Appier Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change & Energy Management
- Operational Eco-Efficiency
- Environmental Governance
- Human Capital Development
- Diversity and Equal Opportunity
- Employee Well-being, Health & Safety
- Human Rights and Labour Rights
- Local Community Support
- Data Privacy and Cyber Security
- Innovation & AI for Good
- Corporate Governance
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Responsible Procurement
Environmental Achievements
- Appier’s Taipei office is located in a LEED Gold and Taiwan EEWH Diamond certified building.
Social Achievements
- Wide range of employee benefits including competitive compensation, group medical insurance, referral bonus, better-than-standard annual paid leave plan, spacious and flexible workplace, on-the-job training, and fun activities.
- Sponsoring the Top Research Awards Program for Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology.
- Donating the ‘Appier AI Chair Professor Program’ to the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) of National Taiwan University (NTU).
Governance Achievements
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for information and security management.
- GDPR compliance.
- TAG Certified Against Fraud Seal.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Managing and accounting for GHG emissions and energy usage.
- Managing environmental impacts of operations, addressing water and waste.
- Ensuring data privacy and cyber security.
- Developing innovative AI solutions responsibly.
- Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
- Managing risks including technology disruptions, political conditions, demographic changes, market and reputational changes, and catastrophic events.
Mitigation Strategies
- Minimizing the impact of operations through green and sustainable office practices and supporting low-carbon economy transition.
- Progressive enhancement of environmental governance.
- Implementing formalized internal policies to enhance ethical and responsible governance.
- Formalized requirements to enhance risk management.
- Formalized supplier management procedures emphasizing data security and compliance.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Due diligence and site visits before supplier approval.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- AI solutions supporting smart working and contributing to customers’ GHG reductions.