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By 2023, all product lines have attained 100% compliance with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) regulations. In 2023, the company's products that assist brand customers to obtain various environmental protection labels account for 83.20% of hardware revenue. All product lines are 100% in compliance with customer requirements, environmental protection laws and regulations, energy consumption labels and safety regulations in various regions. Meanwhile, there was no incident of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning product information and labeling. 



Product safety management and guidelines


 

Wistron has established the "Hazardous Substance Management Regulations" and "Control Operation Procedures for Products Containing Hazardous Substances" in accordance with international environmental protection regulations (such as REACH, RoHS, and POPs) and customer requirements. These standards explicitly restrict hazardous substances in product components, packaging materials, and auxiliary materials. Wistron collaborates with suppliers to reduce the impact on the environment and protect human health. In 2024, there were currently 10 banned substance and 297 regulated substances. Wistron re-examines regulations and customer standards every six months for the amendment of Wistron regulations to ensure compliance with raw material regulations and customer specifications. 


Through four key aspects—risk assessment and identification, supply chain management, reduction and substitution, and communication and transparency—Wistron enforces strict hazardous substance controls and transparent management. Additionally, Wistron has developed a "Hazardous Substance Management Commitment," disclosing key hazardous substances of concern for 2024–2026 as well as corresponding control measures and action plans. This ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, and reduction of environmental and health risks, achieving the dual goal of corporate sustainability and environmental protection.
 

Banned substances

10

Regulated substances

297



 

No Risk of Exposure for Products:

  1. EU RoHS Directive: Regulation of environmentally harmful substances under the EU RoHS Directive.
  2. EU REACH Regulation: Appendix 14 Authorization Substance List and Appendix 17 Restricted Substance List.
  3. EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
  4. EU New Battery Directive: Due to the numerous chemicals contained in batteries, batteries should be recycled and separated for disposal before being discarded to avoid environmental pollution. Batteries must include customer-required and country-specific recycling labels.
  5. EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
  6. UK REACH Regulation: Appendix 14 Authorization Substance List and Appendix 17 Restricted Substance List.
  7. UK Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
  8. US Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act).
  9. France Packaging and Mineral Oil Requirements.
  10. Wistron Controlled Items: Reference the material declaration standard IEC62474 formulated by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and integrate environmental requirements from various brand clients.
  11. Wistron Monitored Items: Substances of concern but not yet restricted, with usage data collected as a basis for future reduction timelines or implementation of new restrictions.
  12. Halogen-Free or Low-Halogen Controlled Items: In response to customer requirements, halogen-free or low-halogen specifications are introduced for certain products.
  13. Ther environmental regulations or eco-label requirements of various countries in compliance with customer needs.
  • Note: The risk assessment scope only includes Wistron-managed components.

Risk of Exposure for Products:

  1. EU REACH SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern): High Concern Substances listed under REACH.
  2. UK REACH SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern): High Concern Substances listed under UK REACH.
The button batteries used in Wistron products contain the SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) EGDME, covering products that account for 62.2% of Wistron's total revenue. Due to current technological limitations, it is not yet possible to replace this substance. Wistron requires suppliers to provide safety reports to ensure that the substance poses no harm to human health or the environment under normal usage conditions. In compliance with REACH SVHC regulations, Wistron has proactively notified customers and provided relevant supporting documentation.
 



Percentage of Product Revenue from Eco-Labeled Products (%)

2021 2022 2023 2024
Product certified with Type I eco-labels (ISO 14024) <Note 1> 51.9% 41.1% 58.0% 57.2%
Products certified with single/multi attribute eco- labels
(Energy Star)		 0.31% 0.23% 0.06% 0.19%
Other sustainable products or services Product/service
<Note 2>		 47.79% 58.67% 41.94% 42.61%
Total revenues from sustainable products or services 538,252,000,000 508,417,000,000 448,256,000,000 663,855,000,000
Percentage of sustainable revenues 100% 100% 100% 100%
  • Note:
  1. Type I eco-labels: includes EPEAT、Taiwan Green Mark、TCO、China Environment Label
  2. Other sustainable products or services Product/service: EU Taxonomy Regulation: 1.2: Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment: Design for long lifetime/Design for repair and guarantee/Design for reuse and remanufacturing/Design for dismantling