Coretronic Corporation (5371.TW), a TPEx-listed company known for its sustainability excellence, demonstrated outstanding performance in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), achieving a score of 70 and earning its first-time inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. In addition, among 301 companies assessed in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry, Coretronic was honored with the prestigious “Industry Mover” award with its exceptional improvement of over 32% compared to the previous year, underscoring the Company’s strong capabilities and continuous advancement across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions.

Based on the results of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), S&P Global selects top-performing companies from each industry for its yearbook. The 2025 CSA covered 59 industries worldwide and evaluated more than 9,200 large companies, with only 848 finally selected for the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. Among them, 79 companies were from Taiwan. Of the 301 companies globally assessed in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry, in which Coretronic is classified, only 21 were selected, for a selection rate of approximately 7%. In addition, the “Industry Mover” award is presented to the company in each industry that demonstrates the most significant improvement compared to the previous year. Only 49 companies received this recognition, including just five companies from Taiwan, further underscoring Coretronic's exceptional achievement in both inclusion and award recognition.

In the Governance and Economic dimension, Coretronic adheres to the “Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies” as the foundation of its corporate governance, actively enhancing the quality and transparency of its operations and financial information. In addition to engaging an independent third-party professional institution to conduct a board performance evaluation every three years, the Company also conducts annual internal evaluations of the Board of Directors, individual board members, and each functional committee to enhance governance effectiveness and oversight. The Company also established an “ESG Committee,” which is chaired by the Board Chair and with the CFO serving as the executive representative. The Committee regularly reports on sustainability progress and quarterly greenhouse gas performance to the Board and submits annual material topics and the sustainability report for Board approval, thereby strengthening the Board’s decision-making and oversight of sustainability issues. The Company has also adopted a Board Diversity Policy. The current seven directors demonstrate significant diversity in gender, age, professional background, skills, and industry experience, reflecting an inclusive and balanced governance structure. Regarding tax management, the Company has implemented a comprehensive tax strategy and governance system, and regularly discloses tax reports, demonstrating robust risk management and a high level of information transparency.

In the Environmental dimension, Coretronic announced its “Net Zero Commitment” in 2022, committing to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In alignment with the SBT 1.5°C pathway, the Company has set carbon reduction targets to “reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2032 from a 2021 base year, and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 30% within the same timeframe”, which were officially validated by the SBTi in 2024. The GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) in 2024 decreased by 51% compared to the 2021 baseline year, significantly exceeding the expected net-zero pathway while steadily moving toward its 2050 net-zero vision. Additionally, the Company introduced an internal carbon pricing mechanism in 2021 to evaluate the investment benefits of ESCO energy-saving projects and solar power generation systems, optimizing internal resource allocation and accelerating investments in low-carbon solutions. 
For Biodiversity issues, the Company implemented the risk assessment mechanism to systematically analyze the dependence and potential impacts of its operational sites on the natural environment.
For low-carbon products, the Company has established a “Sustainable Raw Material Policy” that prioritizes materials with low environmental impact and integrates low-carbon concepts throughout the product life cycle. Furthermore, the Company conducts product carbon footprint inventories in accordance with ISO 14067 and establishes a product carbon footprint platform. By increasing the use of low-carbon materials and improving process efficiency, the Company achieves both energy and carbon reduction while enhancing product competitiveness.

In the Social dimension, Coretronic follows the “Human Rights and Social Responsibility Policy” signed by the chairman, sets relevant targets, and implements measures to safeguard human rights. Additionally, the Company establishes diverse and transparent grievance mechanisms and proper prevention and remediation procedures. The Headquarters has passed the SA8000 Certification, a globally recognized social responsibility standard, demonstrating that the Company complies with international best practices in several aspects, including labor rights, employee health and safety, the prohibition of child and forced labor, fair wages, reasonable working hours, and freedom of association.
In terms of diversity and inclusion, the Company continues to exceed regulatory requirements in its employment of individuals with disabilities. Also, it has launched the “Empowering Women in Technology” program to increase the proportion of female managers and foster a more inclusive workplace culture. 
In talent development, the Company has built a three-track learning model—online, in-person, and on-the-job training (OJT) through executive performance alignment, competency framework design, and an integrated digital learning platform. By leveraging AI and digital tools to drive digital transformation, the Company also supports employees in mapping out their individual development paths and job rotations, cultivating key talents with both professional expertise and a sustainability mindset.

Looking ahead, Coretronic will continue to collaborate with its value chain partners to advance sustainable governance, regularly review its strategies and performance, and drive continuous improvement of its sustainability initiatives. By holding itself to higher standards, the Company is steadily advancing toward a new milestone of long-term value creation and shared sustainable prosperity.