5.1.2 Customer Service in Branding - MiTAC International
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<strong>MiTAC</strong> Report on Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 1.1 <strong>MiTAC</strong> Report on Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
Overview<br />
This is the third annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report compiled by <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Corp., which demonstrates the effort and the result of <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong> susta<strong>in</strong>able corporate development and<br />
corporate social responsibility. The CSR report will be published <strong>in</strong> August 2012 and will give a full account<br />
of the performance of <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong> CSR worldwide <strong>in</strong> 2010. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has promoted environmental protection<br />
education and CSR for more than a decade, and has fully materialized its endeavors for the susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
development of humank<strong>in</strong>d’s liv<strong>in</strong>g environment <strong>in</strong> all aspects of its corporate activities, from the<br />
management of employees to customers and suppliers. This report cover the concerns of stakeholders<br />
from all walks of life with details <strong>in</strong> relevant chapters and paragraphs.<br />
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Report<strong>in</strong>g Period and Cycle<br />
The “<strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong> Corp. 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report” covers the period between<br />
January 1 to December 31, 2011. The CSR report began to be published annually <strong>in</strong> 2009 on an ongo<strong>in</strong>g<br />
basis, and will be disclosed and updated <strong>in</strong> the official website of the Company for view<strong>in</strong>g and download<br />
by the public. This is a demonstration of our operation status.<br />
( http://www.<strong>MiTAC</strong>.com/Commitment/Report.html )<br />
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Scope and limit of data<br />
The data conta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> this report covers all aspects of corporate activities at <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong> Corp,<br />
Mio, and Tyan, and <strong>in</strong>clude f<strong>in</strong>ancial performance and operation <strong>in</strong> the economic sphere, product<br />
responsibilities and environmental protection <strong>in</strong> the environmental sphere, and relations with employees,<br />
suppliers, contactors, and social charities, with verbal description and the presentation of quantitative data.
Report structure<br />
This report is compiled <strong>in</strong> accordance with the guidel<strong>in</strong>es and framework as specified <strong>in</strong> GRI G3 of the<br />
Global Report<strong>in</strong>g Initiative (GRI) for disclosure of the susta<strong>in</strong>able topics, strategy, objective, and action of<br />
the Company <strong>in</strong> the doma<strong>in</strong> of CSR.<br />
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Contact<br />
Should you have any queries or suggestions regard<strong>in</strong>g this report, please contact us at:<br />
Corporate Market<strong>in</strong>g Division<br />
Ms. Sammy Huang<br />
Tel: 02-2652588 ext. - 5121<br />
Email: sammy.huang@mic.com.tw<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 1.1 <strong>MiTAC</strong> Report on Susta<strong>in</strong>ability<br />
Quality System Management Division<br />
Ms. Rebecca Liu<br />
Tel: 03-5779250 ext. - 3135<br />
Email: rebecca-liu@mic.com.tw
Message from the President<br />
Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g its 30 th anniversary, <strong>MiTAC</strong> started off as a PC<br />
manufacturer and witnessed the rapid growth of global<br />
technological <strong>in</strong>dustries and the pass<strong>in</strong>g of economic<br />
booms. Presently, <strong>MiTAC</strong> is mak<strong>in</strong>g aggressive<br />
deployments <strong>in</strong> the cloud application market as a cloud<br />
solution provider to deliver comprehensive application<br />
services while runn<strong>in</strong>g its ODM, JDM and OPM operations<br />
and manag<strong>in</strong>g its three major brands (TYAN, Mio,<br />
Magellan).<br />
Initiated <strong>in</strong> 2002, the Y.S. Educational Foundation was<br />
jo<strong>in</strong>tly established by a number of corporations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Information Technology Co., <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
Corporation, United Gas, and Synnex. Start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2003,<br />
the foundation launched the “Y.S. Innovative Digital<br />
Content Competition” across several college campuses as<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong>’s solution for the promotion of CRS. Through direct<br />
encouragement and facilitation of development for the<br />
digital content <strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>MiTAC</strong> is mak<strong>in</strong>g a conscious<br />
effort to <strong>in</strong>spire students to <strong>in</strong>volve themselves <strong>in</strong> the<br />
digital content <strong>in</strong>dustry so as to <strong>in</strong>ject new creativity <strong>in</strong>to<br />
the domestic sector. More importantly, the solution serves<br />
as a channel for <strong>MiTAC</strong> to give the corporation’s resources<br />
and expertise, with<strong>in</strong> reasonable scope, back to society,<br />
thereby fulfill<strong>in</strong>g the goal of “giv<strong>in</strong>g back to society what we<br />
take from it”.<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 2.1 Message from the President<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> energy costs and the lack of a promis<strong>in</strong>g solution to<br />
address the issue of global warm<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has established relevant green<br />
policies , such as the reduction of carbon dioxide emission, support for<br />
alternative energy and so forth, to achieve its commitments to environmental<br />
protection. Through the act of policy mak<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>MiTAC</strong> is tak<strong>in</strong>g concrete<br />
actions to protect our planet to fulfill its responsibilities as a citizen of Earth.<br />
“Design For Environment” is an <strong>in</strong>itiative created to m<strong>in</strong>imize our impact on<br />
the environment;<br />
“Life Cycle Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g” is a philosophy of holistic th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g from the perspective<br />
of product lifecycle that beg<strong>in</strong>s from the acquisition of part and spans<br />
through design, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, production to conclude at disposal at waste<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g facilities. Together these form a complete philosophy of<br />
environmental protection.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> launched its environmental projects and research <strong>in</strong> 2004 and<br />
became a sector pioneer by complet<strong>in</strong>g its Green Product management<br />
system <strong>in</strong> 2005. The system serves as a platform for suppliers to respond <strong>in</strong><br />
real time regard<strong>in</strong>g controlled banned chemical substances so that <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
could effectively reduce carbon emissions through the selection of suitable<br />
materials for energy and products. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has gone to great lengths to<br />
ensure compliance with major <strong>in</strong>ternational environmental protection labels<br />
for its OEM products and products under its own brand. These accreditations<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude the standard territorial environmental protection labels, the Blue<br />
Angel Label <strong>in</strong> Germany, the Nordic White Swan label, the SEPA label <strong>in</strong><br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a, the TGM eco-label <strong>in</strong> Taiwan, the PC Green Label <strong>in</strong> Japan and so<br />
forth.
Message from the President<br />
In August 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> collaborated with Aim Culture<br />
Corporation (also a company long committed to the cause<br />
of green design) to host the Green Design Product Tour<br />
Exhibition to contribute to the protection of the<br />
environment. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has featured three recent signature<br />
products at the exhibition: the Magellan Roadmate 3065 –<br />
the world’s first GPS navigation system with full carbon<br />
footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>ventory. <strong>MiTAC</strong> also displayed its th<strong>in</strong> client PC<br />
that has received numerous eco-friendly labels around the<br />
world with its ECO Design that emphasizes low power<br />
consumption, easy disassembly and easy recycl<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
environmentally friendly materials. The other signature<br />
ECO Design product exhibited at the event was <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s<br />
Maestro 650 All-<strong>in</strong>-one PC. In addition to embody<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
aforementioned design spirit, the product also features a<br />
motion sensor and energy-sav<strong>in</strong>g functionalities that<br />
represent a new and <strong>in</strong>novative sell<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t of <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
product design.<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 2.1 Message from the President<br />
In the wake of natural disasters that have devastated several nations around<br />
the world <strong>in</strong> recent years, the promotion of environmental protection has<br />
become part of a shared consensus. Driven by our commitment to corporate<br />
social responsibility and our devotion to the natural environment, <strong>MiTAC</strong> not<br />
only emphasizes the management of greenhouse gas emissions but also<br />
prompted renowned <strong>in</strong>ternational distributors to ask their bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners<br />
to disclose relevant carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>formation. With major <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
conglomerates request<strong>in</strong>g their manufacturers to implement <strong>in</strong>spection of<br />
greenhouse gases, creat<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>ventory of carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t of products, or<br />
exert<strong>in</strong>g pressure to disclose product carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t through the global<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial supply cha<strong>in</strong>, system assembly operators <strong>in</strong> the green supply cha<strong>in</strong><br />
can take advantage of <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s supplier system to adopt relevant models of<br />
supply cha<strong>in</strong> management to be extended to other upper-stream suppliers.<br />
Ultimately, <strong>MiTAC</strong> hopes to achieve the management goal of “environmental<br />
friendl<strong>in</strong>ess” at all raw material supplier ends to reduce environmental risks<br />
for all products and atta<strong>in</strong> harmony between humanity, <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
development and the environment.<br />
總經理 何繼武 董事長 苗豐強
3.1 Company Profile<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> was established <strong>in</strong> the Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Science-Based Industrial Park <strong>in</strong> 1982, and was the first enterprise to setup its<br />
facilities <strong>in</strong> the park. In the last 30 years, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has developed more than a dozen production sites and branches all over<br />
the world, and listed its stock on the Taiwan Stock Exchange <strong>in</strong> 1990. With more than 8,000 employees on its payroll<br />
around the world, the headquarters of <strong>MiTAC</strong> are situated <strong>in</strong> Hwa Ya Science Park of L<strong>in</strong>kou, Taiwan. <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s bases of<br />
production are scattered across the prov<strong>in</strong>ce of Guangdong, Ch<strong>in</strong>a. The Shunda Plant <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a specializes <strong>in</strong> the<br />
production of cloud comput<strong>in</strong>g products and some consumer automotive electronics while operations of the Kunda Plant<br />
<strong>in</strong> the prov<strong>in</strong>ce of Jiangsu focus on the manufactur<strong>in</strong>g of mobile communication products. The branches of <strong>MiTAC</strong> are<br />
distributed <strong>in</strong> different regions, namely, Ch<strong>in</strong>a, America, the UK, Belgium, Japan, Australia, and Poland.<br />
At present, <strong>MiTAC</strong> is focused on its cloud comput<strong>in</strong>g product and mobile communication bus<strong>in</strong>ess groups by cultivat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the market strengths of relevant bus<strong>in</strong>ess groups and brand exposure:<br />
