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Sustainable Management Policy

In 2021, WNC changed its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy to a Sustainable Development Policy in accordance with international sustainability trends and business development policies. The change was reported to the Board of Directors and then announced. WNC has also established Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles, Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles, Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles, and a Code of Ethical Conduct. These are updated in line with international trends, recommendations of the Taiwan Stock Exchange, and the on-the-ground situation.

Vision

Become a trustworthy communications solutions partner creating positive connections and interactions between the environment and humankind.

Strategy

Incorporate environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance in company operations and business strategies while continuing to strive for sustainable competitiveness.

Environmental protection

  • Adopt green product design concepts
  • Implement renewable energy strategies
  • Participate in carbon reduction initiatives
  • Promote low carbon transition

Mid- to long-term objectives

  • Using 2022 as the base year, WNC aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Over 50% renewable energy use by 2030

Social Responsibilities

  • Care for the land and smallholder farmers
  • Support education of disadvantaged children/youths
  • Create a safe workplace

Mid- to long-term objectives

  • Implement projects to foster a harmonious workplace and care for society

Corporate Governance

  • Build a complete corporate governance system
  • Improve operational performance
  • Create a sustainable value chain

Mid- to long-term objectives

  • Implement projects to foster a harmonious workplace and care for society

Seven Directions of ESG

E

Sustainable Products

E

Environmental Management

S

Harmonious Workplace

S

Social
Care

S

Talent
Cultivation

G

Operational Performance

G

Value Chain Management

Environmental Protection

Material Topics Key Performance Indicator 2022 Results Goals
Target Result Short-term
(2023)		 Mid-term
(2025)		 Long-term
(2030)
Climate strategy Reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity
(base year: 2019; unit: tonnes CO2e/million NTD)		 -10% -34.31% Starting in 2023, WNC will adopt an absolute carbon reduction target
Absolute reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions
(base year: 2022)		 - - -5.25% -15.75% -42%
Energy management Ratio of renewable energy use to total electricity consumption 6% 6.65% 10% 20% 50%
Water resource management Reduction of water usage intensity (excluding recycled water)
(Base year: 2020; unit: cubic meters/million NTD)		 -10% -27.01% -12% -13% -18%

Social Welfare

Material Topics Key Performance Indicator 2022 Results Goals
Target Result Short-term
(2023)		 Mid-term
(2025)		 Long-term
(2030)
Salary and Benefits Average training hours per year - 22.8 20~30 35 40
Percentage of women serving as supervisors - 22.6% >25% >25% >25%
Employee Relations and Communication Percentage of employees in Taiwan sites who feel safe in the workplace 83% 83% >85% >85% >85%
Occupational Safety and Health No major occupational accidents 0 0 0 0 0

Corporate Governance

Material Topics Key Performance Indicator 2022 Results Goals
Target Result Short-term
(2023)		 Mid-term
(2025)		 Long-term
(2030)
Operational and Financial Performance Corporate Governance Evaluation Top 20% Top 20% Top 20% Top 5% Top 5%