ESG QNAP Sustainability Initiatives
Social sustainability
QNAP has launched ‘QNAP Sustainability Initiatives’. We have been fulfilling our social responsibility for several years to care for vulnerable groups, and we have consistently engaged in various charitable activities to show love and warmth to those in need, and to make a positive impact. As a corporate citizen, QNAP has increasingly embraced environmental protection in recent years. In addition to continuously improving the company‘s products and processes to reduce environmental impact, we advocate for environmental consciousness and promote green initiatives. We encourage employees to take eco-friendly actions daily to fulfill their environmental responsibilities.
Green Sustainability Initiatives
QNAP has always been attentive to environmental issues and has undertaken various green initiatives to support environmental sustainability.
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Go Paperless Initiative
According to the calculation formula provided by the Environmental Quality Protection Foundation: 1 sheet of A4 paper weighs approximately 4 to 6 grams. Each box of A4 paper weighs about 25 kilograms (5,000 sheets). To produce one ton of pulp, approximately 24 trees with an average height of 12 meters and a diameter of 15 to 20 centimeters need to be felled. Each ton of pulp can produce 40 boxes of paper. Therefore, the production of 1 box of A4 paper requires the felling of approximately 24/40 = 0.6 trees! QNAP is fully aware that continuing in this manner would lead to environmental depletion, so it has taken the following Go Paperless Initiative since 2014:
- Since 2014, payroll has gone paperless.
- Starting from 2018, Edenred electronic gift certificates have been used instead of paper gift certificates. In the office building, washrooms are equipped with hand dryers, with no paper towels.
- Since 2019, we have implemented digitization in our systems, using electronic signatures to reduce paper usage.
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Recycling Nespresso Coffee Capsule
Used coffee capsules and coffee grounds are collected and returned to designated recycling bins. Aluminum shells from recycled capsules can be used to make Nespresso capsule packaging. Recycled coffee grounds can be sent to collaborating organic farms to become organic fertilizer for a healthy soil ecosystem. Nespresso is currently collaborating with Taoyuan Organic Farm and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at National Taiwan University to conduct industry-academia collaborative research to create local sustainable value through the recycling of coffee grounds.
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First Year of QNAP ESG
2023 is the first year of QNAP ESG. We have launched a series of new environmental actions under ’QNAP ESG Sustainability Initiatives‘. Through green initiatives and periodic environmental lectures or information-sharing events, we strive to increase employee’s daily awareness on sustainability, and we are committed to continuous improvements in our facilities and offices to further enhance environmental sustainability.
In 2020, office building washrooms were upgraded to use touch-controlled faucets to save water.
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2023 Q1 Green Initiative
- The Xizhi headquarters started to promote a waste reduction initiative, starting with the return of individual trash bins. We also initiated the sorting of waste and kitchen leftovers while advocating correct recycling concepts and procedures.
- Promoting energy-saving and carbon reduction: Turning off computers and screens after work, scheduling power on and off for NAS devices, and other related initiatives.
- The company now uses environmentally-friendly recycled paper for photocopying.
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2023 Q2 Green Initiative
- The entire company, including external locations, has fully implemented waste reduction measures, including returning personal trash bins. Single-use utensils have been completely discontinued, and environmentally friendly communal chopsticks are provided.
- Ninety-nine (99) green actions in response to the Million Green Actions initiative promoted by the Taiwan Earth Day Association.
- We have installed a sparkling water dispenser and added jam to the sparkling water for flavor enhancement. Colleagues are encouraged to bring their own cups to help reduce the use of plastic from beverage purchases, thus minimizing waste and energy consumption associated with transportation.
- Environmental awareness sharing: Held the ‘Seas Are Good, But Better Without Plastics’ eco-friendly and anti-plastic lecture on 05/31, with 47 participants.
- Environmental awareness sharing: Shared the RE-THINK Ocean Waste Guide webpage to help colleagues understand the types and sources of marine debris. Through small games, we enhanced our knowledge of marine waste. Everyone can also share this information with family and friends, and allow kids to learn about marine debris together.
- Environmental awareness sharing: Shared the 6th edition of the Taiwan Seafood Guide from the Taiwan Ocean Conservation and Fisheries Sustainability Foundation. Due to overfishing, habitat destruction, environmental pollution, and climate change, global marine resources and biodiversity are rapidly declining. Through this guide, we provide everyone with a reference for purchasing seafood. Not only can we learn about seafood, but we can also contribute to ocean conservation through our diet!
- Event Sharing: Environmental Protection Bureau‘s ’Zero Waste - Plastic Reduction for a Greener Summer‘ series of activities.
- Event Sharing: National Geographic Magazine’s Ocean Conservation Run.
- Event Sharing: 2023 World Earth Day, Beach Cleaning Together.
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2023 Q3 Green Initiative
- Lunch Ordering App Launch: In the past, after ordering lunch or dinner, a paper list would be printed for everyone to sign when picking up the meal. Through the Lunch Ordering App, we reduce paper waste in our daily routine.
