Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy
• Governance
• Environment
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Taiwan by 12.6% compared to 2018, mainly due to the full use of LED energy-efficient lighting in newly purchased offices, environmentally controlled setting of lunch break time to turn off lights, and the use of high-efficiency central air conditioning systems.
• Increased waste recycling rate from 5.88% in 2018 to 29.8% in 2019 due to large-scale office relocation and thorough waste separation.

Social Achievements

• 99.9% of local employees held supervisory positions in 2019, of which 99.99% of supervisors at the department level or above were local employees.
• Implemented a comprehensive education and training framework, including new recruit training, competency-based professional training, management skills training, and continuing education.

Governance Achievements

• Established an effective corporate governance structure, protecting and respecting shareholders’ rights and interests, strengthening the functions of the Board of Directors, and enhancing information transparency.
• No corruption or ethics violations occurred in 2019 due to established anti-corruption management system and policies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in China due to business expansion and establishment of new headquarters in Wuhan.
• Increased water consumption in China due to business expansion and establishment of new headquarters in Wuhan.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthen energy monitoring and management systems to reduce overall electricity consumption.
• Promote and motivate employees to implement energy saving and carbon reduction at all levels of the company.
• Actively promote water conservation and remind employees to turn off water when possible.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct for suppliers referencing international initiatives and requirements, including the “Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition Code of Conduct”, the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, and the “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increase in the frequency of strong typhoons, extreme rainfall or snowfall.
• Rise in average temperature

Transition Risks

• Policy and regulatory risks (e.g., GHG emission control, carbon taxes)
• Reputational risks

Opportunities

• Resource efficiency (energy, water resources, and waste management)
• Use of low-carbon alternative or renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, TIPS

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
• SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Wistron ITS' response and actions to SDGs are detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Environmental Performance
• Social Performance
• Governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Demand that suppliers comply with Wistron ITS' CSR goals
• Social responsibility management in the evaluation of new suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 15

The report maps several material topics to relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethics and Integrity
• Governance
• Economic Performance
• Market Presence
• Anti-corruption
• Energy
• Water and Effluents
• Emissions
• Effluents and Waste
• Environmental Compliance
• Supplier Environmental Assessment
• Employment
• Labor/Management Relations
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Education
• Diversity and Equal Opportunity
• Non-discrimination
• Child Labor
• Forced or Compulsory Labor
• Supplier Social Assessment
• Customer Privacy
• Socioeconomic Compliance

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Third-party Assurance: N/A

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Unit turnover greenhouse gas emissions of 0.101 thousand metric tons of CO2e per billion NTD, a 39% decrease compared to the same period last year.
• Electricity consumption per capita decreased by 8% compared to the same period last year.

Social Achievements

• Starting salary for new graduates in Taiwan is 2.2x that of the legal minimum salary. The starting salary for fresh graduates in China is 5.4x that of the legal minimum salary.
• 55% of female executives among all executives at Wistron ITS and 37% of female employees among all employees.
• Number of clients and revenue from green energy and smart vehicles have both doubled

Governance Achievements

• Ranked among the top 5% of listed companies in corporate governance ratings for three consecutive years.
• Established ESG Committee in 2022 to improve strategic planning and value practices in all aspects of environmental, social, and corporate governance.
• No anti-competitive or anti-trust violations in the past three years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global inflation, the pandemic, drastic changes in the global economy and the international situation.
• Increased repair and maintenance costs due to power outages or equipment failures caused by typhoons or extreme rainfall or snowfall, as well as operational or service disruptions
• Higher operating costs due to the introduction of carbon and energy taxes in various countries

Mitigation Strategies

• Organizational transformation, innovative infrastructure, and optimization of the operation system.
• Set greenhouse gas reduction target commitment, effective control of greenhouse gas emissions.
• Strengthen energy monitoring and management systems to reduce overall electricity consumption by upgrading energy efficiency through equipment replacement and upgrades.
• Disaster and post-disaster response plans
• Use of more efficient equipment

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• Respect for human rights
• Fair and equitable dealings
• Information security requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Strong typhoons, extreme rainfall or snowfall
• Rise in average temperature

Transition Risks

• Stringent greenhouse gas emission controls
• Carbon and energy taxes

Opportunities

• Lower operational costs through resource efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, CMMI Level 5, ISO 20000, ISO 22301

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 15

Various initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed in the report.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)
• Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
• Diversity and inclusion
• Corporate governance

Environmental Achievements

• Obtained ISO 14064 greenhouse gas emissions certification, moving closer to the goal of net zero carbon emissions

Social Achievements

• Built a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion, career empowerment, and talent sustainability, winning the Best IT Employer award in the first “IT Matters Awards”
• Signed industry-academia partnerships with more than 10 tertiary education institutions across Taiwan to promote joint training programs

Governance Achievements

• Ranked among the top 5% of TPEx listed companies in Corporate Governance Evaluation for three consecutive years

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slowing global economy
• Weaker-than-expected post-pandemic recovery in China
• Rising geopolitical risks
• Market uncertainty
• Scarcity of talent in the market

Mitigation Strategies

• Carefully evaluating market trends and making adjustments to respond to market changes with agility
• Deepening partnerships
• Building a diversified talent recruitment pipeline
• Industry-academia partnerships and collaborations with external training organizations to nurture talent
• Introducing generative AI into the employee service platform “Chat8855”

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8

Awards & Recognition

• Bronze Award for SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth of the third annual TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Award in 2023
• Best IT Employer award in the first “IT Matters Awards”