D-Link’s ESG Vision

D-Link’s ESG Vision

 

Leading Smart Living, Creating Sustainable Value

With the sustainability vision of “Leading Smart Living, Creating Sustainable Value”, D-Link is moving toward the vision that is linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), based on 4 core spirits and 7 sustainability management competence, and shaping sustainable value with corporate identity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

D-Link’s ESG Goals

Aspect

Term

Goal Items

Environmental

Short-term
(By the end of 2025)
  • Continue to Implement Energy Saving Projects
  • Upgrade CDP Evaluation Grade to C-Grade
  • Obtain ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System Certification
Medium-term
(By the end of 2028)
  • Gradual Upgrade of Air Conditioners
  • Complete the Carbon Inventory and Verification of Consolidated Subsidiaries
  • Assessment of the Introduction of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Standard
  • Promote Active Reduction of Carbon Emissions to the Supply Chain
Long-term
(By the end of 2033)
  • Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Equipment
  • 2030 Green Power Procurement Target of 17.5%
  • Pass ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification

Social

Short-term
(By the end of 2025)
  • Formulate a Plan for the Reserve Cadre Personnel for Key Positions
Medium-term
(By the end of 2028)
  • Optimize Remuneration Competitiveness
Long-term
(By the end of 2033)
  • Continue to Promote Sustainable Human Rights Risk Assessment

Governance

Short-term
(By the end of 2025)
  • Maintenance of Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System
  • Build Sustainability and Resilience of the Supply Chain
Medium-term
(By the end of 2028)
  • Continuously Enhancing the Sustaining Power of Corporate Governance
  • Implement Remuneration Transparency for Senior Managers
Long-term
(By the end of 2033)
  • Evaluate and Introduce External Verification of Ethical Corporate Management/anti-bribery Related Management Systems
  • Include ESG Performance as a Criteria for Business Selection
  • Evaluate and Implement the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidelines

Sustainable Products

Short-term
(By the end of 2025)
  • Promote and Optimize Sustainable Product Development and Design Planning
  • Shaping D-Link’s Sustainable Product Features
Medium-term
(By the end of 2028)
  • Sustainable Performance is Enhanced in Product Design
  • Discuss a Product Recycling Plan
  • Strive for International Awards for Sustainable Products
Long-term
(By the end of 2033)
  • Continue to Strengthen the Influence of D-Link Sustainable Products
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ESG Strategic Goals and 2024 Status
ESG Strategic Goals and 2023 Status


ESG Strategic Goals and 2022 Status


 

2024 Sustainability Performance 

Economy and Governance
  • Achieved consolidated global revenue of NT$14.4 billion in 2024, with a gross margin of 26%, up 2% from the previous year.
  • Ranked in the top 3% globally in the S&P Global CSA for the networking equipment industry, and selected for the 2025 Sustainability Yearbook.
  • Awarded the Gold Award for Sustainability Report at the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards.
  • Ranked among the top 5% of listed companies in Taiwan Corporate Governance Evaluation for two consecutive years.
  • Established a comprehensive whistleblowing system for any cases related to breaches of ethical business conduct.
Value Creation
  • Winner of the 2024 Taiwan Excellence Award.
  • Completed the external audit for ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System upgrade.
  • Achieved a 91.2% pass rate in annual shipment inspections among major suppliers.
  • 87% of suppliers certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • A total of 40 products certified with ETSI EN 303 645.
  • Conducted audits of 7 key suppliers, achieving a 100% completion rate.
Environment
  • Recognized in the Carbon Competitiveness Top 100, ranked No.1 in carbon productivity growth rate in the telecom and networking sector, and Top 3 among all large enterprises.
  • Incorporated 30% PCR plastics into AQUILA PRO AI product casings.
  • Applied 50% PCR plastics in router packaging bags.
  • Launched a green energy procurement program in 2023, growing to 80,500 kWh in 2024 with 80 renewable energy certificates obtained.
  • Energy-saving initiatives achieved a cumulative reduction of 4.6% over the past three years, exceeding the annual target of 1.5%.
  • CDP rating improved from B- to B in 2024.
People and Society
  • Winner of the TSAA Taiwan Sustainable Action Silver Award.
  • Winner of the TCSA Taiwan Sustainable Action Creative Communication Leadership Award.
  • Winner of the 104 Job Bank Employer Brand Awards – Most Attractive Employer.
  • Allocated 5% of annual company profits as employee compensation; implemented an average salary increase of 4.12% with 92.44% of employees benefiting, some receiving increases above 18.8%.
  • Employed professional massage therapists with disabilities to provide on-site services, with all proceeds donated to social welfare organizations.
  • Collaborated with 38 nonprofit partners in 2023, investing nearly NT$10 million to carry out 36 social engagement projects/activities, benefiting a total of 17,568 participants.

Latest ESG Evaluation Performance

  • Top 5% of all listed companies.
  • Top 3% in the global communication equipment industry.
  • Included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025.
  • Achieved a perfect score in governance for 3 consecutive years.
  • Total score increased by 15.8% from the previous year.
  • Maintained a low-risk rating for 3 consecutive years.
  • Improved by 1 rating level compared to the previous year
  • Upgraded from a D rating to a B rating within 3 years.