D-Link Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2021-12)
Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2021-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1560.16 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:206.77 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1353.39 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:2,696,004 kWh/year
Water Consumption:1.156 million m3/year
Waste Generated:12.19 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Environment
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 2.5% energy saving compared to 2016.
- Replaced 820 lights with energy-saving LEDs, resulting in a 3.17% energy reduction and future annual savings of 100,000 kWh.
- Green products accounted for 53% of total product revenue.
Social Achievements
- 100% of testing technology internship program participants became full-time employees.
- Increased the proportion of female employees from 38% in 2020 to 41%.
- Implemented 8 social engagement projects/activities and invested around NT$330,000.
Governance Achievements
- Established the ESG Committee with all independent directors.
- Formulated "Risk Management Policies and Procedures" and established a "Risk Management Taskforce".
- Passed ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System and BS 10012:2017 Personal Information Management System certifications.
- Scored 88.38 points in the 2021 corporate governance evaluation, improving by 4 levels compared to 2020.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (2016 baseline).
- Reduce power consumption by 30% by 2030 (2021 baseline).
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2026 (2016 baseline).
- Reduce power consumption by 4.5% and water consumption by 2.5% by 2026 (2021 baseline).
- Achieve 80% green product revenue by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2026 (2021 baseline).
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, US-China trade war, inflation, rising interest rates, and key component shortages.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and component shortages.
- Rapid technological changes in the networking equipment industry (5G, metaverse, NFTs).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented organizational transformations establishing five centers for comprehensive decision-making.
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies and strengthened local procurement.
- Focused on product intelligence, performance enhancement (MIT), and production sustainability.
- Established the ESG Committee and ESG Office to actively manage emerging sustainability issues and risks.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of significant suppliers audited in 2021.
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Integrity and Anti-corruption Pledge
- Conflict Minerals Declaration
- Human rights protection policy in supplier contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in customer preferences
- Increased costs of raw materials
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products and services
- Investment in circular economy
- Access to low-carbon financing
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2016, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, BS 10012:2017, IEC 62443-4-1:2018, ISO 45001:2018
Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan Ltd.
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)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, sustainable product development, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- EAGLE PRO AI series products with energy-efficient designs.
Awards & Recognition
- iF Design Award
- Red Dot Design Award
- Good Design Award
- CES Innovation Award
- TAIWAN Excellence Award