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The Company strictly abides by Taiwan’s Political Donations Act and our internal ‘Code of Conduct.’ Illegal political donations offered either directly or indirectly to political organizations or individuals are strictly prohibited. As such, we have never incurred expenses related to political donations. This is also why the amounts reported under the categories “Lobbying, interest representation or similar” and “Local, regional or national political campaigns / organizations / candidates” in the table below are both zero.
Moreover, the external environment still has many concerns about the telecom industry, including fees, electromagnetic waves, and access speed, which frequently lead to complaints and/or disputes with clients and residential communities. In addition, cable TV companies also face challenges such as program package pricing, digitization of cable TV, price rate reviews, and copyright infringement issues that negatively influence the companies’ operations and reputation. As such, companies need to advocate and clarify the public’s misunderstandings, explain their efforts, convey their stance, as well as lobby the government and governing authorities for a more benevolent operating environment. Hence, the assistance of public associations is needed in discussions between telecom and cable TV companies and the government with regards to relevant laws and regulations.
| Annual contributions (NTD) | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobbying, interest representation or similar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Local, regional or national political campaigns / organizations / candidates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade associations or tax-exempt groups (e.g. think tanks) | $13,371,952 | $15,627,856 | $15,910,260 | $16,240,943 |
| Other (e.g. spending related to ballot measures or referendums) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions and other spending | $13,371,952 | $15,627,856 | $15,910,260 | $16,240,943 |
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100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Issue or Topic | Corporate Position | Description of Position / Engagement | Total spend in 2021 (NTD) | Total spend in 2022 (NTD) | Total spend in 2023 (NTD) | Total spend in 2024 (NTD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational messaging on electromagnetic waves We have provided NT$10,000,000 to TTIDA, of which NT$ 6,000,000 in direct sponsorship is used to commission TTIDA to facilitate National Communications Commission (NCC) in organizing nation-wide advocacy and training seminars in electromagnetic fields, and the other NT$4,000,000 is used for membership fee. | Support | Public concern over electromagnetic waves (radiation) still exists, and research from academia
cannot effectively clarify the public’s misunderstanding that such waves are harmful. This
has caused irrational disputes in various locations and affected the construction of base stations
by telecom companies. Hence, we shall host seminars through the TTIDA (Taiwan Telecommunication
Industry Development Association), organize information sessions, and work with the media to lower
such concerns. The results of electromagnetic wave advocacy in 2023 are as follows: (1) Provided telephone consultation services for the public, and home measurement services on electromagnetic wave issues (2) Held seminars in electromagnetic fields (3) Continuous cooperation with the Central News Agency to promote electromagnetic wave knowledge in comics (4) Launched electromagnetic wave advocacy videos on YouTube channel. |
$4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| Promotion of sustainable development in the ICT industry The expenses for this topic were from GeSI, BCSD and, SLC + The Climate Group of which are committed to exploring issues pertaining to sustainable development. In 2024 we have provided NT $2,286,595 ,NT$120,000 and $1,931,654 to GeSI, BCSD and, SLC+ The Climate Group, respectively. | Support | We join GeSI and BCSD, both committed to sustainable development and collaborating with global ICT members to find opportunities and solutions for climate change, telecom, policy, supply chains, e-waste, and energy efficiency. GeSI focuses on ICT sustainability; since 2020 we have supported its Digital With Purpose Movement, remain involved in its structure, and align actions with DWP. We also joined RE100, committing to 100% renewables by 2040. BCSD created the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Forum to share information and foster dialogue among enterprises. We continue sponsoring BCSD, engaging in policy discussions, and pursuing interdisciplinary learning and industry integration. In 2023, TWM joined the Sustainability Leaders Council (SLC) to develop biodiversity programs and ensure valuable learning/networking. That year, SLC focused on biodiversity, and TWM joined four roundtables with 10–12 government and business leaders to discuss innovative biodiversity solutions. | $2,077,162 | $5,671,715 | $5,848,584 | $4,227,052 |
TWM had donated the most to the TTIDA, GeSI, SLC and CBIT covering about 94% of our total contributions. Please see below for engagements of our participation in discussions of the government’s public policies through these institutes.
