Quanta Computer Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Water Consumption:2807.33 million liters (2021)
Waste Generated:3,770,316 kg (general waste) and 53,293,088 kg (recyclable waste) (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Climate Change
- Energy
- Waste
- GHG Emissions
- Labor/Management Relations
- Materials
- Environmental Compliance
- Employee Diversity and Equal Opportunity
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Child Labor
- Socioeconomic Compliance
- Forced or Compulsory Labor
- Customer Privacy
- Human Rights
- Water
- Training and Education
- Employment
- Anti-corruption
- Supplier Social Assessment
- Supplier Environmental Assessment
- Non-discrimination
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions (specific figures not provided, but progress mentioned)
- Implemented energy conservation measures
- Promoted EEP projects
- Achieved carbon emission trading according to local policies
- Promoted UL2799, the project of “no bury for waste”, and further reduced waste incineration, landfill
- Effective operation of ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO14064, ISO50001 systems
- Completed EHS system certification
- Completed environment auditing procedures regarding new projects as well as the inspection and acceptance of new facility constructions
- Offered diversified EHS training to raise personnel's safety awareness, environment awareness and knowledge
- Conducted quarterly and annual discharge permit implementation reports
Social Achievements
- 100% of employees trained in Taiwan, China, and Thailand, totaling around 160,038 training hours
- Promoted “2B spirit” activities and courses
- Organized activities to recognize “Best 2B” staff, supervisors, and departments
- Implemented courses in 165 schools, trained 242 teachers, and 11,133 students participated in programming language courses
- Art exhibition toured 272 schools and 210,876 people participated
- Quanta Immersed in Creativity Awards encouraged innovation in aesthetic education
- Quanta “Design & Learn” program trained 259 teachers and 8,387 students
- QAF DNA Scholarship provided long-term nurturing assistance to 74 students
Governance Achievements
- Established the ESG Sustainable Development Committee
- Implemented a set of “Standard Operating Procedures for Resolving Directors’ Requests”
- Appointed a corporate governance officer
- Stipulated the “Board of Directors and Functional Committee Performance Evaluation Policy”
- Completed the 2021 assessment of Board of Directors and Functional Committee performance
- Established the Information Security Center and appointed a Chief Information Security Officer
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising geopolitical conflicts
- Blocked logistics and shortage of raw material supply
- Spike in oil prices, inflation, fluctuating exchange rates, labor shortages
- Corporate restructuring in response to ESG issues
- Increased overall operating costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Expanded manufacturing capacity in Hwa-Ya Technology Park in Taiwan
- Expanded production sites in Thailand
- Optimized production and service sites in Asia, North America, and Europe
- Implemented smart manufacturing to accelerate production efficiency
- Product portfolio optimization
- High efficiency in supply chain management and cost control
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers audited on-site (2021)
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct compliance
- Supplier Management Guidelines
- On-site audits using common environmental, work rights, human rights, ethical, and social standards
- Bilateral surveys for existing suppliers
- Quanta Green Material Standards Conference
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods and droughts
Transition Risks
- Stringent international conventions and regulations
- Carbon and energy taxes
- Greenhouse gas performance standards and emission controls
- Carbon trading market systems
Opportunities
- Water and power-saving measures
- Greenhouse gas inventory checks
- Carbon emission trading
- Energy-conservation projects
- Replacing old equipment with energy-saving facilities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, IECQ QC 080000
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas Certification Taiwan (AA1000 Assurance Standard)
Awards & Recognition
- Top 5000 Large Enterprises in Taiwan (2021)
- Top 100 Enterprises in Taiwan for 20 consecutive years (2021)
- World’s Most Respected Company (2021)
- Derwent Top 100 Innovative Institutions (three consecutive years)
- Various awards from Shanghai Songjiang Industrial Zone Administration Committee
- HP Supplier Quality Delivery Award (2021)
- PSO Smart Manufacturing and Quality Award for Best Automation (2021)