Policy Implementation

Sustainable Development Policy: In order to fulfill sustainable development, promote economic, environmental and social progress, and achieve the goal of sustainable development, the Company has stipulated the " Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles " for appropriate compliance.
Implementation unit：
The implementation unit of the Company is Administration and Finance Department, which is responsible for coordinating the collection of issues related to environment, social and governance (ESG). Through meetings, it identifies major issues related to the operations of the Company and the concerns of stakeholders, formulates relevant management policies, reviews the implementation of various policies, and regularly reports the implementation results to the board of directors at least once a year. The company has reported to the board of directors on November 12, 2024, the board of directors supervised and reviewed whether the Company's implementation met the goals to ensure sustainable promotion and development.
Based on the major issues, formulated relevant management policies and implementation as follows:

ESG Issue	Major Issue	Management Policy and Implementation
Governance	Information Security	1.At the end of 2022, the company obtained the information security authentication as ISO 27001, which meets international standards. In order to ensure the implementation of ISO 27001 management mechanism, we carries out the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" (PDCA) operation and conducts internal self-audit and external impartial third-party audit at least once a year.
	Innovation Management	1.In order to protect the Company's freedom of operation, strengthen its leading position in the industry, and maintain advanced technological achievements, we strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights . As of the end of September 2024, the total number of global patent applications of the Company has accumulated to 957, and the number of global granted patents has accumulated to 534.
	Compliance	In March 2023, a new "Regulatory Identification Management Procedure" was added.
Environment	Sustainable Supply Chain Management	1.The "Supplier Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment" is formulated, and is read, understood and signed for confirmation by the supplier partners. The collection rate of said Commitment has reached more than 91%. The content of the Commitment includes four aspects: integrity management, labor rights and human rights, health and safety, and environmental protection. We hope to grow together with our supply chain partners, establish a sustainable partnership, and work together to implement corporate social responsibility. 2.Supplier assessments are conducted regularly in January every year. A total of 109 suppliers were evaluated in 2024.
Environment	Climate and Energy	1.According to the company’s inventory and verification schedule, the establishment of full-time (part-time) personnel for greenhouse gas inventory will be completed by the end of December 2024. 2.If the LED lighting equipment is fully replaced in the office on the company’s 9th and 10th floors, electricity consumption can be reduced by 34.4%. Vendor quotations have been obtained, and further evaluation will be conducted to determine whether to proceed with the replacement.
Social	Talents Attraction and Retention	1.Competitive salary (P75)：according to 2023 salary information for full-time employees in non-supervisory positions. Among the 1712 listed companies, the company ranks 356st in average salary and 374st in median average salary. 2.General Courses Conducted: (1) In the first half of the year, the course "Problem Identification and Analytical Solutions" was conducted, with 6 training hours and 18 participants. (2)In the second half of the year, the course “Supervisor Knowledge” was conducted, with 0.75 training hours and 63 participants, while the course "Employee Rights" consisted of 1 training hour with 147 participants. (This course is ongoing and is expected to conclude by October 31.) 3.Subsidies are provided to encourage employees join club activities, improving physical and mental health and fostering relationship through leisure activities. Active clubs include the Camping Club, Mountaineering Club, Badminton Club, and Golf Club. 4.A gym has been established, and two aerobic classes are conducted weekly. These initiatives aim to improve employees' physical and mental health, relieve work stress, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Regular exercise also enhances focus and work efficiency.
	Talents Development	Reaction evaluation score for this year’s physical and online education courses was 4.6 out of 5.0
	Human Rights	Working hours system superior to the Labor Standards：7 hours a day; Provide seven days of paid Company leave per year for those who have more than one-year experience in the Company; Flexible working hours for working moms.
	Occupational Safety and Health	1.According to labor health protection rules, employers should carry out regular general health checkups for in-service workers within the prescribed time limit. We conduct health check management on in-service employees every year better than the labor health protection rules. 2.In accordance with the Fire Protection Act and its implementation rules, conduct annual fire inspections of the office environment within the time limit for the affiliated offices and report to the fire brigade. 3.In order to ensure the air quality of the working environment of our colleagues, we entrust a qualified working environment measurement manufacturer to conduct regular environmental air quality testing.
	Social Participation	1.Sponsor the "2023 Summer Activities for Kids" event held by Shulin District Sports Association to promote the sports talent cultivation program, and strengthen children's physical fitness and professional skill. 2.Sponsored "2023 Sustainable Smart Innovation Hackathon Competition" jointly organized by eight universities. Creative proposals were presented by students in the competition, expecting to fulfill operation management optimization, service innovation and friendly society. 3.In August 2024, a donation was made to the "Foundation of Cardiovascular Medicine," which primarily supports cardiac medical research. Additionally, the foundation also provides incentive allowance for cardiac surgery professionals, offering them opportunities to participate in advanced training abroad and engage in international exchanges. These efforts aim to further enhance Taiwanese academic and techniques in cardiac surgery, ultimately benefiting more patients in the future.
	Cultural Development	1.The company plans half-day tour in the second quarter of 2024 for each department to visit various art and cultural venues to promote domestic culture development and encourage employees' innovation.