Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,086,026 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:83,252 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:1,002,774 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:47,610 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:2.2%

Total Energy Consumption:1,414,113 MWh/year

Water Consumption:13,612 million liters/year

Waste Generated:80,309 tons/year

Carbon Intensity:6.34 tCO2e/million NT$

ESG Focus Areas

Climate Change
Water Management
Waste Management
Supply Chain Sustainability
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
Human Rights
Governance

Environmental Achievements

Reduced carbon emissions by 35% (based on 2013)
Reduced water consumption per unit revenue by 40% (based on 2013)
91% waste recycling rate
Achieved UL 2799 Zero Waste Platinum certification
Installed 15,000 square meters of solar power generation area

Social Achievements

35.9% female employees
14.4% female managers
93.8% key talent retention rate
80% employee identification with the company
60+ hours of average employee training

Governance Achievements

All directors completed at least six credits of ESG and sustainability related training
Board and functional committees conducted internal and external performance evaluations
Zero major violations of law or integrity

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Short-term Goals:

Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 40% by 2025 (2013 baseline)
Achieve 50% wastewater reuse rate by 2025

Environmental Challenges

Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather and market fluctuations
Increasingly stringent environmental regulations
Climate-related physical risks (flooding, extreme weather)
Climate-related transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts)

Mitigation Strategies

Developed alternative sourcing strategies
Implemented various energy-saving and emission reduction projects
Improved water recycling rate
Developed a climate risk management mechanism and resilience adaptation capability
Strengthened supply chain risk assessment and promoted environmental projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 179 audits in 2022

Responsible Procurement

Code of Conduct
Supplier Sustainability Requirements
Conflict Minerals Management
RBA Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather
Flooding
Droughts
Heat waves

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes
Market shifts
Supply chain disruptions

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products
Increased demand for sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001, QC 080000, IATF 16949, TL9000, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301, AWS Platinum, UL 2799 Zero Waste Platinum

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
SDG 13 (Climate Action)
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The report highlights how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Mini LED backlights
Automotive PCBs

Awards & Recognition

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
Taiwan Corporate Governance 100 Index
FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index
Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating (Low Risk)
Taiwan Listed Companies Corporate Governance Assessment (Best Score)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

Climate Strategy
Supply Chain Management
Product Stewardship
Human Rights
Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

Reduced carbon emissions by 600,000 tons in 2023 through process energy efficiency improvements, in-house solar energy installations, and the purchase of renewable electricity

Social Achievements

Enhanced supply chain’s environmental performance by selecting green supply chain partners and organizing a Green Supply Chain Forum to launch eco-friendly initiatives
Collaborated with suppliers and customers to promote the use of recycled metals and developed innovative green products and low-carbon solutions
Regularly conducts human rights risk assessments, performs human rights due diligence, establishes mitigation and remediation measures, and carries out internal evaluations and external audits to safeguard and uphold employee rights
Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, prioritizing gender equality, human rights protection, and talent development

Governance Achievements

Achieved an overall score of 76 in the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global, ranking above 98% of its peers