Cloud Comput<strong>in</strong>g Product Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group:<br />
• Cloud: With focuses on servers, storage devices, database centers and high performance operat<strong>in</strong>g systems and<br />
public/private cloud comput<strong>in</strong>g systems;<br />
• Term<strong>in</strong>als: Aggressive promotion of <strong>in</strong>telligent term<strong>in</strong>al products and personal operat<strong>in</strong>g tools such as th<strong>in</strong> clients,<br />
work stations, mobile POS <strong>in</strong>formation systems and so forth; Mobile Communication Product Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group:<br />
• Focuses on <strong>in</strong>telligent personal/professional products and services based on consumers’ life experiences and needs<br />
for the promotion of mobile navigation devices <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g automotive navigation systems, driv<strong>in</strong>g recorder and<br />
professional/sports navigation systems, navigation software, medical tablets, automotive electronics and so forth.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has a wealth of experience <strong>in</strong> global bus<strong>in</strong>ess management and listens to the demand of customers and analyzes<br />
consumption trends. The Company shall stay true to its core values to deliver the best solutions for customers and<br />
consumers given the emergence of cloud application services. Not only is it the best regional partner, but <strong>MiTAC</strong> has<br />
also launched market<strong>in</strong>g efforts worldwide. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has a vision to tailor-make appropriate IT and technical services to<br />
satisfy the needs <strong>in</strong> different regions of the world.<br />
• <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s <strong>MiTAC</strong> s s mission: mission: to to be be the the best best regional regional partner.<br />
partner.<br />
• <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s <strong>MiTAC</strong> s value: value: us<strong>in</strong>g us<strong>in</strong>g teamwork teamwork teamwork to to capitalize capitalize on on changes. changes.<br />
changes.<br />
• <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s <strong>MiTAC</strong> s bus<strong>in</strong>ess bus<strong>in</strong>ess model: model: on on-demand on demand creation creation & & fulfillment model.<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.1 Company Profile
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Digital Corp.<br />
(USA)<br />
Tyan Computer<br />
Corp USA<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> USA Inc<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Logistic Corp.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Information<br />
Systems Corp.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> UK Ltd.<br />
Mio Technology UK Ltd.<br />
Mio Technology<br />
Benelux N.V.<br />
Mio Technology<br />
Poland<br />
Mio Technology<br />
Moscow<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Computer<br />
(Kunshan) Ltd.<br />
& <strong>Service</strong>/Logistic/BPO<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Computer<br />
(Shun-De) Ltd.<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.1 Company Profile<br />
Mio Technology<br />
Beij<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Mio Technology<br />
Suzhou<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Japan<br />
Corp.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Research<br />
Shanghai Ltd.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong> Corp.<br />
& Mio Technology Taiwan<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Australia<br />
Navman Tech NZ
3.2 Corporate Governance<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.2 Corporate Governance<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> is a listed company and has a large number of shareholders. For effective communications, the Company has<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced a spokesperson system for properly handl<strong>in</strong>g suggestions, queries, and disputes of the shareholders. For<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess needs and expansion, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has established several affiliates through direct <strong>in</strong>vestment or strategic<br />
alliances. The Company has established a related management system <strong>in</strong> accordance with the <strong>in</strong>ternal control system<br />
required by law, and has properly implemented such a system.<br />
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Further to the proper enforcement of <strong>in</strong>ternal audits, the Board and the Management have reviewed the f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs of the<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternal audits of the departments and the audit reports, and have materialized the control under the <strong>in</strong>ternal control<br />
system as required by law. In addition, the Company also has established a f<strong>in</strong>ancial, sales, and account<strong>in</strong>g<br />
management system and has fortified its management of the affiliates through the necessary control mechanism to<br />
reduce operation risk. The transactions between <strong>MiTAC</strong> and its affiliates are based on the pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of equity and<br />
fairness. They have all established relevant written rules and regulations govern<strong>in</strong>g their bus<strong>in</strong>ess and f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
transactions.<br />
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<strong>MiTAC</strong> does not establish seats for <strong>in</strong>dependent directors but the Board has duly observed applicable legal rules, the<br />
Articles of Incorporation, and the resolutions of the general meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> exercis<strong>in</strong>g its authorities and perform<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
duties. In addition, the Company had conducted annual assessment on the <strong>in</strong>dependence of the certified public<br />
accountant act<strong>in</strong>g as the external auditor of the Company, and considered if it is necessary to replace the external<br />
auditors <strong>in</strong> the com<strong>in</strong>g five years. The Board also resolved to appo<strong>in</strong>t the CPA as the external auditor of the Company<br />
on condition that such CPA is not a stakeholder of the Company and is work<strong>in</strong>g with a renowned CPA firm <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country.<br />
With the motion to pass the 6 th Article of “Honest Management Guidel<strong>in</strong>e” resolved dur<strong>in</strong>g the Shareholders’ Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
the Board has established relevant management procedures that stipulate specific operation guidel<strong>in</strong>es for board<br />
members, auditor, managers, employees and proprietor. The guidel<strong>in</strong>es were promulgated by the HR Division and<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded as a part of the audit<strong>in</strong>g operation by the Audit<strong>in</strong>g Office. The motion will be presented to the board for<br />
revision of the 2011 annual audit<strong>in</strong>g plan before actual audit<strong>in</strong>g is carried out.
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Center<br />
Supervisor<br />
Audit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Office<br />
Center HR Development<br />
Knowledge Management Center<br />
Corporate Market<strong>in</strong>g Division<br />
Cloud Comput<strong>in</strong>g Product<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group<br />
Shareholders’ Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Chairman<br />
President<br />
Compensation<br />
Committee<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.2 Corporate Governance<br />
Legal Affairs Center<br />
Technical <strong>Service</strong> Center<br />
Purchas<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
Information Management Center<br />
Mobile Communication Product<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group
900<br />
800<br />
700<br />
600<br />
500<br />
400<br />
300<br />
200<br />
100<br />
0<br />
3.3 F<strong>in</strong>ancial Position<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.3 F<strong>in</strong>ancial Position<br />
After relevant adjustments to the company’s overall management strategies <strong>in</strong> 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s<br />
turnover for the fiscal year came to NT$33.6 billion, constitut<strong>in</strong>g a decrease of 32.26%<br />
compared to 2010. Nonetheless, <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s net profit before tax for 2011 totaled NT$310<br />
million – an <strong>in</strong>crease of NT$100.7 million compared to 2010, translat<strong>in</strong>g to an after-tax profit of<br />
NT$0.17 per share.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> 2007- 2011<br />
Turnover/Net Profit<br />
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />
120<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
20<br />
0<br />
Turnover<br />
Net Profit<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> 2007 – 2011<br />
Income before tax/EPS<br />
Unit: <strong>in</strong> NT$ 100 million Unit: <strong>in</strong> NT$ 100 million<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
(10)<br />
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />
7.00<br />
6.00<br />
5.00<br />
4.00<br />
3.00<br />
2.00<br />
1.00<br />
0.00<br />
(1.00)<br />
Income before tax<br />
EPS
Stakeholders Issues of concern Platform of communication<br />
Employees Attraction and preservation of<br />
talent<br />
Employee welfare<br />
Innovative management<br />
Investors<br />
(Shareholders)<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial position<br />
Corporate governance<br />
Innovative management<br />
<strong>Customer</strong>s Supply cha<strong>in</strong> management<br />
Green product management<br />
<strong>Customer</strong> relationship<br />
management<br />
Suppliers Hazardous substances<br />
Green product management<br />
Environmental protection<br />
results<br />
Media F<strong>in</strong>ancial Position<br />
Corporate governance<br />
Innovative management<br />
Non-profit<br />
organization<br />
3.4 Communication System<br />
Hazardous substances<br />
Water resource management<br />
Carbon management<br />
Communities Carbon management<br />
Green product management<br />
Environmental<br />
policy/management system<br />
TOC > About <strong>MiTAC</strong> > 3.4 Communication System<br />
• Bilateral communication sem<strong>in</strong>ars dur<strong>in</strong>g staff meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
• Established <strong>in</strong>ternal “Speak out” mailbox for all employees to directly express their op<strong>in</strong>ions and<br />
suggestions and receive timely response.<br />
• Established <strong>in</strong>tranet site (<strong>MiTAC</strong> Portal) for the management to illustrate the company’s<br />
management philosophies, status of operation and make various announcements to employees.<br />
• Publishes <strong>MiTAC</strong> Focus periodically to cover major company news, product <strong>in</strong>formation and<br />
events.<br />
• Shareholders’ meet<strong>in</strong>gs are convened annually <strong>in</strong> mid-year to present the company’s overall<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial stand<strong>in</strong>g and directions of the company’s development <strong>in</strong> the future to communicate with<br />
all shareholders.<br />
• Established <strong>in</strong>vestor area and contact w<strong>in</strong>dows to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> positive <strong>in</strong>teraction with <strong>in</strong>vestors <strong>in</strong><br />
the long run.<br />
• Established corporate cultures that centered on honest practices to ensure sound corporate<br />
operations. The “Honest Management Guidel<strong>in</strong>e” has already been approved by the Board for<br />
official implementation; all staffs shall become familiar with its contents to ensure compliance.<br />
• Through e-SCM<br />
• Through quarterly and annual meet<strong>in</strong>gs with customers, the company strives to communicate with<br />
its customers on the company’s blue pr<strong>in</strong>t for development, progress of new product<br />
development, reliability, delivery dates and so forth.<br />
• Through non-scheduled supplier meet<strong>in</strong>gs, the company communicates with suppliers on topics<br />
such as GP/EICC/greenhouse gas <strong>in</strong>ventory and reduction and so forth.<br />
• The company publishes news of turnover on a monthly basis and convenes quarterly <strong>in</strong>vestor<br />
conferences to share with the media the results of corporate management and status of<br />
development. Other issues are covered <strong>in</strong> non-scheduled press conferences or through press<br />
releases.<br />
• Takes part periodically <strong>in</strong> CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and annually publishes the status of<br />
corporate operation, carbon emission and management.<br />
• Engages <strong>in</strong> active social participation through the Y.S. Educational Foundation and the company’s<br />
PR Division, such as the annual Y.S. Innovation Award.<br />
• CSR Report and environmental management policies are published on the company’s website to<br />
disclose relevant environmental management <strong>in</strong>formation to community residents.
