Taiwan Mobile collaborates with suppliers to co-create a sustainable society through proactive communication strategies and innovative cooperation methods, such as organizing educational training workshops and supplier conference to deepen engagement with suppliers. By empowering suppliers' sustainability capabilities and maximizing benefits through resource sharing across industries to meet its sustainable development goals. To further strengthen knowledge sharing and communication with suppliers, we plan to establish a Supplier Sustainability Knowledge Sharing Hub in 2024. The Hub will present the latest sustainable trends and related knowledge to assist suppliers in understanding ESG trends and information. Through this knowledge hub, we aim to encourage suppliers to actively participate in sustainability issues and jointly form lasting partnerships.
In response to the global net-zero carbon emission trend, Taiwan Mobile facilitated the precision carbon reduction workshop, invited 10 suppliers to understand the importance of emissions reduction. This initiative aimed to enhance suppliers' awareness and commitment to carbon reduction, and in 2023, guided 1 supplier to successfully develop a carbon reduction plan with reference to SBTi pathway and announce their carbon reduction target. In 2024, Taiwan Mobile will continue to support 10 suppliers through technical support and education training, helping them plan and disclose their carbon reduction pathway following the SBTi methodology. Together with Taiwan Mobile, they will continue to launch environmentally friendly products and services.
In 2023, Taiwan Mobile's Supplier Conference was attended by the General Manager, who personally praised 9 suppliers for their excellent sustainable management performance. Additionally, outstanding suppliers was invited to share their experiences in coral reef restoration, providing insights to other suppliers on how to achieve similar levels of performance.
Moreover, 2023 marked Taiwan Mobile's "Year of Biodiversity." In addition to introducing the " Biodiversity Pioneer Award," this year also invited all suppliers to sign the " Biodiversity Protection" commitment during the supplier conference. This initiative actively encouraged suppliers to take on the responsibility of protecting Earth's ecology, fostering co-prosperity with nature.
Through the annual supplier conference, presenting different awards to outstanding suppliers not only helps Taiwan Mobile identify suppliers excelling in sustainability issues, but also promotes healthy competition among suppliers and adds a sense of honor. This practice allows suppliers to benchmark their ESG performance against their peers.
The awards for suppliers as the ESG benchmarks in 2023 as below: which included performance information on specific areas on how other suppliers achieved that level of performance.
Biodiversity Pioneer Award – Delta Electronics, Inc. Biodiversity has become an important sustainability issue in recent years, with the diversity of flora, fauna, and terrestrial and marine ecosystems having a tangible impact on environmental ecology and climate change. In response to this trend, Taiwan Mobile has introduced this award in 2023 to recognize supplier who has demonstrated outstanding performance in managing biodiversity issues. Delta Electronics, Inc. has established the Delta Group Biodiversity Policy, which regulates land use changes caused by its operational sites and maintains the characteristics of ecosystems in and around its operational locations. The scope of management extends to the value chain, initiating impact assessments on biodiversity throughout the lifecycle of its products and services. The policy applies not only to the Company itself but also to its global subsidiaries in which it holds more than 50% ownership and operational control, and it actively encourages upstream suppliers to adhere to this principle. This demonstrates Delta Electronics, Inc.'s proactive approach to emerging sustainability issues, showcasing its resilience and capacity for dynamic adaptation. |
Human Rights Management Excellence Award – Systex Corporation In recent years, international organizations have been actively advocating for human rights principles and promoting various regulations. The performance of company in human rights management and the consumer awareness have been rising. Considering this trend, Taiwan Mobile had introduced this award to recognize suppliers who excel in managing human rights issues. Systex Corporation not only adheres to internationally recognized human rights standards and principles but has also established a fair and just human rights management policy. The company has initiated a corporate human rights due diligence process and actively manages human rights risks through the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle. Systex has developed human rights risk adaptation measures to strengthen its human rights risk management. Additionally, the Company has been working to enhance the human rights awareness of its employees and stakeholders, thereby reducing human rights risks. |
Sustainable ESG Governance Award – Nokia Solutions and Networks Taiwan Co.,