Please Swipe Left or Right View All.| TWM engaged associations | Description | Total amount paid (NTD) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |||
| Taiwan Telecommunication Industry Development Association (TTIDA) | 1. Promote quality management, R&D and innovation in telecom industry in Taiwan 2. Strengthen relevant legal regulations and telecom industry environment 3. Offer comprehensive advice and consultancy for telecom industry 4. Assist in gathering and exchanging information with global telecom industry and promoting partnership |
$8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |
| Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) | Its mission is to become a globally recognised thought leader, partner of choice and proactive driver of the ICT sustainability agenda as measured by the development and use of its tools, broad member base and contribution to relevant policies. | $1,957,162 | $4,178,043 | $4,275,693 | $2,286,595 | |
| Sustainability Leaders Council(SLC by Eurasia group) | Sustainability Leaders Council is currently working with Eurasia Group to develop biodiversity program in 2022, to ensure a worthwhile learning/networking experience for Partners. | - | $1,463,672 | $1,452,891 | $1,452,891 | |
| Cable Broadband Institute in Taiwan (CBIT) | It is the primary association for cable TV operators in Taiwan that integrates all the available resources for the cable TV industries. | $1,485,000 | $1,485,000 | $1,485,000 | $1,485,000 | |
| 21st Century Foundation | It is acting as a policy think tank with six major research and development centers, including agriculture and biotechnology, public innovation, knowledge economy and intellectual property, digital convergence, global health, cross-strait and regional peace research centers. | - | $550,000 | $1,200,000 | $400,000 | |
| Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce | It is promoting innovation and accelerated development in Taiwan’s industry and commerce, with the aim of maintaining economic sustainable growth in line with the trend of the globalization. | $350,000 | $223,493 | $350,000 | $250,000 | |
| The Business Council for Sustainable Development of Taiwan | ‘Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Forum’ was established by BCSD in 2008 to provide a platform for info sharing and discussion for Taiwanese enterprises, and to facilitate enterprises to undertake interdisciplinary learning, industry integration, and to participate in discussion of public policies. | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | |
| Cloud Computing & IoT Association in Taiwan | It aims to help domestic manufactures in the development of cloud computing industrial technology. To develop specifications and standards for Taiwan cloud technology industry, and to facilitate the communication with standard-setting organization worldwide. | $95,238 | $95,238 | $20,000 | $95,238 | |
| Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association | It is to promote and cement international economic cooperation through collaboration of Taiwan’s businessmen and private business organizations with their counterparts in foreign countries. | $50,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
| Taiwan Telematics Industry Association | TTIA is committed to integrating resources, creating added value and business opportunities, and promoting industrial standardization in order to help the telematics industry take deep roots in Taiwan and stay abreast with international developments. | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | |
| Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association | TEEMA is a bridge connecting the industrial arena and the government. It also collect and represent opinions of their member manufacturers for the government’s reference when it makes policies on certain issues. It were present at related meetings held by government authorities, coordinate and integrate opinions on common issues, and to have a voice in the process of government policy making. | $52,381 | $19,048 | $20,067 | $39,048 | |
| Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards | It is to bridge the local industry with global standard initiatives/organizations by contributing the study results or consolidated consensus, it may also develop the local standard or study report per request. | $28,571 | $20,000 | $28,571 | $28,571 | |
| Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Association | It is dedicated to build consensus among industries and serve as two-way communication platform between the government and the private sectors; to push for a reasonable and friendly business environment for Internet and E-commerce industry. | $10,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | |
| Taiwan Telecommunication Engineering Industry Association | TTEIA is the only statutory industry association in the ‘telecom’ business. The primary function of which is to communicate and to offer opinions to the government or supervisory entities through joint forces from enterprises throughout the industry to seek for better interests. TTEIA also serves as a bridge of communications between enterprises and the government and relays relevant laws. | $3,600 | $3,600 | $22,800 | $3,600 | |
| Total | $13,371,952 | $15,627,856 | $15,910,260 | $16,240,943 | ||
