ADLINK Sustainability
Driving sustainability through eco-friendly operations and open sharing of expertise
Our Vision
ADLINK envisions a future where corporate social responsibility drives sustainable progress and collaborative growth. Guided by the commitment to 'Sustainability and Sharing,' ADLINK has established a green roadmap: ‘ Growing hand in hand with business partners to co-create impactful synergies in sustainability.' By aligning expertise in sustainable practices through stakeholder collaboration, ADLINK aims to substantially contribute to sustainable development and a better world for future generations.
ESG Sustainability Committee
ADLINK Technology Inc. has established its Corporate Sustainability Committee in 2013, focusing on operational efficiency, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
In December 2022, this evolved into the ESG Sustainability Committee, aligning with broader sustainable development goals. Led by the CEO and managed by the Global CFO, the committee oversees sustainability initiatives through its Secretariat Office and ESG Promotion Team. As a technology leader, ADLINK is committed to corporate social responsibility, leveraging its resources to make positive impacts on economic, environmental, and social fronts.
Roles and Responsibilities
| Chairperson | Leads the company on the path towards sustainable development by combining global ESG trends. The Chairperson provides industry policy recommendations and fosters value chain resilience to co-create a sustainable ecosystem and give back to society. |
| Sustainability Secretariat Office | Leads the ESG Promotion Team to coordinate and operate the ESG Sustainability Committee. The Office closely integrates sustainable development goals and core operating strategies to seize corporate risks, challenges, and opportunities, utilize social influence, and respond to stakeholder expectations. |
| Technology Sustainability | Applies core technologies to flexibly innovate, improving the resilience of human life. The Team uses the ideas of resource recycling in product life cycles to promote design, manufacturing, and by-product recycling projects. |
| Manufacturing Sustainability | Actively responds to the opportunities and challenges of climate change, creating the foundation for green and smart manufacturing. The Team deepens the competitiveness of carbon and energy management to enhance low-carbon opportunities. |
| Business Sustainability | Actively provides innovative products and smart solutions. The Team works with customers on educational, medical, retail, and transportation applications for smart cities, satisfying the diverse needs of the market. |
| Energy Sustainability | Uses core technologies to popularize renewable energies, making energy use affordable and promoting the company in becoming a professional renewable energy provider (carbon footprint, carbon inventory, and carbon neutrality). In response to climate change issues, the Team formulates green and renewable energy projects. |
| Supply Chain Sustainability | Creates an ESG ecosystem with suppliers through the ideals of advocacy, sharing, and guidance. |
| Corporate Commitment | Cultivates talent, establishes educational programs, and deepens the ESG DNA of employees to create volunteers. The Team exerts social value with a focus on workplace and culture. |
| Risk Governance | Establishes a structured risk management process with a focus on global risk trends to effectively reduce operational impacts and discover business opportunities. |
| Stakeholder Engagement | Enhances and manages partnerships through engagement across quantitative and qualitative channels. |
Sustainability Focus
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Social Care
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- Renewable Energy
Activated the solar power system since Q4 of 2023, with a 536 kW of solar power plant supplying the Taiwan Headquarter.
- Renewable Energy
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- Reduction of Carbon Emission
Reduced carbon emissions by 315.28 tons through the implementation of energy-saving action plans in 2023.
- Reduction of Carbon Emission
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- Interior Packaging Materials
11.66% of interior packaging materials were replaced by environmentally friendly materials.
- Interior Packaging Materials
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- Energy-saving Performance
5% energy-saving performance for the Ethernet IC system in sleep mode.
- Energy-saving Performance
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- ISO 14064-1
Completed the ISO 14064-1 GHG inventory, which was verified by a third party.
- ISO 14064-1
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- ISO 14001
Obtained the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification.
- ISO 14001
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- Let’s Go Green Net Zero Green Life Contest
Awarded 2nd place in the ‘Let’s Go Green Net Zero Green Life’ contest.
- Let’s Go Green Net Zero Green Life Contest
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- Green Procurement
Received the Excellence Performance in Green Procurement award.
- Green Procurement
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- Women in Leadership
26.85% of women were in senior management roles, with the share increasing since 2023.
- Women in Leadership
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- Employees with Disabilities
1.39% of employees with disabilities are represented, exceeding the 1% set by the government.
- Employees with Disabilities
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- Employees’ Training Attendance
100% of employees complete all mandatory training and courses to ensure safety, responsibility, and skills.
