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Social Responsibility Implementation Status as Required by the Taiwan Financial Supervisory Commission

Assessment Item

Implementation Status

Non-implementation
and Its Reason(s)

Yes

No

Summary

1. Implementation of Corporate Governance

(1)

Does the Company have a corporate social responsibility policy and evaluate its implementation?

 

 

(2)

Does the Company hold regular CSR training?

 

 

 

(3)

Does the Company have a dedicated (or ad-hoc) CSR organization with Board of Directors authorization for senior management, which reports to the Board of Directors?

 

 

(4)

Does the Company set a reasonable compensation policy, integrate employee appraisal with CSR policy, and set clear and effective incentive and disciplinary policies?

V

 

(1)

)Please refer to “Corporate Social Responsibility” of this Annual Report.

 

 

(2)

Please refer to “Code of Ethics and Business Conduct” of this Annual Report

 

 

(3)

Please refer to “Corporate Social Responsibility” of this Annual Report.

 

 

 

 

(4)

Social responsibility is regarded as an integral part of corporate governance by TSMC. TSMC’s fair compensation policy is set with consideration of the goals of the Company’s corporate governance and operation; corporate social responsibility is included as part of its indices. For further details, please refer to “Employees” of this Annual Report.

None

2. Environmentally Sustainable Development

(1)

Is the Company committed to improving resource efficiencyand to the use of renewable materials with low environmental impact?

 

 

(2)

Has the Company set an Environmental management system designed to industry characteristics?

 

 

(3)

Does the Company track the impact of climate change on operations, carry out greenhouse gas inventories, and set energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction strategy

V

Please refer to “Environmental Protection” of this Annual Report.

None

3. Promotion of Social Welfare

(1)

Does the Company set policies and procedures in compliance with regulations and internationally recognized human rights principles?

 

 

(2)

Has the Company established appropriately managed employee appeal procedures?

 

 

(3)

Does the Company provide employees with a safe and healthy working environment, with regular safety and health training?

 

 

(4)

Has the Company established a mechanism for regular communication with employees and use reasonable measures to notify employees of operational changes which may cause significantimpact to employees?

 

 

(5)

Has the Company established effective career development training plans?

 

 

(6)

Has the Company set polices and consumer appeal procedures in its R&D, purchasing, production, operations, and service processes?

 

 

(7)

Does the Company follow regulations and international standards in the marketing and labelling of its products and services?

 

 

(8)

Does the company evaluate environmental and social track records before engaging with potential suppliers?

 

 

(9)

Does the Company’s contracts with major suppliers include termination clauses if they violate CSR policy and cause significantenvironmental and social impact?

V

 

 

(1)

Please refer to “Employees” of this Annual Report.

 

 

 

 

(2)

Please refer to “Employees” of this Annual Report.

 

 

(3)

Please refer to “Safety and Health” of this Annual Report.

 

 

 

(4)

Please refer to “Employees” of this Annual Report.

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

Please refer to “Employees” of this Annual Report.

 

 

(6)

Not applicable as TSMC is not an end product manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

(7)

Not applicable as TSMC is not an end product manufacturer.

 

 

 

(8)

Please refer to “Supplier and Contractor Management” of this Annual Report.

 

 

 

(9)

Please refer to “Risks Associated with Purchase Concentration” in “Operational Risks” of this Annual Report.

None

4. Enhanced Information Disclosure

Does the Company disclose relevant and reliable CSR information on its website and the Taiwan Stock Exchange website?

V

 

TSMC has published a “Corporate Social Responsibility Report” since 2008, and discloses this on the Company’s website (http://www.tsmc.com/english/csr/index.htm)

None

5.

If the company has established its corporate social responsibility code of practice according to “Listed Companies Corporate Social Responsibility Code of Practice,” please describe the operational status and differences.

TSMC follows the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy set by the Chairman, Dr. Morris Chang. For our corporate social responsibility operational status, please refer to “Corporate Social Responsibility” of this Annual Report and our corporate social responsibility related information in our website: http://www.tsmc.com/english/csr/index.htm

6.

Other important information to facilitate better understanding of the company’s implementation of corporate social responsibility:

Please refer to TSMC’s website for its corporate social responsibility implementation status: http://www.tsmc.com/english/csr/index.htm

7.

Other information regarding “Corporate Responsibility Report” which is verifiedby certifying bodies:

TSMC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report is in accordance with the GRI G4 guidelines comprehensive option and verifiedby certifying bodies.