WT 2019 ESG Report (The chapter of environment)
ESG Commitment of Suppliers
WT ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
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WT track record of improvement supported by data
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG emissions) for the period from 2019/01/01 to 2019/12/31 is 1,189 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent. The data has been certified by independent third parties.
The GHG emissions for the period from 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 is 1,246 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent. The data has been certified by independent third parties.
Reclaimed packaging materials
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Reclaimed products
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From left to right, Chief Application Officer Willie Sun, Chief Group Business Operations Officer Tim Wu, Chairman Eric Cheng, Chief Marketing Officer Jack Yang and General Manager, Taiwan Rick Chang
WT has already shown what can be achieved one of the sustainability context policies and sustainability key is driven by science since WT first published the 2017 ESG Report. This is always about facts and science, and these decisions are being made as a matter of math.
WT Environmental Policy Mapping International Framework
We have achieved Environmental Policy, Climate Change Policy and Advocacy and SDGs Policy in 2020. These policies and initiatives are mapping with the global consensus environmental protection concept and framework.
The delivered Environmental Policy, Climate Change Policy and Advocacy and SDGs Policy in two languages, through. We are seeking aggressive behavior and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We also communicate our environmental expectations to suppliers and third parties, including compliance with our Environmental Policy and environmental initiatives.
Environment
Improving the Environment Globally Protecting people and the planet. We are committed to minimizing impacts on the environment throughout our business. Concerted and innovative actions are needed to address serious environmental issues, including water scarcity and the impacts of climate change.
2030 Goal
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Certification Boundary Will Be Expanded in Greater China Region
Identify, manage, monitor and control environmental issues in a vertical and continuous manner through the ISO 14001 environmental management system. At the same time, it is mapping with various international standards and adopts a high-level structure.
WT ISO 14001 environmental management system has been certificated (WT ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification), and the boundary includes Taiwan and Hong Kong logistics warehouses. Our goal for 2030 is that the boundary of the Environmental Management Systems will be expanded in the Greater China region.
The action taken has shown that WT integrates systematic environmental management into the company's existing ISO management system and various external initiatives and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
WT systematically improves our environmental performance, effectively uses resources and reduces waste, gaining sustainable competitive advantage and earning the trust of all stakeholders throughout international environmental standards. For example, we follow the internationally recognized environmental standard ISO 14001, which lists the requirements of the environmental management system.
Environmental Policy is applicable to all operating locations. It requires that all environmental issues related to their operations must be considered during the operation process, such as air pollution, water and sewage issues, waste management, soil pollution, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and resource utilization and efficiency.
Environmental Policy includes the need to continuously improve the organization's systems and solutions to environmental problems.
Environmental Policy has recently been revised and made major improvements, such as increasing the importance of environmental management in the company's sustainability strategy planning process. Wen Ye's management has also deepened discussions on this policy and made a firm commitment to be proactive and proactive in improving environmental performance.
Environmental Policy applies current and future environmental laws and regulations to review environmental goals and laws to keep pace with the times. And incorporate environmental issues into business management.
Environmental Policy has improved the company's sustainable brand reputation and efficiency, reduced costs, and increased the confidence of stakeholders in our sustainable development with the support of high-level management.
EMS Management Approach
WT ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) has been certificated, and the boundary includes Taiwan and Hong Kong logistics warehouses.
In order to achieve sufficient and transparent information disclosure, we are drafting a new environmental management system (EMS). The planned information disclosure includes baseline, boundary, goals, and overall schedule. This EMS programme ISO 14001 environmental management system is integrated. This new EMS programme is expected to incorporate our operations base in the mainland into the boundary.
▼ EMS management approach management programme launched in 2019
| Item | EMS Management Approach | Content | The date of programme last review date |
| 1 | Goals | Our goal is to complete the task list from item 3 to item 8 of this EMS program list by 2021. | By 2021. |
| 2 | ISO international standards | ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems | By 2019. |
| 3 | Boundary | On track | Achieve the sustainable EMS programme by 2021. |
| 4 | Responsible department | Logistics Department. On track. |
Same as above |
| 5 | Budget and Resources | On track. | Same as above |
| 6 | Third Party Collaboration | On track. | Same as above |
| 7 | Action Taken | On track. | Same as above |
| 8 | Timeline | On track. | Same as above |
| 9 | Baseline | On track. | Same as above |
Environmental Commitment
- Commitment to environmental sustainability
- Commitment to creating environmental awareness
- Commitment to implement an environmental management system
- Commitment to using natural resources or energy more efficiently
- Commitment to reduce emissions, releases, and waste
- Commitment to monitor the company's environmental performance
- Commitment to report regularly on environmental issues
- Commitment to consult with stakeholders on environmental issues
- Environmental Policy have been approved by senior management or the board of directors.
12%
of Reclaimed Packaging Materials
A total of 12% reclaimed packaging materials in 2019. WT are the circular economy pioneers, progressively implement source reduction, and recycle and reuse the empty cartons after purchase for shipping packaging. The packaging materials needed for our logistics operations, such as outer boxes, cartons, cardboard, etc., are all made of renewable materials, which can be recycled or composted and regenerated by nature.
