ESG Committee Chairperson
Message from the Chairperson of the ESG Committee
Over the past year, despite global macroeconomic challenges such as geopolitical shifts and supply chain restructuring, MediaTek has continued to advance sustainability. In 2024, the Company established an ESG Office under the ESG Committee to better coordinate sustainability initiatives. This office reports quarterly to the Committee’s executive secretaries, and subsequently submits major proposals to the Board of Directors for approval, accelerating the implementation of ESG actions across operations. So far, MediaTek has established an internal control system for sustainable information management, disclosed verified greenhouse gas data, and completed renewable energy purchases.
MediaTek is committed to environment-friendly operations and works with its supply chain partners to build a green supply chain. In 2024, it has established internal and external greenhouse gas inventory systems, verified Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and completed a Scope 3 inventory for Taiwan operations. To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, MediaTek has signed renewable energy agreements and is constructing new offices to green building standards. It also encourages supply chain partners to conduct greenhouse gas inventories, obtain carbon footprint ISO certifications, and adopt low-carbon manufacturing practices.
On the social front, the MediaTek Foundation advances technology education through its seed teacher training program, enabling hands-on technology courses in over a hundred schools across Taiwan, bringing together passionate teachers to share innovative AI teaching experiences. Through the “Girls! TECH Action” program, it motivates more female students to join the STEM fields. The “Genius for Home” initiative has inspired the public to propose technology solutions for over 90% of Taiwan’s townships, cities, and districts. Internally, MediaTek provides employees with a comprehensive and supportive workplace, offering self-learning and strategic development tools such as Udemy, Rosetta Stone, CommonWealth Learning, and HaHow.
MediaTek is committed to strengthening corporate governance and information security, ranking in the top 5% of TWSE-listed companies in the Corporate Governance Evaluation for five consecutive years. In 2024, the Board of Directors was re-elected, increasing the proportion of independent directors to half of the Board. The Company also places significant emphasis on operational and product information security, having obtained international automotive cybersecurity certification and recognition from SGS.
MediaTek’s ESG efforts have been recognized by leading organizations, including being named one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024,” Forbes’ “World’s Best Employers 2024,” and achieved the highest growth among Interbrand’s “2024 Best Taiwan Global Brands.” The Company also received TSCA’s “The Most Prestigious Sustainability Award–Top 10 Domestic Corporates.” Additionally, it was listed in Business Weekly’s “Top 100 Carbon Competitiveness Companies,” and ranked third in the large manufacturing category of CommonWealth Magazine’s “Talent Sustainability Award.”
Looking forward, MediaTek will continue to advance its sustainability through six key pillars: Global Presence, Innovation, Talent, Corporate Governance, Environmental Management, and Community Engagement. The Company is taking concrete steps to address global climate change risks, such as joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and establishing a Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) working group. Furthermore, MediaTek is progressively adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure comprehensive disclosures of its operational performance and sustainability achievements, and to align with global sustainability standards.