Getac Holdings Corporation

Getac Holdings believes that a solid foundation for effective supply chain management stems from close cooperation with suppliers, sharing risks and mutual benefits. Based on the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, Getac also references the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Global Compact, the International Labor Organization's Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. These frameworks collectively inform the development of Getac's Supplier Code of Conduct. This code requires suppliers to adhere to commitments in corporate social responsibility, uphold fundamental human rights, promote environmental sustainability, comply with relevant laws and regulations, and follow Getac's specific guidelines. Non-compliance may lead to corrective actions or contract termination as stipulated in agreements.

To ensure that suppliers adhere to environmental and social standards, Getac requires all raw material suppliers to sign the " Master Purchase Agreement“. They must fulfill commitments outlined in the contract, including integrity pledges, environmental protection responsibilities, respect for labor rights, prohibition of conflict minerals, and willingness to disclose and provide evidence to facilitate the investigation of mineral sourcing and production processes.
 

Getac Supplier Management
Signing Commitment and Contract	Due Diligence	Risk of Identification
Letter of Undertaking for Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct Letter of Undertaking for Non-use of Prohibited/Restricted Substances Letter of Undertaking for Non-use of Conflict Minerals Suppliers of protective coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning agents in China are required to sign a "VOC Compliance Declaration.“ Anti-corruption Undertaking (Transactions Exceeding Eighty Thousand Yuan Require Signing) Master Purchase Agreement (Including Sustainability Clauses)	New Supplier Audit Annual Supplier Audit Annual Responsible Minerals Reporting (CMRT, EMRT forms) Submission of RoHS Test Reports and Composition Dat	Supplier Monthly Rating System Supplier ESG Self-Assessment Questionnair

Since 2019, Getac Holdings has required suppliers to complete an annual ESG self-assessment questionnaire to understand the sustainability performance and regulatory compliance of supply chain partners. In 2023, Getac Holdings and its subsidiaries invited a total of 693 suppliers to fill out the ESG self-assessment questionnaire, with a response rate of 98.8%. The survey results showed that 79.6% of suppliers have established labor practices or human rights-related policies, 79.9% have environmental health management systems, and 86.9% ensure compliance with corporate social responsibility through various methods such as supplier self-assessment questionnaires, internal audits, or on-site audits.
 

The quality assurance department annually develops an audit plan and audit list for suppliers based on transactions of the current year. Auditors are deployed to conduct on-site audits, covering quality audit systems, restricted substance audit systems, and audits related to environmental health and occupational safety. In 2023, all subsidiaries formulated annual audit plans and completed annual audits of suppliers according to supplier guidance regulations. Subsidiaries that have implemented the RBA management system additionally require suppliers to complete the RBA SAQ Self-Assessment Questionnaire.

Since 2014, our plastics business group (MPT Kunshan, MPT Suzhou) has adhered to RBA Code of Conduct to assess operations related to labor, health and safety, environmental, and ethical management. They also integrate sustainability management across our supply chain and regularly undergo RBA CMA audits from customers. In 2023, their RBA CMA audit score exceeded 160 points. Additionally, subsidiaries Getac Technology, Atemitech Corp., and Getac Kunshan have developed RBA VAP verification plans and are currently preparing for related activities.

Additionally, we conducted investigations into our Tier 1 key suppliers to understand their RBA VAP verification status. In 2023, there were a total of 21 Tier 1 key suppliers within Getac undergoing external RBA VAP verification, constituting approximately 21% of all Tier 1 key suppliers. Among these 21 suppliers, 4 are formal members of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), including Full and Regular Members. The remaining 17 suppliers passed the RBA VAP audit, with all scoring above 160 points and achieving Platinum, Gold, or Silver level ratings. None of these 17 suppliers were found to have any Priority Non-Conformance issues, resulting in a Priority Non-Conformance rate of 0%. According to the RBA VAP verification program, suppliers at Platinum and Gold levels must close all Priority and Major Non-Conformance issues identified. Suppliers at the Silver level are required to close all Priority Non-Conformance issues.