- Employees’ Training Attendance
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- Training Completion Rate of RBA
100% of employees complete RBA training, allowing the company to review and assess employees’ knowledge of the regulations annually.
- Training Completion Rate of RBA
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- Zero Payment Policy
Adopts a zero payment policy when hiring foreign direct labors.
- Zero Payment Policy
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- Employee Welfare Committee
Provides diverse activities and support for employees, investing NT$ 15.25M per year.
- Employee Welfare Committee
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- ISO 45001
Obtained the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification.
- ISO 45001
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- Health Activation Label
Received the health activation label.
- Health Activation Label
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- Taiwan i Sport
Gained the ‘Taiwan i Sport’ accreditation for 4 consecutive years.
- Taiwan i Sport
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- Corporate Governance Evaluation
Ranked in the top 21%-35% of Corporate Governance Evaluation among 952 listed companies on the TWSE in 2023.
- Corporate Governance Evaluation
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- Product Patents
Holds 350+ product patents.
- Product Patents
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- Zero Information Security Deficiency
Zero case of information security deficiencies occurred after undergoing both external and internal audits.
- Zero Information Security Deficiency
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- ISO 27001
Obtained the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification.
- ISO 27001
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- Suppliers’ Commitment to Integrity
100% of key suppliers signed the ‘Declaration and Undertaking of Integrity and Fiduciary Duty’.
- Suppliers’ Commitment to Integrity
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- Suppliers’ Commitment to Social Responsibility
100% of key suppliers signed the ‘Suppliers Sustainability and CSR Dissemination and Commitment Statement’.
- Suppliers’ Commitment to Social Responsibility
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- Local Procurement
82.1% of transactions were contributed by local procurement to optimize supply chain management and minimize environmental impact.
- Local Procurement
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- Non-Use Conflict Mineral
Committed to not use conflict minerals, with 100% of key suppliers also declaring their non-use of conflict minerals.
- Non-Use Conflict Mineral
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- Product Award
Received the 2023 IoT Edge Computing Excellence award from IoT Evolution World.
- Product Award
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- EN ISO 3691-4:2020
Obtained Taiwan’s first EN ISO 3691-4:2020 certification.
- EN ISO 3691-4:2020
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- ISO 26262
Obtained the ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety certification.
- ISO 26262
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- Sponsors for
Community CareSupported social initiatives in technology education, underprivileged groups, the arts and humanities, and through scholarships, with a total sponsorship of NT$ 107 million from 2004 to 2023.
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- ADLINK Education Foundation
ADLINK's Education Foundation, est. 2004, advances tech education, arts, and humanities, aiding underprivileged groups. It reflects ADLINK's community commitment through various programs.
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- ADLINK Education Foundation
Engagement and Disclosure
Disclosed CDP climate change data since 2013 and received a Level B- (Management) rating in the 2023 program
Has participated in the EcoVadis assessment program since 2011 and earned the commitment badge for the 2022 program
Introduced since 2021, and participating in the Validated Assessment Program (VAP) every 2 years.
Disclosed CDP Water Security data since 2019 and received a Level C (Awareness) in the 2023 program
Joined the E.SUN ESG and Sustainability Initiative as a corporate partner in September 2023
Published the CSR report every 2 years since 2013. Starting in 2023, the sustainability report is released annually.
Sustainability Policies and Principles
ADLINK has established relevant policies and principles to strengthen operational management and fulfill its responsibility and commitment to stakeholders.
RiskManagement
Assess risks and develop control strategies with recommendations based on probability and impact.
InformationSecurity
Ensure regulatory compliance, promote awareness, and set improvement goals to protect information assets.
QualityManagement
Focus on total quality management and customer satisfaction through zero-defect performance and lean principles.
LaboratoryQuality
Maintain impartiality and efficiency while adhering to quality policies in project execution and reporting.
AutomotiveFunctional Safety
Strive for zero accidents and continuously improve safety and quality to meet customer needs.
Greenhouse Gas
Reduce energy waste, support carbon reduction efforts, and transition towards net-zero emissions.
EHS Policy
Minimize resource use, ensure safety, and comply with regulations to prevent occupational and environmental risks.
Green Product
Implement green policies, control hazardous substances, and collaborate with suppliers for a sustainable supply chain.
Conflict Mineral
Ensure ethical sourcing by monitoring supply chains to avoid funding armed conflicts.
Business Ethics andHuman Rights
Uphold social responsibility, human rights, and ethical practices for sustainable development.
Sustainability Reports & Documents
- Sustainability Report
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental Protection
- Human Rights
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