Sustainable Supply Chain
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Strengthening Trust with Customers, Investors, and Other Stakeholders

APEC follows the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards and code of conduct, working with suppliers to make progress in areas such as environmental protection, labor rights, and occupational health and safety, thereby strengthening trust with customers, investors, and other stakeholders

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We Require Suppliers to Fulfill Their Corporate Social Responsibilities

No Incidents That Negatively Impact the Environment or Society

Through the Supplier Management Procedures, suppliers are required to comply with standards related to environmental protection, human rights, and sustainable development, ensuring that no harm is caused to fundamental rights and that ethical business practices are upheld. At the same time, suppliers are expected to comply with local laws and regulations in areas such as labor welfare, health and safety, environmental protection, business ethics, and management systems. By adhering to corporate social responsibility standards, suppliers work together with the Company to promote sustainable development in ESG and environmental protection initiatives.

Supplier Management Approach

Risk Assessment

  • Suppliers must undergo supplier evaluation and comply with APEC’s environmental policies.

  • Suppliers are required to comply with local government regulations related to environmental protection, including air pollution control, water pollution prevention, and waste management.

  • Based on the results of the risk assessment, APEC implements corresponding risk management measures, including internal verification of inventory levels, risk avoidance, and mitigation actions.

Regular Audits and Assessments

  •  Supplier assessments are conducted semi-annually.
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Each year, one external audit and evaluation is arranged to conduct quality and environmental audits for suppliers.
APEC 2025 Supplier Audit Implementation Status


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APEC 2025 Supplier Audit Results

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Conduct environmental, safety, and health (ESH) questionnaires every two years to review and encourage suppliers to establish environmental management systems and occupational health and safety management systems.

Regular Recognition

  • Communicate the Company’s sustainability philosophy and goals to suppliers each year.

  • Strengthen partnerships with well-performing suppliers (e.g., improvements in quality, cost reduction, delivery assurance, and sustainability performance).

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Supplier Compliance Policy

Supplier Code of Conduct

  • Suppliers are required to comply with the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring adherence to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, respect for human rights, and the provision of a safe and healthy working environment.
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Sustainable Responsible Procurement

  • Encourage suppliers to adopt sustainability management systems such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RBA, and SA8000, and comply with standards related to human rights, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety management (e.g., ISO 14064).

Conflict Minerals Management As of 2025, 18 suppliers have declared that they do not use conflict minerals.

  • Suppliers must commit not to use conflict minerals originating from armed conflict areas or human rights violation regions (e.g., Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries), including tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG).
     

Hazardous Substances Management As of 2025, 18 suppliers comply with hazardous substance control standards.

  • Suppliers must comply with environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and WEEE, as well as the Company’s Restricted Substances Management Policy.