4.1 Mission and Declaration<br />
TOC > Environmental Policy > 4.1 Mission and Declaration<br />
President Ho Chi-Wu of <strong>MiTAC</strong> declared that: In light of the changes <strong>in</strong> the macro environment, new challenges for the<br />
CEO <strong>in</strong>clude aspects of f<strong>in</strong>ance, environmental protection, the of Ch<strong>in</strong>a as a key market, and <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s social<br />
responsibilities. The CEO shall assist the corporation to overcome impacts from the company’s <strong>in</strong>ternal and external<br />
environments through prospective <strong>in</strong>sight and by strengthen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s competitiveness <strong>in</strong> the sector. The corporate<br />
vision of <strong>MiTAC</strong> is for equilibrium and harmony of the <strong>in</strong>teractions between mank<strong>in</strong>d and society and the environment.<br />
Further to its focus on technological and professional development, <strong>MiTAC</strong> shall base its plans on the Design for the<br />
Environment program (DfE), as well as Design for Energy Sav<strong>in</strong>g, and say no to “Toxic <strong>in</strong>, Toxic out”, thereby<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g a green production process to meet the accreditation standards of various eco labels and make efforts <strong>in</strong> the<br />
<strong>in</strong>spection of Product Carbon Footpr<strong>in</strong>t. As an enterprise that has ga<strong>in</strong>ed trust from the <strong>in</strong>ternational community, <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
is dedicated to the notion of coord<strong>in</strong>ation and symbiotic relations between mank<strong>in</strong>d, society and the environment while<br />
allow<strong>in</strong>g for long-term susta<strong>in</strong>able development. <strong>MiTAC</strong> is proceed<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g four directions:<br />
1 Respect the uniqueness of global resources<br />
2 Abide by applicable environmental laws and satisfy customer needs<br />
3 Make the best effort <strong>in</strong> manag<strong>in</strong>g system performance and communication<br />
with environmental resources and CSR<br />
4 Provide green products featur<strong>in</strong>g low pollution, energy efficiency,<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imal packag<strong>in</strong>g, and that are recyclable
4.2 Organization & Accreditation<br />
TOC > Environmental Policy > 4.2 Organization & Accreditation<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> established its quality system and Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) system <strong>in</strong> 1993 for seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
accreditation of these systems. These systems have been accredited by the <strong>International</strong> Standardization<br />
Organization (ISO) and through the promotion of PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Action) steps, the Company seeks to<br />
fulfill its quality and ESH system through rout<strong>in</strong>e audits and appraisals of asset <strong>in</strong>vestment to acquire the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
accreditations:<br />
• TL9000 standard accreditations for the telecommunication <strong>in</strong>dustry established by the QuEST Forum (<strong>in</strong>itiated by<br />
major players <strong>in</strong> the telecommunication sector) and the TS16949 standard accreditations for automobile<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and relevant accessory production.<br />
• Compliance with the requirements of HSPM stipulated <strong>in</strong> the IECQ QC 080000 standard established by the<br />
<strong>International</strong> Electrotechnical Commission.<br />
• With accreditation to the ISO 14001 standards for environmental management system, <strong>MiTAC</strong> strives to achieve<br />
proactive improvement of the natural environment through design, supplier management, market distribution and<br />
after-sales service dur<strong>in</strong>g product lifecycles.<br />
• With accreditation to the OHSAS18001 employee health and safety management system, we aim to safeguard<br />
employees’ health and safety through the prevention of occupational hazards and potential causes of diseases to<br />
create a secure work<strong>in</strong>g environment.<br />
In the annual convention of BSI PIMS (Personal Information Management System) <strong>in</strong> 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> CIO Ms. Wang<br />
Mei-Mei represented the company to receive the accreditation, thereby mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>MiTAC</strong> a pioneer<strong>in</strong>g company for<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g been certified to the standard. This shows that <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s <strong>in</strong>formation management goes beyond the mere<br />
provision of IT support but has <strong>in</strong> fact made the transition to become a center of corporate value creation. With<br />
custom-tailored IT and tech product services, <strong>MiTAC</strong> aims to accommodate demands from different regions around<br />
the world. With the expansion of global operations, product development and brand market<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>MiTAC</strong> shall<br />
establish its IT management system platform to achieve systematic, convenient and real-time management so as to<br />
deliver products and services of superior quality to customers.<br />
( Source: http://www.iiiedu.org.tw/ites/portal/ITIL_Series06.htm )
4.2 Organization & Accreditation<br />
Organization and System Accreditation Milestones<br />
Year Certification Scope of accreditation<br />
1993 ISO9001:1994 Taiwan: Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park<br />
1994 ISO9001:1994 Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
1997 ISO14001:1996 Taiwan: Hwa Ya/Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park<br />
1998 ISO14001:1996 Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
2003 OHSAS18001:1999 Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
2004<br />
a.TL9000:R3.0/R3.5 a.Taiwan: Neihu Park & Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Kunshan Plant <strong>in</strong> Jiangsu<br />
b.OHSAS18001:1999 b. Taiwan: Hwa Ya/ Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park<br />
c.ISO14001:2000 c. Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Kunshan Plant <strong>in</strong> Jiangsu<br />
2005 TL9000:R3.0/R3.5&ISO9001:2000 Taiwan: Hwa Ya/Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
a.TL9000:R3.0/R3.5<br />
b.SA8000:2001<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
a.QC 080000 IECQ HSPM a. <strong>MiTAC</strong> Taiwan & all locations <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
b.ISO27001:2005 b. Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
c.TS16949:2005&ISO9001:2000 c. Taiwan: Neihu Park & Ch<strong>in</strong>a; Kunshan Plant <strong>in</strong> Jiangsu<br />
a.TL9000:R4.0/R4.0 a. Taiwan: Hwa Ya/Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park & Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
b.TS16949:2005 b. Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
a.TL9000:R5.0/R4.0 a. Taiwan: Hwa Ya /Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park & Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong<br />
b.ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005 b. Taiwan: Hwa Ya/Hs<strong>in</strong>chu/Nangang Park<br />
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2011 TL9000:R5.0/R4.5 Taiwan: Hwa Ya/Hs<strong>in</strong>chu Park & Ch<strong>in</strong>a: Shunde Plant <strong>in</strong> Guangdong
4.3 Green Policy<br />
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<strong>MiTAC</strong> Declaration of a Friendly Earth<br />
1 World: Respect the uniqueness of the Earth<br />
• Have concern for climatic change, reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and reduce the overload<strong>in</strong>g on the natural<br />
environment.<br />
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2 Persistent: Abide by applicable laws and satisfy customer needs<br />
• Monitor the latest developments of the legal environment and comply with domestic and <strong>in</strong>ternational applicable legal<br />
rules like the RoHS, WEEE, REACH of the EU <strong>in</strong> order to meet the environmental requirements of products.<br />
• Persist <strong>in</strong> the pr<strong>in</strong>ciple of clean production, <strong>in</strong>stall a green product platform, organize the management of a green supply<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> to satisfy customer needs.<br />
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3 Commitments: Ensure the performance of the management system, communicate protection of environmental<br />
resources, be a responsible corporate citizen <strong>in</strong> CSR<br />
• Introduce the IECQ QC080000 management system and launch the monitor<strong>in</strong>g of the HSF process.<br />
• Develop the mechanism for communications and disclosures on environmental<br />
protection <strong>in</strong>formation to stakeholders.<br />
• Launch corporate development alongside environmental conservation and be<br />
a responsible corporate citizen <strong>in</strong> CSR.<br />
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4 Materializations: Provide low pollution-energy efficientm<strong>in</strong>imal<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g-recyclable environment green products<br />
• Choose environmentally friendly materials, like the substances <strong>in</strong> conformity to<br />
RoHS requirements and the use of BFR (brom<strong>in</strong>ated flame retardant) materials<br />
as the outer case of products.<br />
• Ensure design of energy consumption for products is <strong>in</strong> conformity to the requirements of <strong>in</strong>ternational energy label<br />
requirements like Energy Star.<br />
• Light packag<strong>in</strong>g, suitable dimensions and m<strong>in</strong>imal pack<strong>in</strong>g materials.<br />
• Product recycl<strong>in</strong>g rate at 75% or more (Reuse+Recycle+Recover).
4.3 Green Policy<br />
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Because of ris<strong>in</strong>g energy costs and the lack of a promis<strong>in</strong>g solution to address the issue of global warm<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has<br />
established relevant green policies, such as the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, support for alternative energy and<br />
so forth, to fulfill our responsibilities as a citizen of the planet.<br />
2004: <strong>MiTAC</strong> launched its environmental project and research program. For meet<strong>in</strong>g the directives of the EU and related<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational requirements, <strong>MiTAC</strong> established a green product management system (the GP system).<br />
2005-2006: <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduced lead-free production process technology and a registration system for recycl<strong>in</strong>g, WEEE 3R<br />
comput<strong>in</strong>g and reduction of pack<strong>in</strong>g materials, and the design of green packag<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>MiTAC</strong> was also the first <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
to synchronize its steps with firms like Intel and Celestica Delphi by adopt<strong>in</strong>g the IPC-1752 standard (the declaration of<br />
materials component management) released by The Institute for Interconnect<strong>in</strong>g and Packag<strong>in</strong>g Electronic Circuit, or IPC<br />
2007-2009:<br />
• <strong>MiTAC</strong> concentrated on satisfy<strong>in</strong>g the requirements of ErP and REACH of the EU and reach<strong>in</strong>g its obligations <strong>in</strong><br />
environmental protection as an electronic firm. <strong>MiTAC</strong> is at the lower end of the supply cha<strong>in</strong>. Therefore, <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
accelerated the upgrad<strong>in</strong>g of its capacity <strong>in</strong> green products and parts and components <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry by demand<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
suppliers comply with the standard IECQ QC080000 on HSPM so that they reduced or prohibited the use of hazardous<br />
materials <strong>in</strong> the course of production.<br />
• From 2007, <strong>MiTAC</strong> participated <strong>in</strong> the Carbon Disclosure Project, or CDP, which is an <strong>in</strong>dependent and non-profit<br />
organization hous<strong>in</strong>g the world’s biggest database of global climatic changes. <strong>MiTAC</strong> makes use of this platform to<br />
conduct company-wide <strong>in</strong>spection on the emission of greenhouse gases and disclose <strong>in</strong>formation on environmental<br />
performance, analyze the <strong>in</strong>vestment risks and opportunities related to climatic change, and create a strategic response<br />
to the situation.<br />
2010: <strong>MiTAC</strong> took part <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>spection on carbon content of products <strong>in</strong> connection with the project and research<br />
program, and completed the first PND PCR (portable navigational devices product classification rules) and PND carbon<br />
footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>spection.<br />
2011: <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiated its supplier carbon emission management <strong>in</strong>vestigation by <strong>in</strong>vit<strong>in</strong>g key supply cha<strong>in</strong> members to<br />
take part <strong>in</strong> the “Organizational Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory” <strong>in</strong> order to assist <strong>MiTAC</strong> suppliers to achieve early<br />
adoption of carbon emission management through the compilation of supplier carbon <strong>in</strong>ventory data.
