Sector: Computers Archives - SustainCase - Sustainability Magazine https://sustaincase.com/category/computers/ Insights on how you can protect the environment, maintain and increase the value of your company, through a structured CSR/Sustainability process with the use of the GRI Standards. Learn how Today's Best-Run Companies are achieving Economic, Social, and Environmental Success - and How You Can Too... Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:58:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 Case study: How Mindtree creates economic value for its stakeholders https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-mindtree-creates-economic-value-for-its-stakeholders/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:58:11 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=15293 Mindtree is a purpose-driven business technology partner enabling global clients to leverage digital technologies in a way that transforms business models, experiences, and operations. Mindtree is a conscientious, futuristic, and sustainable organisation committed to an inclusive vision, shared growth, and positive value creation with its stakeholders. This case study is based on the 2021-22 Sustainability Report by Mindtree, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the […]

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]]> Mindtree is a purpose-driven business technology partner enabling global clients to leverage digital technologies in a way that transforms business models, experiences, and operations. Mindtree is a conscientious, futuristic, and sustainable organisation committed to an inclusive vision, shared growth, and positive value creation with its stakeholders.

This case study is based on the 2021-22 Sustainability Report by Mindtree, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. 

Building long-term value for all its stakeholders, moving towards shared value creation through the path of ESG, is a top priority for Mindtree.  Tweet This! In order to create economic value for its stakeholders Mindtree took action to:

  • create economic value for employees
  • create economic value for the state
  • create economic value for capital providers
  • create economic value for the community

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2021-22 Sustainability Report Mindtree identified a range of material issues, such as green tech and innovation, skilling and development at scale, sustained growth, climate change, corporate governance. Among these, creating economic value for its stakeholders stands out as a key material issue for Mindtree.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Mindtree engages with:

To identify and prioritise material topics Mindtree engaged with its stakeholders through the following channels:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Customers ·      Project feedback survey

·      Customer experience survey

·      Steering committee meetings

·      Delivery governance

·      Project status review meetings

·      Senior management interactions

·      Customer touchpoints (Appreciations and escalations)

·      Request for proposals

·      Mindtree website
Employees ·      CEO Connect

·      All Minds Meet Crest awards

·      Performance Mgmt. System

·      Sustainability portal

·      PeopleHub (intranet)

·      Genie (Online issues resolution)

·      Global call centre for support

·      Direct communication with senior leaders

·      MindSpeak (Grievance mechanism)

·      Whistleblower

·      YORBIT – Skilling platform

·      Virtual engagement initiatives

·      Health initiatives

·      Yammer engagement portals

·      Project-linked engagement surveys

·      Recognitions
Communities ·      Social programmes

·      Interaction with communities and NGOs through Mindtree Foundation

·      CSR projects

·      Project status review meetings

·      Field visits

·      Mindtree Foundation website and social media
Regulators and public policy makers

 

 ·      Workshops

·      Panel discussions

·      Industry events
Suppliers

 

 ·      Vendor meets

·      Operational reviews

·      New supplier portal
Investors ·      Annual Report

·      Sustainability Report

·      Annual General Meeting

·      Quarterly stakeholder reports, Financials

·      Quarterly earnings call

·      Investor/ analysts meets

·      Stakeholder Relationship Committee

·      Dedicated Investor Relations contact, email-id

·      Newsletters

·      Press releases

What actions were taken by Mindtree to create economic value for its stakeholders?

In its 2021-22 Sustainability Report Mindtree reports that it took the following actions for creating economic value for its stakeholders:

  • Creating economic value for employees
  • In 2021-22, Mindtree paiBuilding long-term value for all its stakeholders, moving towards shared value creation through the path of ESG, is a top priority for Mindtree. d 6,294.49 INR in crores in personnel expenses.
  • Creating economic value for the state
  • In 2021-22, Mindtree paid 557.77 INR in crores in taxes and royalties (given to various Govt. wherever business units were located).
  • Creating economic value for capital providers
  • In 2021-22, Mindtree paid 453.10 INR in crores in dividends.
  • Creating economic value for the community
  • In 2021-22, Mindtree spent 16.32 INR in crores in community development/CSR investments.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is: Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

This case study is based on published information by Mindtree, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www.mindtree.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Mindtree_Sustainability_Report_2021-22.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Bechtle promotes sustainability across its supply chain https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-bechtle-promotes-sustainability-across-its-supply-chain/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:02:15 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=15290 Bechtle AG is one of Europe’s leading IT providers, with some 80 system houses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as e-commerce subsidiaries in 14 European countries. within its sphere of influence. This case study is based on the 2021 Sustainability Report by Bechtle, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. Abstract Bechtle seeks to […]

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]]> Bechtle AG is one of Europe’s leading IT providers, with some 80 system houses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as e-commerce subsidiaries in 14 European countries. Bechtle engages in close and trusting collaborations with its suppliers to make its contribution to, among others, protecting human rights  Tweet This! within its sphere of influence.

