Social Participation
With the corporate vision of BenQAUO Group Lionel of ''Realizing the Truth, Goodness and Beauty of Technology Life, BenQ Materials is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility and continuously promoting various sustainable actions, including environmental sustainability and social care. To implement this philosophy, in addition to regular charitable donations, BenQ Materials focuses on four main pillars: "Charitable Care, Rooted Education, Green Action, and Art and Culture." It provides a "Paid Volunteer Day" to encourage employees to participate in voluntary activities autonomously, combining various local care programs with the aim of addressing social issues and continuously contributing to the land of Taiwan.
Taiwan Agri-Food Initiative
Total Procurement
The Science Camp
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Cumulative number of people served by the Light and Hope Project
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Vision Hope Project | 2014 | Cumulative number of beneficiaries receiving vision correction services | 2,850 | 2,895 | 102% | 218,800 | Vision correction coverage rate ≥ 70% |
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Science Camp | 2014 | Number of service programs delivered | 5 | 6 | 100% | 180,261 | 5 | |
Eco-friendly |
Green Action Initiatives |
2011 | Number of environmental sustainability activities |
3 | 3 | 100% | 56,450 | 3 sessions | |
| Taiwan agricultural food plan | 2016 | Annual procurement volume | 5.0 Tons | 6.1 Tons | 122% | 381,305 | Support ≥ 20 farmers | ||
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Art and Culture |
Arts and Cultural Promotion |
2014 | Annual Sponsorship of Various Types of Arts and Cultural Groups or Events | |||||
Green Action
Green Party
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Taiwan agricultural food plan
The program has been implemented
Total accumulated purchase amount
2025 Products Procurement Amount
Low-Carbon Lifestyle Month
To support Earth Day and further embed the principles of low-carbon living, BenQ Materials launched a series of “Low-Carbon Lifestyle Month” initiatives in April 2025. Centered around the themes of Sustainability, Knowledge, and Influence, the program leveraged diverse participatory activities to help employees understand the tangible environmental impacts of low-carbon actions and integrate sustainability practices into their daily lives.
Sustainability: Practicing Low-Carbon Living Through Everyday Actions
BenQ Materials promoted environmental awareness through practical initiatives closely connected to everyday life, encouraging employees to reduce carbon emissions through small but meaningful actions.
- Earth Hour Participation In alignment with the global Earth Hour initiative, all manufacturing sites turned off lights from 20: 30 to 21: 30, strengthening awareness of energy conservation and carbon reduction.
- Promotion of Low-Carbon Diets On Earth Day, employee cafeterias introduced light meals and plant-based menu options, encouraging employees to reduce environmental impacts through low-carbon dietary choices.
- Environmental Cleanup Activities Beach cleanup activities were organized at the Xinjie River estuary in Taoyuan, alongside street cleanup initiatives around the Yunlin manufacturing site. A total of 52 volunteers participated, collecting approximately 330 kg of waste. BenQ Materials will continue promoting volunteer-driven environmental initiatives to fulfill its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability.
Knowledge: Enhancing Low-Carbon and Energy Literacy
To deepen employees’ understanding of climate action and energyrelated topics, BenQ Materials developed a Renewable Energy Quiz Program covering renewable energy types, practical applications, and their critical role in addressing global climate challenges. Integrated with the Company’s employee learning credit system, participants who completed the program received one elective learning credit, encouraging employees to continuously build sustainability knowledge through online learning.
Influence: Expanding Participation and Driving Behavioral Change
Through practical scenarios and interactive program designs, BenQ Materials sought to transform low-carbon awareness into measurable behavioral change.
- One-Day Zero-Carbon Challenge Based on the carbon footprint generated through daily activities, employees were guided through structured exercises to understand how everyday choices influence emissions and explore feasible low-carbon actions within their own lifestyles.
- Green Market Initiative - Extending Sustainable Influence: A Green Market was organized in the employee cafeteria, inviting long-term partner Llyung Mrqwang farmers to share insights on sustainable farming practices, local ingredients, and low-carbon cooking approaches. Through direct engagement and food experiences, employees gained a practical understanding of low-carbon lifestyles. The initiative not only strengthened awareness of sustainably sourced ingredients, local procurement, and low-carbon diets, but also encouraged sustainable consumption behaviors to extend beyond the workplace into employees’ family lives, amplifying the positive impact of low-carbon actions.
Taiwan agricultural food plan
Project Origin
- BenQ Materials’ Taiwan Local Food Action Plan originated from the challenge of unsold agricultural products in the Marikung Indigenous Community of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County. Guided by its commitment to corporate social responsibility, BenQ Materials proactively supports local farmers by directly purchasing surplus agricultural products and organically grown crops, incorporating them into the Company’s cafeteria supply chain while also encouraging employee participation through internal purchase programs. These efforts not only provide employees with access to healthy, non-toxic, and locally sourced food, but also support Taiwan’s local producers through tangible actions, fostering shared social value and resilient local agricultural systems.
Multi-dimensional Strategies to Support Sustainable Agriculture To contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger and promote the sustainable development of local agriculture, BenQ Materials has adopted a diversified approach integrating stable procurement, employee engagement, educational outreac h, and social support initiatives. Through long-term partnerships and quantitative management mechanisms, the Company ensures program effectiveness while expanding positive social impact. BenQ Materials actively participates in initiatives supporting local small-scale farmers and maintains close collaboration with government agencies, social enterprises, and local producers. Key partners include farmers from Lala Mountain (Taoyuan) and the Marikung Indigenous Community, as well as social enterprises such as “Buy Directly from Farmers” in Taoyuan and “Three Small Market” in Yunlin. By regularly updating information on imperfect produce and agricultural yields, the Company promotes timely information sharing, improves collaboration efficiency, and continuously advances diversified and resilient food support initiatives.• Key implementation approaches include: Establishing long-term and stable procurement partnerships with local farmers practicing natural farming, environmentally friendly cultivation methods, or holding ecocertifications, while encouraging employees to participate in supporting local agricultural products, thereby strengthening the resilience of local agricultural economies.