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2023 Q4 Green Initiative
- Event Sharing: Greenpeace, Reusable Cups for Environmental Protection activities
- Event Sharing: 2023 Sustainable Diet Festival, colleagues were invited to participate in the ‘Seven-Day Vegetarian Challenge’ and share information and concepts about sustainable eating.
Charity Fundraising Activities
Since 2022, we have been supporting local charitable activities, including volunteering at the Huashan Foundation Xizhi Station and organizing charity briefings during yearly festivals.
Mid-Autumn Festival Charity Mooncakes
Purchasing Mooncakes to Support Mid-Autumn Festival Charity Initiatives
QNAP started to purchase charity mooncakes produced by charitable organizations since 2022. Our support would help these organizations to increase their income and benefit the vulnerable groups and families they serve.
- Purchased 1,010 boxes of RenYou Sanatorium Hanxin Mooncakes in 2022, totaling $372,750.
- Purchased 779 boxes of mooncakes from the stores of St. Coletta Catholic Training Center for Special Needs in 2023, totaling $311,600.
- In 2023, QNAP made mooncakes even more meaningful through the Mooncake Charitable Donation Initiative. QNAP encouraged employees to donate the mooncakes they received from the company to underprivileged children in rural areas. The mooncakes were donated to the Eden Social Welfare Foundation‘s affiliated Canaan Bakery, which operates three shelters in Taichung City. A total of 130 boxes were donated, amounting to $42,900.
Seasonal Charitable Donation Initiative
Since 2019, QNAP has been organizing biannual blood donation events. In 2020, a Christmas Charity Supplies Donation event was launched. Starting in 2023, QNAP expanded its philanthropic scope to launch more quarterly charity activities, including book donations, laptop donations, shoe donations, and more.
2023 Q3
- Launched a charity drive for school supplies, donating a total of 2 boxes to the Xizhi Loving Care Charity Association in New Taipei City.
- Responded to the charity initiative by SPBook secondhand bookstore to collect secondhand books. A total of 99 books were collected, and the proceeds from their sale will be donated to the Children Are Us Foundation.
2023 Q2
- Donated a total of 7 laptops, with 5 laptops going to the After-school Accompanied Reading Class at the Sanxia Church Association Junior High School and Elementary School, and 2 laptops going to the Samuel Tutorial Class at the Keelung Wulun Loving Care Association.
- Donated to the Morning Light Foundation a total of 41 boxes of rapid test kits (20 per box) and 50 boxes of masks (50 per box).
2023 Q1
- Launched a donation drive for used shoes for a total of 9 boxes.
- QNAPer Blood Emergency Donation Campaign - A call to donate blood and show love! A total of 60 people participated.
2019-2022
- QNAPer Blood Donation Campaign - Donate blood and show love! A total of 277 people participated, with a cumulative total of 349 bags donated.
- Christmas Goods Donation Campaign - A total of 15 boxes were donated.
Workplace sustainability
QNAP is committed to creating a healthier and more vibrant working environment for QNAPers. We highly value the physical and mental well-being of our employees and work hard to strike a balance between work and life to create a healthy and sustainable workplace. We promote health initiatives to foster a culture of well-being within the company.
Health Management Initiatives
Annual free health check
Subsidy for pain-free gastroscopy and full coverage for influenza vaccines
Monthly physician health consultation services
Signed a contract with a physical therapy clinic
Free massage service for the visually impaired
Free massage service for the visually impaired on Father‘s Day and Women’s Day.
Health Promotion Activities
Through health promotion activities, the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each employee is taken care of through prevention before treatment.
Stress Relief and Health Courses
Year 2022
Implemented a Work-Life Balance Program, planned and conducted 3 stress relief courses, with a total participation of 120 people.
- Health course: Understanding metabolic syndrome.
- Do-it-yourself stress relief course: Aromatherapy relaxation healing do-it-yourself course, lava perfumed stone pendant do-it-yourself course.
Year 2023
We have also planned and conducted a series of lectures on ‘Workplace Health’. For this series, we have invited professional psychological counselors, doctors, nutritionists and physical therapists to share their expertise with a total of 290 participants at QNAP.
- Psychological counselor courses: Understanding stress and stress-relieving massage exercises, overcoming anxiety and stress relief course, emotional management and stress adjustment.
- Physical therapist course: Say goodbye to back pains, stretch and relaxation course for office workers.
- Family doctor course: Sleep hygiene & stress management.
- Nutritionist course: Who says eating out is unhealthy? Nutritionists teach you how to eat out in a healthy manner.
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Exercise Classes and Clubs
- Zumba aerobics and boxing aerobics classes.
- Basketball Club, Tennis Club, Badminton Club and Aerobics Club.
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Group Recreation Activities
- 2019: Family Day event held at Lihpao Land in Taichung, featuring the "QNAPers All In! Grand Treasure Hunt!" A total of 528 people participated in the event.
- 2023: "Casino Night Fever" QNAP 2023 Spring Banquet event, with a total of 850 participants.
- 2023: QNAP Team Building event featuring a Paintball Game, with a total of 400 participants.