This case study is based on the 2021 Sustainability Report by Bechtle, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

Bechtle seeks to establish a process to systematically evaluate its direct suppliers and vendors with respect to ecological and social responsibility, through enhanced supplier management and a new auditing procedure. In order to promote sustainability across its supply chain Bechtle took action to:

  • implement a Supplier Code of Conduct
  • promote compliance

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2021 Sustainability Report Bechtle identified a range of material issues, such as information security and data protection, energy consumption and emissions, anti-corruption and anti-bribery, people development. Among these, promoting sustainability across its supply chain stands out as a key material issue for Verizon.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards              

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Bechtle engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Owners/shareholders

 

 

 ·      Annual General Meeting

·      Biannual events

·      Roadshows and investor conferences

·      Announcements, press releases, the Annual Report, half-yearly reports and quarterly statements
Employees

 

 ·      E-mail

·      Intranet

·      Digital employee magazine

·      Weekly employee blog

·      Employee satisfaction surveys
Customers (enterprise and public sectors) ·      Customer fairs and events

·      Social media channels, website and both online and hardcopy editions of the customer magazine
Suppliers/partners ·      Vendor Integrated Product Managers

·      Personal exchanges
General public ·      Communications channels and various publications

·      Bitkom industry association

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Bechtle engaged with its stakeholders through interviews.

What actions were taken by Bechtle to promote sustainability across its supply chain?

In its 2021 Sustainability Report Bechtle reports that it took the following actions for promoting sustainability across its supply chain:

  • Implementing a Supplier Code of Conduct
  • In 2014, Bechtle’s Purchasing and Legal departments designed a Supplier Code of Conduct for suppliers of goods and services as a control mechanism. This code is based on the principles and minimum requirements of the ILO Convention of Core Labour Standards. All newly contracted suppliers are requested by Purchasing to sign this Code of Conduct on an annual basis or to supply their own equivalent documentation. As of 31 December 2021, 189 suppliers and vendors have signed the Bechtle Supplier Code of Conduct. As in the previous year, 39 suppliers and vendors presented their own policies, which overlap with Bechtle’s own code in all essential respects. Combined, these represent 93 per cent of Bechtle’s purchasing volume.
  • Promoting compliance
  • To monitor its suppliers’ compliance with social and labour standards, Bechtle has been focusing on examining supplier-provided documentation on a project-related basis, such as audit and inspection or sustainability reports. Bechtle’s Sustainability Management regularly checks if any of its key suppliers have been flagged by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. Over the course of the reporting year, Supplier Management canvassed a variety of ways for Bechtle to monitor compliance with social and ecological standards along its supply chain in a reliable fashion. In the end, Bechtle chose EcoVadis as the way forward, meaning direct suppliers could be evaluated according to social and ecological criteria through a documents-based supplier audit. EcoVadis was used for this purpose beginning in the second quarter of 2022, with the results directly informing CSR risk management. In order to better perform due diligence with regard to human rights, and for the purpose of ongoing professionalisation of CSR risk analyses, Bechtle also solicited the advice of the German National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP). Through extensive evaluations, as well as an in-person and a virtual training seminar, Bechtle drew on support provided by the NAP Help Desk to lay the foundation for a realigned CSR risk analysis and, thus, its overall CSR risk management.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

3) Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

This case study is based on published information by Bechtle, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www.bechtle.com/dam/jcr:8b2751e9-aeaa-42fe-889b-fbc6d74aa480/bechtle-sustainability-report-2021-en.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Compal creates economic value for its stakeholders https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-compal-creates-economic-value-for-its-stakeholders/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:59:38 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=15251 Established in 1984, Compal Electronics is a Taiwanese original design manufacturer, handling the production of notebook computers, monitors, tablets and televisions for a variety of clients around the world. This case study is based on the 2021 Sustainability Report by Compal, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. Abstract Compal views growing the company’s economic […]

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]]> Established in 1984, Compal Electronics is a Taiwanese original design manufacturer, handling the production of notebook computers, monitors, tablets and televisions for a variety of clients around the world. As the industry leader, Compal seeks to give back to society with a responsible attitude, and bring higher value to all its stakeholders.  Tweet This!

This case study is based on the 2021 Sustainability Report by Compal, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

Compal views growing the company’s economic value as its long-term goal and seeks to fulfill its social responsibilities as a global corporate citizen, responding to the expectations of shareholders, customers, partners and other stakeholders. In order to create economic value for its stakeholders Compal took action to:

  • create economic value for employees
  • create economic value for shareholders
  • create economic value for the state

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2021 Sustainability Report Compal identified a range of material issues, such as honest operation and anti-corruption, pandemic prevention and management, privacy and information security, labour practice and human rights. Among these, creating economic value for its stakeholders stands out as a key material issue for Compal.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Compal engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Customer

 

 

 ·      Regular meetings for communication and discussion

·      Discussion through e-mails

·      Customer audit discussion

·      Participate in customer-supplier meeting and raise relevant questions
Employees

 

 ·      Labour-management Communication meeting

·      Compal newsletter welcoming the life creations of colleagues

·      Welfare Committee meetings

·      Internal website and suggestion box for employees, special line for sexual harassment complaints, mail box for fraud or violation of work ethics

·      Activity promotion through internal websites and e-mails, CSR fan page push broadcast and opinions reply

