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. The committee was reorganized at the end of 2024 to better align its coordination and operations with the company’s organizational structure. ADLINK, as a technology leader, ADLINK is committed to corporate social responsibility, leveraging its resources to make positive impacts across economic, environmental, and social fronts.
Roles and Responsibilities
| Chairperson | Align with global sustainability trends to lead the company toward excellence in sustainable development, enrich the value-chain ecosystem, and give back to society. |
| Sustainability Secretariat Office | Lead the ESG Promotion Team to coordinate committee operations, closely integrate sustainability development goals with core business strategies, identify corporate risks, challenges, and opportunities, exert social influence, and respond to stakeholder expectations. |
| ESG Promotion Team | Ensure the promotion and implementation of sustainability initiatives; responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of sustainability information, including compliance with disclosure regulations and international standards to enhance transparency. |
| Product Sustainability | In response to regulations, international markets, industry trends, and customer needs, invest in green design, product life cycle management, and circular economy R&D to strengthen product competitiveness. |
| Environmental Sustainability | Responsible for environmental management systems, compliance with environmental regulations and international standards; develop resource-efficiency strategies in response to climate change to achieve environmental sustainability goals. |
| Corporate Commitment | Follow human-rights regulations and international standards to establish human-rights management policies and procedures, and implement communication and management mechanisms internally and throughout the value chain. |
| Supply Chain Sustainability | Reference ISO Sustainable Procurement Guidelines, supply chain management systems, or RBA Code of Conduct to build and implement sustainable supply chain management processes, including risk surveys, audits, improvement coaching, capacity building, incentive programs, and delisting mechanisms. |
| Risk Governance | Integrate sustainability risks into risk-management mechanisms, responsible for risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and response; and establish business continuity management systems to reduce operational risks. |
| ADLINK Education Foundation | Through promoting technology education, humanities and arts development, and supporting disadvantaged groups, contribute to society and create a lasting impact. |
Sustainability Focus
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Social Care
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- Renewable Energy
Activated the solar power system in Q4 of 2023, with a 536.35 kWp solar power plant supplying Taiwan Headquarters.
- Renewable Energy
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- Reduction of Carbon Emission
Reduced carbon emissions by 536.1984 tons through the implementation of energy-saving action plans in 2024.
- Reduction of Carbon Emission
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- Food Waste Sustainability
Implemented a circular economy solution turning leftover into fertilizer.
- Food Waste Sustainability
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- Reduction of Power Consumption
Saved 41.81% power compared to last year by replacing chillers.
- Reduction of Power Consumption
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- Smart Building
Established a demo site at the HQ factory by deploying the EMU-200 Series IIoT gateway with EdgeGO® to monitor and manage energy in real time.
- Smart Building
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- Green Procurement
Received the Excellence Performance in Green Procurement award for 2 consecutive years.
- Green Procurement
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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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- Women in Leadership
26.49% of women were in senior management roles, with the share increasing since 2024.
- Women in Leadership
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- Employees with Disabilities
1.03% of employees are individuals with disabilities, exceeding the 1% target 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$ 15.78M 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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- Badge of Accredited Healthy Workplace
Certified for comprehensive health promotion and tobacco-free policy implementation.
- Badge of Accredited Healthy Workplace
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- Taiwan i Sports
Gained the ‘Taiwan i Sports’ accreditation for 4 consecutive years.
- Taiwan i Sports
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- Corporate Governance Evaluation
Ranked in the top 21%-35% in the Corporate Governance Evaluation among 976 listed companies on the TWSE in 2024.
- Corporate Governance Evaluation
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- Design Wins
The Achievement rate of design wins was 92%.
- Design Wins
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- Customer Satisfaction
Reached a score of 3.9 out of 5 in an annual customer satisfaction survey.
- Customer Satisfaction
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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 new suppliers signed the ‘Suppliers Sustainability and CSR Dissemination and Commitment Statement’.
- Suppliers’ Commitment to Social Responsibility
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- Suppliers’ Commitment to Green Products
100% of new suppliers signed the ‘Supplier Declaration’ and the ‘Supplier EU RoHS & EU REACH Declaration’.
- Suppliers’ Commitment to Green Products
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- Non-Use Conflict Mineral
Committed to not using conflict minerals, with 100% of key suppliers also declaring their non-use of conflict minerals.
- Non-Use Conflict Mineral
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- Taiwan Excellence
Won the Taiwan Excellence Award for the EMP-100 Fanless Mini PC and the Titan2 Waterproof Panel PC.
- Taiwan Excellence
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- Embedded World Best-in-Show
Awarded the Best-in-Show at Embedded World 2024 for the SP2-IMX8 open frame panel PC.
- Embedded World Best-in-Show
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- Increase in Sharing Rate of Cardboard Boxes
Achieved a 78% sharing rate of cardboard boxes for newly developed standard products
- Increase in Sharing Rate of Cardboard Boxes
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- Plastic Packaging Reduction
Air columns packaging as a replacement for EPE was applied to 9 new products.
- Plastic Packaging Reduction
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- Optimization of Heat Dissipation Designs
Optimization of heat dissipation design was applied to 5 new products.
- Optimization of Heat Dissipation Designs
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- No-load Power Consumption
55.56% of new products adopted the no-load power consumption standard.
- No-load Power Consumption
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- Workforce Optimization
Reduced 14.29% of the workforce due to introducing automated tests in the design verification test phase.
- Workforce Optimization
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- Product Patents
Holds 350+ product patents globally.
- Product Patents
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- Sponsors for
Community CareSupported social initiatives in technology education, underprivileged groups, the arts and humanities, and scholarships, with total sponsorship of NT$ 117 million from 2004 to 2024.
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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 C (Awareness) rating in the 2024 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 B (Management) in the 2024 program.
Joined the E.SUN ESG and Sustainability Initiative as a corporate partner in September 2023.
Received the 1.5℃ Climate Target Label – Excellent Performance rating for our carbon reduction roadmap, which aligns with the 1.5℃ goal of the Paris Agreement.
Sustainability Policies and Principles
ADLINK has established relevant policies and principles to strengthen operational management and fulfill its responsibility and commitment to stakeholders.
CSR
Dedicated to sustainability through green innovation, employee engagement, and stakeholder collaboration for shared value.
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.
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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Feedback and Customer Complaints
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