In the summer of 2011, the terrible floods that struck Pakistan lasted two months and rendered 6 million people homeless <strong>in</strong> addition to<br />
destroy<strong>in</strong>g all farmland <strong>in</strong> the area. Today, the victims of the floods still depend on <strong>in</strong>ternational relief and aid. At the same time, Russia<br />
went through a severe draught and high temperatures severely affected wheat farms. As a result, crop prices sky-rocketed. Apart from the<br />
global economic recession, the unprecedented changes <strong>in</strong> climate patterns across the world pose great challenges to human societies.<br />
The great earthquake and floods that devastated Japan and Thailand respectively resulted <strong>in</strong> substantial impact to global supply cha<strong>in</strong>s<br />
(automobile and electronics manufactur<strong>in</strong>g plants and even agriculture <strong>in</strong>vested by Taiwanese bus<strong>in</strong>esses were struck). Consequently,<br />
we have no choice but to face the risk of natural disasters worldwide. These two disasters served as the perfect rem<strong>in</strong>der for <strong>in</strong>vestors to<br />
conduct appropriate risk evaluations, whether topological, climatic, utility supply-related or otherwise, prior to mak<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong><br />
order to m<strong>in</strong>imize potential losses.<br />
In the past decade, the issue of climate change has captured the attention of f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions, <strong>in</strong>dividual <strong>in</strong>vestors and bus<strong>in</strong>esses<br />
alike due to the fact that specific environmental conditions pose specific threats to the global economy. Such threats could affect the<br />
distribution of wealth <strong>in</strong> a society, the acquisition of resources, energy prices and even the value of companies. Nonetheless, these<br />
difficult challenges may also become opportunities.<br />
We have deliberated on the issue for many years. In addition to the goals of cost reduction and <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g profit, we now realize that<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has to develop and establish its Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Cont<strong>in</strong>uity Plan (BCP) to strengthen its responsiveness to disasters and rescue<br />
capacities by means of preplann<strong>in</strong>g deployment of personnel. This can help achieve effective response for key bus<strong>in</strong>esses and would <strong>in</strong><br />
turn mitigate the impact of disasters and help <strong>MiTAC</strong> to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> normal operations and momentum .<br />
Major <strong>in</strong>cidents of natural disaster <strong>in</strong> 2011<br />
Floods<br />
<strong>in</strong> Australia<br />
Landslides<br />
<strong>in</strong> Brazil<br />
Jan<br />
Earthquake<br />
<strong>in</strong> Christchurch,<br />
New Zealand<br />
Feb<br />
Major<br />
Earthquake <strong>in</strong><br />
Eastern Japan<br />
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4.4 Challenges and Opportunities for<br />
the Environment<br />
Flood and<br />
tornado<br />
<strong>in</strong> the US<br />
Mar Apr - May<br />
Landslide<br />
on Mt.<br />
Umyeon,<br />
Korea<br />
Floods<br />
<strong>in</strong> Thailand<br />
Flash floods<br />
<strong>in</strong><br />
Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />
July Aug - Oct Dec<br />
Change <strong>in</strong> the<br />
course of rivers<br />
Interference to<br />
the <strong>in</strong>habitants<br />
Collapse<br />
of food<br />
cha<strong>in</strong>
4.5 Inspection of Greenhouse Gases<br />
TOC > Environmental Policy > 4.5 Inspection of Greenhouse Gases<br />
In light of the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g severity of global warm<strong>in</strong>g, and <strong>in</strong> response to the development <strong>in</strong> the control of greenhouse<br />
gases and the future requirements of the reduced emission of greenhouse gases, <strong>MiTAC</strong> unveiled its greenhouse gas<br />
<strong>in</strong>spection program <strong>in</strong> August 2007, with 2006 as the base year. This <strong>in</strong>spection covered the production bases <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
With the assistance of SGS Taiwan, <strong>MiTAC</strong> launched the greenhouse gas <strong>in</strong>spection and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g programs for the<br />
certification of qualified <strong>in</strong>spectors <strong>in</strong> accordance with ISO 14064-1.Under this standard, <strong>MiTAC</strong> systematically<br />
established the list of items for <strong>in</strong>spection and conducted the <strong>in</strong>spection of greenhouse gases, and established relevant<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternal documents and procedures for <strong>in</strong>spection as reference for the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions<br />
and improvement <strong>in</strong> the future. To achieve its goals <strong>in</strong> environmental protection and cost reduction, and reduction of<br />
greenhouse gas emissions, <strong>MiTAC</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues to <strong>in</strong>troduce energy-sav<strong>in</strong>g plans.<br />
The greenhouse gas report conta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>formation on the sources of emission and the absorption of six types of<br />
greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, PFC, HFC, and SF6, as stated <strong>in</strong> The Greenhouse Gas<br />
Protocol. <strong>MiTAC</strong> gathers <strong>in</strong>formation on the identification of the sources of emission and related data and conducts an<br />
<strong>in</strong>spection once a year. The <strong>in</strong>spection result is primarily 90% to 95% outsourced computers.<br />
Results of the <strong>in</strong>ternal emission <strong>in</strong>ventory <strong>in</strong> 2011 are as follows:<br />
• Direct GHG emissions (scope 1): The total volume of direct emissions came to 2,464 metric tons of CO2e/year,<br />
constitut<strong>in</strong>g approximately 5% of total emissions.<br />
• Indirect GHG emissions (scope 2): The total volume of <strong>in</strong>direct emissions came to 43,683 metric tons CO2e/year,<br />
constitut<strong>in</strong>g approximately 95% of total emissions. The ma<strong>in</strong> sources of emission were purchased power and steam.<br />
In 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> also <strong>in</strong>itiated organizational greenhouse gas emission <strong>in</strong>ventory for suppliers of different products to<br />
better understand their carbon emission <strong>in</strong>ventory capabilities so that <strong>MiTAC</strong> could assist them to become early adopters<br />
of the carbon emission <strong>in</strong>ventory. <strong>MiTAC</strong> is concerned with the issues of global climate change, protect<strong>in</strong>g earth’s<br />
resources and fulfill<strong>in</strong>g the responsibilities of corporate citizenship. In addition to cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g with the effort of greenhouse<br />
gas emission control to lower operational costs, <strong>MiTAC</strong> will work towards achiev<strong>in</strong>g better resource efficiency, energy<br />
conservation and environmental protection for the realization of susta<strong>in</strong>able energy development and gear the <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
towards the goal of a low-carbon economy.<br />
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4.5 Inspection of Greenhouse Gases<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> is concerned about global climate change and the protection of the earth’s resources, and aims to fulfill<br />
its obligation as a responsible corporate citizen. As such, <strong>MiTAC</strong> will persist <strong>in</strong> its effort to control greenhouse<br />
gas emissions for reduc<strong>in</strong>g the cost of operation and aim at the efficient use of resources and energy,<br />
environmental protection, and susta<strong>in</strong>able energy development.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>uation<br />
of annual<br />
<strong>in</strong>ventory<br />
2007<br />
Initiated <strong>in</strong>spection of greenhouse gases <strong>in</strong> August 2007, with 2006 as the base year<br />
2008<br />
Established <strong>in</strong>ternal documentation procedure to <strong>in</strong>troduce the <strong>in</strong>spection of<br />
greenhouse gases and <strong>in</strong>ternal auditor tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses<br />
2009<br />
Participated <strong>in</strong> the Carbon Disclosure Project to disclose <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s greenhouse gas<br />
emissions and performance <strong>in</strong> environmental protection<br />
2010<br />
Completed the world’s first PND PCR (Personal Navigation Device Product Category Rule)<br />
and PND product carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t disclosure<br />
2011<br />
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Introduced <strong>in</strong>spection of greenhouse gas operations to supply cha<strong>in</strong><br />
management activities<br />
Initiated organizational greenhouse gas emission <strong>in</strong>ventory for suppliers of different<br />
product types
4.5 Inspection of Greenhouse Gases<br />
Results of <strong>in</strong>ternal greenhouse emission <strong>in</strong>ventory <strong>in</strong> 2011:<br />
The Greenhouse Gas Emission Report covers the sources of emission and absorption for six greenhouse gases<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, tetrafluoromethane, chlorodifluoromethane and hexafluoroethane<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for the calculation of emissions and collection of data. Greenhouse gas<br />
emission <strong>in</strong>spection for a given year shall be conducted <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g year and the result of <strong>in</strong>spection revealed that<br />
90-95% of externally purchased power accounted for the ma<strong>in</strong> sources of <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s greenhouse gas emissions.<br />
Results of the <strong>in</strong>ternal emission <strong>in</strong>ventory <strong>in</strong> 2011 are as follow:<br />
• Direct GHG emissions (scope 1): The total volume of direct emissions came to 2,464 metric tons of CO2e/year,<br />
constitut<strong>in</strong>g approximately 5% of total emission.<br />
• Indirect GHG emission (scope 2): The total volume of <strong>in</strong>direct emissions came to 43,683 metric tons CO2e/year,<br />
constitut<strong>in</strong>g approximately 95% of total emission. The ma<strong>in</strong> sources of emission were purchased power and steam.<br />
Emission volumes from <strong>in</strong>ternal <strong>in</strong>ventory spann<strong>in</strong>g 2006-2011<br />
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Kunda Plant received the “Triple Energy Efficiency Star”<br />
from Suzhou Government
4.5 Inspection of Greenhouse Gases<br />
Results of supplier emissions <strong>in</strong> 2011 from the<br />
<strong>in</strong>spection of greenhouse gases<br />
In order to achieve the goals of energy conservation and carbon<br />
reduction, we must first determ<strong>in</strong>e the exist<strong>in</strong>g status of carbon<br />
emissions. And as such, the calculation of carbon emissions has<br />
become the basis for <strong>in</strong>dustrial environmental protection. Driven by<br />
the spirit to achieve susta<strong>in</strong>able development, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has <strong>in</strong>vited<br />
important members of its supply cha<strong>in</strong> to work together towards the<br />
creation of corporate growth and harmony with the environment <strong>in</strong><br />
response to the latest <strong>in</strong>ternational trends.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>ternational carbon emission calculations, demands can<br />
be separated <strong>in</strong>to three categories; <strong>in</strong>vestment firms launched the<br />
Carbon Disclosure Projects (CDP); supply cha<strong>in</strong>s proposed “carbon<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation requirements” and consumers wanted to learn more<br />
about a “carbon foot pr<strong>in</strong>t label that will reveal more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about the eco-friendl<strong>in</strong>ess of products.”<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 2008, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has cooperated with <strong>in</strong>ternational carbon<br />
disclosure projects to exam<strong>in</strong>e relevant <strong>in</strong>ternal and external trends. In<br />
2010, <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiated the carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>ventory for Mio products<br />
and requested carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>formation from suppliers to take<br />
part <strong>in</strong> the “organizational organizational greenhouse gas gas emission <strong>in</strong>ventory <strong>in</strong>ventory” <strong>in</strong>ventory<br />
with<br />
the goal of assist<strong>in</strong>g them to become early adopters of carbon<br />
emission management by compil<strong>in</strong>g relevant supplier data. Suppliers’<br />
cooperation with the project would be deemed an important criterion<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s consideration for long-term partnerships.<br />
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Results of 2011 supplier<br />
<strong>in</strong>spection of greenhouse gas<br />
analysis:<br />
• A total of 12 key suppliers chosen<br />
based on part types<br />
• Year of organizational greenhouse<br />
gas emission <strong>in</strong>ventory: 1/1-12/31,<br />
2011<br />
• No. of valid supplier questionnaires<br />
collected: 100% (12/12)<br />
• Suppliers with dedicated unit for<br />
carbon emission management: 42%<br />
(5/12)<br />
• Suppliers <strong>in</strong>itiat<strong>in</strong>g carbon neutrality:<br />
17% (2/12)<br />
• Suppliers that have been certified by<br />
third-party accreditors: 17% (2/12)<br />
• Suppliers that have established<br />
specific carbon reduction goals:<br />
58% (7/12)
The pr<strong>in</strong>cipal bus<strong>in</strong>ess of <strong>MiTAC</strong> is R&D and production assembly, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g R&D <strong>in</strong> an office environment (Taiwan)<br />
and factory production and assembly (Ch<strong>in</strong>a). The major energy consumption sources are water and electricity <strong>in</strong><br />
significant amounts and with considerable waste generated. Solid waste is centrally collected and transferred to<br />
qualified contractors for handl<strong>in</strong>g and treatment. The refuse from factory production and assembly work can be<br />
classified as recyclable and non-recyclable: paper waste, plastic waste, metal waste, and IC trays. T<strong>in</strong> refuse is<br />
recycled by the suppliers and is also recycled and reused. These measures help to reduce the use of resources and<br />
the generation of dumps.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has strived to meet the target of reduc<strong>in</strong>g waste generation by 110 (tons) before 2011/12/31. The Company<br />
has no water pollutants and has <strong>in</strong>spected the quality of wastewater every year. The result shows compliance with<br />
relevant standards. Household wastewater is sent to the treatment center of the city government. The emission of<br />
gas pollutants from the production process is with<strong>in</strong> the allowable limit. The Company has not been subject to control<br />
for air pollutants, water pollutants and contam<strong>in</strong>ation related to poisonous substances. Energy efficiency has been<br />
seriously considered <strong>in</strong> the design, <strong>in</strong>stallation and runn<strong>in</strong>g of the production process and equipment <strong>in</strong> the plant.<br />
Water Electricity<br />
2009 2010 2011<br />
Taiwan 43,064 tons 39,207 tons 45,149 tons<br />
Shunde 404,846 tons 407,090 tons 342,612 tons<br />
Kunshan 93,460 tons 92371 tons 93,487 tons<br />
Recyclable dumps Non-recyclable dumps<br />
2009 2010 2011<br />
Taiwan 41.1 tons 30.6 tons 10.107 tons<br />
Shunde 1,900 tons 1,736 tons 1,502 tons<br />
Kunshan 393 tons 1,045 tons 1,262 tons<br />
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4.6 Environmental Performance Index<br />
2009 2010 2011<br />
Taiwan 9,793,312 kW/h 10,463,201 kW/h 14,103,300 kW/h<br />
Shunde 30,423,176 kW/h 35,494,304 kW/h 27,275,145 kW/h<br />
Kunshan 13,349,770 kW/h 13,746,225 kW/h 14,631,673 kW/h<br />
2009 2010 2011<br />
Taiwan 62.3 tons 61.2 tons 73.29 tons<br />
Shunde 460 tons 418 tons 380 tons<br />
Kunshan 112.5 tons 328 tons 260.75 tons
4.7 Green Product Management<br />
In support<strong>in</strong>g RoHS of the EU, <strong>MiTAC</strong> was the first <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry to launch the Green Product Management<br />
System <strong>in</strong> 2005. Through connection with the management platform of suppliers, <strong>MiTAC</strong> provides them real-<br />
time <strong>in</strong>formation on controlled chemical substances onl<strong>in</strong>e. This system yields positive results. In 2011, there<br />
were 599 suppliers us<strong>in</strong>g this platform with 9,931 green parts and components subject to the control of the GP<br />
management system.<br />
This GP management system also served 18 customers of <strong>MiTAC</strong> and 125 projects <strong>in</strong> GP management and<br />
guarantee.<br />
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4.7 Green Product Management<br />
In light of customers’ needs for compliance with eco-labels and energy conservation labels stipulated<br />
<strong>in</strong> pert<strong>in</strong>ent green product regulations, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has been screen<strong>in</strong>g supplier-sourced components<br />
through its supplier management platform (Green Product Management System) at the stage of<br />
product design to determ<strong>in</strong>e if the aforementioned components conta<strong>in</strong> controlled/banned chemical<br />
substances and if the products are compliant with relevant energy-sav<strong>in</strong>g standards through product<br />
energy consumption tests.<br />
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With the Green Product Management System, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has achieved compliance with a total of four<br />
eco-label accreditations and two energy-sav<strong>in</strong>g label accreditations out of ten projects <strong>in</strong> 2011.
