Hsinchu, Taiwan, December 11, 2024 – Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) and GlobalWafers (GWC) Group are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplace environment. This commitment has earned GWC, GWC Taisil Branch, and GWC’s parent company SAS, and SAS Zhunan Branch the 2024 Excellence Award for Promoting Workplace Equality from the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau. Additionally, GlobalWafers Taisil Branch was recognized with the Ministry of Labor’s 2024 Outstanding Employment Award for Senior Workforce for its remarkable achievements in job redesign, establishing itself as a benchmark for age-friendly enterprises.

Guided by its “people-first” philosophy, SAS and GWC has implemented a “Human Rights Policy,” the ” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement,” and a “Workplace Harassment Prevention and Protection Policy.” Guided by its core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company has built a discrimination-free environment that ensures safety and inclusivity for all employees. These initiatives reflect the Group’s commitment to its core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively promoting anti-discrimination practices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all employees. SAS and GWC continuously support employees through a variety of programs aimed at career development, mental and physical well-being, and work-life balance. Initiatives include women’s health and career support, family-friendly childcare measures, and flexible working hours to help employees balance work and life. In addition, SAS and GWC also provide staff health checkups and conduct the Employee Care Programs (ECP), with comprehensive psychological counseling, health monitoring, and educational campaigns to nurture a respectful and supportive corporate culture.

GWC views DEI as a cornerstone of its ESG strategy, with a special emphasis on supporting middle-aged and senior employees. At the GWC Taisil Branch, where 42% of employees are aged 45 and above, the Company integrates human factors engineering and intelligent technology to create a safer and more comfortable working environment for middle-aged and elderly employees through systematic job redesign. Innovations include adjusting desk heights and optimizing workflows for improved comfort, implementing Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automatic Storage Retrieval System to reduce physical strain and boost productivity. Moreover, GWC Taisil Branch deploys an 8” wafer AI image recognition system, enhancing accuracy while alleviating employee stress. In addition to improving hardware, the Taisil Branch also prioritizes employees’ mental well-being and career growth. Through its innovative “I-Care Proposal Improvement System,” employees are encouraged to contribute their insights and participate in job redesign processes, fostering greater engagement and a sense of belonging.

Winning both the Excellence Award for Promoting Workplace Equality and the Outstanding Employment Award for Senior Workforce this year underscores the Group’s efforts to advance workplace equality and create an age-friendly employment environment. Looking ahead, SAS and GWC will continue to uphold DEI principles through practical initiatives, innovative technologies, and diverse policies, ensuring a more supportive and efficient workplace for all employees.