·      Education and training

·      Employee Assistance Programme
Investors/ Shareholders

 

 ·      Shareholders’ Meeting

·      Investor seminar

·      Shareholders’ Hotline/Mailbox

·      Market observation post system
Suppliers

 

 

 ·      Announcement of latest regulations via internal supplier system, CSR website

·      Discussion through e-mails

·      Supplier complaint mailbox

·      Online evaluation and on-site audit for Compal suppliers

·      Supplier meetings to reach manufacturer’s opinions and respond to relevant questions
Governments

 

 

 ·      Official documents

·      Participation in government projects

·      Regulatory conferences/seminars

·      Visits
Media

 

 ·      Press release

·      Press conference
Community

 

 ·      Participation in community activities

·      Discussion through e-mails

·      Discussion over phone

·      CSR fan page push broadcast and opinions reply
Non-profit organisations

 

 ·      Participation in public welfare activities

·      On-site visit

·      Email

·      Telephone contact

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Compal engaged with its stakeholders through online questionnaires, with 654 valid questionnaires successfully collected.

What actions were taken by Compal to create economic value for its stakeholders?

In its 2021 Sustainability Report Compal reports that it took the following actions for creating economic value for its stakeholders:

  • Creating economic value for employees
  • In 2021, Compal paid NTD 294 billion in employee salaries.
  • Creating economic value for shareholders
  • In 2021, Compal paid NT 2.0 in dividends and NTD 1,215 billion in shareholders’ equity.
  • Creating economic value for the state
  • In 2021, Compal paid NTD 37.3 billion in income tax.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is: Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.



FBRH GRI Standards Certified & ISEP recognised Sustainability Course | Venue: London LSE

By registering for the next 2-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified & ISEP recognised course you will be taking the first step in gaining the many benefits of sustainability reporting.

Most importantly, you will gain the knowledge to use the GRI Standards, project manage your own first-class sustainability report and:

  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and Society
  • Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP

 

References:

This case study is based on published information by Compal, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

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]]> Case study: How Compeq creates economic value for its stakeholders https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-compeq-creates-economic-value-for-its-stakeholders/ Mon, 08 May 2023 05:57:46 +0000 https://sustaincase.com/?p=17756 Headquartered in Luzhu Plant, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Compeq is a company that manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs), the key component for containing all electronic components and interconnecting the signals of electronics. This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Compeq, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. Abstract Compeq seeks, through its operations […]

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]]> Headquartered in Luzhu Plant, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Compeq is a company that manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs), the key component for containing all electronic components and interconnecting the signals of electronics. Generating sustainable value for its employees and all other stakeholders, is a top priority for Compeq.  Tweet This!

This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Compeq, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

Compeq seeks, through its operations and technological capacity, to create long-term economic value for a wide range of stakeholders. In order to create economic value for its stakeholders Compeq took action to:

  • create economic value for employees
  • create economic value for the government
  • create economic value for shareholders

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Compeq identified a range of material issues, such as employment, environmental compliance, labour relations, emissions, customer privacy. Among these, creating economic value for its stakeholders stands out as a key material issue for Compeq.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Compeq engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Employees

 

 ·      Town Hall Meeting

·      Communication hotline, suggestion box, and email

·      Internal/External Website

·      MEMO and weekly assembly

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Union

 

 

 ·      Union Directors and Supervisors

·      General Meeting of Labour Representatives

·      Labour-Management Meeting

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Customers

 

 ·      Email

·      Corporate Website

·      Customer Satisfaction Survey

·      Customer Audit

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Suppliers/ Contractors

 

 ·      Email

·      Monthly supplier/contractor review meeting

·      Annual self-assessment questionnaire, audit, and rating of suppliers/contractors

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Investors (Shareholders)

 

               General shareholders:

·      Shareholders Meeting

·      Annual Report

·      Information Publication

·      Website

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire

Institutional investors:

·      Company Visit

·      Seminar

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Government authorities ·      Correspondence of official documents

·      On-site interviews and inspections by competent authorities

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
NGOs ·      Email

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Compeq engaged with its stakeholders through online surveys or paper questionnaires, and collected a total of 422 valid responses (a response rate of about 54%).

What actions were taken by Compeq to create economic value for its stakeholders?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Compeq reports that it took the following actions for creating economic value for its stakeholders:

  • Creating economic value for employees
  • In 2020, Compeq paid NT$9.58 billion for employee benefits (including salary/labour insurance and NHI/pension/others).
  • Creating economic value for the government
  • In 2020, Compeq paid NT$1.59 billion in income tax.
  • Creating economic value for shareholders
  • In 2020, Compeq’s earnings per share were NT$3.91, with a cash dividend of NT$1.5.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is: Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.



FBRH GRI Standards Certified & ISEP recognised Sustainability Course | Venue: London LSE

By registering for the next 2-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified & ISEP recognised course you will be taking the first step in gaining the many benefits of sustainability reporting.

