Qisda Target has been validated by the SBTi, Aiming to Keep Global Warming Below 1.5°C

Qisda announced that it has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an international authority on climate change. Using financial accounting as the organizational boundaries, the company actively proposed carbon reduction goals, aligning with the United Nations Climate Summit's Paris Agreement to limit global average temperature rise to 1.5°C. Qisda commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Qisda Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe. Qisda's main emissions sources in its operations come from Scope 2 purchased electricity usage, accounting for about 90% of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. To achieve its carbon reduction goals, Qisda joined RE100 in December 2022 and actively promotes the establishment solar renewable energy and energy storage systems in various manufacturing sites. This involves upgrading old equipment, implementing energy-saving measures, procuring renewable energy, and reducing fossil fuel usage to initiate carbon reduction actions. Regarding Scope 3 emissions sources, which mainly include purchased goods and services, and use of sold products, Qisda has established sustainable supply chain management. It assists suppliers in conducting carbon footprint assessments, aiming to comprehensively reduce the carbon footprint of the supply chain. At the product level, Qisda is committed to implementing green design, creating low-carbon products to further reduce energy consumption and minimize material usage, thus achieving comprehensive carbon reduction goals. The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.

2024.03.01

BenQ Group Receives Twelve Awards at Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards

BenQ Group is dedicated to sustainable development. At the 16th Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), the group received a total of 12 awards. Notably, Qisda Corporation has been honored for two consecutive years as one of the ‘Top 100 Sustainability Enterprises Awards,’ acknowledging its continuous dedication to refining its sustainable practices. This dedication extends beyond Qisda Corporation to include grand fleet members, with MetaAge receiving the ‘Sustainable Single Performance - Talent Development Leadership’ award. In terms of Corporate Sustainability Reports, both Qisda Corporation and BenQ Materials achieved the highest recognition at the ‘Platinum Level,’ showcasing fruitful outcomes. The 16th TCSA, organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Foundation, hosted its award ceremony on November 15. The organizers highlighted a 24% increase in the number of participating companies this year, totaling 526. Over the years, the number of participating companies has reached 731, with their combined annual revenue accounting for 140% of Taiwan’s 2022 GDP. The market value of these participating companies represents 80% of the total market value on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. This clearly indicates that emphasizing ESG factors is not only a challenge and a driving force for businesses but also a catalyst for progress. Chairman Peter Chen of the BenQ Group expressed that the group actively engages in sustainable business operations, uniting partners from the grand fleet. In 2023, the group received multiple sustainability awards, encompassing innovative technology, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable supply chain management. This recognition attests to the outstanding performance of the grand fleet in furthering its commitment to sustainable operations. Collaborating with Grand Fleet Partners, BenQ Group Achieved Sustainability Report Awards: Double Platinum, Double Gold, Three Silver, and Two Bronze, Earning Nine Distinctions The BenQ Group, collaborating with its grand fleet members, actively fosters sustainable business practices and continual improvements. This collaboration includes Qisda Corporation, BenQ Materials, Alpha Networks, Hitron, DFI, MetaAge, and Ace Pillar. In the current year, they have earned nine prestigious awards for their bilingual sustainability reports(in Chinese and English), achieving distinctions such as ‘Double Platinum, Double Gold, Three Silver, and Two Bronze.’ The grand fleet members have experienced an improvement in their rankings compared to the previous year, showcasing a proactive response to the environmental sustainability (E), social welfare (S), and corporate governance (G) expectations and demands of investors, consumers, and other stakeholders. These achievements underscore the tangible results of the companies’ sustainable development efforts. Ranked among Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in Taiwan, Acknowledged for Sustainable Performance Qisda Corporation and its affiliate, Alpha Networks, are committed to promoting green products to reduce environmental impact, providing employees with excellent working conditions and benefits, implementing concrete local community care initiatives, actively fulfilling the company’s commitment to giving back to society, and establishing a transparent and responsible management system. Their performance in the three dimensions of ESG has been acknowledged, earning both companies the prestigious ‘Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in Taiwan’ award for comprehensive sustainability achievements. Qisda Corporation actively practices sustainable business operations, setting goals to reduce supply chain carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, achieve 100% use of renewable energy by 2040, and attain net-zero emissions by 2050. In the future, they will accelerate innovation to provide environmentally friendly products and collaborate closely with the grand fleet and supplier partners to collectively reduce carbon emissions. They are committed to advancing towards the goal of ‘Together, Make the World Better.’ Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards BenQ Group Award List: Qisda Corporation: ．Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in Taiwan ．Platinum Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports  ．Bronze Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports (English) BenQ Materials: ．Platinum Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports  ．Silver Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports (English) Alpha Networks: ．Top 100 Sustainable Enterprises in Taiwan ．Gold Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports Hitron Technologies: ．Silver Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports DFI: ．Gold Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports MetaAge: ．Silver Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports ．Sustainable Single Performance – Talent Development Leadership Ace Pillar ．Bronze Level – Corporate Sustainability Reports