• Integrating locally sourced agricultural products into employee cafeteria menus, enabling employees to enjoy healthy, non-toxic, and traceable food ingredients in their daily meals while naturally embedding sustainable food concepts into workplace culture.
• Continuously monitoring agricultural market supply and demand conditions, with periodic purchases of surplus or imperfect products to help farmers reduce sales risks, minimize food waste, and improve overall agricultural resource efficiency.
Outcomes and Impact
As of 2025, cumulative procurement under the Taiwan Local Food Action Plan reached approximately NT$5.39 million, including around NT$380,000 in 2025 alone, benefiting a total of 22 local farmers. To increase employee engagement and drive practical procurement outcomes, BenQ Materials combines purchase campaigns, experiential learning activities, and
producer-sharing sessions. For example, a cabbage purchase initiative was paired with a hands-on kimchi-making workshop, allowing employees not only to support agricultural procurement but also to learn food preparation and preservation techniques. The activity attracted 63 employee participants and resulted in a cumulative purchase volume of 918 kg of cabbage. In addition, for Golden Diamond pineapples, the Company collaborated with the social enterprise “Buy Directly from Farmers” to launch a Farmer Support Delivery Program, inviting producers to share stories directly within the workplace while opening employee purchasing opportunities. Through close interaction and immediate support mechanisms, the initiative enhanced employees’ understanding of local agriculture and environmental sustainability issues, further extending the positive impact of sustainable consumption practices.
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries Initiatives
To actively support marine conservation and local industries, BenQ Materials launched the Sustainable Fisheries Promotion Program at the end of 2025. Through collaboration with fishermen and processing facilities certified for sustainable seafood practices, the Company prioritizes the procurement of seasonal seafood sourced through environmentally responsible fishing methods. These ingredients are incorporated into employee cafeteria meals, integrating environmental stewardship into employees’ daily dining experiences and encouraging support for marine ecosystem restoration through everyday consumption choices.
In 2025, BenQ Materials procured approximately 34.5 kg of sustainable seafood products, including mackerel and mahi-mahi, with a total procurement value of NT$9,550, supporting the development of local fisheries through tangible purchasing actions.
Cafeteria Food Waste Circularity Program
At BenQ Materials, waste reduction and circular resource utilization extend beyond manufacturing processes and into everyday operational settings, including employee cafeterias. Food waste generated after meals has become an increasingly important environmental issue, particularly due to restrictions associated with animal disease prevention policies in recent years. This challenge inspired a new circular journey for cafeteria food waste. Beginning in 2025, BenQ Materials partnered with professional service providers to adopt Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion technology. Leveraging the BSF’s ability to rapidly digest large quantities of organic waste, cafeteria food waste is transformed into high-value natural organic fertilizer. Currently, this BSF circular system processes approximately 2 metric tons of cafeteria food waste per month, generating around 270 kg of organic fertilizer (“black gold”) monthly. These valuable fertilizers continue their sustainability journey through three meaningful stages:Stage 2: Supporting Sustainable Agriculture in the Marikung Indigenous Community The fertilizer is also supplied to Marikung Indigenous Community farmers, partners in BenQ Materials’ Taiwan Local Food Action Plan. For local farmers committed to natural farming practices without chemical pesticides, the use of pure, chemical-free organic fertilizer represents an ideal alignment with environmentally friendly agricultural principles.
Stage 3: Extending Circular Living into Employees’ Homes. Extending Circular Living into Employees’ Homes Employees are invited to purchase these organic fertilizers, enabling them to bring
sustainability concepts into their own homes and support urban gardening and household cultivation, extending circular practices beyond the workplace. From the circular utilization of production materials to the recycling of cafeteria food waste, BenQ Materials actively advances a green circular ecosystem. Through these initiatives, the Company creates shared value across business operations, environmental protection, and social well-being, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and long-term positive impact.
Obtained Green Dining Table Certification
BenQ Materials was among the first companies to obtain the Environmental Protection Restaurant Certification issued by Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment in 2024. In response to the Ministry’s Environmental Protection Restaurant transformation policy introduced in 2025, the Company proactively applied for the corresponding certification transition requirements. Through its employee cafeterias, BenQ Materials has implemented multiple sustainable dining initiatives, including: Eliminating single-use tableware; Prioritizing locally sourced ingredients; Promoting food waste reduction mechanisms; Continuously raising employee awareness of sustainable dietary practices These initiatives integrate lowcarbon and waste reduction principles into employees’ daily dining choices while demonstrating tangible environmental management outcomes within business operations. As a result of these efforts, BenQ Materials successfully obtained the Green Dining Table Certification, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable food systems and green operations.
Mobilizing Volunteers for the Nankan River Patrol Program
Guided by the corporate philosophy of local engagement and shared sustainability, BenQ Materials has participated in the Nankan River Adoption Program since 2014 and has received multiple Outstanding Corporate River Adoption Awards from the Taoyuan City Government in recognition of its long-term contributions. Previously, these initiatives were primarily implemented by employees from the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) department. To broaden employee participation and further deepen sustainability impact, BenQ Materials officially opened the River Patrol Volunteer Program to all employees in October 2025. By the end of 2025, a total of two employee volunteers had joined river patrol activities, contributing to the collective effort to protect waterways and create a cleaner, healthier living environment for local communities.
