CSR Policy and Principles

CSR at AUO

Sustainability Policy and Principles

Formulation of AUO sustainability policy in accordance with international trends and the relevant guidelines

The AUO sustainability policy was formally adopted in 2015 by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Formulated in accordance with international trends and the relevant standards, the policy encompasses a total of 12 items spread across the three aspects of governance, environment and society. The policy not only serves as the ultimate guide for the sustainable development of AUO but also complements the CSR principles that the company has publicly committed to in its pursuit of sustainability.

The AUO Sustainability Policy

With the“Bright Innovation, Amazing Life”vision, AUO is committed to business sustainability by balancing economic, environmental, and social needs.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity. Any and all forms of bribery, extortion, corruption, and Illegal profits are strictly prohibited.
Weighing risk and opportunity, we create benefits for our customers, shareholders, employees, and relevant stakeholders.
We operate in full compliance with the laws and regulations, and adhere to internationally recognized standards and initiatives.
As the company takes on the mission to be a global leader in green solutions, we foster continuous product innovation and are dedicated to technology advancement.
By strengthening partnerships with our value chain, we seek joint value optimization and positive impacts.

We believe enhanced resources and greater energy efficiency will stimulate a more circular economy.
We wish to reduce adverse environmental impacts, mitigate climate change, and preserve ecological balance.
We support the Universal Declarations of Human Rights and place importance on equal opportunities, diversified career development, and labor rights.
We promote work-life balance and maintain a comfortable and safe environment to ensure human capital development.
With“Integrity & Introspection,”“Caring & Contribution,”"Execution & Excellence,”and“Passion & Professionalism”as our core values, we actively engage in corporate citizenship and make valuable contributions to the society.
We promote greater transparency and accountability by enabling proactive information disclosure and sharing.

Corporate Governance Policy and Principles

AUO has defined polices for enterprise integrity, anti-trust, taxation, quality, and conflict minerals. These take the form of the Articles of Incorporation, Ethical Corporate Management Principles, Corporate Governance Principles, Code of Ethical Conduct for Directors and Senior Management as well as the Board of Directors Self-Assessment of Performance. Corporate governance procedures and rules are now fully documented through the Rules for the Election of Directors, AUO Rules and Procedures for Shareholders Meeting, Organic Charter of the Audit Committee, Organic Charter of the Remuneration Committee, Regulations for Prevention of Insider Trading, Handling Procedures for Providing Endorsements and Guarantees for Third Parties, Handling Procedures for Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Handling Procedures for Capital Lending, Handling Procedures for Conducting Derivative Transactions, as well as Policy and Procedures for Complaints and Concerns Regarding Accounting, Internal Accounting.

Environmental Policy and Principles

AUO environmental safety & health (ESH) and energy policies are based on expectations of overall ESH and energy performance. Company business philosophy, outcomes of environmental assessments, statutory requirements, resource requirements, pollution prevention and stakeholders are also taken into account. The supply chain is required to adhere to the rules on hazardous substances as well.

Human Rights Policy Management

The “AUO Human Rights Policy” was incorporated into the AUO management system in 2006. Protective measures at work were put into place on the working age, working hours, compensation and benefits, humane treatment, non-discrimination, and freedom of association. Management mechanisms were also implemented to ensure proper care of employees.

A range of communication and grievance channels to promote a corporate culture that thrives on communication
The privacy of employees making complaints or involved in events are handled carefully and confidentially
Actively cultivate a corporate environment that respects, supports and protects human rights
Promote friendly and positive labor-management relations by guaranteeing workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining

Self-audits

More than 50

People trained

More than 9,000

Self-audits are conducted every year on labor, health and safety, code of conduct and management system to ensure that company operations conform to local regulations and international standards.
To ensure that every employee understands their own rights and responsibilities as well as AUO’s CSR policies and practices, CSR class and human rights education are arranged for every employee on the orientation training day with a 100% pass rate.

Quality Policy and Goals

AUO is committed to the punctual delivery of high-quality green products to our customers around the world. We also maintain long-term partnerships with our customers. AUO continues to build our solid technical expertise to maintain our technological leadership. We also strive to develop products that offer high value, highly cost-effective products that benefit both AUO and our customers. AUO complies with national regulations and customer requirements on hazardous substance management. A green quality management system has also been set up to fulfill our corporate responsibility on the sustainable development of the environment.

Boosting quality awareness through quality micro-learning
Cultivate AI expertise to refine our quality ability
Continuous improvement management goals: Projects and proposals
Refer to Green quality management

Quality Commitment

High-quality products

are the result of high-level technical expertise and a sophisticated quality culture. Elaborately developed training courses are used by AUO to boost the quality awareness and ability of all its employees. Manufacturing and service quality are also enhanced through continuous improvement activities to increase customer satisfaction.

Total Quality Management

This is the foundation of our basic approach to “quality.” The quality policy defines the core of our total quality control and fulfills our quality commitment to customers.

AUO Taxation Policy

AUO has investments in multiple countries as a leading global supplier of opto-electronic solutions so changes in national taxation policies are closely monitored. Potential taxation risks for local AUO operations are also assessed in the following way.

Adhere to local tax laws; calculate and pay taxes correctly
Support local government’s tax policies on business innovation and reinvestment
Handle tax matters with the utmost ethical standards
Maintain open and positive communications with tax authorities
Disclose tax information in financial statements and annual reports in strict accordance with reporting standards and laws
Evaluate impact and response measures for changes in taxation laws
Learn the latest developments/changes in local tax laws, and convey them to employees through internal training

Conflict Minerals Policy

AUO's Statement on Conflict Minerals

AUO restates that AUO and its suppliers shall assume responsibility together for community and environment protection.
AUO does not accept the gold (Au), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), and tungsten (W) mined illegally in Congo or conflict areas near Congo.
AUO will inform and ask its suppliers to perform the above statement.

Conflict Minerals Management

Conflict Minerals Component Verification

Require suppliers to investigate factories of the components they supply.

Conflict Minerals Material Management

Monitor material certification and implement procedures for exceptional circumstances.

Conflict Minerals Reporting

Provide relevant documents to support customers’ conflict mineral investigations.

Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Management

Conduct audits on suppliers to make sure they possess the relevant procedures and capabilities.

Conflict Minerals Education & Training

Provide employees/affiliated companies/suppliers with the proper training on conflict minerals.

Policy Related Documents

Governance

Articles of Incorporation Corporate Social Responsibility Principles Handling Procedures for Providing Endorsements and Guarantees for Third Parties Enterprise Integrity Handbook Ethical Corporate Management Principles Handling Procedures for Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Corporate Governance Principles Tax Policy Handling Procedures for Capital Lending Guidelines for the Adoption of Codes of Ethical Conduct for Directors and Senior Management Handling Procedures for Conducting Derivative Transactions Management Procedure for Insider Trading Prevention Policy and Procedures for Complaints and Concerns Regarding Accounting, Internal Accounting Controls or Auditing Matters Rules for the Election of Directors Rules and Procedures for Shareholders Meeting Methods to Evaluate Performance of the Board of Directors Antitrust Compliance Policy Organizational Charter for Corporation Governance Committee

Social Contribution

Human Right Policy Table of Human Right Risk Structure

Enviromental Protection

Sustainabiliy Policy Quality Policy Quality Management System & Process Conflict Mineral Statement ESH and Energy Policy Supplier / Subcontractor Code of Conduct

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