SYNNEX Technology International Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4076 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:39621 GJ (2021)
Water Consumption:21696 tons (2021)
Waste Generated:140 tons (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Innovative Services
- Social
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Total greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 0.33%, approximately 4,076 tons of CO2e compared to 2020
- 13.3% decrease in logistics fuel consumption per box
- 7.2% decrease in electricity consumption per box for shipment
- 2.6% decrease in average fuel consumption per home service
- Green energy project facilitated the reduction of greenhouse gases by approximately 10.3 tons of CO2e in 2021
- 360,000 paper copies saved through digital process
- 418,000 paper copies saved through cloud invoices
Social Achievements
- Launched an interest-free loan program assisting over 80 colleagues with nearly NT$8 million in loans
- Average employee training hours in 2021: 25 hours
- 47% of female employees at the assistant manager level (inclusive) and above by 2021
- Total recycling of a record high of 6,144 units of four-waste machines in 2021
- Average customer satisfaction score for home services reached 4.8 in 2021
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee in 2015
- No violations of governmental laws and Company regulations in 2021
- No significant fines or sanctions for violations of laws and regulations in 2021
- Introduced the ISO27001:2013 information security management system in 2016
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- To 2024 compared to base year 2019: Reduction of 3% in water intensity per capita
Short-term Goals:
- To 2024 compared to base year 2019: Annual reduction of 4.2% in GHG emissions
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (drought in 2021)
- Increased use of electricity or water due to climate warming
- Suppliers’ production costs increase due to climate changes
- Client's increasing demand in low-carbon products and services
Mitigation Strategies
- Keep an eye on local regulations changes
- Review the progress of achieving the company's energy conservation and carbon reduction goals
- Replace energy-consuming equipment
- Pay attention to ESG trends
- Evaluate and implement applicable International Standards (ISO, etc.)
- Plan to obtain ESG-related certifications by third-party
- Optimize the portfolio of digital products and services
- Provide supply chain service to multiple brands and expand business scale
- Improve the overall supply chain flexibility
- Regular maintenance of equipment to maintain optimal performance
- Evaluate the investment in energy conservation and renewable energy
- Replace equipment to improve energy efficiency
- Digital optimization: Cloud Inventory Service mechanism
- Setting up intelligent logistics for distribution management
- Regular maintenance for Euro5 vehicles that meet the standards of energy consumption
- Keep an eye on market demands and risks for low-carbon products and services
- Suppliers purchase products featuring low-carbon
- Optimizing digital services
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Product Labeling Act compliance
- Product Inspections
- Environmental Protection compliance
- Letter of Undertaking of Integrity
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Climate warming
- Droughts
- Floods
Transition Risks
- Changes in government policy and regulations
- Green supply chain requirements
- Increased costs from suppliers
Opportunities
- Increased demand for low-carbon products and services
- Opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs through digital optimization and intelligent logistics
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB standards
Certifications: ISO27001
Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan (limited assurance)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Taiwan Global Brands (19 consecutive years)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4196 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1534.94 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2233.40 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:797.69 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:41241 GJ/year
Water Consumption:20723 tons/year
Waste Generated:200 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.00048 tons of CO2e / Fuel consumption emissions per case shipped; 0.00070 tons of CO2e /Electricity emissions per box shipped
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001 and ISO 14064 certifications.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per case of distribution by 3.88% and electricity consumption per container shipped by 13% through cloud warehousing.
- Saved over 744,000 sheets of paper (equivalent to 582 metric tons of CO2e) through digitalization of business procedures.
Social Achievements
- Increased the proportion of female employees above the assistant manager level to 48% in 2022.
- Provided interest-free loans to over 1,300 employees, totaling over NT$400 million.
- Donated books to colleges and universities to cultivate talent.
Governance Achievements
- Achieved a record high revenue of NT$424.6 billion and net profit after tax exceeding NT$10 billion for two consecutive years.
- Consistently received ISO27001 certification for information security management.
- Secured a NT$14.4 billion sustainability-linked syndicated loan.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- 8% reduction in carbon emissions per container shipped by 2024 (compared to 2019)
- 3% reduction in water intensity per capita by 2024 (compared to 2019)
Environmental Challenges
- Extreme weather events impacting supply chains.
- Changes in government policies and regulations.
- Technological changes affecting product range.
- Information security risks.
- Climate-related litigation risks.
- Increased costs from suppliers due to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established standard operating procedures for emergency response and a remote backup mechanism.
- Continuous observation and analysis of government policies and regulations.
- Multi-brand, multi-product distribution strategy.
- Implementation of ISMS, ISO 27001 certification, and regular security updates.
- Active consultation with authorities and stakeholders, and establishment of internal data inventory.
- Optimization of digital products and services, improved supply chain flexibility, and cost pass-through to downstream customers.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Product labeling compliance.
- Environmental protection requirements.
- Integrity commitments.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Extreme temperature changes
- Sea level rise
Transition Risks
- Policy and regulatory changes
- Green supply chain requirements
- Reputational risks
- Technological risks
Opportunities
- Increased customer demand for low-carbon products and services
- Opportunities in short-chain logistics and cloud warehousing
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021), SASB Standards, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan (limited assurance)
Awards & Recognition
- "Best Taiwan Global Brands" for 20 consecutive years.