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4.8 Advocacy of Environmental Protection<br />
and Energy Sav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> makes the best of its effort <strong>in</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g for the<br />
prevention of global warm<strong>in</strong>g and for energy sav<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• Replace obsolete T8 lights with T5 energy efficient lamps. Light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> large<br />
office area is split up <strong>in</strong>to several smaller areas for light<strong>in</strong>g control.<br />
� The orig<strong>in</strong>al switches for the lights have been replaced with area controls to<br />
reduce waste of energy.<br />
• Air-condition<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the office is set by 1°C higher at 26°C.<br />
� Thermometers will be placed <strong>in</strong> the office and be monitored by the<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istrative staffs to ensure adequate temperature control<br />
• Air-condition<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> large office areas is controlled by a timer.<br />
� Employees work<strong>in</strong>g overtime may proceed to the Conference Room to f<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
their work after the air-condition<strong>in</strong>g has been turned off at 21:00.<br />
• No meat lunch is served on Mondays for environmental protection and the<br />
health of our bodies.<br />
� Announcement of “Meat Free Mondays” will be posted on notice boards to<br />
encourage employees to be more environmentally friendly.<br />
• Green purchases and appliances with VFD will be the first priority for purchase.<br />
• Announce the <strong>MiTAC</strong> liv<strong>in</strong>g convention to all <strong>MiTAC</strong> employees at the<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of each month via e-mail.
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4.8 Advocacy of Environmental Protection<br />
and Energy Sav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Keep environmental protection as our way of life and carbon<br />
reduction a habit<br />
1. Switch off all lights dur<strong>in</strong>g off hours <strong>in</strong> areas where nobody is work<strong>in</strong>g. Sav<strong>in</strong>g energy is<br />
sav<strong>in</strong>g money and protect<strong>in</strong>g the environment.<br />
� Post diagrams of area control at light switches for employees to determ<strong>in</strong>e the area of<br />
illum<strong>in</strong>ation be<strong>in</strong>g controlled.<br />
� The security will make rounds of the offices start<strong>in</strong>g at 21:00 and turn off lights <strong>in</strong> unused<br />
areas. Instances of failure to turn lights off would be duly recorded.<br />
� The record of failure to turn off lights compiled by the night-shift security will be submitted to<br />
the personnel responsible for each floor on a weekly basis.<br />
2. Switch off all PCs and appliances not <strong>in</strong> use. We save energy now for<br />
consumption <strong>in</strong> the future.<br />
� The security will turn off all unused appliance and make note of failures to turn off unused<br />
appliances dur<strong>in</strong>g the office area patrol start<strong>in</strong>g at 21:00. All employees shall cultivate the<br />
habit of turn<strong>in</strong>g off their personal computers and unused appliances before they leave the<br />
office after work.<br />
3. Take the staircase and avoid tak<strong>in</strong>g the elevator if the office is located at the third floor or<br />
below. This is the way to keep you healthy and protect the environment.<br />
� Rem<strong>in</strong>ders for employees to take the stairs for better health and protection of the<br />
environment will be posted near the call button of elevators.<br />
4. Switch off the lights from 12:00 to 13:00 for lunch break. Switch<strong>in</strong>g off lights is a small step<br />
but energy sav<strong>in</strong>g is a great step forward.<br />
5. <strong>MiTAC</strong> employees are encouraged to offer lifts for colleagues if commut<strong>in</strong>g by private car.<br />
This is collective action <strong>in</strong> energy sav<strong>in</strong>g and environmental protection.<br />
6. <strong>MiTAC</strong> employees are encouraged to br<strong>in</strong>g their own chopsticks and bowls for lunch. This is<br />
the way to reduce the fell<strong>in</strong>g of trees for a healthier environment <strong>in</strong> the next century.
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5.1.1 <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Quality<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> manages its <strong>in</strong>ternal system <strong>in</strong> accordance with the ISO system:<br />
• Accredited by the ISO 9001 quality system <strong>in</strong> 1993.<br />
• Accredited by the TL9000 system <strong>in</strong> 2004, as a qualified manufacturer of communication and<br />
telecommunication products.<br />
• Accredited by the TS16949 system <strong>in</strong> 2007, as a qualified manufacturer of automobile parts and<br />
components.<br />
• Accredited by the QC080000 system <strong>in</strong> 2007.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>troduction of quality tools <strong>in</strong>to the work process is a means to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> quality. In 2011, the<br />
R&D Center cont<strong>in</strong>ued with its CIP <strong>in</strong>itiative and completed 112 CIP cases and 10 DFSS cases. This<br />
brought about positive development <strong>in</strong> product <strong>in</strong>novation and design quality improvement.<br />
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Mode of Operation<br />
R&D, design, and manufactur<strong>in</strong>g are performed by a regional division of labor worldwide. R&D and<br />
design are conducted <strong>in</strong> Taiwan, comb<strong>in</strong>ed with the modules and semi-f<strong>in</strong>ished products<br />
manufactured <strong>in</strong> production facilities <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a and Taiwan, and assembled <strong>in</strong> the BTO/CTO centers<br />
<strong>in</strong> America and Europe.<br />
In the real-end repair and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance service, <strong>MiTAC</strong> serves customers through outsourced<br />
contractors and the branches under short notice. It has also established a ma<strong>in</strong>tenance center <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Waigaoqiao Bonded Zone <strong>in</strong> Shanghai, Ch<strong>in</strong>a to provide customer service for the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of<br />
motherboards, spare parts management and more.
5.1.1 <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Logistic System<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> provides customer service 24/7 through the <strong>in</strong>tegration of its <strong>in</strong>ternal and external process via e-<br />
<strong>Service</strong>, and l<strong>in</strong>ks the process from design to manufactur<strong>in</strong>g seamlessly through the <strong>in</strong>ternal PLM (Production<br />
Life Cycle Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Management), to SFCS (Shop Floor Control System).<br />
The system has ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed ten suppliers <strong>in</strong> real-time data exchange.<br />
In 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed fourteen Bus<strong>in</strong>ess to Bus<strong>in</strong>ess (B2B) operations. However, <strong>in</strong> order to make it<br />
easier for suppliers to exchange <strong>in</strong>formation with <strong>MiTAC</strong>, we have also completed our Supply Cha<strong>in</strong> Maker<br />
Management for <strong>in</strong>tegrated R&D and purchas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formation to improve our product quality management<br />
system. For customer-end service, the Company has completed the EDI/RosettaNet B2B real-time data<br />
exchange system and reduced the number of systems from 25 (2010) to 17 (2011). <strong>MiTAC</strong> has also<br />
completed the <strong>in</strong>troduction of an <strong>in</strong>telligent bus<strong>in</strong>ess system <strong>in</strong>to the real-time global <strong>in</strong>ventory and distribution<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation system so that middle-tier and senior supervisors could make better decisions.<br />
ODM model<br />
Design Logistics Manufacture<br />
PLM<br />
GP<br />
eSCM<br />
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CM model<br />
ERP SFCS
<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
TOC > Social Policy > <strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> carries a lead<strong>in</strong>g navigation product brand, Mio, and a leader of high-end<br />
servers, TYAN.<br />
Mio has ten customer service centers and more than 30 repair and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance centers worldwide at the service of<br />
consumers <strong>in</strong> some 40 countries. In addition, Mio also provides customer-oriented proactive <strong>in</strong>novation services for<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g the needs of customers. The service revolves around “professionalism”, “thoughtfulness”, and “convenience”<br />
and the purpose is to enhance customer satisfaction and reliability of the brand.<br />
With this idea, Mio launched the “Home Visit <strong>Service</strong>” <strong>in</strong> 2006, the first of its k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry. Under this service<br />
program, Mio will dispatch personnel to the customer to pick up items for repair and deliver the repaired items back to<br />
the customer. This event was echoed with the onl<strong>in</strong>e progress <strong>in</strong>quiry system and cooperation with FamilyMart for<br />
pick<strong>in</strong>g up and deliver<strong>in</strong>g items for repair. In 2007, Mio started to hold the “Mio Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Camp” regularly, the first of<br />
its k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry, by provid<strong>in</strong>g tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> hotels for enhanc<strong>in</strong>g loyalty and propensity to buy. In 2008, Mio<br />
unveiled the “Fast Graphic Update” service <strong>in</strong> cooperation with distributors whereby customers can have graphic<br />
data updates <strong>in</strong> more than 300 service locations across Taiwan regardless of the place of purchase. The service was<br />
free with<strong>in</strong> warranty and was the most convenient service <strong>in</strong> the GPS sector. This service also helped to create aftersale<br />
profit. In 2009, Mio began <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g the “Mio service knowledge management” system through which customer<br />
experiences accumulated <strong>in</strong> the past and the op<strong>in</strong>ions of customers were systematically compiled for review and<br />
improvement. The f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs were used for build<strong>in</strong>g up a database at the global level for shar<strong>in</strong>g these experience and<br />
knowledge through transmission and exchange and as the sources for the research and development of new<br />
products and services. In 2011, “Mio Classroom” was launched to provide relevant tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g through energetic and<br />
descriptive language and visual aids without time and space restrictions.
