Getac Holdings Corporation

Getac believes that sustainable development is not just a responsibility but also our commitment to society, the environment, and future generations. While pursuing profits, we always adhere to the principles of fulfilling social responsibilities. Getac Holdings' operating profit in 2023 reached a record high since the company's establishment, with consolidated revenue growing for the eleventh consecutive year, and we were included in several ETF index constituent stocks. Over the past year, we have made steady progress in sustainable development. Our corporate governance evaluation has consistently ranked within the top 6-20% of publicly listed companies in Taiwan for five consecutive years, and we aim to reach the top 5% as our mid-term development goal. Additionally, we continuously enhance the transparency of sustainability information by actively or passively participating in ESG sustainability assessments in the investment community, such as those conducted by Morningstar (Sustainalytics), MSCI, and FTSE Russell. We improve our ratings annually, which not only serves as monitoring and review of our sustainability efforts but also demonstrates our commitment and actions toward sustainable development. We will continue to strengthen the company's risk management capabilities and enhance business resilience to cope with the ever-changing environment. Our goal is to achieve sustainable economic growth while protecting and respecting our planet's resources, providing enduring benefits to shareholders, employees, and partners. 

Regarding social and human rights aspects, we value the well-being of our employees and are dedicated to creating a friendly, diverse, and inclusive corporate culture. We encourage the promotion of local managers, achieving a local manager employment ratio of 73%, with the proportion of female managers increasing to 26%. Our subsidiary Getac Technology once again won the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award last year. Our Vietnam subsidiary, Getac Precision Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd, was also recognized by the local government as an "Excellent Enterprise for Workers" in Bac Ninh Province. These acknowledgments affirm and encourage our efforts in social responsibility.


In addition, through Getac’ Corporate Social Responsibility Trust and Charity Fund, we continue to collaborate with various social welfare organizations to assist vulnerable groups in society, support education in rural areas, and aid children and adolescents from families in need of social care. Addressing the pressing environmental protection issues that concern society, amidst our ongoing revenue growth, reducing carbon emissions has become a challenging mission. We have set a target to reduce emissions by 20% by 2030. In 2023, we launched 35 energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects, resulting in continuous declines in energy intensity and emission intensity over the past four years. Leveraging our core technologies and products, each business unit successfully introduced low-carbon and energy-efficient products. Our Plastics Business Group has successfully marketed PCR recycled materials, and our Rugged Computing Business Group has embraced circular economy principles by incorporating recycled materials into laptop casings, with plans to expand this initiative further.

We also recognize the strength of our supply chain and initiated the “Getac Group Tree Planting Volunteer Day," engaging our supply chain partners in supporting coastal afforestation and conservation projects. Additionally, we participated in customer-led initiatives such as "Reduce, Share, Love the Earth Alliance," contributing to beach clean-ups and marine litter removal. In 2023, we collaborated with supply chain partners in four low-carbon subsidy programs sponsored by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, enhancing our carbon management capabilities to minimize environmental impact.

We remain committed to achieving our sustainability goals and believe that through sustainable development, we can not only meet our business objectives but also positively impact society and the environment, jointly creating a better future.

 

Getac Holdings responds to the UN SDGs by aligning its sustainable actions based on industry attributes, core capabilities, practical resources, and stakeholder expectations. The company focuses on Goals 8 (economic growth), 9 (industry innovation), 12 (sustainable consumption and production), and 4 (quality education) as its long-term sustainability directions.

Our approach includes:

• Public Good Initiatives: Utilizing Getac Holdings’ Social Charity Fund for charitable donations and leveraging technology to enhance rural education.
• Corporate Initiatives: Organizing the "Y.S Award" to provide youth with platforms for creativity and internship opportunities. Getac Holdings also focuses on R&D in core technologies to drive process innovation, improve energy efficiency, and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly materials.

Additionally, Getac Holdings aims to create high-value industries, enhance company value, generate more job opportunities, and foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation. The company also influences its supply chain partners to prioritize human rights and environmental protection, leveraging its role as a corporate citizen through communication and encouragement.