Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility
While striving for competitiveness and steady growth, PAT Technology upholds the core value of sustainable development and is committed to establishing a responsible business environment together with all employees and suppliers. We follow the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct to implement a social responsibility management system, ensuring that our supply chain operations meet the highest standards in labor rights, occupational safety, environmental protection, and business ethics.
Social Responsibility Policy
- Strictly comply with government regulations and international standards such as the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) to ensure fair employment, respect for human rights, and the protection of the rights of employees, the supply chain, and all stakeholders.
- Provide a safe, healthy, and dignified work environment to ensure that all employees enjoy their rightful benefits and well-being.
- Promote corporate governance with high ethical standards, requiring all employees to comply with the law, uphold integrity, prevent conflicts of interest and improper transactions, and ensure the rights of the company, customers, and suppliers.
- Prioritize the protection of intellectual property rights to ensure that all business operations adhere to the principles of integrity.
- Comply with environmental protection and occupational safety regulations, commit to providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable working environment, and implement a zero-incident goal.
- Strictly control environmental impact, reduce pollution and resource consumption, and actively assume environmental responsibility while continuously promoting green supply chain management.
- Prohibit the use of products sourced from conflict mineral areas to ensure that the supply chain complies with responsible procurement principles.
- Establish a management system and internal audit mechanism to enhance corporate competitiveness and social responsibility practices through regular reviews and continuous improvements.
- Build stable and sustainable strategic partnerships with supply chain partners to achieve mutual success.
Stakeholder Concerns and Issues
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Stakeholder |
Issues of concern |
Communication channels |
Frequency |
Response methods |
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Shareholders and Investors |
Business performance / Operational status |
● Annual general meeting |
Yearly |
Regularly convene the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and notify all shareholders to participate, ensuring they are informed about the company's operations. |
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Corporate sustainability strategy / Regulatory compliance |
● Company website and public information observatory |
Irregularly |
The company website irregularly discloses corporate governance-related information for investors to review. |
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Customer |
Green Product |
● Comply with regulations |
Yearly |
Suppliers must provide test certificates from independent third-party organizations, such as EU RoHS, REACH, and CMRT, to ensure that their products do not contain environmentally hazardous restricted substances. This guarantees compliance with customer requirements and relevant international regulations. |
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GHG Inventory (ISO14064-1) |
● GHG Statement |
Yearly |
Voluntarily conduct a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and undergo external verification by an independent third-party organization. |
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CFP (ISO14067) |
● CFP Statement |
Irregularly |
Conduct product carbon footprint inventory operations based on customer requirements. |
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Employees |
Salary and Benefits |
● Labor-management meeting. |
Quarterly |
The company holds a labor-management meeting once per quarter, consisting of elected labor representatives, to discuss labor-related issues and document the meeting minutes. |
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Labor-management relations |
● Employee suggestion box |
Permanent |
An employee suggestion box is set up within the company to regularly collect employee feedback and respond accordingly. |
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● Bulletin board and Apollo Information Center |
Monthly |
Bulletin boards are set up in both production lines and offices to post the latest information. All employees can also access the electronic bulletin board through the company's Apollo Information Center. |
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● Gender Equality |
Permanent |
In accordance with friendly workplace principles, a complaint email inbox has been set up: shpa@panther.com.tw |
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● Welfare Committee Meeting |
Irregularly |
The Welfare Committee holds irregular meetings to discuss employee-related benefits, and decisions are made after review. Announcements made afterwards. |
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Learning and Development |
● Annual training plan |
Yearly |
After conducting a training needs survey in each department annually, the annual training plan is completed to enhance employees' various competencies. |
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● Propose improvements |
Quarterly |
The company is based on respect and open communication, with a communication inbox in place and quarterly safety committee meetings for consultation with labor representatives. Employee suggestions are evaluated and improvements are made accordingly. |
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● Training and drills |
Yearly |
Annual regular planning of occupational safety and health training and drills, such as evacuation exercises, personal protective equipment training, disaster rescue, emergency first aid, fire fighting training, and more. |
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Suppliers and Contractors |
Hazardous Substance Management |
● Supplier audit |
Yearly |
The audit items include quality system, restricted substance requirements, and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct. |
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Contractor Management |
● Contractor audit |
Irregularly |
The audit items include the construction site, construction applications, work control, and safety and health training programs. |
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Government Agencies |
Regulatory compliance |
● Participate in government agency promotional events and seminars |
Irregularly |
If a government agency issues a notice about relevant promotional events and seminars, the company will assign the appropriate department to attend the meetings and conduct business in compliance with all applicable regulations. |
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The general public |
CSR |
● Organize CSR-related activities |
Irregularly |
The company has a Welfare Committee that holds irregular meetings to discuss CSR-related activities, focusing on supporting vulnerable groups, environmental protection, and aiding education in rural areas. The goal is to contribute to society through tangible actions. |
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Neighbors |
Environmental monitoring |
● Perimeter noise |
Irregularly |
Monitor perimeter noise to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for the neighbors. |
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External Communication |
● Complaints / Suggestions |
Irregularly |
Collect and compile complaints / suggestions from neighbors, and create records for follow-up and response. |
Operational continuity management
PAT is committed to maintaining the stability of business operations and establishing a comprehensive risk management system to ensure that core business functions continue under various emergency situations, minimizing the impact on production and services. We identify and manage the following key operational risks：
PAT adheres to the principle of stable operation and has established a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure stable operations in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Our plan covers the following key areas：
- Risk monitoring and prevention mechanisms：Establish continuous monitoring and evaluation systems to prevent potential operational risks.
- Emergency response plan and recovery process：Develop response strategies and rapid recovery mechanisms to minimize the impact of unforeseen events on the business.
- Supply chain management and alternatives：Ensure supply chain resilience and establish diversified sourcing and alternative solutions to reduce supply risks.
- Human resource scheduling and flexible operation strategies：Establish flexible scheduling mechanisms to respond to labor shortages or unforeseen circumstances.
- Cybersecurity protection and data backup plan：Implement information security management to ensure system stability and data integrity.
In the event of significant operational risks or critical incidents, Honggu will immediately activate the emergency response mechanism to ensure business continuity and quickly restore normal operations. We are committed to continuously strengthening our risk management system, enhancing corporate resilience, and safeguarding the interests of our customers, suppliers, and employees, while providing the most reliable services and protection.