Chairperson, Unimicron Tzyy Jang (T. J.) Tseng

In 2023, natural disasters such as heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires were reported around the world. These extreme climate events remind us to take more proactive actions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. As a corporate citizen, Unimicron is committed to ESG transformation. In pursuit of a diversified and independent energy supply, the company’s establishment of the “Hydrogen Fuel Cell” project of Emerging Energy gained approval from the Board of Directors in 2022. In August 2023, the Company cooperated with Bloom Energy (BE), a global leader in fuel cells, to build Taiwan’s first large-scale “Hydrogen fuel cell” to provide stable and efficient baseload power for the factory. It shows that Unimicron is responding to national policies and promoting hydrogen energy-related industries to actively engage in energy transformation. At the same time, we also plan solutions such as “Enhancement of energy efficiency” and “Installation of photovoltaics” to reduce GHG emissions caused by operations. In 2023, we continued to be awarded the “Taoyuan Green Procurement Outstanding Enterprise”, and we will continue to work with suppliers to build a highly competitive supply chain and actively move toward “Carbon neutrality by 2050.”

“Biodiversity loss and ecological collapse” have emerged as top global risks over the next decade, alongside the failure of mitigation efforts and extreme weather events. Acknowledging that businesses rely on and affect natural capital and biodiversity, we actively encourage employees to engage in energy conservation, carbon and waste reduction, tree planting, and beach cleaning to foster a harmonious relationship with nature.

Employees are the cornerstone of sustainability. Prioritizing human rights, we foster an environment of equality, diversity, and inclusion, offer generous remuneration and benefits, provide career development opportunities, ensure a safe workplace, and support employees’ physical and mental health. This holistic approach enables employees to grow alongside the company. In 2023, our volunteer services amassed 10,873 hours, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility with initiatives in “Community Care”, “Support for the Disadvantaged”, “Educational Resource Balancing”, and “Environmental Conservation”. We also provide paid volunteer leave to encourage employee participation. This dedication earned us the “Social Empowerment Award” at the 2023 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA).

In terms of corporate governance, we are committed to promoting sustainable development and upholding the principles of “Becoming the worldwide top-notch high-tech Company with high value-added, high service quality, high productivity and emphasis on innovative services” and “Commitment to customer, employee, and shareholder satisfaction and social responsibility.” To become a “World leader,” we integrate CSR with business strategies from the core values of business to strengthen information transparency and earn recognition. We are listed in the “MSCI Taiwan Index” and the “F4G TIPTW ESG Index”, won the Corporate Sustainability Report Awards-Electronic Manufacturing 5 Gold Awards and 3 Platinum Awards from 2016 to 2023 and “Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award” as one of Taiwan’s Top 100 Sustainability Models in 2023. This is an affirmation of the sustainable achievements of Unimicron and highlights the “Keep Moving Forward” spirit.

Looking forward to 2024, we will continue to focus on medium- and long-term sustainable growth, meet customer needs with a flexible mindset, and become their “Innovative partner”. We will continuously enhance end-product performance, improve product yields and process capabilities, continue to improve productivity, quality, speed, cost, and service, and engage with stakeholders -customers, suppliers, and employees. We integrate ESG into our business strategy from 2024 to 2026, with long-term strategic cooperation with customers, Unimicron will continue to strive to meet customer needs, focusing on the global market and implementing international management and operations step by step. Develop blue ocean products, optimize product portfolios, strengthen discipline requirements for new product development processes, lean intelligent automation and digital management, pursue best quality and benefit, enhance the group’s competitiveness, and press ahead with ESG, energy conservation, carbon reduction, and disaster prevention.

Unimicron will maintain ethical corporate practices, comply with laws and regulations, and foster innovative thinking. By implementing our ESG strategy and collaborating with employees and partners, we aim to quickly respond to market demands, particularly in AI, while delivering superior products. We are dedicated to employee welfare and public good, practicing environmental and societal prosperity, and ensuring sustainable, steady operations to achieve long-term development.