2023.11.15

BenQ Group Wins “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for Fifth Consecutive Time

The BenQ Group continues its outstanding performance, securing the prestige of the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award for the fifth consecutive year and receiving the prestigious Gold Award for the first time. In the anonymous employee questionnaire survey conducted by the organizers among all participating companies to highlight genuine employee feedback, the BenQ  Group received significantly higher scores in the three aspects of “Core,” “Self,” and “Group” compared to the market average. Out of 339 participating companies, it stands out, achieving an impressive five-year winning streak. Joe Huang, BenQ Group’s President, stated that from caring for employees’ physical and mental well-being to providing comprehensive talent development, the group offers a happy, equal, and supportive work environment that allows employees to fully showcase their talents and abilities. The continuous five-year achievement and the Gold Award are the results of the collective efforts of all colleagues. The BenQ Group aims to achieve the vision of a grand fleet with over half of high-value businesses profitable by 2027. They look forward to growing stronger together with their colleagues and moving toward their goals. The “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award employs a diverse evaluation approach, with the anonymous employee survey being pivotal in highlighting genuine employee sentiments and serving as the key to winning the award. Based on this year’s questionnaire results, participating employees believe that in terms of talent development, apart from offering diverse training programs, the group’s “Grand Fleet” platform, which encompasses investments, mergers, and transformations, enables them to choose their areas of expertise, discover their strengths, find ways to improve themselves, and challenge higher goals. With more rotation opportunities, a positive feedback loop is formed. The BenQ  Group upholds a people-centric core philosophy, fostering a high-standards work environment and offering generous employee stock trust systems and other welfare programs. The group respects diverse expertise, addressing each other by name rather than job titles, to build an equal and inclusive workplace culture. Furthermore, the group values ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sustainable development, recognizing that only with sustainable businesses can talent endure. This includes advocating for digital learning to break the constraints of time and space while reducing paper usage and carbon emissions. Utilization and completion rates have reached 81% and 90% respectively. The group also organizes multiple beach cleaning activities and provides paid volunteer leave, initiatives which are intended to strengthen employee awareness of environmental protection. This further cultivates sustainable DNA deeply rooted in green product design, green operations, and a green supply chain. The “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award is a prestigious award organized by HR Asia Magazine for businesses across Asia, recognized as an authoritative award in the field of human resources management in Asia. HR Asia appoints a review committee composed of industry experts to assess participating companies from various perspectives, such as corporate investigation reports, anonymous employee surveys, or on-site visits, and other evaluation methods, to identify the integrity and authenticity of the cultural, environmental, and welfare systems presented by the participating companies. This multifaceted evaluation process aims to select outstanding corporate brands from different sectors. This year, a total of 339 companies participated, with only 12 companies receiving the highest honor, the Gold Award.

2023.07.21