Integrity and Ethics Policy

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Ensure the observance of highest integrity standards in all business transactions. We have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of corruption, bribery, corruption, extortion, and misappropriation of public funds. In the event of a violation, either severe disciplinary action or further legal action will be taken.

  • When conducting business related to the Company, conflicts of interest must not compromise the Company's interests.
  • Personnel of the Company shall not promise, offer, grant, give, or accept bribery, nor shall they accept any form of benefits in exchange for illegal or inappropriate advantages. Inappropriate benefits offered with the intention to establish business relationships or to influence business transactions would include all offerings of tangible or intangible advantages, such as gifts (including cash and cash equivalents), entertainment, travel, presents, meals and accommodations, hospitality, loans, equity shares, or offering of future employment, etc. Engaging in insider trading matters and other activities which may damage the Company's reputation are also prohibited.
  • Comply with anti-money laundering laws and regulations, whilst maintaining constant vigilance regarding money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal transactions through financial channels.
  • In accordance with the principle of pragmatic management, we do not engage in donations towards non-charitable-related activities (such as political donations). Charitable donations are made in compliance with relevant laws and regulations and should be publicly disclosed.
  • Establish an effective accounting system and internal control system for business activities and review it from time to time to ensure that the design and implementation of the system are effective consistently. Also, disclose information pertaining to the Company’s business activities, organizational structure, financial condition, and performance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and prevailing industry practices.
  • Respecting intellectual property rights and protecting intellectual property belonging to the Company and others.
  • Pledge compliance with competition laws, fair trade laws, and antitrust laws in every country.
  • Undertake that any person who, in good faith, informs the Company and its stakeholders of an apparent violation of this policy or related regulations will not be subject to any form of retaliation or threat, and that the contents of the report will remain confidential.
  • When collecting, processing, and using the personal information of employees, vendors, customers, or specific outside parties for business purposes, we shall comply with relevant laws and regulations and ensure the reasonable use of personal information.
  • The products and services provided in business activities comply with relevant laws and international standards to ensure their ethics, information transparency, and safety, to prevent direct or indirect damage to the rights, health, and safety of stakeholders.

Related Procedures and Implementation

  • The Company has established the “Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles”, “Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles”, “The Codes of Ethical Conducts” and “Procedures for Insider Trading Prevention”. These can be found on Quanta's official website, under Corporate Governance Important Corporate Regulations https://www.quantatw.com/Quanta/english/corporategovernance/ruleandinfo.aspx
  • The Company has also established a Code of Conduct to serve as a code of behavior for its employees. These stipulated behaviors which members of the corporate governance team and employees are expected to adhere demonstrates a strict adherence to the company's ethical standards when engaging in daily work and business to protect the company's reputation. The Human Resources Center will annually review needs for adjustments, modifications, or augmentations to the code of conduct based on actual situations. Once the update is approved by the president, the announcement will be made on the internal website and the webpage for declaration of evasive interests. In addition to new employees who should report any conflict of interest after joining the company, employees should also annually scrutinize the contents of the “Code of Conduct” and report any possible conflict of interests which are in accordance to facts.
  • All staff shall be alerted to any violation of the code of ethics. Should you find yourself in doubt or discover any violation of the Code of Ethics, it is your responsibility to report it to your supervisor, or to the Human Resources Director, Internal Audit Manager, or through the employee feedback channel. The Company shall protect its colleagues from unfair reprisals or treatment which stem from either the reporting any violation of ethical standards and/or participation in investigations. Stakeholders may also make statements of opinion, seek advice, or report wrongdoing in the areas of corporate social responsibility or business ethics on Quanta's website Corporate Social Responsibility Stakeholder Communications and Channels Communication Channels Ethics of Practice at https://www.quantatw.com/Quanta/english/service/contact_bc.aspx. The Company promises that the whistleblower will not be subject to any form of retaliation or threat, and that the contents of the whistleblower report will be kept confidential.

Annual Implementation Results:

  • The following items were approved and reported to the Board of Directors on 2023/12/20:
  • • Direction and targets of sustainable strategic directions for FY2024 and the operation and the implementation of sustainable development for FY2023, including the implementation of the Company's greenhouse gas inventory and verification schedule for the current year, and the operation of promoting ethical corporate management.
  • • In 2023, there were no cases of employees involved in violations of professional ethics such as corruption, bribery, acceptance of inappropriate gifts related to their duties, insider trading, or actions conflicting with the Company's interests that resulted in punishment. The rate of declaration of interest avoidance by employees in each plant was 100%.