Sustainable Development
I. Responsible Department：Management Department
II. Frequency of Reporting to the Board of Directors：Once a year
III. Responsibilities：Responsible for formulating, reviewing, and implementing policies, systems, training programs, and management guidelines related to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
IV. Annual Work Plan：
- (1) Promotion of Business Ethics and Legal Compliance
- During the monthly management meetings, employees are reminded of business ethics, company regulations and codes of ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development matters, as well as the applicable laws and regulations governing the Company’s business operations.
- (2) Employee Performance Evaluation and Reward/Penalty System
- Employee performance is evaluated on a regular annual basis, with appropriate and effective reward and disciplinary measures established accordingly. Through the Company’s work rules and related management systems, employees are clearly informed of the company regulations and codes of ethics they are required to follow. The Company also continuously promotes corporate social responsibility and compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.
- (3) Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Measures
- The Company primarily engages in group operations and management activities in Taiwan. Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries in Taiwan operate manufacturing facilities requiring factory registration. Nevertheless, the Company actively supports the government’s energy conservation and carbon reduction policies, with energy conservation, resource efficiency, and waste reduction as key management objectives, thereby fulfilling its environmental responsibilities.
- The Company’s subsidiaries in Mainland China also comply with local government policies and applicable laws and regulations and actively implement energy conservation and environmental protection measures.
- The Company’s Taiwan offices and the factories of its subsidiaries in Mainland China have implemented the following environmental protection measures:
1. Air-conditioning temperatures are generally set at 27–28°C to reduce energy consumption.
2. Smoking is prohibited throughout all office and building areas to maintain indoor air quality and reduce air pollution.
3. Employees are encouraged to turn off lights when not in use, and all office lights are turned off during the lunch break to conserve electricity.
4. Employees are encouraged to bring their own reusable tableware to reduce the use of disposable utensils.
5. After working hours, designated personnel check whether any lights or computers have been left on. Except for refrigerators, electrical appliances in pantry areas are unplugged when not in use.
6. Waste sorting is implemented at all workplaces. Employees are encouraged to use reusable cups, utensils, and bags. Disposable paper cups are generally not provided at meetings to reduce the use of single-use products and waste generation.
7. Double-sided printing is promoted to reduce paper consumption. Employees are also encouraged to reuse internal envelopes, thereby continuously promoting environmentally friendly office practices and reducing resource waste.
8. A reduction in the number of waste bins is promoted to reduce the amount of waste generated.
9. The factories of the Company’s subsidiaries in Mainland China engage external organizations to conduct annual inspections and testing related to greenhouse gas emissions in order to monitor emission levels.
- (4) Labor-Management Communication
- Labor-management meetings are held quarterly to facilitate communication and exchange of opinions with employee representatives, providing employees with adequate channels for communication and promoting positive labor-management relations.
- (5) Talent Development and Employee Training
- The Company provides necessary internal and external training based on employees’ job requirements and adjusts their duties as appropriate according to their aptitude, expertise, and capabilities, with the aim of enhancing professional skills and developing their career potential.
- Employees may apply for external training programs based on their work requirements. Individual departments arrange appropriate internal training programs according to their actual business and competency requirements. New employees are also provided with appropriate orientation and job-related training to help them become familiar with their responsibilities, enhance their professional skills, and support their personal and career development.
- (6) Social Welfare and Community Engagement
- The Company adheres to the principle of “giving back to society” and continues to fulfill its corporate social responsibility through participation in social welfare activities. Through donations and sponsorships to public-interest organizations, support for education and the preservation of traditional culture, and assistance with community care and support programs, the Company actively contributes resources to society and seeks to create positive social value.
- Details of the Company’s donations and sponsorships to organizations engaged in education, culture, public welfare, and charitable activities during the most recent year are disclosed on the Company’s official website.
V. Community Risks or Opportunities, Corresponding Measures, and Implementation Results
In accordance with Article 27 of the Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies, the Company evaluates the potential impact of its operations on local communities and appropriately hires personnel from the areas where it operates to strengthen its connection with and recognition by the local community.
1. Hiring Local Personnel
The Company’s operations are located in Taipei City, adjacent to New Taipei City. Approximately 27% of employees are from Taipei City, 51% are from New Taipei City, and the remaining 22% are from other areas. By hiring personnel from the areas where the Company operates and neighboring regions, the Company contributes to local employment and strengthens its connection with the local community.
2. Participation in Community Development, Charitable Activities, and Government-Related Programs through Donations and Sponsorships
The Company continues to invest social resources through donations, sponsorships, and participation in public-interest activities, supporting community development, education and culture, charitable activities, and social welfare initiatives.
Details of relevant activities and donations are available on the Company’s official website under “About Us / Corporate Social Responsibility.”