Foxconn Industrial Internet Company Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Recycled 300 tons of tungsten carbide materials, reduced water consumption by 60,000 tons, and saved electricity by one million degrees.
- Shenzhen Fugui Precision Industry Co., Ltd. subsidiary earned its green factory certification from the National Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Social Achievements
- Launched the Fii Safe Resumption of Work App, integrating data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization for epidemic prevention.
- Invested RMB 656,000 in community development activities.
- Invested RMB 824,700 of funds and materials to support targeted poverty alleviation work.
Governance Achievements
- Established an information disclosure system and internal and external communication channels.
- Introduced a semi-quantitative risk rating system to improve each site’s risk response capability.
- Established a complete internal management and control system.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Expand water resource management to surrounding communities to protect water resources in the basin, and strive for the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification.
- Increase the recovery and reuse rate of production water to 60% in many factories.
Environmental Challenges
- Complex and changeable global situation leading to fluctuations in exchange rates and material prices.
- Potential risks in areas including external, compliance, strategy, and operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reduce financial risk through measures including foreign exchange forward contracts and currency swap contracts.
- Established a strategic cooperation mechanism with suppliers, upgrading our supply chain management system to protect us against price volatility.
- Developed an industrial internet system to track global inventory level.
- Incorporated 12 high-priority risks into the crisis management plan, creating crisis management procedures in advance.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 117 on-site audits
Responsible Procurement
- Foxconn Supplier Social and Environmental Responsibility Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO9001:2015, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 (or ISO45001), ISO27001
Awards & Recognition
- Public Welfare Contribution Award of China's Listed Companies
- World Economic Forum Davos Manufacturing Lighthouses
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Renewable Energy
Environmental Achievements
- Developed nearly 50 MW of distributed photovoltaic systems by the end of 2021.
- Plans to achieve approximately 3,050 MW of renewable energy development and investment by 2030.
- Achieved remarkable energy-saving results through air conditioning system upgrades, reducing electricity consumption by approximately 1,320,000 kWh per year.
- Introduced intelligent PDUs for server aging testing, reducing electricity consumption by approximately 77,000 kWh per year.
- Introduced automatic burn-in equipment, saving 90% of manpower and reducing electricity by approximately 262,000 kWh per year.
- 100% of key suppliers signed the Supplier social and environmental responsibility (SER) code of conduct in 2020.
Social Achievements
- Helped CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. achieve the global “Lighthouse Factory” award, helping it to reduce production costs by 33%, improve overall equipment efficiency by 21.4%, reduce defective products by 20.9% and shorten product delivery time by 37.9%.
- Incubated 10 internal “Lighthouse Factories”, with plants in Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan and Zhengzhou successfully certified as world lighthouse factory certification.
Governance Achievements
- Established the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system and the Global RCMC in 2021.
- Developed a climate-related incentive mechanism to reward teams and individuals for their contribution to energy saving and carbon emission reduction targets.
- Conducts monthly, semi-annual and annual performance evaluations for employees, including energy conservation and carbon emission reduction performance.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Realize net-zero emissions across the value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050.
- Achieve operational carbon neutrality (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035.
- Reduce carbon emissions in operation by 80% and achieve 80% renewable energy use by 2030 (compared to 2020).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (e.g., heavy rains in Henan Province in 2021).
- Meeting customer demands for carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Compliance costs associated with carbon emissions trading systems and potential future carbon border taxes.
- Determining a reasonable internal carbon price for an effective internal carbon pricing mechanism.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a risk technology plan for “acute physical factors” risks, analyzing exposure to natural disasters and proposing mitigation measures.
- Completed natural disaster assessments for 46 buildings in 23 business units.
- Formulated a series of management documents such as Carbon Management Requirements of Suppliers and Supplier Greenhouse Gas Management Code of Practice.
- Exploring and studying ways to determine a reasonable carbon price for an internal carbon pricing mechanism.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of key suppliers signed the Supplier social and environmental responsibility (SER) code of conduct in 2020.
Responsible Procurement
- Carbon Management Requirements of Suppliers
- Supplier Greenhouse Gas Management Code of Practice
- Prioritizing suppliers with high production automation and energy efficiency.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather (e.g., typhoons, floods)
Transition Risks
- New regulations (e.g., carbon border taxes)
- Changes in market demand
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon emission products and services
- Resource efficiency improvements (e.g., FMCS)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 14064-1, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14064-1 (10 sites), ISO 50001 (some energy-intensive suppliers), UL2799 (Platinum - Shenzhen Longhua campus, Gold and Silver - Vietnam plant)
Third-party Assurance: UL
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy development, energy efficiency improvements, and carbon emission reductions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-saving servers
- Industrial internet application with carbon emission management functions
- Smart Facility Management and Control System (FMCS)
Awards & Recognition
- Two upward ESG ratings from MSCI in 2021
- FTSE score better than 84% of global peers in 2021
- Hang Seng Index A rating for three consecutive years (top 10% of peers)
- Green Factory award in Tianjin
- Star of Energy Saving award in Tianjin Development Zone
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Sustainable Governance
- Social Value Creation
- Employee-centric Employment
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 15.3万吨 in 2022 (300% increase year-on-year)
- 12 green factories certified
- 5 UL2799 zero waste to landfill gold-level certifications
- Nanning campus achieved UL2799 zero waste to landfill platinum-level certification
Social Achievements
- 786 volunteer service activities conducted in 2022, with 34,338 participants and 153,383 service hours
- Continued support for disadvantaged groups, environmental protection, and rural revitalization