Ltd. Nokia Solutions and Networks Taiwan Co., Ltd. has established a comprehensive sustainability governance framework. In addition to continuously improving its own sustainable development, the company has actively extended its sustainability management efforts to its supply chain. By integrating and driving sustainability performance throughout the product and service chain, Nokia assists suppliers, showcasing the company's sustainable impact. Moreover, Nokia leverages its professional core technologies to provide customers and partners with more sustainable digital solutions. By deploying energy-efficient product, the company builds greener, more efficient, and less environmentally impactful networks. These efforts help businesses achieve their ESG goals and contribute to the sustainable development of our planet. |
Sustainable ESG Governance Award – Inteng Technology Co., Ltd. Inteng Technology Co., Ltd. has a comprehensive sustainable supply chain management team. The chairman serves as the sustainability officer, while the vice president is responsible for formulating and tracking the performance of sustainability strategy goals. The company continuously promotes actions on various aspects of sustainability, including "corporate governance," "environmental sustainability," "employee care," "supply chain management," and "social inclusion." Through cross-departmental integration and continuous tracking and improvement, the company deepens its sustainable management practices. Additionally, the company actively aligns with Taiwan Mobile's sustainable development path. Leveraging its core competencies, the company collaborates with Taiwan Mobile to create and amplify sustainable impacts within the communication and information industry. |
Sustainable ESG Governance Award – Acer e-Enabling Service Business Inc. Acer e-Enabling Service Business Inc. has a robust sustainable development policy. In addition to actively following Acer Group's sustainable development blueprint, the company implements corporate social responsibility, promoting corporate governance and advancing economic, environmental, and social progress. The company also actively participates in public initiatives and alliances, continuously creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, demonstrating visionary corporate leadership. Furthermore, Acer Information Services Co., Ltd. leverages its expertise and innovative technological breakthroughs, continuously developing various software and hardware application technologies and products to provide intelligent solutions to its customers. By researching and developing environmentally friendly technological applications, the company fulfills its sustainability commitments and amplifies its sustainable impact. |
Sustainable Carbon Reduction Collaboration Award – Ericsson Taiwan Ltd. Taiwan Ericsson Co., Ltd. has established a greenhouse gas management policy, aligning with the parent company's net-zero target by monitoring its own operational greenhouse gas emissions, including vehicle fleets and facilities, and striving to reduce its carbon footprint. Additionally, it extends its influence on the supply chain. Furthermore, the parent company analyzes the product life cycle to identify major sources of carbon emissions and implements the " Ericsson Global Product Take-Back Program" for outdated equipment. By creating a circular economy cooperation model, it aims to reduce the product carbon footprint. |
Sustainable Information Security Award – Interactive Digital Technologies
Inc. Interactive International Digital Co., Ltd., builds comprehensive information security and trade secret protection measures. Its security controls and processes adhere to ISO/IEC 27001 standards and have obtained third-party certification. The company conducts regular internal education and training to emphasize the importance of information security to all employees, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer and employee data. This commitment provides a secure, stable, and highly efficient information service environment. |
Sustainable Occupational Safety and Health Award – Cheng-Yi Tele Communication
Engineering Co., Ltd. Cheng-Yi Tele Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. primarily provides engineering services for telecommunications and power infrastructure. After receiving the S Sustainable ESG Governance Award in 2022, the company continues to set an example in occupational safety and health in 2023. As an engineering company, on-site occupational safety and health have always been a key focus. The company has established comprehensive occupational safety and health policies and conducts regular educational training to constantly remind employees of the importance of workplace safety, ensuring their safety at work. |
Governance Improvement Award – Union Finance & Leasing (Int'L) Corp. Union Finance & Leasing (Int'L) Corp. primarily provides vehicle leasing services. Previously, their sustainability policies mainly aligned with those of the parent group. After the 2022 supplier assessment, the company actively transformed the parent group's policies into internal management policies. During the 2023 ESG assessment, they provided comprehensive assessment materials and explanations, responding to Taiwan Mobile's call for the disclosure of sustainability performance. This not only enhanced transparency but also demonstrated their growth in sustainability. |