Most importantly, you will gain the knowledge to use the GRI Standards, project manage your own first-class sustainability report and:

  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and Society
  • Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP

 

References:

This case study is based on published information by Compeq, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www.compeq.com.tw/doc/ent_csr/2fb2f6dc-ddf6-11eb-89fb-005056a9caf8/20220624_152837_en.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Getac creates economic value for its stakeholders https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-getac-creates-economic-value-for-its-stakeholders/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:51:55 +0000 https://sustaincase.com/?p=17683 With products sold in 80 countries worldwide and major clients located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, China and India, Getac has been providing, since 1989, rugged computing solutions for demanding professionals in extreme environments. This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Getac, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, […]

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]]> With products sold in 80 countries worldwide and major clients located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, China and India, Getac has been providing, since 1989, rugged computing solutions for demanding professionals in extreme environments. Creating long-term value for all its stakeholders by ensuring that its business goals are achieved, is a top priority for Getac.  Tweet This!

This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Getac, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

Getac embraces the mission of providing safe, top-value, and prosperity-promoting solutions, while generating sustainable value for every one of its stakeholders. In order to create economic value for its stakeholders Getac took action to:

  • create economic value for employees
  • create economic value for the government
  • create economic value for shareholders

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Getac identified a range of material issues, such as child labour, environmental/social/economic compliance, information security and customer privacy, operational risk management. Among these, creating economic value for its stakeholders stands out as a key material issue for Getac.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards              

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Getac engages with: 

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Employees

 

 ·      Performance appraisal

·      Internal announcement

·      Employee meeting

·      Labour management meeting/supervisor meeting/training

·      Employee consultation hotline

·      Education & Training
Customers/distributors ·      Customer service section on corporate website

·      Sales contract and Non-disclosure agreement

·      Telephone customer service hotline

·      Channel partner conference

·      Consumer service mailbox

·      ESG audit by third party
Suppliers ·      Supplier visit

·      Supplier procurement contract

·      Supplier audit

·      Supplier query mailbox

·      Supplier Conference
Shareholders ·      Shareholders’ meeting/ investor conference

·      Corporate website

·      Market observation post system

·      Investor query mailbox/ hotline
Government agencies ·      Official documents

·      Regulatory meetings and training

·      Seminars
Media ·      News releases

·      Press conferences

·      Spokesperson interviews

·      Posting of information on the corporate website

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Getac engaged with its stakeholders through a questionnaire survey.

What actions were taken by Getac to create economic value for its stakeholders?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Getac reports that it took the following actions for creating economic value for its stakeholders:

  • Creating economic value for employees
  • In 2020, Getac paid NT$ 5,270,967 for employee salaries and NT$ 853,332 for benefits.
  • Creating economic value for the government
  • In 2020, Getac paid NT$ 572,147 in income tax expense.
  • Creating economic value for shareholders
  • In 2020, Getac paid NT$ 2,123,911 in cash dividends for shareholders.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is: Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

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]]> Case study: How INTRASOFT International creates economic value for its stakeholders https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-intrasoft-international-creates-economic-value-for-its-stakeholders/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:56:45 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=14809 INTRASOFT International is a leading European IT solutions and services Group with a strong international presence and expertise that offers innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. , contributing to the economy, employment and local communities. This case study is based on the 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report by INTRASOFT International, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s […]

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]]> INTRASOFT International is a leading European IT solutions and services Group with a strong international presence and expertise that offers innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. INTRASOFT International creates economic value for all its stakeholders through its business activities  Tweet This!, contributing to the economy, employment and local communities.

This case study is based on the 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report by INTRASOFT International, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

In all countries of operation, INTRASOFT International offers jobs and provides income, generates tax revenue, and builds relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners throughout its value chain, generating and distributing economic value and creating a positive economic footprint. In order to create economic value for its stakeholders INTRASOFT International took action to:

  • create economic value for employees
  • create economic value for suppliers
  • create economic value for providers of capital
  • create economic value for governments

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report INTRASOFT International identified a range of material issues, such as attracting & retaining skilled employees, safeguarding business continuity, data privacy & security, providing employee training & development. Among these, creating economic value for its stakeholders stands out as a key material issue for INTRASOFT International.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards              

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups INTRASOFT International engages with:

To identify and prioritise material topics INTRASOFT International engaged with its stakeholders through the following channels:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Shareholders

 

 ·      Annual results

·      Annual report

·      Press releases
Clients

 

 ·      Complaints procedures

·      Consultation meetings on possible synergies and cooperation

·      Responses to RFIs/RFPs

·      Market trends and insights research

·      Newsletters
Employees

 

 ·      Performance and development reviews

·      Employee surveys

·      Project reviews

·      Internal publications

·      Various corporate events for employees

·      Intranet
Suppliers ·      Project-related calls and meetings

·      Visits

·      Newsletters

·      RFIs/RFPs

·      Brochures
Peers (competitors & partners)

 

 ·      Meetings

·      Conference calls

·      Visits

·      Partner events
Technological community (vendors & open source community) ·      Newsletters

·      RFIs/RFPs

·      Brochures

·      Conferences and seminars
Society

 

 ·      Calls and meetings

·      Conferences

·      Press releases

·      Sponsored events

·      Consultation with local representatives
State and institutional bodies

 

 ·      Calls / meetings

·      Periodic reviews

·      Financial results
Media

 

 ·      Press conferences

·      Press releases

·      Newsletters

·      Sponsored events

What actions were taken by INTRASOFT International to create economic value for its stakeholders?

