Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Corporate Governance
• Economic Performance
• Environmental Protection
• Social Responsibility
• Supply Chain Management
• Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity from 0.96 GJ per US$1,000 in 2016 to 0.91 GJ in 2017
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 0.002GJ per US$1,000 compared with the previous year
• Water recycling rate reached 89%
• Water consumption intensity decreased by 0.02m3 per US$1,000 compared with the previous year
• Saved 4,361 MWh of electricity, equivalent to a reduction of 985 metric tons of carbon emissions
• Two production bases completed the incorporation of Green Molding technology

Social Achievements

• Training hours per capita reached 67.52 hours in 2017
• No reports of occupational death or illness in 2017
• No underage children hired in 2017
• 86.21% of 50 new suppliers agreed to comply with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) regulations
• Getac Inc. (US) certified as one of the Best Small Medium workplace in the US by “Great Place to Work”

Governance Achievements

• No violations of laws and regulations
• Established a communication channel for auditors, independent directors, and supervisors
• Implemented regular and institutional investor conferences
• Participated in investment forums at home and abroad
• Set up a new website and included a Corporate Social Responsibility section
• Approved the board performance evaluation regulations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Surging prices of critical parts and components combined with dramatic exchange rate fluctuations
• Increased environmental regulations in China
• Risks associated with concentration in purchase or sale
• Environmental safety and health risks
• Information security risks
• Climate change risks
• Financial risks
• Investment risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented cost management strategies
• Invested in automation and improved process technology
• Complied with environmental laws and regulations
• Developed internal control systems and organizational management policies
• Implemented risk management and response measures
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Built a UPS system and ERP off-site backup system
• Formulated the Personal and Confidential Information Policy
• Built local warehouses in sales regions
• Installed energy-saving systems and water-saving recycling systems
• Introduced new waste gas filtration equipment

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 30 suppliers audited in MPT Kunshan and MPT Suzhou in 2017

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier qualification reviews
• Regular TQRDC evaluations
• Requirement for suppliers to sign a statement of commitment to sustainability issues
• Requirement for suppliers to comply with the RBA Code of Conduct
• Inclusion of sustainability-related issues in standard purchase orders and Master Purchase Agreements
• Prohibition of conflict minerals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016 version), AA1000 Accountability Principles

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IATF 16949

Third-party Assurance: TÜV NORD (moderate-level assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers with energy-saving designs
• Products with removable hard drives for data protection

Awards & Recognition

• Taiwan Golden Pin Design Mark for S410 Semi-rugged Notebook and Body-worn Camera
• Best Small Medium workplace in the US by “Great Place to Work”

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Water recycling rate of 97%
• Electricity saving performance of 7,918 MWh
• Carbon reductions equivalent to the annual carbon fixation amounts of around 27 Daan Parks
• Establishment of the first consumer electronics plant with water-based coating technologies in Kunshan, China

Social Achievements

• Awarded HR Asia “Best company to work” in Asia 2019, Taiwan edition
• MPT Kunshan Plant was recognized as 2019 “Most Popular Employers Among College Students”
• The US Branch was awarded 2019 Small and Medium Enterprise of “Great Place to Work”
• Global employee human rights education completion rate of 100%

Governance Achievements

• Improved one rank to 6-20% in the “Corporate Governance Evaluation”
• No violations of the laws and regulations of the competent authorities
• No corruption incidents internally and externally
• Obtained ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certificate

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic slowdown due to the US-China trade conflict and supply chain disruptions
• Rising challenges for enterprises due to increased trade barriers and contraction of key component suppliers
• Uncertainty in business operations due to the COVID-19 epidemic
• US-China tariff dispute

Mitigation Strategies

• Setup the capability to assemble rugged computers in Taiwan for export to the U.S.
• Setting up of multiple manufacturing sites to diversify risks
• Adjusting overseas production capacity to avoid the impact of tariffs
• Forming a COVID-19 emergency response task force
• Implementing epidemic prevention measures

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 28 suppliers audited in MPT Kunshan and MPT Suzhou

Responsible Procurement

• RBA regulations on sustainability issues
• Master Purchase Agreement requiring suppliers to fulfill environmental responsibilities, respect labor rights, avoid the use of conflict minerals, engage in ethical management, and adopt sustainability practices
• ESG questionnaire survey on important suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, AA1000 Accountability Principles

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan; TUV NORD (moderate-level assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Getac’s sustainable development direction represents a synthesis of operating strategies and the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) concept.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers with Energy Star 7.1 Energy-Efficient Design Label

Awards & Recognition

• 2019 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award (TCSA)
• Sustainability Report Gold Award
• HR Asia “Best company to work” in Asia 2019, Taiwan edition
• 2019 Small and Medium Enterprise of “Great Place to Work”

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Social Participation
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy consumption by 13.63% in 2022 compared to 2021.
• Reduced GHG emission intensity (Category 1 and 2) by 22.5% in 2022 compared to 2021.
• Achieved a 97.8% process water recycling rate in 2022.
• Reduced total waste generation by 5.66% in 2022 compared to 2021.

