As a manufacturing service provider, ASEH embraces the concept of “doing more with less” and committed to four sustainable manufacturing principles, namely sustainable designs, sustainable procurement and material selection, sustainable production and sustainable packaging and logistics. In the initial product/process design stage, sustainable manufacturing practices (as shown in the diagram below) are incorporated into the entire product life cycle; from raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, usage, to disposal, as well as at subsequent stages of product manufacturing and distribution. Our approach allows us to provide customers with sustainable products of higher value while minimizing the impact to the environment and improving eco-efficiency.
We are committed to:
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Managing hazardous substances in components and raw materials used in manufacturing
Creating solutions for the design of lightweight, thin, small and energy-efficient products
Reducing the environmental impact from manufacturing, packaging, and transportation
ASEH recognizes that the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry consumes a substantial amount of raw materials. The ASEH Board of Directors have approved the following Sustainable Raw Materials Policy based on the company’s sustainable manufacturing principles.
Raw Materials
Raw Material Suppliers
Tracing and Collecting Data
Material Tracking and Origin Tracing: Regularly tracking the volume of raw materials consumed from ASE’s conflict mineral, cobalt, mica and other key raw material suppliers. In 2023, we conducted extensive source tracing of 18 additional metals, including copper, iron, nickel, aluminum, silicon, and silver.
Tracing and Collecting Data
Proactive investigation: We conduct preliminary assessments on our suppliers based on key factors like level of business relationship and procurement value. At the same time, we review the risks of potential negative impacts on the environmental, social, and governance dimensions with respect to the supplier’s category type (including raw material suppliers etc.).
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Coordinated Action
Eco-Design Guidelines: Eco-design guidelines have to be incorporated throughout all advanced technology development and new product development stages, especially in the selection of sustainable raw materials (choosing materials with lower negative sustainability impacts, avoiding materials from key biodiversity areas, and prioritizing the use of recycled metals, minerals and materials with third-party certifications).
Coordinated Action
Supplier Guidance: Conducted programs to guide raw material suppliers in managing carbon inventory, renewable energy development, carbon reduction and water conservation. Supported a total of 102 suppliers in 2023.
Targeted Action
USI has set a target of 17% by 2025, for the use of recycled plastic in its products.
Targeted Action
Target number of on-site sustainability audits for raw material suppliers: 100 (by 2030)
We conduct training for employees involved in managing the sustainability aspect of raw materials, educating them on green products (hazardous substance control), environmental protection, business ethics, supplier sustainability management, and conflict minerals. In 2023, 46,563 people participated in these training courses resulting in the increase of environmental awareness, and understanding the significance of utilizing appropriate raw materials for sustainability.
To achieve sustainable manufacturing, effective management of hazardous substances is crucial. At ASE, we have formulated a comprehensive framework that includes optimizing the green product management system (GPMS), establishing a database of all substances, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements, the EU RoHS Directive, REACH regulations, Energy Star and the Energy-related Products (ErP) directives. Our policies for the management of hazardous substances are designed to be much stricter than regulatory procedures and governing trends.
We have expanded our control measures for chemicals that cause health hazards and increase environmental risks, including bioaccumulation, persistent pollutants, and materials that affects fertility, are carcinogenic or mutagenic. In addition to managing the chemical content in our products, any newly introduced chemicals that fall within the scope of customer restrictions or the EU REACH Restricted Substances List, during the manufacturing process will be prohibited for use and replaced with another qualified substance. Our policies are aimed at providing employees with a safe and healthy environment that allows them to work with a peace of mind, and advancing towards the goal of a green industry.
The ASEH green laboratory conducts R&D and in-depth analysis of green materials right from the source. The lab is part of ASEH’s initiative to strengthen the company’s green solutions by actively developing green manufacturing processes and using environmentally friendly packaging materials.
evalsuation and development of green materials: Non-toxic/mildly toxic raw materials and chemical products
Development of environmental testing technology: Establish monitoring technology, mechanisms and standards in compliance with global environmental regulations
Developments in green manufacturing: evalsuate the technologies in recycling, reduction, and reuse of materials and waste
Development of environmental-friendly packaging: Develop bio-composite material packaging
