To advance the Company's ESG policy vision and mission, the Group has incorporated sustainability into its corporate governance structure, establishing related policies and guidelines, and supervising management to ensure their effective implementation. Simultaneously, by enhancing the functions of the Board of Directors, the Group aims to grasp sustainability trends and best practices, enabling the Board to more effectively promote sustainability strategies.
Organizational Structure for Promoting Sustainability
On December 21, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to establish the "Sustainability (ESG) Committee" as the highest decision-making body for the Company's sustainability implementation. The Committee comprises three independent directors, all of whom possess professional backgrounds in sustainability, corporate governance, and finance, fully meeting the Committee's required professional competence. The Committee has established an ESG Working Group, with the General Manager appointed by the Board as the Sustainability Chief, responsible for coordinating and implementing sustainability-related work. The Committee regularly reports to the Board on implementation plans and results to ensure the effective implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability policies.
Sustainability Committee
Responsible for formulating and implementing the Group's ESG-related development plans in conjunction with the Group's operational strategy; monitoring the Group's ESG-related performance, strategies, policies, objectives, regulations, and annual progress to ensure the effective implementation of the sustainability strategy.
Sustainability Committee's Powers and Key Tasks
1. Formulation of sustainability policies.
2. Formulation of annual sustainability plans and strategic directions.
3. Tracking and reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of sustainability measures and reporting to the Board of Directors.
4. Decisions on other sustainability-related matters.
ESG Working Group
At the operational level, the Board of Directors appointed the General Manager as the Chief Sustainer on March 13, 2025, responsible for coordinating resource integration among the ESG Committee, internal business departments, and functional departments to ensure the effective implementation of strategies, promote the comprehensive achievement of sustainability goals, and continuously improve the organization's performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The division of responsibilities for the ESG Sustainability Working Group is clearly defined to strengthen its functions:
Governance Level：Responsible to the Corporate Governance Manager.
Social Level：Responsible to the Management Manager.
Environmental Level：Jointly responsible to the Management Manager and the Manufacturing Director.
ESG Working Group and its Main Responsibilities
Subordinate to the Sustainability Committee and led by the Sustainability Director, this group is responsible for implementing ESG-related standards and measures, identifying major ESG issues, conducting gap analysis, and implementing improvement initiatives. It assists all plants in responding to major ESG issues within the Group and responding to ESG assessment requests from customers and third parties. It develops the Group's ESG organizational structure and ESG policies, and establishes communication and coordination mechanisms with stakeholders. It assesses ESG-related risks and provides solutions to strengthen the company's ability to address such risks.
This group is responsible for executing ESG-related matters separately. It comprises the Environmental Working Group, the Social Working Group, and the Governance Working Group. Each working group sets short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals and collaborates with different plants and departments to jointly advance various ESG projects.
In 2024, the company promoted sustainable development operations, including aligning with corporate governance trends, enhancing the function of the board of directors, ensuring legal compliance, implementing employee relations and employee health and safety, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, supply chain management, stakeholder relations, and product lifecycle management. On March 12, 2024, the board of directors reported on the stakeholder communication situation in 2023 and the performance evaluation results of the board of directors and functional committees in 2013. External experts were engaged to guide the implementation of the ESG report to ensure compliance with regulations and international standards and strengthen sustainable governance and development performance.
- ESG Risk Assessment and Risk Management Policy
ESG Risk Assessment and Risk Management Policy
Our risk assessment scope is primarily based on our own company, but also includes merged companies. Risk management organizational structure and responsibilities:
Unit |
Responsibilities |
|---|---|
Board of Directors |
As the highest governance body for corporate risk management, the Board is responsible for approving risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks; clearly understanding the significant risks faced by operations; overseeing the effective operation of the overall risk management mechanism; and ultimately bearing responsibility. |
Senior Management |
Formulates and implements risk management policies; coordinates cross-departmental risk management interactions and communication; and is responsible for risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring of implementation. |
Audit Office |
Subordinate to the Board of Directors, the Audit Unit assists in reviewing and auditing the effectiveness of internal control systems and risk management operations, proposing improvement suggestions, and tracking progress. |
Department Heads |
Responsible for the identification, analysis, assessment, and response to risks within their respective business areas, and regularly reporting relevant information to the risk management implementation unit to ensure the effective implementation of control mechanisms. |
Our risk management policy covers the "Organizational Overview and Risk Management Procedures," and in 2023, we added "Risk Management Policies and Procedures" to comprehensively enhance our risk management standards. Regarding important issues such as the operating environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance, the company actively strengthens its crisis response capabilities to ensure the effective operation of its risk control mechanisms, laying a solid foundation for sustainable business operations. Furthermore, the company continuously monitors significant business-related issues, assessing their potential impact on operations to improve sustainable development performance and ensure the effectiveness and proactiveness of risk management.
