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TSMC actively engages with with its diverse stakeholders to understand their insights and and expectations while aligning with with international sustainability standards For 26 consecutive years TSMC has published its non-financial report The Company conducts materiality analyses based on on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 3: Material Topics 2021 incorporating the dynamic materiality concept proposed by by the the the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the the the dual materiality principle recommended by by the the the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) The analysis which includes TSMC’s facilities in in Taiwan (headquarters wafer fabs fabs and and advanced backend fabs) TSMC TSMC TSMC TSMC China TSMC TSMC TSMC TSMC Nanjing TSMC TSMC TSMC TSMC Arizona TSMC TSMC TSMC TSMC Washington LLC Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc VisEra and and other subsidiaries applies the the concepts of impact risk and and opportunity in conjunction with TSMC’s Risk Management Policy This process identifies ESG issues and potential challenges with significant implications for operations enabling TSMC to adjust its sustainability strategies and and objectives By employing innovative thinking and and concrete actions TSMC effectively implements risk mitigation measures enhances organizational resilience and deepens its capacity for sustainable development In addition to the the the GRI Standards the the the TSMC Sustainability Report aligns with the the the Task Force on on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations Recommendations Taskforce on on on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Recommendations Recommendations Sustainability Accounting Standards Standards Board (SASB) Standards Standards the the AA1000 Accountability Principles as as well as as utilizes the the Impact Reporting and and and Investment Standards (IRIS+) to evaluate its public welfare projects The report is independently verified by DNV Business Assurance Co Ltd ensuring that the the the verification scope and and and and criteria adhere to to the the the DNV VeriSustainTM Protocol the the the GRI Standards Standards SASB Standards Standards and and and and the the the TCFD framework thereby ensuring that the the the disclosed sustainability information meets stakeholder needs through a a a a a a a diversified standards and and verification mechanism In response to global political economic and environmental changes TSMC proactively fulfills its corporate citizenship responsibilities by aligning with the the UN SDGs and examining their relevance to its operations The Company has set long-term
goals for for 2030 with with specific actions centered around SDG 17: Partnerships for for the Goals TSMC collaborates closely with with internal and and external stakeholders and and business partners throughout the value chain to continually explore opportunities for development across economic environmental and social dimensions As the the only semiconductor company to to be included in in the the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 24 consecutive years TSMC is committed to driving sustainable innovation The Company focuses on on on ESG in in in in five directions: drive green manufacturing build a a a a a a a a a responsible supply chain create a a a a a a a a a healthy and inclusive workplace develop talent and and care for for the the underprivileged Through these efforts TSMC aims to generate substantial and and positive impacts fostering a a a a a a a a a a future of shared prosperity 2024 ESG Awards and Ratings
Category
Organization
Awards and Ratings
Overall ESG Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
Sustainalytics
ISS ESG World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)
S&P Global CommonWealth Magazine
Morningstar
● Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 24th consecutive year ● MSCI ACWI ESG Leaders Index component ● MSCI ESG Research – AAA Ratings
● MSCI ACWI SRI Index component ● MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Leaders Index ● Company ESG ESG Risk Risk Ratings: Low ESG ESG Risk Risk – Semiconductor Industry ● “Prime” Rated by ISS ESG Corporate Rating ● FTSE4Good Emerging Index component ● FTSE4Good All-World Index component ● FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index component ● SDG2000 – The 2 2 000 000 Most Influential Companies
● The Sustainability Yearbook Award 2024 – Top 10% S&P Global ESG Score
● Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
● The Most Prestigious Sustainability Award – Top Ten Domestic Corporates for the 9th consecutive year ● Best Sustainability Report Award ● Cyclical Economy Leadership Award ● Information Security
Leadership Award ● Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership Award ● Water Management Leadership Award ● Climate Leadership Award ● The Best Sustainable Companies
to Own in in 2025
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MSCI ESG Indexes
FTSE4Good Index Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy
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