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Foxconn Honored with Seven TAISE Sustainability Awards
December 17, 2024 | Hon Hai Technology GroupEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), a global technology leader, has been recognized with seven prestigious awards from the Taiwan Sustainable Energy Research Foundation (TAISE) Sustainability Series. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
Hon Hai received the “Sustainability Outstanding Person Award” for Chairman Liu Yangwei and the “Sustainability Report Platinum Award” for its transparent and comprehensive sustainability reporting. Additionally, the company was honored with the “Information Security Leadership Award” and “Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership Award” from the Global Compact Sustainability Awards (GCSA).
Furthermore, Hon Hai received the Silver Award in the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards (APSAA) for its efforts in carbon reduction and environmental protection, and the Bronze Award in the Taiwan Biodiversity Awards for its commitment to biodiversity conservation.
Hon Hai’s dedication to sustainability is evident in its various initiatives, including the establishment of the Taichung Zero-Waste Manufacturing Center, the promotion of green energy solutions, and the implementation of responsible supply chain practices. By integrating sustainability into its core business strategy, Hon Hai aims to create a positive impact on the environment and society.
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10/31/2025 | Marina Hornasek-Metzl, AT&S AGIn the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become a cornerstone of stakeholder communication. Yet, as organizations strive to meet growing regulatory and investor demands, they find themselves caught between the need for robust ESG disclosure, the persistent lack of comparability across reports, and the elusive goal of translating ESG efforts into tangible business value.
Better Sustainability Policies for Electronics
10/29/2025 | Diana Radovan, Global Electronics AssociationI joined the Global Electronics Association in August 2025 as the director of sustainability policy. Since then, much has happened in terms of geopolitics and in the development and re-envisioning of sustainability policies in the industry. While the European Commission has released several legislative packages to simplify sustainability requirements (“omnibus”), these developments haven’t yet settled and are not in effect. Given the many recent and ongoing public consultations, with often conflicting input from a broad range of stakeholders, final negotiations remain rather polarized among policymakers.
Fall 2025 Issue of Community Magazine Now Available
10/20/2025 | I-Connect007Now available! The Fall 2025 issue of Community Magazine delivers another stellar issue packed with member profiles, workforce development and sustainability wins, policy updates, factory data standards, personality features, news from around the world, and much more..