The "Risk Management Policies and Procedures" implementation items are as follows:
Project |
Description |
|---|---|
Risk Management Objectives |
Strengthen corporate governance.
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Risk Governance and Culture |
Define various risks according to the company's overall operating policy, prevent potential losses, increase shareholder value, and achieve the principle of optimal allocation of company resources. |
Organizational Structure and Responsibilities |
Board of Directors.
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Risk Management Procedures |
Risk Identification and Analysis.
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Risk Reporting and Disclosure |
Disclose risk management-related information on the company website or public information observation platform to provide stakeholders with reference and strive for information transparency. |
The Risk Management Team, composed of top management and heads of various units, collects information on internal and external issues and stakeholder concerns, conducts risk assessments of these issues, and formulates improvement targets and action plans for major risks.
Specific measures have been taken to mitigate the impact of related risks. The relevant risk strategies are as follows:
(I) Environment - Environmental Impact and Management
In May 2023, the Company commissioned the Taiwan Green Productivity Foundation to conduct carbon inventory, energy conservation diagnosis, and consulting on-site guidance, and issued a carbon inventory, energy conservation diagnosis, and consulting report.
The following actions are continuously carried out according to the recommended improvement plan:
(1) Regularly check greenhouse gas emissions to review the impact on the company's operations. Based on the carbon inventory results, continuously implement carbon reduction measures to effectively reduce Category I emission risks and Category II indirect greenhouse gas emissions caused by electricity use.
(2) Through the implementation of process safety management and a systematic management cycle, the Company effectively reduces pollution emissions and the impact on the environment.
(II) Society
(1) Occupational Safety：Regularly conduct fire drills and occupational safety training annually to cultivate employees' emergency response and self-safety management capabilities.
(2) Establishing a Diverse, Equal, and Friendly Workplace：From four aspects—talent selection, development, retention, and utilization—we implement action indicators for a diverse, equal, and friendly workplace, enabling employees to work with peace of mind and realize their self-worth in their careers.
(3) Product Safety：Our products comply with all government regulations and laws, and meet EU RoHS standards. To ensure customer service quality, we have established a customer service hotline and communication website, and conduct regular customer service satisfaction surveys annually to strengthen our cooperative relationship with customers.
(4) To transfer product liability risks, mitigate property losses, and improve product safety and personnel accident risks, our company has insured its products, buildings, and equipment with commercial fire insurance and public liability insurance.
(III) Corporate Governance
We implement effective corporate governance, with management emphasizing the management of various risks, encompassing management objectives, organizational structure, attribution of responsibilities, and risk management procedures, to effectively identify, measure, and control the company's various risks.
(1) Legal Compliance：Through the establishment of a governance organization and the implementation of internal control mechanisms, we ensure that all personnel and operations of our company strictly comply with relevant laws and regulations.
(2) Strengthen Board Functions：Plan relevant professional development topics for directors and provide them with the latest legal, institutional, and policy updates annually. Purchase directors' liability insurance for directors and senior executives.
(3) Stakeholder Communication：Establish various communication channels, actively communicate, and reduce conflict and misunderstanding. Set up an investor mailbox, handled and responded to by a spokesperson.
- Environmental
Environmental
(I) Establishing a suitable environmental management system based on industry characteristics
Our company implements company-wide environmental safety and health management and conducts regular environmental safety and health inspections. In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, we have established an "Occupational Safety and Health Management Unit" and formulated "Occupational Safety and Health Work Rules," based on protective measures for the work environment and employee personal safety. With zero accidents as our goal, we are committed to promoting safety and health policies and continuously improving processes and the working environment. Through the joint efforts of all employees, we continuously improve occupational safety and health performance.
Our evaluation of suppliers is based on our "Supplier Selection and Management Procedures," requiring suppliers to sign a "Human Rights and Environmental Sustainability Commitment," a "Integrity and Honesty Commitment," and a "Declaration of Non-Use of Conflict Minerals," ensuring that our products comply with environmental protection and energy conservation standards and reduce environmental impact.
The Environmental Working Group coordinates related matters:
(1) Conducting environmental reviews and baseline surveys
● Inventorying and recording the environmental impact of the company's daily operations, including electricity, paper, electronic waste, and carbon emissions.
● Assess the compliance of existing environmental measures with regulations, identify gaps and areas for improvement.