In its 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report INTRASOFT International reports that it took the following actions for creating economic value for its stakeholders:

  • Creating economic value for employees
  • INTRASOFT International wants to be an employer of choice, focusing on inclusion, collaboration, health and well-being. In 2020, INTRASOFT International paid €97.7 million for employee wages and benefits.
  • Creating economic value for suppliers
  • In 2020, INTRASOFT International paid €44.7 million in purchases from suppliers.
  • Creating economic value for providers of capital
  • In 2020, INTRASOFT International paid €5.3 million to providers of capital.
  • Creating economic value for governments
  • In 2020, INTRASOFT International paid €1.1 million to the government in Greece, €602 thousand to the government in Luxembourg and €671 thousand to the government in Belgium, among others.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standard addressed in this case is: Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Disclosure 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

This case study is based on published information by INTRASOFT International, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www.netcompany-intrasoft.com/sites/default/files/home/intrasoft/IISA%20Annual%20&%20Sustainability%20Report_digital%20spreads_web.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Compeq promotes sustainability among its suppliers https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-compeq-promotes-sustainability-among-its-suppliers/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:00:14 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=13916 Headquartered in Luzhu Plant, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Compeq engages in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs), the key component for containing all electronic components and interconnecting the signals of electronics. , improve health and safety, protect the environment, and value human rights, so as to build a steadily growing sustainable supply chain. This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Compeq, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a […]

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]]> Headquartered in Luzhu Plant, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Compeq engages in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs), the key component for containing all electronic components and interconnecting the signals of electronics. Compeq is committed to developing a long-term cooperation with its suppliers, urging suppliers to meet CSR standards  Tweet This!, improve health and safety, protect the environment, and value human rights, so as to build a steadily growing sustainable supply chain.

This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Compeq, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

Compeq adds labour, industrial safety, environmental and ethical considerations to its supplier evaluation and encourages suppliers to comply with CSR-related regulations through self-assessments, so as to effectively promote sustainability principles across its supply chain. In order to promote sustainability among its suppliers Compeq took action to:

  • evaluate suppliers
  • audit suppliers

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Compeq identified a range of material issues, such as economic performance, environmental compliance, labour relations, customer privacy. Among these, promoting sustainability among its suppliers stands out as a key material issue for Compeq.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The organization should identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process s of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Compeq engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Employees

 

 ·      Town Hall Meeting

·      Communication hotline, suggestion box, and email

·      Internal/External Website

·      MEMO and weekly assembly

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Union

 

 

 ·      Union Directors and Supervisors

·      General Meeting of Labour Representatives

·      Labour-Management Meeting

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Customers

 

 ·      Email

·      Corporate Website

·      Customer Satisfaction Survey

·      Customer Audit

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Suppliers/ Contractors

 

 ·      Email

·      Monthly supplier/contractor review meeting

·      Annual self-assessment questionnaire, audit, and rating of suppliers/contractors

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Investors (Shareholders)

 

               General shareholders:

·      Shareholders Meeting

·      Annual Report

·      Information Publication

·      Website

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire

Institutional investors:

·      Company Visit

·      Seminar

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
Government authorities ·      Correspondence of official documents

·      On-site interviews and inspections by competent authorities

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire
NGOs ·      Email

·      Corporate Social Responsibility Questionnaire

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Compeq engaged with its stakeholders through online surveys or paper questionnaires, collecting a total of 422 valid responses (a response rate of about 54%).

What actions were taken by Compeq to promote sustainability among its suppliers?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Compeq reports that it took the following actions for promoting sustainability among its suppliers:

  • Evaluating suppliers
  • Compeq has established a comprehensive assessment mechanism for both new and current suppliers. First, it requests all suppliers to sign the “Compeq CSR Undertaking” and other relevant documents. Second, it uses different methods to evaluate different types of suppliers, issuing an audit notice to inform the supplier of the scope of audit. The audit scope covers social and environmental aspects, and the audit team will conduct the audit. At the end of each year, Compeq classifies current suppliers by CSR risk level (social and environmental aspects) into three levels: high, medium, and low. Low-risk suppliers will be checked if they have signed the Compeq CSR Undertaking. Medium-risk suppliers will be requested to fill in the Compeq CSR Self-Assessment Form. in addition to signing the Compeq CSR Undertaking, only suppliers with a score of over 80 points in the self-assessment will become qualified suppliers. High-risk suppliers will need to receive an onsite evaluation performed by Compeq’s CSR team in addition to signing the Compeq CSR Undertaking and receiving a score over 80 points in the self-assessment.
  • Auditing suppliers
  • In 2020, Compeq conducted onsite audits covering labour practices, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management system on 119 grade A suppliers, including materials suppliers, waste disposal contractors, and dispatched labour/foreign worker agencies in the high-risk group. Nonconformities found in the 2020 supply chain audit include the following:
    • In terms of labour practices, “recruitment discrimination”, “absence of grievance procedures”, and “violation of working hours” were the major nonconformities found in 2020.
    • In health and safety, ineffective implementation, absence of translation of hazard signs for foreign workers, and absence of periodic risk assessment in some plants were the nonconformities found in 2020.
  • Apart from requesting suppliers to propose corrective actions, Compeq will conduct a second audit where necessary to make sure all audited nonconformities are improved.

 Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

3) Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

4) Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria corresponds to:

Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

This case study is based on published information by Compeq, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

http://www.compeq.com.tw/doc/ent_csr/2fb2f6dc-ddf6-11eb-89fb-005056a9caf8/20220106_083002_cn.pdf

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]]> Case study: How HP promotes sustainability among its suppliers https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-hp-promotes-sustainability-among-its-suppliers/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:08:43 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=13903 HP is a global technology leader, seeking to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere – every person, every organisation, and every community around the globe. This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainable Impact Report by HP, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing. To minimise the potential for supply chain-related […]

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]]> HP is a global technology leader, seeking to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere – every person, every organisation, and every community around the globe. HP engages with its suppliers in multiple ways to understand their sustainability performance, identify and address issues, and drive ongoing progress.  Tweet This!

This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainable Impact Report by HP, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

To minimise the potential for supply chain-related risks, HP works with its suppliers and other stakeholders in a wide range of ways to promote responsibility, so as to create an ethical, sustainable, and resilient supply chain. In order to promote sustainability among its suppliers HP took action to:

  • use a supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • conduct supplier audits

What are the material issues the company has identified?  

In its 2020 Sustainable Impact Report HP identified a range of material issues, such as energy use and GHS emissions, human rights, product and operational health and safety, diversity and inclusion. Among these, promoting sustainability among its suppliers stands out as a key material issue for HP.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards 

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The organization should identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups HP engages with:   

Stakeholder Group
Employees
Investors
Suppliers
Customers
Peer companies
Public policy makers
Industry bodies
Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs)
Sector experts

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics HP engaged with its stakeholders through interviews with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and an employee survey with more than 1,400 responses.

What actions were taken by HP to promote sustainability among its suppliers?

In its 2020 Sustainable Impact Report HP reports that it took the following actions for promoting sustainability among its suppliers:

  • Using a supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire
  • HP’s supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) includes detailed questions around social and environmental management and practices. As well as assisting HP to evaluate risk, identify areas for improvement, and determine a firm’s inclusion in its audit programme, self-assessment helps suppliers become more familiar with HP’s expectations of conformance to its Supplier Code of Conduct. During 2020, 167 production suppliers and 13 nonproduction suppliers completed SAQs.
  • Conducting supplier audits
  • HP’s supplier audit process is an essential component of its risk assessment framework and a key mechanism for identifying opportunities for sustained improvement with its suppliers. Supplier audits measure conformance with all provisions of the HP Supplier Code of Conduct in the areas of labour, health and safety, environmental, ethics, and management systems. HP also works with its final assembly suppliers to confirm they are conducting risk assessments of companies in their own supply chains that represent approximately 80% of their spend and auditing 25% of sites determined to be high risk, based on the RBA Code of Conduct. In 2020, HP completed 137 audits of production suppliers, product reuse and recycling vendors, and nonproduction suppliers, as well as three other assessments of production suppliers. HP also conducts targeted assessments to supplement its comprehensive audits, focusing on specific risk areas, including vulnerable workers (such as student, dispatch, and foreign migrant workers) and health and safety (including fire safety and emergency preparedness).

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

This case study is based on published information by HP, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c07539064.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Getac promotes sustainability across its supply chain https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-getac-promotes-sustainability-across-its-supply-chain/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:08:32 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=13698 Since 1989, Getac has been providing rugged computing solutions for demanding professionals in extreme environments. Getac’s products are sold in 80 countries worldwide, with major clients located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, China and India. In addition to implementing the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) on sustainability issues, Getac also exerts its influence to require its supply chain to follow and work together to fulfill corporate social responsibility. This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Getac, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all […]

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]]> Since 1989, Getac has been providing rugged computing solutions for demanding professionals in extreme environments. Getac’s products are sold in 80 countries worldwide, with major clients located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, China and India. In addition to implementing the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) on sustainability issues, Getac also exerts its influence to require its supply chain to follow and work together to fulfill corporate social responsibility.

This case study is based on the 2020 Sustainability Report by Getac, prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards, that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

While pursuing growth, Getac also actively promotes sustainability among its suppliers  Tweet This!, so as to meet the expectations of its stakeholders. In order to promote sustainability across its supply chain Getac took action to:

  • implement a contract management mechanism
  • conduct a global suppliers sustainability survey
  • invite suppliers to sign a CSR agreement

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Getac identified a range of material issues, such as child labour, corporate governance and transparency of information, economic performance, operational risk management, environmental/social/economic compliance, information security and customer privacy. Among these, promoting sustainability across its supply chain stands out as a key material issue for Getac.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Getac engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Employees

 

 ·      Performance appraisal

·      Internal announcement

·      Employee meeting

·      Labour management meeting/supervisor meeting/training

·      Employee consultation hotline

·      Education & Training
Customers/distributors ·      Customer service section on corporate website