<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
In 2011, Mio made further efforts to provide full-range service to its customers: namely, enhanc<strong>in</strong>g the transparency<br />
of onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>formation from product <strong>in</strong>formation, progress <strong>in</strong> repair, FAQ, around the clock Mio Classroom and so<br />
forth. Mio also conveyed <strong>in</strong>formation to provide further protection of items sent for repair/order<strong>in</strong>g of products, and<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ued its “old for new item” program to protect the rights and privileges of old customers and managed ongo<strong>in</strong>g<br />
relations with customers. Mio also listens to customers through different channels, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the satisfaction<br />
surveys through the Mio official website, voice service and e-mail. Mio also holds events on community websites<br />
and unofficial forums to encourage customers to give op<strong>in</strong>ions and suggestions so that Mio can understand the<br />
expectations and needs of customers better.<br />
In addition to satisfy<strong>in</strong>g the needs of customers, Mio has also been actively manag<strong>in</strong>g its relationship with various<br />
distribution channel partners by host<strong>in</strong>g multiple product tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses across Taiwan and stay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> touch with<br />
these partners to boost service representatives’ technical knowledge. This also allows Mio to listen to their<br />
suggestions and improve the quality of customer services.<br />
Mio is obliged to serve customers and protect their rights and privileges and proactively engage <strong>in</strong> service<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g. It values the feel<strong>in</strong>gs of customers and cont<strong>in</strong>ues to enrich the content of its service and improve the<br />
quality of service as a famous brand.<br />
Result of service persons/times<br />
Information shar<strong>in</strong>g service<br />
Member e-newsletter<br />
Inquiry service<br />
Self-service items<br />
Free graphic data download<br />
Other file download<br />
Website navigation<br />
<strong>Customer</strong> satisfaction survey<br />
Satisfaction to service<br />
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<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Mio chronology and track record of awards<br />
2007<br />
2008<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
2011<br />
Mio was conferred the “Taiwan Superior Brand” award by TAITRA<br />
Mio A702, P560 won the iF Design Award Ch<strong>in</strong>a 2007<br />
Mio Leap K1 , Leap G 50 , Moov 380 won the Taiwan Good Design Product award <strong>in</strong> 2008<br />
Mio launched the MioMore value add<strong>in</strong>g service<br />
Mio won the iF Design Award 2009 and the “Taiwan Good Design Product” award.<br />
2009- Mio Explore K 75 navigation cell phone won the Computex 2009 Best Choice award<br />
Mio Moov S500 won the Editor’s Choice and Best Buy awards from Personal Computer<br />
World of the UK.<br />
Mio Moov S700, Moov S401, won the iF Design Award Ch<strong>in</strong>a 2009<br />
Mio “I Love Green Cities” <strong>in</strong>ternet campaign won the iF Communication Design Award 2010<br />
Mio Moov V780 won the iF Design Award 2010<br />
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Mio Moov S665 received the Gold Award for Mobile Devices <strong>in</strong> TrendMicro’s Gold Awards<br />
Mio Mio Pad6 Automotive Tablet received the Distribution Channel Recommendation Award <strong>in</strong><br />
TrendMicro’s Gold Awards<br />
Mio received Consumers’No.1 Brand Name Award <strong>in</strong> Management Magaz<strong>in</strong>e for 4 years runn<strong>in</strong>g
<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
TYAN chronology and track record of awards<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
Presented the G2 personal supercomputer and won global news coverage.<br />
Won the Superior Design, Editor’s Choice, and Product Accreditation citations of PCDIY.<br />
Ranked by Bus<strong>in</strong>essWeek Magaz<strong>in</strong>e as one of the TOP 1000 service <strong>in</strong>dustries (222nd place).<br />
Ranked by CommonWealth Magaz<strong>in</strong>e as one of the TOP 1000 manufactur<strong>in</strong>g enterprises<br />
(384th place).<br />
Ranked <strong>in</strong> 303rd place by Deloitte & Touche <strong>in</strong> the “Asia-Pacific TOP 500 high growth enterprises<br />
<strong>in</strong> Hi Tech”.<br />
Conferred the “Best Support” award by Inspur.<br />
Conferred the “Best Supplier” award by Dawn<strong>in</strong>g for the significant contribution of TYAN <strong>in</strong> R&D and<br />
<strong>in</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The motherboard of the server accredited by VMware, it supports applications under the virtual<br />
server environment.<br />
Accredited as a “Green Partner” by SONY for the effort and contribution of TYAN <strong>in</strong> environmental<br />
protection.<br />
Received "Best Supplier of the Year" from Riverbed <strong>in</strong> 2010.<br />
2011 Received "Best Supplier of the Year" from Riverbed <strong>in</strong> 2011.<br />
Dawn<strong>in</strong>g Inspur Riverbed SONY<br />
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<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
TOC > Social Policy > <strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
TYAN is the lead<strong>in</strong>g brand <strong>in</strong> advanced servers under <strong>MiTAC</strong>, and is primarily engaged <strong>in</strong> the design and market<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
high-end motherboards for the X86 and X86-64 bits servers/workstations, and solutions for high-end system technology<br />
and servers. The products are extensively distributed to OEMs, VAR, system assembly firms and retail<strong>in</strong>g marketers all<br />
over the world. TYAN servers create a market for corporate users, database centers, CAD, DOC, E&P, biotechnologies,<br />
and high-performance computation. The highly specified and <strong>in</strong>tegrated product series earn the trust of clients, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
servers, workstations, and high-performance computation platforms, which can help its clients ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> their lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
position <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry. In recent years, TYAN has successfully developed a solution for comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g software and hardware<br />
<strong>in</strong> the doma<strong>in</strong> of cloud comput<strong>in</strong>g, which is unique <strong>in</strong> the market. With a higher utilization rate, mobility, expandability, and<br />
advantage <strong>in</strong> remote access, this product give clients superior performance efficiency.<br />
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TYAN has ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed a high level of growth over the years, and <strong>in</strong> 1997 and 1998 was ranked 19th on the list of fastest<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g enterprises <strong>in</strong> the INC 500 (USA). In 1998, TYAN was cited as one of the top 500 fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g enterprises <strong>in</strong><br />
the USA <strong>in</strong> a report by Deloitte & Touche and on the list of the top 50 fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g enterprises <strong>in</strong> Silicon Valley. In 2001,<br />
TYAN moved its corporate headquarters back to Taiwan. In 2005, the Company had revenues of NT$5,100 million, and<br />
was cited by Bus<strong>in</strong>essWeek Magaz<strong>in</strong>e as the 96th enterprise of Taiwan <strong>in</strong> terms of ROI and the 63rd fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
enterprise <strong>in</strong> Taiwan by CommonWealth Magaz<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
In 2006, TYAN was awarded the Asia-Pacific High Tech High Growth Cup by Deloitte. After its acquisition by <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
2007, TYAN <strong>in</strong>tegrated its capabilities <strong>in</strong> research, development and design <strong>in</strong> three regions between the two sides of the<br />
Taiwan Strait with the flexible and rapid production capabilities of <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>International</strong>. With these advantages, TYAN<br />
satisfies the needs of customers with higher quality products and services. In 2010, TYAN won the best support awards<br />
from Dawn<strong>in</strong>g, Inspur and Riverbed and the Green Partner Certification of SONY, which once aga<strong>in</strong> demonstrated the<br />
outstand<strong>in</strong>g customer service rendered by TYAN and its contribution to environmental protection. At the same time, TYAN<br />
has helped its customers to emerge as members of the top 500 super computers of the world several times, which is<br />
recognition of its superior performance <strong>in</strong> research, development, and design.
<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
In customer service, TYAN appo<strong>in</strong>ts its FAE, the eng<strong>in</strong>eers <strong>in</strong> product application service, to<br />
assist customers to solve problems related to the use of products, and also assists sales<br />
units <strong>in</strong> answer<strong>in</strong>g technical questions from customers and visit<strong>in</strong>g customers jo<strong>in</strong>tly with the<br />
sales team for consultation service. <strong>Customer</strong>s can raise their questions onl<strong>in</strong>e via HelpStar.<br />
All questions will be answered by the technical support team. This is another platform for the<br />
customers <strong>in</strong> product troubleshoot<strong>in</strong>g. TYAN gathers all <strong>in</strong>quiries from customers and<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrates the professional op<strong>in</strong>ions of related departments for the most appropriate<br />
solutions to customers’ different questions and needs.<br />
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With the advantage of product superiority, TYAN offers a three-year warranty on labor and<br />
parts on products free of charge to protect the rights and privileges of customers. For<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g the fastest and most convenient ma<strong>in</strong>tenance service, TYAN has established<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and R&D centers <strong>in</strong> three major markets. These are the manifestations of the<br />
value and concern of TYAN for its customers.<br />
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TYAN ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s close relations with its customers <strong>in</strong> technical cooperation, and supports<br />
them by <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g their latest technologies to its product l<strong>in</strong>es. Because of this, TYAN has<br />
been awarded as outstand<strong>in</strong>g supplier several times. With the spirit of serv<strong>in</strong>g customers,<br />
TYAN provides a wide array of product contents and customized product designs to satisfy<br />
the <strong>in</strong>dividuals needs of customers <strong>in</strong> different markets.<br />
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<strong>5.1.2</strong> <strong>Customer</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>in</strong> Brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
June 2004<br />
10th w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Shanghai<br />
Supercomputer<br />
Center<br />
June 2010<br />
19th w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
CAS-IPE<br />
Assist customers to emerge as among the world’s top 500<br />
supercomputers<br />
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June 2010<br />
16th w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
IT Center, U of Tokyo<br />
June 2010<br />
16th w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
PACS-CS U of<br />
Tsukuba
5.2 Employees<br />
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We recruit good people <strong>in</strong> the country or from abroad through a variety of channels such as<br />
cooperative education programs, government employment programs, development of substitute<br />
conscription service and related channels and provide equal opportunities for domestic workers<br />
and the mentally and physically impaired. The Company is concerned about the rights and the<br />
privileges of workers and duly abides by applicable labor laws and the Electronic Industry Code<br />
of Conduct (EICC) and thereby prohibits the use of forced-labor. Branches are not allowed to<br />
employ m<strong>in</strong>ors under the age of 15 and workers under 18 to perform potentially dangerous<br />
tasks.<br />
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5.2.1 Status of employment<br />
As of the end of December 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> Corporation has a total of 7,742 employees on its<br />
payroll around the world, with 1,388 employees <strong>in</strong> its Taiwan HQ and the rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g 6,354<br />
employees deployed across Ch<strong>in</strong>a and other offshore locations. The Company values its people<br />
and cares about their problems, and provides a good work<strong>in</strong>g environment for them. Employees<br />
have a wide array of channels for career development so that both they and the Company can<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> their competitive edge <strong>in</strong> the long run.<br />
5.2.2 Status of employment<br />
The Company acknowledges the contribution from all employees regardless of their race,<br />
gender or age. Not only that, <strong>MiTAC</strong> makes it a po<strong>in</strong>t to offer equal opportunities for<br />
development and promotion for all employees to ensure the quality of its staff. In general, the<br />
education of employees is high, with 32.0% hold<strong>in</strong>g master’s degrees or above; 50.6% are<br />
university graduates, and only 17.4% are college level or below. Among R&D staff, 32.7% are<br />
master’s degree holders or above while 51.51% are university graduates. In short, <strong>MiTAC</strong> aims<br />
to create competitiveness by ensur<strong>in</strong>g a healthy pool of high quality talent.