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG advancement team to improve ESG performance and ratings
- 100% of key suppliers signed the Supplier Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) Code of Conduct
- MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050
- Achieve 80% reduction in operational carbon emissions and 80% renewable energy usage by 2030
- Achieve 18 national/provincial green factories by 2030
- Achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2035
- Reduce water density by 6% by 2023
- Achieve 16 national/provincial green factories by 2025
- Achieve 50% green revenue from clean technology products/services by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Market changes due to climate change
- Emerging regulations related to carbon emissions
- Extreme weather events impacting operations
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy transition to increase renewable energy usage
- Setting carbon neutrality targets and pathways
- Risk assessment and crisis management
- Development of low-carbon products and services
- Improving resource efficiency
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 55 audits in 2022, 93% pass rate
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
- Cobalt Reporting Template (CRT)
- Mica Reporting Template (MRT)
- Scorecard system for supplier performance management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in regulations and policies
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, UN SDGs, TCFD recommendations, AA1000AS v3
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO 45001, UL 2799
Third-party Assurance: 华测认证有限公司
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 15: Life On Land
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient servers
- Recyclable plastic products
Awards & Recognition
- China Industrial Carbon Peak Leader Enterprise
- Outstanding Responsible Enterprise 2021
- Best ESG Practice Award
- ESG Pioneer Award
- ESG Exemplary Practice Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental protection
- Social contribution
- Refined governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational carbon emissions by 40% from the base year
- Achieved 61% renewable energy use
- 12 factories certified as green factories (75% of key energy-consuming units)
- 12 units certified by UL 2799 for Zero Waste to Landfill (Gold Level and above) (52% of key environmental and energy-consuming units)
- Implemented energy-saving projects, achieving 158,000 tons of carbon emission reduction
- 952 energy-saving and carbon reduction projects implemented across parks
- 18 units certified by ISO 50001 (78% of key energy-consuming units)
- Photovoltaic installations grew by 117% to reach a total of 82.2 MW
- RMB900 million investment in energy conservation and environmental protection
Social Achievements
- Annual collective bargaining agreements reached 100% employee coverage
- 34 Fii sites achieved ISO 45001 certification
- 94 suppliers completed carbon inventory and reduced carbon emissions by 44,000 tons
- Local procurement of indirect raw materials and equipment accounted for 96.74%
- RMB40,134,000 invested in public welfare
- 1,296 volunteer service events, 38,628 participants, 108,579 volunteer service hours
- 100% coverage of fire detection systems on key rooftop areas in Chinese mainland
- 100% employee coverage for insurance, retirement allowance, and pension
- Average employee occupational health-and-safety training: ~19 hours per person
- Long-term equity incentive plan covered 20% of key talent
- Female management representation reached 22.4%
- Zero occupational diseases caused by chemical exposure
- Ten types of chemicals phased out and replaced
- Annual average employee training hours per capita reached 105.7 hours
- 1,890 recent graduates recruited
Governance Achievements
- 100% of Board members participated in board meetings, 100% meeting attendance rate for special committees
- 100% information security incident handling rate (no violations)
- 100% business ethics training and dissemination completion rate
- Three independent directors (43% of total Board members)
- Zero reported cases of corruption, bribery, etc.
- 100% of entities/individuals on the global blacklist imported into the contract system risk database
- Zero legal cases related to corruption or unfair competition
- 100% risk management training completion rate
- Female directors increased to 29%
- Over RMB43.8 billion in cash dividends cumulatively distributed since 2018
- ISO 27001 certification (11 subsidiaries)
- ISO 31000 and ISO 37301 certification (Fii and 2 subsidiaries)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050
- Carbon neutrality in operations by 2035
- 80% reduction in operational carbon emissions from the 2020 base year by 2030
- 80% renewable energy use by 2030
- 100% of key energy-consuming units certified by 2030
- 100% of key environmental and energy-consuming units certified by 2030
- 40% renewable energy use by 2025
- 80% of key energy-consuming units certified by 2025
- 75% of key environmental and energy-consuming units certified by 2025
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Promoting local procurement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD
Certifications: ISO 50001, UL 2799, ISO 45001, ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO 27001
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Water Resource Management
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Implementing internal carbon pricing
- Promoting construction and certification of ISO14001, ISO50001, UL2799, Green Factory, and Zero Carbon Factory
- Increasing the proportion of raw materials verified by third parties
- Actively researching and developing materials for recycling or extending the lifespan of materials
- Advancing UL2809 Recycled Content Validation
Social Achievements
- Regularly organizing training, promotion, activities, and awards related to environmental topics for employees and supply chain partners
- Working with local communities in water-scarce areas to improve water resource management
Governance Achievements
- Fii's environmental management is based on the framework of the company's ESG system, authorized by the Board of Directors.
- ESG-E Strategy Group coordinates the development of management strategies and objectives
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieving carbon neutrality
Environmental Challenges
- Minimizing the negative environmental impact of raw material usage
- Reducing the negative impact of the company's production operations on biodiversity
- Reducing water wastage and pollution
- Improving water use efficiency
Mitigation Strategies
- Avoiding using raw materials from globally or nationally significant biodiversity sites
- Developing a sustainable site maintenance plan to enhance biodiversity
- Improving water use efficiency through advanced water management technologies and processes
- Promoting water recycling and reuse
- Using advanced treatment technologies and management systems to prevent pollution
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Requiring suppliers to comply with Fii's water resource management guidelines
- Collaborating with suppliers to ensure raw materials and processes respect biodiversity
- Incorporating the company's commitment to non-deforestation into supplier management requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard
Certifications: ISO14001, ISO50001, UL2799 Zero Waste to Landfill, Green Factory, Zero Carbon Factory
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
- SDG 15 (Life on Land)
Fii's environmental management is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).