1RBA Membership Requirements Explanation ：https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/join-us/
2RBA VAP Recognition Program Levels Explanation ：https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/vap/about-vap

Getac Holdings’ operational scope includes the design, manufacturing, and assembly of electronic products, injection molded plastic parts, and automotive metal die-casting components. The primary raw materials procured are electronic components, plastic pellets, and aluminum ingots. Procurement expenditures are distributed as follows: 51% for electronic products (rugged computers and mechatronic and energy business groups), 40% for plastic business group, and 9% for automotive business group. Production facilities are concentrated in Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, reflecting Getac's commitment to a sustainable supply chain. We aim to establish robust operational models in these locations to ensure sustainable production. Through a multi-location supply chain approach, we provide prompt service to customers and achieve efficient product delivery.

In 2023, Getac's procurement expenditures were distributed by country as follows: 50.0% in China, 29.2% in Taiwan, 4.23% in Vietnam, 4.0% in the United States, and 12.5% in other countries. This procurement strategy takes into account the development and industrial characteristics of each country, ensuring the stability and sustainability of the supply chain.

Localized procurement is a supply chain policy of Getac, where subsidiaries aim to achieve over 50% local procurement as a management target. This strategy reduces risks and costs associated with transportation while creating local job opportunities. In 2023, Getac Holdings (consolidated) achieved a 67% local procurement rate, a decrease from 73% in 2022.


 

• Getac Holdings, along with its subsidiaries Getac Technology and Atemitech Corp., organized the “Getac Tree Planting Volunteer Day" event. We invited supply chain partner Intel Taiwan to join us in planting and nurturing 600 native Taiwanese seedlings along the Shalun Coastline in New Taipei City. This initiative aims to contribute to the restoration of the forest in the area over a three-year period.
• Getac Holdings' subsidiary Atemitech Corp. responded to Gigabyte Technology's initiative "Reduce, Share, Love the Earth Alliance" by participating in a beach cleaning event at Pig's Nose Beach. Alongside more than 200 supply chain partners, they successfully cleared 1,894 kilograms of marine waste, contributing to the sustainability of our oceans and humanity.

 

Getac Holdings and its subsidiaries commit to jointly assume responsibility for social and environmental protection with suppliers, supporting and adhering to the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). We pledge not to use conflict minerals sourced from regions affected by armed conflict and high-risk areas, particularly gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tungsten (W), tin (Sn), and cobalt (Co), which are derived from conflict-affected and high-risk areas (defined as regions with armed conflict, widespread violence, or other risks causing harm to people). All suppliers are required to comply with this commitment, utilizing the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and Extended Mineral Reporting Template (EMRT) provided by RMI to investigate and confirm the source of these minerals in their products through due diligence.

Getac Group‘s automotive business group (Getac Changshu and its Kunshan branch, and Getac Vietnam) primarily engages in aluminum alloy die-casting. The raw material used is aluminum alloy, and their products or production processes do not involve the addition or use of any 3TGs metals. The plastic business unit (MPT Kunshan, MPT Suzhou and MPT Vietnam) primarily uses plastic pellets as raw materials, with only the electroplating process involving the use of 3TGs metals. After investigation, only one smelter has been identified, with a qualified smelter rate of 100%.

Getac Technology and Atemitech Technology conduct due diligence on their supply chains based on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. For Getac Technology, in 2023, a total of 226 suppliers were investigated, achieving CMRT and EMRT response rates of 87%. A total of 250 smelters and refiners were identified, with 211 qualifying under the latest approved smelters and refiners list. There were 39 non-compliant smelters and refiners (including delistings), resulting in a compliance rate of 84% for smelters and refiners. We analyzed the distribution of compliant smelters and refiners in the supply chain, primarily located in Asia followed by Europe. For the results of this investigation, including the list of smelters and refiners used by all suppliers and their outcomes, please refer to Getac Technology Conflict Minerals Investigation Results. 

In 2023, Atemitech Corp. conducted investigations on a total of 211 suppliers, achieving a CMRT response rate of 87% and an EMRT response rate of 89%. A total of 264 smelters and refiners were identified, with 256 qualifying under the latest approved smelters and refiners list.

There were 8 non-compliant smelters and refiners (including delistings), resulting in a compliance rate of 97% for smelters and refiners. We analyzed the distribution of compliant smelters and refiners in the supply chain, primarily located in Asia by Europe. For more details, please refer to Atemitech Corp.  Conflict Minerals Investigation Results.