 2) compared to 2021.
• Achieved 97.9% process water recycling rate.
• Reduced total waste generation by 5.66% compared to 2021.
• Implemented ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory and verification across significant subsidiaries.
• Implemented TCFD framework for climate-related financial disclosures in GTH, GTC, ATC, and GTK.

Social Achievements

• Completed dormitory and factory renovations in China and Vietnam, improving employee well-being.
• Consecutive ten years of revenue growth, reflected in employee compensation and benefits.
• Hired 9 employees with disabilities in 2022.
• Rehired 34 retired employees in 2022, exceeding the target.
• Average employee received 60.59 hours of education and training in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Elevated the Corporate Sustainable Development Committee (ESG Committee) to a functional committee under the board.
• Added a female independent director to the board, increasing independent director representation to 40%.
• Consistently ranked in the top 6-20% of Corporate Governance Evaluation among TPEx-listed Companies for the past five years.
• Actively participated in the S&P ESG sustainability assessment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Geopolitical risks impacting industry policies and supply chain configurations.
• Increasing severity of global warming and climate change.
• Semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions.
• Global laptop inventory levels causing a sharp decline in demand.
• Lockdowns in Kunshan leading to reduced shipments.

Mitigation Strategies

• Embraced innovation and growth, achieving operational goals and setting new revenue records.
• Implemented energy-saving, water-saving, carbon reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Communicated with customers to clear inventory.
• Successfully managed supply and demand.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: MPTK: 52 written audits, 20 on-site audits; MPTZ: 48 written audits, 16 on-site audits.

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Long-Term Procurement Master Agreement with sustainability clauses
• ESG self-assessment questionnaire for suppliers
• Prohibition of conflict minerals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature changes
• Flooding
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Government imposition of corporate carbon fees
• Product efficiency regulations and standards
• Carbon tariffs
• Demand for low-carbon products and services
• Shift in customer behavior

Opportunities

• Research and innovation in developing new products and services
• Utilize more efficient production and distribution processes
• Adopt more efficient transportation methods
• Adopt more energy-efficient buildings

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, AA1000 Accountability Principles, TCFD framework, SASB standards (Electronics Manufacturing Services and Original Design Manufacturing sector)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, QC08000, ISO 27001, TISAX, RBA, Sedex SMETA V6.1, EPEAT

Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan (GRI Standards, AA1000 ASv3); Third-party verification unit (ISO 14064-1)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 4: Quality Education

Initiatives related to employee well-being, green product development, sustainable supply chain management, and community investment.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Green Molding technology
• Use of PCR plastics in product casings
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0 compliant products

Awards & Recognition

• Listed as a constituent stock of the Taiwan Corporate Governance 100 Index
• ENERGY STAR® 8.0 standard certification for 13 rugged computers and tablets

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) intensity by 2.2% compared to 2022 and 24.2% compared to 2021.
• Increased process water reuse rate to 98.1%.
• Invested NT$34.39 million in 35 energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects, resulting in energy cost savings of NT$6.46 million.

Social Achievements

• Achieved 73% local manager employment ratio.
• Increased the proportion of female managers to 26%.
• Getac Technology won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award.
• Getac Precision Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. recognized as an “Excellent Enterprise for Workers” in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.

Governance Achievements

• Consistently ranked in the top 6-20% of listed companies in Taiwan for corporate governance evaluation for five consecutive years.
• Elevated the Sustainable Development Committee to a functional committee of the Board.
• Implemented a robust supplier management system with ESG audits.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing carbon emissions amidst revenue growth.
• Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and global events.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction while managing increasing order volumes.

Mitigation Strategies

• Launched 35 energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects.
• Implemented a multi-location supply chain strategy.
• Conducted regular customer satisfaction surveys and addressed areas of lower satisfaction.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits conducted on suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Master Purchase Agreement with sustainability clauses.
• Supplier Code of Conduct based on RBA principles.
• ESG self-assessment questionnaires for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature changes

Transition Risks

• Government imposition of corporate carbon fees
• Product efficiency regulations and standards
• Carbon tariffs
• Demand for low-carbon products/new technology investments
• Shift in customer behavior

Opportunities

• Developing or increasing low-carbon goods and services
• Implementing more efficient production and distribution processes
• Adopting more efficient transportation methods

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Standards for "Electronic Manufacturing Services & Original Design Manufacturing", TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, TISAX

Third-party Assurance: TÜV Nord Taiwan Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)

Initiatives aligned with these SDGs through public good initiatives, corporate initiatives, and supply chain engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-carbon products meeting Energy Star 8.0 standards.
• Products incorporating recycled materials.

Awards & Recognition

• HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia
• 2023 Good Design Award
• Silver Award at the 32nd Taiwan Excellence Awards