5.2.3 Human Resources Development<br />
Education, Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and Human Resources Development<br />
A diversity of channels for tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
Here at <strong>MiTAC</strong>, we take the improvement of employees’ professional skills very seriously. And as such, we<br />
have established a comprehensive tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g system to provide systematic employee education, which<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes orientation tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, competence tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, supervisor tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and so forth. Coupled with other<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g resources such as e-learn<strong>in</strong>g, OJT, and OFFJT, we provide an ideal environment for employees to<br />
learn and grow. In 2011, we organized 848 tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses and attracted more than 9500 tra<strong>in</strong>ees, for a total<br />
of 19,185 hours of tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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5.2.3 Human Resources Development<br />
Create a corporate culture through<br />
orientation<br />
An orientation program is arranged for each new recruit<br />
of <strong>MiTAC</strong> immediately after their registration for duties so<br />
that they can quickly acclimate to the work environment<br />
and condense their time for learn<strong>in</strong>g. In this orientation<br />
program, they will learn about the policies of the<br />
company and different K.S.A. (Knowledge-Skill-Attitude)<br />
for their positions. This will be matched with a “New<br />
Recruit Camp” so that new recruits can further<br />
understand the corporate philosophy and core values of<br />
the Company. In addition, a “supervisor” will be assigned<br />
to each new recruit, who will supervise them at work and<br />
assist them to quickly get <strong>in</strong>to the thick of th<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
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Differentiated tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gs for managers<br />
Management tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is designed on the basis of six<br />
management functions and is classified <strong>in</strong>to<br />
different areas, namely, be<strong>in</strong>g new to management<br />
position (attitude, role, and responsibilities) and<br />
fundamentals of managers (problem analysis and<br />
decision mak<strong>in</strong>g). Coupled with case studies and<br />
shar<strong>in</strong>g sessions, these managers were able to<br />
acquire relevant management skills <strong>in</strong> ascend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
levels of sophistication.
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5.2.4 Fr<strong>in</strong>ge Benefits and Communications<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has always considered its employees as one of the most important assets of the<br />
corporation. In addition to provid<strong>in</strong>g labor and health <strong>in</strong>surance coverage, all employees are<br />
covered <strong>in</strong> group <strong>in</strong>surance and overseas travel <strong>in</strong>surance with all expenses paid by the<br />
company. This provides additional security for employees <strong>in</strong> their work and life.<br />
The company has also set up a library that is accessible to all employees around the clock at<br />
the office and <strong>in</strong>troduced an optical disc database. We have taken various means (such as<br />
becom<strong>in</strong>g a member of Interlibrary Cooperation Association) to help employees acquire all the<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation they may need.<br />
In order to help employees stay physically and mentally healthy, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has been work<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
professional consultant teams to launch our EAP (Employee Assistant Program). With a team of<br />
experts compris<strong>in</strong>g psychological therapists, legal councilors, nutritionists, f<strong>in</strong>ancial consultants<br />
and so forth to offer professional counsel<strong>in</strong>g and through channels such as sem<strong>in</strong>ars, articles<br />
and EAP websites, we provide employees and their families professional advice <strong>in</strong> their daily life,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g pressure from the workplace, <strong>in</strong>terpersonal relationships, family and marriage, the two<br />
genders, law, wealth management, and health care so that they can ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> proper balance <strong>in</strong><br />
the workplace, <strong>in</strong> daily life, and <strong>in</strong> health.<br />
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<strong>MiTAC</strong> boasts a full-bodied committee for employees’ fr<strong>in</strong>ge benefits, with members nom<strong>in</strong>ated<br />
by each department. Annual events are planned by dedicated personnel and committee<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs are convened periodically for the plann<strong>in</strong>g of various benefits and activities. The<br />
committee has also established several clubs for employees and helped established a gym (free<br />
for employees), an aerobics/dance classroom, massage room and <strong>in</strong>door table tennis court (at<br />
L<strong>in</strong>kou and Hs<strong>in</strong>chu plants) to promote recreational activities that help foster employee bond<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> the hope that employees would devote adequate time to their lives and family <strong>in</strong> their spare<br />
time.
Employee Communications<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has established different channels for <strong>in</strong>ternal communications and has appo<strong>in</strong>ted designated persons to<br />
manage employee-management relations for cultivat<strong>in</strong>g harmony and coord<strong>in</strong>ation with employees under the ideas of<br />
car<strong>in</strong>g and shar<strong>in</strong>g. Employees are encouraged to use the company e-mail system to reduce the use of paper and<br />
avoid produc<strong>in</strong>g unnecessary reports while achiev<strong>in</strong>g the goals of real-time communication <strong>in</strong> an eco-friendly manner.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has proactively <strong>in</strong>troduced:<br />
• Internal e-mail account for “speak<strong>in</strong>g out” to encourage all employees<br />
to express themselves directly for timely response.<br />
• Annual employee satisfaction survey to hear the voices of employees.<br />
• Monthly rout<strong>in</strong>e staff meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
• Convey<strong>in</strong>g the bus<strong>in</strong>ess philosophy, operation status and <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />
systems of the Company via the <strong>MiTAC</strong> Portal and employee<br />
conference.<br />
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5.2.4 Fr<strong>in</strong>ge Benefits and Communications<br />
• Publish<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>MiTAC</strong> Focus regularly to report on major news of the<br />
Company, product <strong>in</strong>formation and events so that all employees, at<br />
home and overseas, can understand the status of the Company. In<br />
case of critical change <strong>in</strong> the operation of the Company, to the extent<br />
that rights and privileges are affected, the Company will communicate<br />
with employees for coord<strong>in</strong>ation through formal channels.
5.2.5 HSE and Risk Control<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> provides a safe and low-risk work environment, encompass<strong>in</strong>g physical security of the plant and the safety<br />
of the employees. All plants of <strong>MiTAC</strong> have been accredited by the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems. In<br />
addition, <strong>MiTAC</strong> designs and executes its HSE system <strong>in</strong> compliance with applicable laws, <strong>in</strong>ternational rules, and<br />
its own <strong>in</strong>ternal standards. Designated functions, like Plant Adm<strong>in</strong>istration, Equipment, and HSE are responsible for<br />
the monitor<strong>in</strong>g of safety and health under standard operation procedures subject to strict assessment and approval<br />
before implementation.<br />
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The plants are required to properly enforce EICC and conduct safety <strong>in</strong>spection and organize events for safety<br />
education <strong>in</strong> order to monitor risk and review potential threats to safety. <strong>MiTAC</strong> sees the health and safety of<br />
employees as a vital asset of the Company alongside corporate development, and will commit all necessary<br />
resources to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> an appropriate work environment for the safety and health of employees.<br />
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5.2.5 HSE and Risk Control<br />
In an effort to help employees rema<strong>in</strong> healthy both physically and mentally, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has been work<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
professional consultant teams to launch our EAP (Employee Assistant Program). With a team of experts compris<strong>in</strong>g<br />
psychological therapists, legal councilors, nutritionists, f<strong>in</strong>ancial consultants and so forth to offer professional<br />
counsel<strong>in</strong>g and through channels such as sem<strong>in</strong>ars, articles and EAP websites, we provide employees and their<br />
families professional advice <strong>in</strong> their daily life, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g pressure from the workplace, <strong>in</strong>terpersonal relationships,<br />
family and marriage, the two genders, law, wealth management, and health care so that they could ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> proper<br />
balance <strong>in</strong> the workplace, <strong>in</strong> daily life, and <strong>in</strong> health.<br />
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5.2.6 Employee Health<br />
Important events of the Company:<br />
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Employee physical exam<strong>in</strong>ation (exam<strong>in</strong>ation for all once every other year) and<br />
track<strong>in</strong>g the exam<strong>in</strong>ation results, health sem<strong>in</strong>ars by physicians.<br />
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Prevention and protection aga<strong>in</strong>st critical diseases (SARS, avian flu, H1N1, and<br />
others).<br />
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Test<strong>in</strong>g of the operation environment regularly to elim<strong>in</strong>ate hazardous factors (CO2,<br />
light<strong>in</strong>g, noise, and so forth)<br />
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Supply of dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g water with quality conform<strong>in</strong>g to the standards of applicable rules<br />
on environmental protection (check the quality once quarterly).<br />
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Supply of meals with quality conform<strong>in</strong>g to the standards of applicable rules on<br />
environmental protection.<br />
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Provision of massage room, gymnasium, aerobics room, and library.<br />
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Supervision of the liv<strong>in</strong>g of new recruits by designated persons.<br />
Hold<strong>in</strong>g of sem<strong>in</strong>ars on psychological health regularly.<br />
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Initiation of healthy recreation clubs (bicycle team, basketball games, swimm<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
golf and others).<br />
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Hold<strong>in</strong>g of big events regularly by the Welfare Committee regularly (family days,<br />
hik<strong>in</strong>g, movies, and cultural and artistic activities).
5.3.1 Supplier Policy<br />
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Supplier Cha<strong>in</strong> Policy for Conflict Metal, GSE & EICC<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> Group seeks to develop qualified suppliers that meet the environmental protection requirements currently <strong>in</strong><br />
effect <strong>in</strong> order to make them green partners. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has <strong>in</strong>stituted its supplier management policy and practices<br />
evaluation and supervision of the suppliers to ensure they are conform<strong>in</strong>g to the requirements of green production<br />
<strong>in</strong> quality, delivery, environmental protection, health and safety, human rights, ethics, and CSR. <strong>MiTAC</strong> values and<br />
is concerned about environmentally friendly issues and <strong>in</strong>sists on perfect<strong>in</strong>g the management of the supply cha<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> order to accomplish the mission of a green enterprise.<br />
We support the “Electronic Industry Code of Conduct “(EICC), which covers labor, health and safety, as well as<br />
environmental standards to comply with pert<strong>in</strong>ent regulations of the management system and relevant standards of<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess ethics.<br />
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All suppliers shall declare their support of EICC publicly and actively propose a management system congruent<br />
with the standards of EICC. Suppliers shall also apply their practice of EICC to the entire supply cha<strong>in</strong>, or, at least,<br />
demand their subcontractors recognize and adopt EICC standards.<br />
We encourage suppliers to comply with the legal rules applicable to their countries/regions. In addition to be<strong>in</strong>g law<br />
abid<strong>in</strong>g, suppliers shall comply with <strong>in</strong>ternationally recognized standards and assume greater commitment to CSR.<br />
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We shall make every effort to comply with the EICC with the suppliers, from the system level and the<br />
implementation level, <strong>in</strong> order to provide a humane, safe, and green work environment.