·      Sales contract and Non-disclosure agreement

·      Telephone customer service hotline

·      Channel partner conference

·      Consumer service mailbox

·      ESG audit by third party
Suppliers ·      Supplier visit

·      Supplier procurement contract

·      Supplier audit

·      Supplier query mailbox

·      Supplier Conference
Shareholders ·      Shareholders’ meeting/ investor conference

·      Corporate website

·      Market observation post system

·      Investor query mailbox/ hotline
Government agencies ·      Official documents

·      Regulatory meetings and training

·      Seminars
Media ·      News releases

·      Press conferences

·      Spokesperson interviews

·      Posting of information on the corporate website

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Getac engaged with its stakeholders through a questionnaire survey.

What actions were taken by Getac to promote sustainability across its supply chain?

In its 2020 Sustainability Report Getac reports that it took the following actions for promoting sustainability across its supply chain:

  • Implementing a contract management mechanism
  • In addition to the traditional TQRDC (Technology, Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost) standards, Getac follows the RBA regulations on sustainability issues. Through its contract management mechanism, Getac includes sustainability-related issues, such as environmental protection, customer health and safety, anti-corruption, and intellectual property rights, in its standard purchase order (PO) and in its Master Purchase Agreement. Getac’s raw material suppliers must sign a statement stating their understanding of the terms and conditions of its standard PO, which states that the supplier must agree to statements and guarantees related to sustainability issues. Getac also asks suppliers to sign the Master Purchase Agreement, which requires suppliers and upstream suppliers to fulfill environmental responsibilities, respect labour rights, avoid the use of conflict minerals, engage in ethical management, and adopt sustainability practices. If suppliers violate any of the requirements, Getac reserves the right to terminate the contract and request for a penalty fine 10 times the amount of the damage and product orders.
  • Conducting a global suppliers sustainability survey
  • Getac adopts the Code of Conduct of the Responsible Business Alliance as the value base of supply chain management and provides further assistance in understanding the implementation status of supply chain partners. In 2020, Getac established the “Sustainability Zone” in Getac global Supplier Portal, and invited all Getac supplier partners to log in to reveal sustainable performance. A questionnaire survey was conducted based on the 603 raw material suppliers that had transactions in the previous year, and a total of 512 valid questionnaires were collected, a total of 85%. The survey results found that more than 40% of suppliers were verified by third-party organisations on CSR-related issues and passed the qualifications. More than 80% of suppliers provide more than one kind of internal employee education and training courses, including occupational safety, environmental protection and labour regulations, and more than 90% of suppliers use different methods such as internal or on-site audits to ensure that their supply chains jointly comply with corporate social responsibility.
  • Inviting suppliers to sign a CSR agreement
  • Getac hopes to work with suppliers to fulfill corporate social responsibility and implement the concept of “responsible consumption and production” in the United Nations sustainability goals, and invites suppliers to sign a CSR agreement, promising to fulfill corporate social responsibility, safeguard basic human rights, and promote environmental sustainability development. In 2020, 603 raw material suppliers that had transactions in the previous year were invited to sign and a total of 513 copies were received, which is about 85.07%.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

3) Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

4) Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria corresponds to:

Disclosure 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken corresponds to:

 

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References:

This case study is based on published information by Getac, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following link:

https://www.getac.com/uploads/2022/02/2020-GetacCSR_Full-Report.pdf

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]]> Case study: How Quanta promotes sustainability among its suppliers https://sustaincase.com/case-study-how-quanta-promotes-sustainability-among-its-suppliers/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:06:52 +0000 https://ccprowebs.com/new-sustaincase.com/?p=13302 Founded in 1988, Quanta Computer has grown to become a Fortune 500 company and the global leader in NB (notebook) research, development, design and manufacturing. , performing their tasks in compliance with the law and environmental protection requirements. This case study is based on the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report by Quanta published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, […]

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This case study is based on the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report by Quanta published on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Disclosure Database that can be found at this link. Through all case studies we aim to demonstrate what CSR/ ESG/ sustainability reporting done responsibly means. Essentially, it means: a) identifying a company’s most important impacts on the environment, economy and society, and b) measuring, managing and changing.

Abstract

When suppliers supply products or services to Quanta or its affiliates, Quanta requests that they support and comply with its CSR policy, as well as the RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) code of conduct. In order to promote sustainability among its suppliers Quanta took action to:

  • promote supplier compliance
  • audit suppliers

What are the material issues the company has identified?

In its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report Quanta identified a range of material issues, such as economic performance, anti-corruption, customer privacy, socioeconomic compliance, customer health and safety. Among these, promoting sustainability among its suppliers stands out as a key material issue for Quanta.

Stakeholder engagement in accordance with the GRI Standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) defines the Principle of Stakeholder Inclusiveness when identifying material issues (or a company’s most important impacts) as follows:

“The reporting organization shall identify its stakeholders, and explain how it has responded to their reasonable expectations and interests.”

