Corporate Governance in ESG
Performance Evaluation
To enhance the functions of the board of directors, the company has established a performance evaluation method "Board of Directors and Functional Committees Performance Evaluation Method." The board of directors and functional committees conduct an internal evaluation once a year and an external evaluation every three years. Based on the results, improvement suggestions are proposed to deepen the effectiveness of the board of directors.
2023 Internal Performance Evaluation Results Exceeded Standards
(Evaluation scores are 90 points or above)
Board of Directors / Audit Committee / Compensation Committee / Corporate Sustainability Development Committee / Nomination Committee
Implementation of External Performance Evaluation Recommendations
The company appointed the "Taiwan Board of Directors Performance Association" to conduct the external evaluation of the board of directors for 2022. Experts reviewed the board's performance from seven aspects: composition structure, director selection and training, company operations participation, decision-making quality, internal control, sustainability environment, and value creation, and provided suggestions.
RecommendationsEstablish a mechanism where whistleblowers can send letters simultaneously to the independent directors (or a representative) to ensure fair handling of whistleblower cases. It is also recommended that the internal audit supervisor's performance evaluation and salary suggestions be discussed by the compensation committee. |
MeasuresRegularly report stakeholder complaints to the board of directors to fully disclose related matters, allowing board members to understand and discuss them impartially. |
ImplementationReported stakeholder (employee suggestions or complaints) communication to the board of directors on August 7, 2023, and January 18, 2024. |
Business Ethics
Operate with the highest ethical standards, integrating integrity and ethical values into the company's business strategy. This ensures that the DNA of integrity is deeply rooted within the organization, fulfilling the mission of being a high-quality enterprise in harmony with society.
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Education and Training
To ensure that employees fully understand relevant regulations and implement education and promotion, the company requires all employees (including those at overseas plants) to sign the "Wiwynn Code of Conduct" and undergo training courses. The global employee signing rate reached 100%, and in 2023, retraining was conducted with 100% employee training coverage.
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Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Advocacy
To maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, any form of bribery is strictly prohibited. Before the three major holidays, internal emails and the employee information portal are used to communicate to all Wiwynn employees, reiterating the regulations regarding the acceptance of gifts.
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Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Reporting System
Wiwynn has established internal and external reporting channels:
1. Internal: Announced on the company’s TV wall and employee information website
2. External: Reporting mailbox provided on the official website
The company has formulated relevant regulations, clearly outlining reporting procedures and protection measures. From 2020 to 2023, no reports were received.
Reports can be made anonymously, and the company is committed to protecting whistleblowers and participants in the investigation, preventing improper handling or retaliation. -
Supplier Integrity Policy
Wiwynn requires new suppliers to sign the "Supplier Integrity Policy Letter," committing not to engage in improper benefit transfer. Those who do not sign are not eligible to become suppliers. In 2023, 429 suppliers signed, achieving a 100% completion rate.
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Risk Assessment
Wiwynn conducts integrity and ethical risk assessments at major global locations in accordance with the RBA Code of Conduct. In 2023, there were no significant risks identified, and risk mitigation controls continue to be implemented.
Risk Management
In 2023, the company established the "Risk and Safety Management Policy and Procedure" and set up a Risk and Safety Management Committee. The committee members are appointed by the CEO and are responsible for consolidating risk and safety issues, reporting to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on risk and safety issues at least once a year.
Organizational Chart
Based on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), ISO 31000, and other international standards, the company integrates significant risks encountered during operations, considering internal and external risk factors and stakeholders' concerns. Through various implementation representative meetings and operational units (functional representatives/teams), risks are identified and analyzed. Industry peers, the World Economic Forum, and The Economist Global Risk Report are referenced. The Risk and Safety Management Committee consolidated 426 risk factors and 108 risk items into 68 risk items under ten categories.
Risk Grading
Matrix analysis results show 7 high risks, 16 medium risks, and 45 low risks. High risks are summarized as:
1. Technological changes impacting the industry
2. Trade protectionism and geopolitics
3. Information security
Measures have been formulated and reported to the Board of Directors on February 26, 2024, and the promotion of a risk awareness culture will continue.
Risk Matrix
Risk Network
Risk Response Strategies
Regulatory Compliance
Wiwynn continuously monitors regulatory changes and revises its policies accordingly to strengthen compliance management. An annual compliance audit is conducted to manage risks. In 2023, there were no major violations. The company has established an RBA Management Committee, committed to adhering to the RBA Code of Conduct and encouraging suppliers to follow suit. Various ISO management systems are implemented to enhance risk management, focusing on environmental protection, waste reduction, carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency, human rights protection, and workplace safety.
Training Status on Global Management System Related Courses 10,831 people 14,042 hours
Information Security
Information Security Management Organization
A cross-departmental top-level Information Security Management Committee has been established to oversee current status, strengthen management, and ensure agile response. The Chief Information Security Officer reports to the Board of Directors annually, with the most recent report presented on January 8, 2024. The Board supervises information security issues.
Information Security Management Procedures
In December 2023, Wiwynn passed ISO 27001:2013 certification, covering critical systems and infrastructure at the Taipei headquarters and the data center in Tainan, with an operational site coverage rate of approximately 51% (note). The company will gradually expand the certification scope to include other operational sites such as the Tainan factory and the subsidiary in Mexico.
Note: The Taiwan headquarters has obtained ISO 27001:2013 certification. The coverage rate is calculated as a percentage of the total number of employees at the Taiwan headquarters compared to the total number of indirect employees globally.