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 2025 Status


ESG Strategic Goals and 2024 Status
ESG Strategic Goals and 2023 Status


ESG Strategic Goals and 2022 Status


2025 Sustainability Performance


Economy and Governance
  • Ranked in the top 3% globally in the S&P Global CSA for the networking equipment industry.
  • Ranked among the top 5% of listed companies in Taiwan Corporate Governance Evaluation for two consecutive years.
  • Successfully re-certified with TIPS (Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System) Class A.
  • Participated in TCSA, receiving the “Outstanding Comprehensive Performance Award” and the “Gold Award for Sustainability Reporting.”
Value Creation
  • First product in Taiwan to obtain EU CE RED Cybersecurity Directive certification.
  • Leading the local networking industry by achieving dual certification of EN18031 and IoT cybersecurity standard EN 303 645.
  • Awarded CE RED Type Examination Certificate (TEC) by internationally recognized certification body Nemko, setting a new benchmark in cybersecurity for the industry.
  • Recipient of the Taiwan Excellence Award.
  • Achieved 91.2% pass rate in annual shipment inspections among major suppliers.
  • 87% of suppliers certified with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
Environment
  • Achieved 7.88% annual reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2).
  • Launched a green energy procurement program in 2023, reaching a cumulative 208,500 kWh by 2025.
  • Continued to promote and optimize sustainable product development and design planning.
  • Obtained ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System certification.
People and Society
  • Allocated 5% of annual company profits as employee compensation; implemented an average salary increase of 4.12%, benefiting 92.44% of employees, with some receiving increases exceeding 18.8%.
  • Implemented a retention bonus program for high-performing and key talents, providing additional cash incentives as motivation.
  • Employed professional massage therapists with disabilities to provide on-site services, with all proceeds donated to social welfare organizations.
  • Sponsored the Taiwan Steel Falcons basketball team and actively promoted employee health initiatives, receiving recognition from the Ministry of Education as a “Sports Enterprise.”
  • In 2025, collaborated with 38 nonprofit partners, investing nearly NT$10 million—twice the amount of the previous year—to execute 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.