Recently BOD Reported  : 2024/12/24

Environmental Protection

1. Has the company established a governance structure to promote sustainable development, with dedicated (or part-time) units for driving sustainability, and has the board authorized senior management to handle this, with oversight from the board?

To practice corporate social responsibility and promote progress in economic, environmental, and social aspects, aiming for sustainable development, the company revised its "Sustainability Practice Code" in March 2022, which was approved by the board. The General Manager's office is responsible for proposing and implementing sustainability policies, systems, management guidelines, and specific action plans. An annual report is made to the board, with the most recent report given on December 19, 2023. The board and senior management are responsible for overseeing the units that drive corporate sustainability and monitoring the development of relevant sustainability guidelines both domestically and internationally. They review and improve the company's sustainability system accordingly. These provisions are disclosed on the company website to enhance the effectiveness of promoting sustainability.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

2. Does the company assess the risks related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues relevant to its operations according to materiality principles, and establish related risk management policies or strategies?

The company assesses the risks of significant issues related to corporate social responsibility based on the materiality principle. After assessing the risks, the company formulates risk management policies as follows:

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

3. Has the company established an appropriate environmental management system based on its industry characteristics?

The company's domestic and overseas factories manage environmental regulations in accordance with local government laws. The Kunshan Guangying factory, Kunshan Kaiying factory, Yuanfu Lianying factory, and Shenzhen LianTong factory in Mainland China have obtained ISO 14001 environmental management system certification to effectively prevent and control environmental pollution, improve resource and energy efficiency, and comply with customer requirements as well as international environmental trends such as RoHS as a production target.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

4. Is the company committed to improving resource utilization efficiency and using low environmental impact recycled materials?

In response to the growing energy shortage and carbonization of the Earth, the group continues to promote energy conservation and carbon reduction. The supporting measures are as follows:

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

5. Does the company assess the potential risks and opportunities of climate change on its current and future operations, and adopt measures to address climate-related issues?

As a manufacturing company, in response to climate change, the company adopts material recycling, installs VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) treatment facilities, and ensures that waste gases produced during the PVC plastic pellet production process are collected and treated to meet emission standards, significantly reducing emissions. Additionally, the company updates equipment, replaces LED lighting, conserves water, and implements energy-saving measures such as switching off lights and controlling air conditioning temperatures to address climate change issues. The company will continue to assess the potential risks and opportunities brought about by climate change to ensure stable operations and maintain competitiveness.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

6. Has the company reported its greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and total waste weight for the past two years, and established policies for energy-saving, carbon reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation, or waste management?

Due to the nature of the industry, the production process only requires minimal water usage for cooling wires, and the company has installed a water recycling system for water reuse. Additionally, there are no gas emissions during the wire production process. The PVC plastic pellet plant is equipped with VOCs treatment facilities, where waste gases are collected and treated to meet emission standards before being released, with emissions reduced by up to 65%. The company is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of operations. Furthermore, the company implements energy-saving and carbon-reduction measures, including energy management plans for offices, factories, and public areas, comprehensive use of energy-efficient lighting, and advocacy for energy-saving among employees, promoting water conservation, switching off lights, controlling air conditioning temperatures, reducing elevator use, recycling office paper, and reusing copper and other materials to reduce the environmental impact of operations.

Disclosure of the Company’s Recent Water Consumption and Waste Generation:

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

Employee Care

1. Does the company establish management policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and international human rights conventions?

The company follows the spirit of international human rights conventions and adheres to relevant labor laws such as the Labor Standards Act, Employment Service Act, and the Gender Equality in Employment Act. The company has established internal control systems and formulated personnel management regulations to ensure that employees' hiring, evaluation, and promotion are not discriminated against based on race, gender, age, religion, or political affiliation. The company prohibits illegal violations of duties and provides channels for grievances to ensure every employee is respected and treated fairly.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

2. Does the company establish and implement reasonable employee welfare measures (including compensation, leave, and other benefits) and reflect business performance in employee compensation?

The company regularly holds labor-management meetings and has established a workers' welfare committee to enhance interaction and communication. The company adheres to the Labor Standards Act and related laws to develop various salary and welfare measures, providing a vacation system superior to the law, along with various insurance and subsidies. It also promotes workplace diversity and equal promotion opportunities to attract and retain outstanding talent. As of May 15, 2024, 88.89% of employees have a higher education degree, with 42.86% female employees and 33.33% female managers. The company follows the principle of profit-sharing by adjusting employee salaries and distributing rewards based on employee performance and the company's operational results.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

3. Does the company provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees and implement regular safety and health education?

The company has implemented various safety measures, such as access control cards, monitoring, and building security management, to ensure employee safety. Every two years, the company entrusts a professional firm to conduct public safety inspections and obtains a safety certification for autonomous management. The company also carries out annual maintenance and inspections for mechanical, electrical, and fire safety equipment. Air conditioning systems are inspected yearly, water dispensers are checked every two months, and self-defense fire drills are conducted semi-annually. Smoking is prohibited on the premises, and the company ensures cleanliness and hygiene by hiring cleaners daily. The company provides health supplies like alcohol and masks, organizes annual health checks with subsidies, and has designated medical personnel to manage employee health, offer consultations, and prevent occupational diseases. Furthermore, employees' family members can enjoy discounts for health checkups. The company also provides group insurance for all employees, with additional travel insurance for business trips, as well as commercial fire insurance with theft coverage at the office and factory.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

4. Does the company establish an effective career development and training program for employees?

The company adjusts employees' job positions and arranges training programs based on organizational needs, performance, personality traits, and career positioning to enrich their job content and help them acquire new knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their professional level. The company also encourages employees to pursue further self-learning to foster personal growth and increase their future career competitiveness.

Operation : Yes

Deviation and causes of deviation from the sustainable development best practice principle for TWSE : None

Social Engagement

The company is dedicated to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and promoting sustainable development, aiming to create the greatest value for shareholders while adhering to its core values. In recent years, the company has participated in various community and charity activities, including:

Volunteering as environmental workers at the Wugu Wetland Ecological Park.
Donating supplies and assisting with environmental cleaning at orphanages.
Partnering with charitable organizations to invite visually impaired massage therapists to provide massage services for all employees.
Participating in the "Mother's Day Gift of Love" initiative, donating cakes for Mother's Day to underprivileged groups.

In 2023, as the pandemic subsided and normal life resumed, the company encouraged employees to actively participate in community service. In late November, the company organized a beach cleaning activity at Waimu Mountain in Keelung, helping employees recognize the importance of reducing plastic use and environmental protection. In April 2024, the company organized another environmental initiative at Guanyin Mountain Forest Trail, where employees picked up litter such as cigarette butts, trash, plastic bottles, and aluminum foil. This activity helped restore the natural beauty of the mountain, while fostering teamwork and relieving work-related stress. It also promoted employee health and put the company's environmental and social responsibility philosophy into action, contributing to the preservation of the natural environment and giving back to society.