1151Thousand
Paperless
WT introduced the advanced "Extended Warehouse Management" (EWM) in 2014. When designing the system architecture, it has incorporated the concept of green environmental protection into the operation process and operating system design.
Eco-Design
We have been disclosing Eco-Design information to transparency and stakeholder engagement since 2017. It also showcases the contributions of more than WT in making a positive impact on Eco-Design.
Driving energy-efficient performance and Eco-Design electronic products are one of the Environmental Policy. Eco-Design electronic product initiatives and by designing products with improved energy-efficient performance, which helps us meet customer needs and identify market expansion opportunities.
Since 2010, WT has 100% encouraged customers to buy low-power module products. In the design stage of innovative electronic products, it has been considered whether it will have an impact on the environment.
The low-power module products will optimize clients' electronic products to deliver industry-leading performance and best-in-class.
The low-power module products we sell include:
- Low-power energy-saving power management chip.
- Low power consumption microprocessor.
Low power consumption microprocessor
Low-power energy-saving power management chip
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WT reduces GHG emissions. The Taiwan Zhonghe offices total GHG emissions in 2019 have been reduced by 4.55% compared to 2018, which has aligned reduction targets with 2% goal.
In the future, we set the goal for reducing 1% GHG emissions per year. Implementation includes:
- Install time controllers on air conditioners and lamps,
- motion sensor lighting,
- power saving mode for copying machine, water filter, coffee machines,
- Replace high energy-consuming equipment every year,
- blackout curtains installed,
- Green in the Office,
- power saving slogans posting.
WT compliance with ISO 14064 to collect data of GHG emissions since 2018 and the data quality was verificated by independent thirty parties the British Standards Institution (BSI). BSI holds the verification opinion statement with reasonable assurance about the data quality for the period from 2018 to 2019 financial year.
GHG emissions
1,246 tonnes of CO2e in 2018
1,189 tonnes of CO2e in 2019
1,189 tonnes of CO2e in 2019
GHG emissions intensity
1.17 tonnes of CO2e per person in 2018
1.11 tonnes of CO2e per person in 2019
1.11 tonnes of CO2e per person in 2019
Eco-friendly Reclaimed Products
WT has followed the international standard Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Waste Standards since 2016. We have established and implemented an Eco-friendly Reclaimed Products programme. Our operating sites are 100% not manufactory. There is no hazardous waste generated. Only non-hazardous wastes are generated during the operation, including (1) scrapped electronic products, (2) office decoration waste, (3) cartons, and (4) packaging materials.
The total amount of waste in 2019 was 130,493 kg, a reduction of 25.1% compared with the total amount of waste in 2018 of 174,218 kg.
WT has established an effective waste management process, including resource reuse, centralized management, regular recording, data of transport, and understands the reasons for waste generation as a baseline for management policies and effective goal setting. The percentage of reducing waste by 3% is the goal in 2020.
Supplier environmental management
Our goal of completing on-line information disclosure audits for 100% of the top 20 companies on our supplier list in 2030.
Management Approach for Sustainable Suppliers
WT is committed to the highest standards of the Supplier Code of Conduct which includes labor, human rights, occupational safety ,environmental and ethical protection. Any violations of this Code may jeopardize a supplier's business relationship with us, up to and including termination.
Additionally, WT maintains detailed Social Policy & Code of Conduct that define our expectations for compliance by Suppliers. This Code has been endorsed by executive management.This Code outlines our expectations for Supplier conduct regarding labor and human rights, health and safety, environmental protection, ethics, and management practices.
Suppliers Compliance
WT requires major suppliers to operate in accordance with the Supplier ESG Requirements within official league documents which includes labor, human rights, occupational safety ,environmental and ethical protection.
We set high expectations with WT supplier management system during contracting process, Participating suppliers represented annual spending over TWD 1,000,000 or purchase order above 12 of times in a financial year. WT will assess its suppliers' compliance with this Code, and any violations of the Code may jeopardize a supplier's business relationship with WT, up to and including termination.
WT regularly reviews the Management Approach for Sustainable Suppliers and implements the education and training of purchasing personnel. In addition, WT prioritizes the purchase of products with low environmental impact and encourages all colleagues to use green products. In the future, we hope that the proportion of green products to the total purchase will increase year by year.
Safer Materials from Supplier
Safer for people. And for the planet
WT leads the industry in reducing or eliminating the harmful substances commonly used in electronics. Through our rigorous process analysis, we're constantly evolving our products and how we make them. So the materials we use are safer for the environment, the people who make our products, and the people who use them under Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and REACH.
To understand the safety of our materials more comprehensively, we're identifying all the substances in every one of the parts and we get data on more parts every day. We then assess the chemicals in our materials using hazard and risk assessment tools to help us understand their effect on people's health and on the environment.
Regarding more reports of our suppliers passing the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and REACH, Please go to the WT Website CSR Page of the official website to learn more.
Through our rigorous process analysis, it is under Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and REACH.