Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Employee Relations
• Corporate Governance
• Social Participation

Environmental Achievements

• Electricity consumption intensity decreased by 12% compared to 2019
• Water consumption intensity decreased by 10% compared to 2019
• Products are 100% conflict minerals free
• Effective reduction in VOCs unit emission by 40% (sites in China)

Social Achievements

• 100% of female employees returned to work for more than one year after childbirth
• Training hours increased by more than 1.8 times
• 98% of supervisors are local employees
• 15% of indirect personnel were promoted

Governance Achievements

• Established the Risk Management Policy and Procedures
• Obtained ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management Systems
• Average attendance rate of 100% for all Directors in board meetings

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global economic challenges due to international trade and COVID-19 pandemic

Mitigation Strategies

• Achieved better operational efficiency
• Expanded production capacity and flexibility by setting up new plants in the Philippines and India
• Implemented comprehensive COVID-19 prevention measures

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70 suppliers audited, 100% pass rate

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) code of conduct
• Supplier Corporate Social Responsibility Code of Conduct
• Green procurement system

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 5: Gender equality
• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Sercomm's actions match the company's sustainable actions with the goals of SDGs

Awards & Recognition

• "Most Outstanding Company in Taiwan–Small/Mid Caps Sector" (Asiamoney Magazine)
• "Most Honored Company", "Best CEO", "Best Investor Relations" (Institutional Investor Magazine)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Society
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Electricity Consumption Intensity Decreased by 34% Compared to 2021
• Water Consumption Intensity Decreased by 31% Compared to 2021
• Products are 100% Conflict Minerals Free
• Exhaust Volume Reduced Effective in Reducing VOCs Unit Emission by 40% (Sites In China)
• Waste recovery rate for 2022 was 73.1%

Social Achievements

• 94.1% of Sercomm’s supervisors are assumed by local employees
• 2022 LinkedIn Talent Award “Diversity Champion” Finalist (Taiwan)
• No major occupational disaster at any global location in 2022
• Global performance management implementation rate reached 92% in 2022
• Average training hours for people managers at the Taiwan headquarters: 15.7

Governance Achievements

• Established the “ESG Sustainability Committee” in May 2023
• Board of Directors’ performance evaluation resulted in an overall average score of “Excellent” in 2022
• 100% of new suppliers signed CSR documents in 2022
• Annual audits on 73 suppliers with 100% pass rate in 2022
• Implemented the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uncertainty in the business environment and an unstable supply chain
• Climate change risks (extreme weather, rising raw material costs, regulatory changes)
• Transition risks (greenhouse gas control, renewable energy regulations, low-carbon technology transformation)

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed global strategies to meet customer expectations
• Expanded telecom direct sales business
• Implemented greenhouse gas reduction plan, purchased green electricity, optimized energy efficiency
• Developed and implemented power-saving plan, installed solar panels
• Strengthened supply chain management and resilience

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 73 suppliers audited in 2022 (100% pass rate)

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with RBA code of conduct
• Green product specifications
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• Conflict Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Rise in average temperature

Transition Risks

• Greenhouse gas control and carbon taxes/fees
• Renewable energy regulations
• Low-carbon technology transformation
• Change in customer behavior
• Rising raw material costs

Opportunities

• Use of low-carbon technology
• Development or expansion of low-carbon products and services
• Increased demand for environmentally friendly products
• Proactive sustainable actions to attract customers’ attention
• Improving efficiency of production and distribution

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Core Option, UN Global Compact, SASB Index, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, TL9000

Third-party Assurance: PwC Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 5: Gender equality
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Sercomm's initiatives align with these SDGs through various programs and policies related to employee well-being, gender equality, water conservation, sustainable operations, innovation, responsible sourcing, climate action, and ethical conduct.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Green products
• Energy-efficient products

Awards & Recognition

• Asia's Best Managed Companies
• Asia Best Telecommunications Company
• Best CEO
• Best Mid-Cap Company
• Most Committed to High Governance Best Standards
• Most Committed to Environmental Stewardship
• Best Investor Relations (FinanceAsia)
• iF DESIGN AWARD 2022
• LinkedIn Talent Award “Diversity Champion” Finalist (Taiwan)