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Corporate Governance and Sustainable Management
Corporate Governance and Sustainable Management
1. A Message from the Management – Our Sustainable Development Strategy
In 2024, the world experienced frequent extreme weather events, presenting businesses with ongoing and diverse challenges related to climate change. Leadtek is committed to the principles of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability. Upholding our mission to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency, we are actively responding to global environmental requirements and regulations. In line with the global 2050 net-zero target, we are not only dedicated to technological innovation but are also striving to organically integrate our business operations with environmental responsibility. Our goal is to create long-term positive development for the environment, society, and economy, and to work with all stakeholders to build a better future.
Leadtek continues to deepen its innovative R&D in graphics computing and artificial intelligence (AI) and is vigorously promoting the application of green technologies. The launch of our new AI workstation, in collaboration with Supermicro, not only demonstrates our strength in technological R&D and product performance but also aligns with market trends for reduced energy consumption and environmental protection. This further enhances Leadtek's global competitive advantage.
Considering the booming smart medical market and the need for resource integration, Leadtek has actively adjusted its business portfolio. We have transferred our smart healthcare business to a wholly-owned subsidiary, Leadtek Bio-Med Inc., enabling each business unit to focus on its core technologies and market expansion. This accelerates resource adjustments and business improvements, further enhancing overall operational efficiency and market responsiveness, and creating new growth opportunities for the company.
In order to strengthen corporate governance during this organizational transformation, we also implemented a major top-level personnel adjustment. We initiated a succession plan, appointing Mr. Jerry Liang as the new General Manager. Chairman Kun-Shan Lu, who previously held the dual role of General Manager, will now serve as Chief Strategy Officer. In this capacity, he will provide guidance and pass on his experience, injecting strong new momentum and strategic wisdom into the company's long-term sustainable development.
Looking ahead, Leadtek will continue to move forward with three core focuses: technological innovation, organizational transformation, and sustainable management. We will prioritize talent development, information security, and global market expansion, and drive product and service innovation through cross-industry collaboration. By integrating internal and external resources, our company is committed to building a smart and green ecosystem, achieving a win-win situation for both the company and society, and working together towards a more forward-looking and sustainable future.
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2. Risk Management
Our company's highest governing body for risk management is the Board of Directors. A Sustainable Development and Risk Management Committee has been established to handle risks related to regulations, company policies, organizational changes, and operational process modifications. This committee is responsible for creating internal regulations, detecting, identifying, and evaluating various risks, and formulating relevant countermeasures. These are then reviewed and overseen during regular operational meetings, with reports submitted to the Board of Directors on a regular basis. The Sustainable Development and Risk Management Committee uses a risk assessment matrix to qualitatively describe the severity of hazards and determine whether a risk is acceptable. It estimates the likelihood and severity to classify and evaluate risks. Issues classified as high-risk require the responsible department to propose improvement plans to reduce or eliminate the risk. For medium-risk issues, the relevant department must establish control measures to eliminate or manage the risk. For low-risk issues, existing risks are managed through the implementation of daily operational controls to prevent them from escalating.
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| Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction | Our goal is to reduce electricity consumption by 1% annually. We aim to effectively control carbon emissions through equipment improvements, such as installing sensor-based lighting and LED fixtures. |
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3. Information Security
Our company's Information Security team is part of the Information Management Department (Computer Center). It consists of one Information Security Manager and several IT professionals who are responsible for establishing information security policies, planning and executing technical support, and regularly promoting information security awareness to mitigate risks.
