Sustainability Commitment

Environmental Protection

ISO14064-1 GHG Inventory Certification:

• TECO Electro Devices Co., Ltd. (Taiwan): 2021 – Certified with Reasonable Assurance
• WUXI TECO Electro Devices Co., Ltd. (China): 2023 – Certified with Reasonable Assurance

 

Environmental Policy:

• Regulatory Compliance: All company operations, products, and services strictly adhere to government environmental regulations and other applicable standards.
• Upstream Control: We focus on pollution prevention and aim to use recyclable or environmentally friendly equipment and raw materials, while ensuring product quality.
• Sustainable Manufacturing: We promote risk management to minimize environmental impact on employees and surrounding communities.
• GHG Management and Reduction: We proactively participate in carbon reduction and energy-saving initiatives by improving equipment efficiency and energy management.
• Employee Training and Advocacy: We ensure employees understand their roles in our environmental policies and actively communicate these policies to clients and suppliers.
• Continuous Improvement: We operate under a certified environmental management system with regular performance reviews to ensure relevance and effectiveness.

 

 

 Employee Rights & Workplace Well-being

TECO Electro Devices is committed to upholding the fundamental human rights of all employees, clients, and stakeholders. In alignment with international frameworks such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Global Compact, and ILO Core Conventions, we have developed and implemented corporate human rights policies in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Health & Safety: We provide a safe and hygienic workplace, conduct regular health screenings, and implement occupational safety programs to prevent risks.
• Fair Wages & Working Conditions: We offer legally compliant compensation, welfare benefits, social insurance, and ensure all overtime is voluntary. Employees are entitled to adequate rest.
• Dignified Workplace: We maintain a humane working environment, strictly prohibiting physical punishment, sexual harassment, verbal abuse, bullying, or any degrading treatment.
• Career Development & Training: We define role-based competencies and provide annual training plans and budgets to support continuous employee growth.
• Child & Forced Labor Prohibition: We do not employ children under 16 and prohibit any form of forced labor. All recruitment follows legal and ethical guidelines.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equality in hiring and promotion, free from discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability, or any other status.
• Labor-Management Harmony: We foster constructive communication through regular labor-management meetings and open dialogue channels, ensuring workers’ voices are respected without fear of retaliation.

Supplier Management

New Supplier Qualification:
We have established a supplier evaluation system since 2007. New suppliers must undergo audits and product testing based on material type, as well as provide documentation including business licenses and company profiles. Assessments cover quality, production capacity, and technical capability. Only qualified suppliers are approved.

Ongoing Supplier Oversight:
We conduct quarterly evaluations of existing suppliers based on on-time delivery, cooperation, and product quality.

• Grades A/B: Approved suppliers
• Grade C: Under observation; subject to improvement programs
• Grade D: Disqualified if performance does not improve

Supplier Code of Conduct:
We require all suppliers to sign a Sustainability and Human Rights Commitment Letter, aligning with our ESG principles. Key provisions include:

• Respecting labor rights and freedom of association
• Non-discriminatory hiring policies
• Regular human rights training for employees and security personnel
• Compliance with environmental regulations and international standards
• Commitment to energy conservation and environmental protection
• Integrity in business practices and full legal compliance

 

Sustainable Procurement: Conflict Minerals Policy & REACH/RoHS Compliance

TECO Electro Devices is committed to sustainable procurement and adheres strictly to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.

We define conflict minerals as 3TG (Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten, Gold), Cobalt, and Mica sourced from conflict-affected or high-risk areas, including those traded illegally or controlled by non-governmental armed groups or illicit military factions.

We procure materials only from environmentally and socially responsible suppliers and strictly require that no conflict minerals are used in products supplied to TECO Electro Devices.

Supplier Requirements:

• If any conflict minerals are found in the products supplied to TECO Electro Devices, the supplier must immediately implement alternative sourcing and corrective actions as required by us.
• The supplier’s qualified vendor status will be revoked and only reinstated upon confirmation of corrective actions and completion of a re-evaluation process.
• Any materials involving conflict minerals will be treated as nonconforming materials.

Suppliers are required to perform commercially reasonable due diligence throughout their supply chain to ensure that the metals used in the products supplied to TECO Electro Devices do not originate from conflict-affected sources.

If there is any change in smelters or refiners information related to conflict minerals (including addition or removal), such changes shall be regarded as major change management, and advance notification must be provided to TECO Electro Devices .