5.3.1 Supplier Policy<br />
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Supplier Cha<strong>in</strong> Policy for Conflict Metal, GSE & EICC<br />
In recent years, materials used for product manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and the social and environmental concerns that<br />
stemmed from the process have received grow<strong>in</strong>g attention. For <strong>in</strong>stance, m<strong>in</strong>erals produced <strong>in</strong> the Democratic<br />
Republic of the Congo have been the products of serious armed conflicts. <strong>MiTAC</strong> has never purchased raw metals<br />
directly and we are aware that most of our suppliers have no direct purchas<strong>in</strong>g relationship with m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
corporations. However, as a company, we are aware of the opportunity that lies before us to br<strong>in</strong>g positive<br />
<strong>in</strong>fluence to the situation. And as such, we have adopted the follow<strong>in</strong>g practices:<br />
1. <strong>MiTAC</strong> shall <strong>in</strong>clude the bann<strong>in</strong>g of conflict m<strong>in</strong>erals as a part of its supplier green product policies to<br />
ensure that all <strong>MiTAC</strong> products are free of conflict m<strong>in</strong>erals.<br />
1 <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s suppliers shall shoulder relevant social and environmental protection responsibilities.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> will not accept conflict m<strong>in</strong>erals produced <strong>in</strong> the Democratic Republic of the Congo (here<strong>in</strong>after Congo)<br />
2<br />
and her surround<strong>in</strong>g nations/areas.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> suppliers shall trace the sources of Co, Au, Pd, Ta, Sn and W used <strong>in</strong> its products to ensure that these<br />
3<br />
metals do not come from conflict m<strong>in</strong>eral regions.<br />
4 <strong>MiTAC</strong> suppliers shall relay these requirements to their upstream suppliers.<br />
2. <strong>MiTAC</strong> shall implement supplier <strong>in</strong>ventory:<br />
It is possible to achieve “management at source” by implement<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestigations of smelters. In 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
requested all suppliers to identify the smelters for the materials they source <strong>in</strong> the exist<strong>in</strong>g supplier <strong>in</strong>ventory and to<br />
submit the <strong>in</strong>formation to the responsible units for EICC/GeSI audit<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>ventory for verification.<br />
Vendors Smelters Metal Number of Smelter<br />
203 87<br />
Au 28<br />
Ta 3<br />
Sn 40<br />
W 7
5.3.2 Code of Conduct and Ethics for Suppliers - EICC<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has implemented the EICC <strong>in</strong>ternally and also established an EICC project for upstream suppliers,<br />
which will be implemented <strong>in</strong> different phases. The cont<strong>in</strong>uation of EICC project promotion will ensure<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> and its suppliers comply with relevant EICC codes of conduct to create a safe, eco-friendly and<br />
humane supply cha<strong>in</strong> environment.<br />
1 st phase: EICC tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and dissem<strong>in</strong>ation ( 2007-2008)<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong>’s supplier quality management department implemented relevant EICC education courses (cover<strong>in</strong>g EICC<br />
content description, audit<strong>in</strong>g skills and so forth) <strong>in</strong>ternally and official dissem<strong>in</strong>ated them. <strong>MiTAC</strong> relayed relevant<br />
EICC promotion requirements to its upstream suppliers and <strong>in</strong>troduced an EICC audit checklist <strong>in</strong> its operations.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g this period, <strong>MiTAC</strong> also hosted annual supplier meet<strong>in</strong>gs to carry out direct EICC tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and further<br />
dissem<strong>in</strong>ation, followed by ask<strong>in</strong>g suppliers to establish relevant EICC promotion plans. This laid down a positive<br />
foundation for <strong>MiTAC</strong> <strong>in</strong> launch<strong>in</strong>g the EICC project for the regulation of upstream suppliers.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> def<strong>in</strong>ed the standards of supplier selection for EICC audits to appraise labor-<strong>in</strong>tensive suppliers and vendors<br />
of relatively high environmental pollution based on risk coefficient management pr<strong>in</strong>ciples to identify high risk<br />
suppliers for the EICC audit. By the end of 2010, we completed the EICC audits on 89 suppliers and cont<strong>in</strong>ued our<br />
supervision, track<strong>in</strong>g, and confirmation of the corrective actions on nonconform<strong>in</strong>g items. Most nonconform<strong>in</strong>g items<br />
are be<strong>in</strong>g corrected or handled with reasonable preventive action plans.<br />
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2 nd phase: EICC audit<strong>in</strong>g and improvement track<strong>in</strong>g (2008-2010)<br />
3 rd phase: Cont<strong>in</strong>uation of EICC promotion to new suppliers (2011)<br />
In 2011, <strong>MiTAC</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ued with its promotion of EICC to new suppliers and implemented EICC audits with track<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
relevant corrective/preventive measures for seven new suppliers that had relatively higher risk coefficients.
A<br />
Supplier<br />
B<br />
Supplier<br />
C<br />
Supplier<br />
D<br />
Supplier<br />
In addition to the cont<strong>in</strong>uation of the Best of Practice campaign for suppliers of n<strong>in</strong>e customized IT product materials<br />
Review &<br />
Consolid<br />
ation<br />
(PSU, PCB, Chassis, Cable, Heat-s<strong>in</strong>k, RJ45 Connector, Choke, MLCC & DIMM slot) <strong>in</strong> the second half of 2011,<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong>’s Supplier Quality Management Unit also <strong>in</strong>itiated the Best of Practice campaign for its automotive PCB &<br />
Hous<strong>in</strong>g suppliers <strong>in</strong> order to rema<strong>in</strong> compliant with str<strong>in</strong>gent demands from the automobile <strong>in</strong>dustry on product<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and quality.<br />
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5.3.3 Supplier Process Control - Best of Practice<br />
Audit &<br />
Scor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Supplier<br />
SQE<br />
D<br />
Supplier<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
SQE<br />
A<br />
Supplier<br />
Supplier<br />
Process<br />
Improvement<br />
& PMP<br />
update<br />
C<br />
Supplier<br />
CA Track<strong>in</strong>g&<br />
Verification<br />
Supplier<br />
Benchmark<br />
B<br />
Supplier<br />
Best PMP<br />
/QPA/Handbo<br />
ok Update<br />
Best of Practice requires suppliers to <strong>in</strong>troduce<br />
optimized control schemes/parameters <strong>in</strong> their<br />
operations based on the 4M1E checklist for<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g quality control to improve the<br />
quality performance of raw materials at the<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g phase and client end, thereby<br />
achiev<strong>in</strong>g a w<strong>in</strong>-w<strong>in</strong> outcome.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to RMA statistics <strong>in</strong> the production<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e, the yield rate of materials improved<br />
substantially and the quality stability of<br />
materials meets the quality objectives.<br />
Suppliers once struggl<strong>in</strong>g with product quality<br />
prior to their participation <strong>in</strong> the campaign now<br />
show significant improvement <strong>in</strong> terms of<br />
quality consistency.
6.1 Giv<strong>in</strong>g Back to Society<br />
As always, <strong>MiTAC</strong> is enchanted by the notion of “tak<strong>in</strong>g from the society and giv<strong>in</strong>g back to society” and only<br />
a harmonious society can produce a bluepr<strong>in</strong>t for the susta<strong>in</strong>able development of an enterprise. Only a society<br />
of perpetual progress can make room for the susta<strong>in</strong>able growth of an enterprise.<br />
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The three perpetual pillars of <strong>MiTAC</strong>:<br />
Develop good people <strong>in</strong><br />
technology<br />
Advocate low carbon<br />
liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Give back to society with professionalism, products and services. Get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> public relations and<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g and support social concerns <strong>in</strong> order to serve society better.<br />
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Explore the beauty of<br />
Taiwan<br />
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6.1.1 YSED Cup on Campus for the Development of<br />
Good People <strong>in</strong> Technology and Design<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> and other enterprises sponsored the establishment of YSED. S<strong>in</strong>ce 2003, YSED has organized the “YSED<br />
Cup Creative Design Contest” for the promotion of design <strong>in</strong> education. The targeted participants are students of<br />
higher education and software talent cultivation education. Through close <strong>in</strong>teractions <strong>in</strong> the contest, <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
employees share their <strong>in</strong>dustry experience with students, particularly their experience <strong>in</strong> brand product design and<br />
global market<strong>in</strong>g, and navigation and travel applications. They encourage students to apply creativity to portable<br />
devices and software applications.<br />
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In addition, <strong>MiTAC</strong> provides an opportunity for students to engage <strong>in</strong> practical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at <strong>MiTAC</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g their summer<br />
holidays and hopes students can share their experience of the <strong>in</strong>dustry and come to understand the needs of<br />
enterprises. This practical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g experience will help them <strong>in</strong> acquir<strong>in</strong>g professional knowledge when return<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
school after the holidays. <strong>MiTAC</strong> hopes this type of contest can conquer school campuses and allow students to get a<br />
different form of creative stimulation and become a driv<strong>in</strong>g force for the <strong>in</strong>dustrial upgrad<strong>in</strong>g of Taiwan!
6.1.2 Support the Low Carbon Campaign and<br />
<strong>International</strong> Car Free Day<br />
Taipei City Department of Transportation<br />
Commissioner Mr. L<strong>in</strong> Chih-Y<strong>in</strong>g presents a<br />
certificate of gratitude to <strong>MiTAC</strong><br />
Mio Asia-Pacific Sales & Global Brand Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Director Mr. Liao Sheng-Fu attends the<br />
Corporate Recognition Press Conference<br />
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Acknowledgement of “Less CO 2 and More Smiles” through<br />
participation of <strong>International</strong> Car Free Day<br />
<strong>International</strong> Car Free Day orig<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> Europe. Ever s<strong>in</strong>ce France launched the campaign of “In Town,<br />
Without My Car” <strong>in</strong> 1998, residents of 35 cities have taken part <strong>in</strong> the campaign by refra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on September 22. In 2002, the campaign led to the birth of “European Mobility Week” across Europe and<br />
the event <strong>in</strong>volves a series of carless day activities. The event received a positive response and was<br />
adopted around the world, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Taiwan, and gradually evolved <strong>in</strong>to the 922 <strong>International</strong> Car Free<br />
Day campaign today. This year’s <strong>International</strong> Car Free Day features the theme of “Less CO 2 and More<br />
Smiles”, which encourages the general populace to cultivate the habit of energy consumption and carbon<br />
reduction (i.e. employee carpool<strong>in</strong>g, shutt<strong>in</strong>g down idle PCs and choos<strong>in</strong>g not to drive for one day <strong>in</strong> a<br />
week) <strong>in</strong> their day-to-day lives.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> has always taken the subjects of energy conservation and environmental protection very seriously<br />
and as such, <strong>MiTAC</strong> has worked with Mio this year to participate <strong>in</strong> this year’s <strong>International</strong> Car Free Day<br />
<strong>in</strong> Taipei and its theme of “Less CO 2 and More Smiles” by host<strong>in</strong>g the “Car Free Lifestyle Concert &<br />
Creative Fair” at Da-an Forest Park to be a part of the low-carbon movement.<br />
Taipei City Department of Transportation Commissioner Mr. L<strong>in</strong> presents the results of carbon<br />
reduction fund rais<strong>in</strong>g effort together with musician Matthew Lien to celebrate the 10th anniversary<br />
of Taipei <strong>International</strong> Car Free Day
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6.1.3 <strong>MiTAC</strong> to Host Product Design Tour Exhibition <strong>in</strong><br />
Support of Green Design and Taiwanese Designers<br />
Innovation has always been a core value at <strong>MiTAC</strong>. And s<strong>in</strong>ce the Company has spared no effort <strong>in</strong> the design of<br />
green products, <strong>MiTAC</strong> collaborated with Aim Culture to host the Product Design Tour Exhibition with the<br />
support of President Billy Ho.<br />
<strong>MiTAC</strong> featured three recent signature products <strong>in</strong> the company’s Green Product Display Area: the Magellan Roadmate<br />
3065 – the world’s first GPS navigation system with full carbon footpr<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>ventory. <strong>MiTAC</strong> also displayed its th<strong>in</strong> client<br />
PC that has received numerous eco-friendly label across the world with its ECO Design that emphasizes low power<br />
consumption, easy disassembly and easy recycl<strong>in</strong>g along with environmental friendly materials. The other signature<br />
ECO Design product exhibited at the event was <strong>MiTAC</strong>’s Maestro 650 All-<strong>in</strong>-one PC. In addition to embody<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
aforementioned design spirit, the product also features a motion sensor and energy-sav<strong>in</strong>g functionalities as a new and<br />
<strong>in</strong>novative sell<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t of <strong>MiTAC</strong> product design.<br />
Aim Culture provided the space of exhibition, which is built from Reboard materials. Through the creative designs of<br />
Reboard, Aim Culture strives to create a brand new experience for visitors to an office space that is filled with an<br />
extensive display of <strong>in</strong>novative and aesthetically appeal<strong>in</strong>g products designed <strong>in</strong> Taiwan. Hopefully through the process<br />
of appreciation, the items on exhibition would help visitors to re<strong>in</strong>vigorate their bra<strong>in</strong>s and be fully charged for their work<br />
at hand.