(2) Set Environmental Goals and Action Plans
● Based on the assessment results, set clear and measurable goals (e.g., annual electricity consumption reduction, 100% compliant recycling of electronic waste).
● Develop specific action plans (e.g., promote energy-saving lighting, implement waste sorting, conduct regular environmental training for employees).
(3) Implementation and Daily Management
● Implement various environmental protection measures: such as replacing light bulbs with energy-saving ones, promoting paperless office practices, setting up resource recycling areas, and regularly checking equipment energy consumption.
● Assign a dedicated person or team to be responsible for daily monitoring and recording (e.g., monthly statistics on electricity consumption, paper usage, and waste volume).
(4) Monitoring, Recording, and Internal Auditing
● Regularly check and record the achievement status of various environmental indicators.
● Conduct internal audits to review the implementation of systems and correct any problems immediately.
(5) Review and Continuous Improvement
● Regularly review performance jointly by management and the environmental management team, revise goals and measures, and continuously improve environmental performance.
● Documented management processes (such as simplified operating manuals, SOPs, and record sheets) facilitate future audits and continuous improvement.
● Simplified processes, focusing on key environmental issues (such as energy and waste) and regulatory compliance.
● Referencing environmental management templates and tools for SMEs provided by the government or industry associations.
(II) Committed to improving energy efficiency and using recycled materials with low environmental impact
Our company's policy is to achieve green enterprise status. Many of our operations have been digitized, reducing paper usage and implementing various energy-saving, carbon-reducing, waste-reducing, resource-recycling, and waste sorting proposals. We also promote green product design, manufacturing management, procurement, and supplier management to comply with the latest international trends and regulatory requirements.
Our company is committed to promoting resource efficiency and energy management plans, taking several concrete measures to support sustainable development and environmental protection. The key points of the plan are as follows:
(1) Water and electricity saving programs reduce energy and water consumption.
(2) Paperless documentation and paper recycling: Promoting electronic document processing reduces paper usage and recycles waste paper to extend resource utilization cycles.
(3) Resource recycling and waste sorting: Encourage waste sorting to increase resource recycling rates and effectively reduce the generation of non-recyclable waste.
(4) Recycled materials are processed before being put back into production to reduce the overall waste ratio and achieve resource recycling.
(5) Replace old, energy-consuming equipment with high-efficiency, energy-saving lighting, air conditioners, and other electrical appliances to reduce electricity consumption.
(6) Configure computers and equipment with energy-saving modes and turn off unnecessary power during non-working hours.
(7) Enhance employees' energy-saving awareness through training and outreach, encouraging them to take energy-saving actions in their work.
(8) Regularly review energy usage, analyze opportunities to improve energy performance, and set specific energy-saving targets.
(III) Assessing the potential risks and opportunities of climate change for the company now and in the future, and taking relevant countermeasures
Our company attaches great importance to the issue of climate change, pays attention to domestic and international regulatory trends, and actively monitors the risks and opportunities brought about by climate change. We are developing a climate change risk response plan, and will complete the greenhouse gas inventory and quantification by 2026, in line with the government's national policy of "net-zero carbon emissions for industry."
(IV) Greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and total waste weight over the past two years, and policies for greenhouse gas reduction, water reduction, and other waste management
Statistical data for the past two years:
(1) Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption
Annual |
Greenhouse Gas (Metric Tons CO2e) |
Scope |
|---|---|---|
2024 |
2.23 |
Scope 1 |
118.03 |
Scope 2 |
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2023 |
2.28 |
Scope 1 |
102.30 |
Scope 2 |
Note: Due to the addition of a new subsidiary this year, emissions in Category 2 have increased significantly.
The Group's main energy sources are purchased electricity and gasoline used in official vehicles. In fiscal years 2024 and 2023, purchased electricity was the primary emission source, accounting for 99% and 98% of total emissions, respectively. Other emission sources are mobile emissions (gasoline for official vehicles) and fugitive emissions (such as refrigerant and fire extinguishers).
(2) Water Consumption
Year |
Water consumption (degrees) |
|---|---|
2024 |
4,237 |
2023 |
1,886 |
Note: Due to the addition of a new subsidiary this year, water consumption has increased significantly.
The Group does not use industrial water in its production processes, only domestic water. In its daily management, the Group fully implements water conservation measures to avoid resource waste, is committed to cherishing every drop of water, and demonstrates its responsibility and commitment to environmental protection.