Social Achievements

• Completed dormitory and factory renovations in China and Vietnam, improving employee well-being.
• Achieved a 179% success rate in rehiring retired employees in 2022.
• Hired 9 employees with disabilities in 2022.
• Achieved an average employee satisfaction score of 83% in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Elevated the Corporate Sustainable Development Committee to a functional committee under the board.
• Added a female independent director to the board, increasing independent director representation to 40%.
• Achieved zero incidents of corruption and compliance violations in 2022.
• Consistently ranked in the top 6-20% of the Corporate Governance Evaluation among TPEx-listed Companies for the past five years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and geopolitical tensions.
• Global semiconductor shortage.
• High global laptop inventory levels impacting demand.
• Increasing severity of global warming and climate change.
• Rising costs of raw materials and energy.

Mitigation Strategies

• Negotiated longer delivery times with customers and passed on costs.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Effectively managed supply and demand, communicated with customers to clear inventory.
• Implemented energy-saving, water-saving, carbon reduction, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Invested in energy storage systems and implemented staggered work schedules.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: MPTK: 52 written audits, 20 on-site audits; MPTZ: 48 written audits, 16 on-site audits.

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Supplier ESG Code of Conduct
• Long-Term Procurement Master Agreement
• ESG self-assessment questionnaire

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature changes
• Flooding
• Drought

Transition Risks

• Government imposition of corporate carbon fees
• Product efficiency regulations and standards
• Carbon tariffs
• Demand for low-carbon products and services

Opportunities

• Research and innovation in developing new products and services
• Utilize more efficient production and distribution processes
• Adopt more efficient transportation methods
• Adopt more energy-efficient buildings

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, AA1000 Accountability Principles, TCFD framework, SASB standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, TISAX, IATF 16949, QC08000, EPEAT

Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan; PwC Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 4: Quality Education

Getac's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers with Energy Star 8.0 certification
• Electronic product casings with PCR plastics

Awards & Recognition

• Listed as a constituent stock of the Taiwan Corporate Governance 100 Index.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Corporate Governance
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) intensity by 2.2% compared to 2022 and 24.2% compared to 2021.
• Increased process water reuse rate to 98.1%.
• Incorporated 61% recycled materials in raw materials used.
• Launched 35 energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects, resulting in energy cost savings of NT$6.46 million.

Social Achievements

• Achieved 73% local manager employment ratio.
• Increased the proportion of female managers to 26%.
• Getac Technology won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award.
• Getac Precision Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. recognized as an “Excellent Enterprise for Workers” in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.
• Hired 15 employees with disabilities.

Governance Achievements

• Consistently ranked in the top 6-20% of listed companies in Taiwan for corporate governance evaluation for five consecutive years.
• Established a Risk Management Team and a Climate Change Team under the Sustainability Development Committee.
• Elevated the Sustainable Development Committee to a functional committee of the Board.
• Appointed a Chief Governance Officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing carbon emissions amidst revenue growth.
• Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty.
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction while managing increasing customer demands.
• Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market.
• Ensuring compliance with evolving environmental and social regulations across global operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Set a target to reduce emissions by 20% by 2030.
• Implemented strategies for cross-border investments and supply chain diversification.
• Conducted regular customer satisfaction surveys and implemented improvement measures based on feedback.
• Offered competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive training programs, and a positive work environment.
• Conducted regular regulatory audits and compliance assessments, and maintained close communication with regulatory authorities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits conducted on suppliers; RBA audits conducted on key suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Master Purchase Agreement with sustainability clauses
• Supplier Code of Conduct based on RBA principles
• ESG self-assessment questionnaires for suppliers
• Conflict minerals reporting

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature changes

Transition Risks

• Government imposition of corporate carbon fees
• Product efficiency regulations and standards
• Carbon tariffs
• Demand for low-carbon products/new technology investments
• Shift in customer behavior

Opportunities

• Developing or increasing low-carbon goods and services
• Implementing more efficient production and distribution processes
• Adopting more efficient transportation methods

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Standards for "Electronic Manufacturing Services & Original Design Manufacturing", TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, TISAX

Third-party Assurance: TÜV Nord Taiwan Ltd. (AA1000 ASv3 Type 2 moderate assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 4 (Quality Education)

Initiatives aligned with these SDGs through public good initiatives (charitable donations, rural education support), corporate initiatives (Y.S Award, R&D in core technologies), and supply chain engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Rugged computers meeting Energy Star 8.0 standards; products incorporating recycled materials.

Awards & Recognition

• HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia
• 2023 Good Design Award
• Silver Award at the 32nd Taiwan Excellence Awards
• 3A-grade Green Factories in Suzhou, China