Stakeholders must be consulted in the process of identifying a company’s most important impacts and their reasonable expectations and interests must be taken into account. This is an important cornerstone for CSR / sustainability reporting done responsibly.

Key stakeholder groups Quanta engages with:

Stakeholder Group                Method of engagement
Shareholders and investors

 

 

 

 ·      Annual general shareholders’ Meetings

·      Conduct conference calls and press conferences for institutional investors to announce quarterly financial reports and operational information every quarter

·      Important news will be updated and synchronised on Public Information of the Market Observation Post System and the Company’s official website. In addition, the press release and the press conference will be issued and held irregularly depending on the actual needs and situations

·      Set up e-mail and telephone number as ways of contact on the official website of the Company

·      A dedicated corporate IR (Investors Relations) department has been created to hold face-to-face meetings or telephone conferences with domestic and overseas institutional investors on a regular basis
Customers

 

 

 

 ·      QBR (Quarterly Business Review)

·      Conduct customer satisfaction survey every year

·      Technology forum and seminar

·      Meet customers’ requirements and inspections on product quality, environment, and responsibility; cooperate with customers on prevention and improvement

·      PIS (Proprietary Information Security) – Advocacy and training of the rules governing employees in situations when confronted by press
Suppliers

 

 ·      Request to Sign the Letter of Commitment to Environmental Protection

·      Request the products must be tested by the accredited public laboratories

·      Incoming inspection must be sampled and tested by the GP laboratory at Quanta

·      Quanta Green Website (green.quantacn.com)

·      Green supply chain annual convention

·      Annual audit of suppliers and contractors
Employees

 

 

 ·      Bridge communications between supervisor and employees through face-to face meetings

·      Provide “70885 – please helpme” staff service hotline and message bulletin

·      “Quanta Wechat Account” – online consultation for employees’ queries

·      Provide “70695 – please try to understand me” Complaint of sexual harassment hotline and mailbox

·      “70345” – complaint hotline for production line workers

·      Equipped with on-site medical care staff to provide employees with medical consultation services

·      Free annual health examination and consultation for employees

·      Quanta Elite School provides five major ELITE programmes based on different job functions to provide occupational training, development and feedback

·      Employee satisfaction survey

·      Release quarterly magazine and manage regularly the information sharing platform each month

·      “Employee Assistance Program” personnel available at all production sites to provide instant support and feedback

·      Conduct Labour-management Conference

·      Conduct Welfare Committee Conference
Community

 

 

 ·      Quanta Culture & Education Foundation

·      Quanta Arts Foundation

·      Charity clubs at various manufacturing sites

·      Environmental Quality Monitor Committee of Taiwan HwaYa Technology Park

·      Participate in forums and activities organised by competent authorities

·      Participation in external association activities

How stakeholder engagement was made to identify material issues

To identify and prioritise material topics Quanta engaged with its stakeholders through questionnaires.

What actions were taken by Quanta to promote sustainability among its suppliers?

In its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report Quanta reports that it took the following actions for promoting sustainability among its suppliers:

  • Promoting supplier compliance
  • Suppliers are important business partners of Quanta, and their compliance with regulations pertaining to the environment, labour practices, human rights, and social impact aspects directly and indirectly affects Quanta’s business stability, product quality, on-time delivery capability, and business reputation. This is why Quanta has put in place stringent supplier management standards so as to select, audit, and manage suppliers. For business transactions, Quanta checks records to see if suppliers have violated any environmental or social regulations. Contractual terms allow for Quanta to terminate the contract if it is found that the supplier has violated policies that resulted in a significant negative impact on the environment or social community. Quanta has a composite supply chain in place whereby it can conduct unannounced on-site audits, or promptly initiate an audit of a supplier if major work-related or environmental incidents occur in certain areas or industries.
  • Auditing suppliers
  • Quanta performs onsite audits on general new suppliers with environmental, labour, human rights, ethics, and social impact indicators and surveys them with a two-way participatory survey as used on other suppliers. By the end of 2019, Quanta completed the onsite audit and two-way participatory survey on all new suppliers. In addition, all suppliers audited onsite in 2019 complied with the “Supplier Management Standard”, with a compliance rate of 100%. Once a SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request) is issued after the audit report, the supplier must respond with relevant improvement plans and achievements before the deadline. If a longer time frame is required due to amendments in regulations or equipment purchase, the case can be discussed separately. If the supplier fails to take action within the stipulated time, actions such as rejection or termination of contract will be taken. Quanta’s procurement system prevents it from placing orders with suppliers who fail to qualify for the recognised standards reviews. Suppliers found violating labour practices, human rights and ethics in the audit and failing to make corrections by a time limit will be rejected and disqualified for being a quality vendor of Quanta.

Which GRI Standards and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been addressed?

The GRI Standards addressed in this case are:

1) Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

2) Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

 

Disclosure 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria does not correspond to any SDG.

Disclosure 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria corresponds to:

 

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

  • Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
  • Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
  • Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
  • Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.
References:

1) This case study is based on published information by Quanta, located at the link below. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the report’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original, please revert to the original on the Global Reporting Initiative’s Sustainability Disclosure Database at the link:

http://database.globalreporting.org/

2) https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/gri-standards-download-center/

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