As a global innovator in network solutions, Accton is a key partner to some of the world’s leading companies. While the network communication industry does not directly rely heavily on natural resources, the risk of biodiversity loss remains a critical concern, second only to climate change. In response to “Action Goal 15: Corporate Responsibility” of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), Accton is adopting the framework of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) to gradually disclose the relationship between our key operating sites, supply chains, and the ecosystem services relevant to our industry.​

In 2024, we began with ourselves, starting from the Hsinchu area to focus on the urban ecological environment. We collaborated with government agencies and conservation organizations and invested corporate resources to support biodiversity monitoring programs and environmental education activities.​

As a manufacturer of network communication equipment, Accton uses the ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure) tool to map the relationship between “Business Operations” and major natural assets and ecosystem services, and to analyze the degree of “ dependence” and “impact” on ecosystem services.

(Refer to ENCORE’s industry recommendations)​

* This linkage diagram does not include the supply and transportation of raw materials in the upstream of the supply chain, nor does it include the use of products by customers in the downstream.​

* Climate change related information is described in the “3.1 Climate Change Response” section of the 2023 ESG Report.​

Identify the ecosystem service connections during Accton’s operations and manufacturing phases, listing the “moderate” and “high” dependence and impact drivers, and review Accton’s environmental management measures.​

Taiwan’s upstream suppliers’ sites were overlaid on the Taiwan Ecological Network (TEN) map from the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FNCA) of MOA, and the distances between their locations and the TEN areas of concern were evaluated. The results are summarized in the following table and figure.​

• The Taiwan plant site overlaps the TEN map of the FNCA, MOA​

• The Hsinchu HQ and Hsinchu Branch Office are not directly located in any of the Focus Areas or nature reserves, but there is the Fengshan and Toucian River Conservation Axis in the vicinity, which also has records of wildlife activities of species on the list of IUCN, such as the frosted bat (Vespertilio sinensis) and the Hodgson’s bat (Myotis formosus flavus)​
• Due to the importance of geo-systems and species of concern to the ecology, we have supported the funding of bat biodiversity monitoring and started to promote the “Biodiversity Mainstreaming” program.​
• In 2024, we will organize workshops such as “Accton Little Forest Scavenger Hunt,” “Wildlife Friendly Habitat Creation,” and “Science Citizenship.” These workshops are fun ways to raise the awareness of employees and local residents about the surrounding natural environment and important wildlife species.​