(3) Waste (Unit: Metric Tons)
Year |
Hazardous waste output declaration volume |
Scrap declaration quantity (hazardous) |
Quantity of items declared for scrapping (non-hazardous) |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
2.185 |
2.194 |
2.518 |
2023 |
0.016 |
0.000 |
0.000 |
Note: As of 2025/3, the amount of hazardous waste temporarily stored at the plant was 0.0051 metric tons.
The Company's main business is product assembly and production, and it does not involve the processing of polluting raw materials. The company carefully selects qualified waste removal and recycling companies, committed to reducing waste generation and promoting resource recycling to mitigate environmental risks.
The company monitors carbon dioxide levels in workplaces annually to ensure worker safety and health. The company has established an "Office Energy Conservation Plan and Targets" and an "Environmental Management Program for Industrial Waste Tin Wire and Waste Tin," actively focusing on energy conservation, carbon reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, and the disposal of waste tin and waste electronic components.
The company has implemented various measures, including selecting energy-efficient light bulbs and air conditioning equipment, and promoting the digitalization of internal administrative operations to reduce paper waste, to put energy conservation and carbon reduction principles into practice.
- Social
Social
(I) Formulating Relevant Management Policies and Procedures in Accordance with Relevant Laws and International Human Rights Conventions
To uphold the basic human rights of its employees and create an environment where human rights are fully protected, our company and subsidiaries recognize and support the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Global Covenant, and the International Labour Organization Conventions. We have established our own and our subsidiaries' "Human Rights Policy," which is available on our website https://www.tainet.net/about-tainet/declaration/. This policy supports international human rights conventions, respects workplace human rights, promotes harmonious labor relations, combats corruption and bribery, protects personal data and privacy, and requires our partners to refrain from any human rights violations or breaches of human rights in their operations. This ensures that all members, both internal and external, receive fair and dignified treatment.
A summary of our human rights management policies and specific measures is as follows:
● Providing a safe and healthy working environment, conducting regular occupational risk assessments, reducing workplace risks, and providing health checkups to promote employee well-being.
● Protecting labor rights, ensuring reasonable working hours and leave systems, establishing salary management methods to ensure fair and reasonable wages, and encouraging employees to focus on work-life balance.
● Require suppliers to sign a "Human Rights and Environmental Sustainability Commitment," a "Honesty and Integrity Commitment," and a "Declaration of No Use of Conflict Minerals," and add relevant clauses to important contracts.
● Establish a Sustainability Development Committee to promote and monitor the implementation of plans related to environmental protection, employee rights, and social welfare.
Workplace Diversity and Equality
The Group values workplace diversity and equality, and is committed to creating an inclusive and friendly work environment. Currently, the male-to-female employee ratio is 52% and 48% respectively, while the ratio for managers and above is 68% and 32%. The Group is committed to implementing an equal and friendly workplace, ensuring that every employee has equal opportunities for development on a fair basis, and implementing an equal pay policy to ensure that salaries are not differentiated based on gender, age, race, nationality, or other factors. Through diversity, inclusion, and equal treatment, employees are encouraged to realize their personal potential and work together to create greater team value.
Our company complies with the "Gender Equality in Employment Act" and has established a "Management Regulations for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment." A Sexual Harassment Complaint Committee, composed of the General Manager, department heads, and management, has been formed, and there have been no complaints to date.
(II) Establishing and implementing reasonable employee welfare measures (including salary, leave, and other benefits), and appropriately reflecting business performance or results in employee compensation
We establish various salary and welfare measures for employees in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and related laws. We measure market salary levels and overall economic indicators, and combine these with the performance management system as the basis for starting salaries, salary adjustments, promotions, job assignments, and training and development, thereby achieving an incentive effect. We have established a bonus system to reward outstanding employees in a timely manner, encouraging employee contributions and creating excellent operating results for the company.
The salary of our full-time employees who do not hold managerial positions in 2024 was NT$18,370,000, an increase of NT$23,000 from NT$18,347,000 in 2023.
Employee Compensation
Our company adheres to the Labor Standards Act and related laws in establishing various salary and benefits measures for employees. We measure market salary levels and overall economic indicators, and integrate performance management systems as the basis for starting salaries, salary adjustments, promotions, job assignments, and training and development, thereby achieving an incentive effect. Annual profit sharing is determined by management based on operational results, taking into account individual employee job responsibilities, contributions, and performance evaluations. A bonus system is also in place to reward high-performing employees in a timely manner, encouraging employee contributions and creating excellent operational results for the company.
Our company respects the diverse differences among employees. After hiring, salaries are divided into ten grades and twenty levels according to the importance of the position, and a "Salary Grade Table" is established as the basis for salary assessment. The year-end bonus system is based on the total salary of all employees, taking into account seniority and annual performance evaluations before being distributed to all colleagues.
Employee compensation is stipulated in Article 21, Paragraph 1 of the Company's Articles of Association："If the Company makes a profit in a given year (profit refers to net profit before tax, minus the distribution of employee compensation and directors' compensation), no less than 1% shall be allocated to employee compensation and no more than 6% to directors' compensation. However, if the Company has accumulated losses (including adjustments to retained earnings), a reserve shall be set aside in advance to cover them. The amount to be distributed to individual employees will be determined based on their job responsibilities, contributions, and performance evaluation results, and will be paid in the following year."
Employee compensation allocation ratios for the past two years:
Year |
Amount (thousands of NTD) |
Allocation ratio |
|---|---|---|
2024 |
2,629 |
2.68% |
2023 |
5,207 |
2.99% |
Employee Benefits Measures
Our company has established an Employee Welfare Committee. Each month, the company allocates 0.15% of its revenue as an employee welfare fund to plan and provide various benefits for employees, such as: employee travel, birthday vouchers, holiday vouchers, marriage allowances, maternity allowances, funeral allowances, domestic and international travel, year-end parties, and various group activities. We also provide regular health checkups for employees. In 2014, the average expenditure per employee was NT$22,000.
Our company has established a leave system in accordance with the Labor Standards Act and, through labor-management consultation, implemented flexible working hours to avoid peak traffic times, helping to reduce commuting time and fatigue. We have also extended the period for compensatory leave for overtime work, allowing employees more flexibility in scheduling their leave and avoiding the pressure of having to use compensatory leave within a short period. Employees who need extended leave due to childbirth, serious illness, or major life events can apply for unpaid leave. These legal and reasonable measures help improve employee welfare and work-life balance.
(III) Providing a safe and healthy working environment for employees and conducting regular safety and health training
Our company conducts occupational safety and health work in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act to prevent occupational accidents, protect the safety and health of employees, and has formulated the "Occupational Safety and Health Work Code" for employees to follow and implement.
Regarding work environment management, the company emphasizes a comfortable and clean environment and has taken multiple measures to ensure employee safety, including：
● Access control cards, security systems, and surveillance cameras are installed at all entrances and exits to enhance workplace security.
● Production equipment is equipped with protective devices to ensure the personal safety of employees during operation.
● A flexible work schedule is implemented to avoid peak traffic hours, effectively reducing commuting time and employee fatigue.
This year, occupational safety training, fire drills, and employee health checkups were conducted on January 26th and July 18th, respectively. This fully demonstrates the company's high regard for employee safety and health, and its commitment to creating a high-quality working environment. In recent years, the company has implemented health checkups for all employees in 2012 and provided full subsidies for general physical examinations for new employees.
Work environment protection measures include at least one inspection per year, including automatic checks of local exhaust systems, electrical equipment (low-voltage components), company vehicles, vacuum machines/ packing machines/ air compressors/ temperature and humidity control units, etc.
No occupational accidents occurred among employees in 2024.
Recent safety and health education, training, and outreach：
Year |
Number of people receiving education and training |
Total hours of education and training |
|---|---|---|
2024 |
85 |
272 |
(IV) Establishing an Effective Career Development Training Program for Employees
To enhance employee career capabilities and improve the organization's overall competitiveness, a comprehensive training and development program has been developed. This program aims to support employee professional growth and career development. Training plans are formulated quarterly based on departmental needs, or employees participate in external training as required by their positions, allowing employees to grow alongside the company. The main measures are as follows：
● New Employee Training：Providing onboarding training to help new employees quickly adapt to the work environment and understand the company culture and core values.
● Professional Skills Enhancement：Regularly holding professional skills training courses covering technical, management, and communication skills to help employees continuously progress in their careers.
● Leadership Development：Designing leadership training programs for mid-to-senior level managers to improve management skills and decision-making quality, supporting future career advancement.
● Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Exchange：Encouraging employees to participate in cross-departmental projects to enhance collaboration skills and a holistic perspective.
● External Learning Support：Providing subsidies for external learning courses to support employees in taking professional certification exams and continuing education courses.
● Career Planning and Guidance：The management department assists employees in developing personalized career development plans, clarifying goals, and providing support.
In 2024, internal and external training, including professional knowledge and skills training, and management and supervisory personnel training, totaled 414 participants and 1,171 hours.
Training participants |
Description |
|---|---|
Mid-level manager training |
Target Audience：Mid-level managers
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New Employee Training |
Target Audience：Frontline employees
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ESG Sustainability Training |
Target Audience：All employees
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Internal audit capability training |
Target Audience：Internal audit department personnel
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