MediaTek Inc..
2454.TSE | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, and sells system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for a wide range of devices. Their primary products include chips for mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), home entertainment (smart TVs, set-top boxes), connectivity (Wi-Fi routers)...Show More
Better Health for All
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MediaTek is a fabless semiconductor company, and its core business activities do not directly involve healthcare-related products, services, or research.
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While some articles mention that MediaTek's technologies, such as 5G satellite connectivity and RedCap modems, could potentially enable improved access to healthcare information, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and personalized healthcare solutions, these are forward-looking statements about potential applications of their general technology.
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The articles do not provide any specific, concrete data points or evidence of MediaTek's direct health impact, investment specifically aimed at health outcomes, measurable health-related initiatives, or outcomes.
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Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Better Health for All' value can be scored based on the provided evidence.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and develops chips, not a financial institution.
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As such, it does not offer lending, insurance, or deposit services to consumers.
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Consequently, all KPIs related to financial products, services, customer lending, fees, debt, and financial literacy programs are not applicable to its core business model. The company does not have a loan/insurance book, nor does it generate or manage customer finance data.
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Therefore, there is no evidence to score these KPIs beyond 'Not applicable' or 'No direct impact'.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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MediaTek's voluntary employee turnover rate was 8.2% in 2017, which was a reduction of 0.91% compared to 2016.
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The company reported no fines issued in 2017.
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In 2017, MediaTek achieved a 100% health check-up rate for its employees in compliance with legal regulations, spending NT$37,609,132 on these fees.
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The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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MediaTek reported no violations regarding mandatory labor in 2014, no material illegal events in 2022, and no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in 2024.
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The company incorporated the RBA Code of Conduct and other international human rights principles into its Supplier Code of Conduct in 2015, and as of 2023, 100% of its suppliers have signed these agreements.
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MediaTek has conducted conflict mineral surveys since 2011, requiring a 'conflict-free guarantee' from suppliers, and as of 2017, 2022, and 2024, reported 100% adoption of Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)-approved smelters.
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In 2024, 90% of all procurements were from local suppliers in Taiwan.
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Honest & Fair Business
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MediaTek has had zero financial restatements in the past five years. The company states it has a whistle-blower protection policy and a reporting method for inappropriate behaviors, but no further details are provided regarding its comprehensiveness, communication, or effectiveness.
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The board composition includes 50% independent directors in 2024, with a projection to increase to 55.6% in 2025.
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The company has an FCPA-compliant anti-corruption policy, but the evidence indicates that training is infrequent and lacks effectiveness metrics.
Kind to Animals
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MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and sells chips. The provided articles focus on its financial performance, corporate governance, environmental management, and social initiatives. There is no evidence within the articles to suggest that MediaTek's core business operations involve animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, animal husbandry, or captive animal operations. While the company has a 'Stray Animal Care' volunteer group
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and invests in biodiversity initiatives like building an old tree cultural park, tree habitat remediation, and creating diverse biological habitats
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, the articles do not provide measurable outcomes for species recovery or biodiversity metrics as required by the rubric. Therefore, for all KPIs related to 'Kind to Animals', the company's operations do not directly intersect with the defined scope, resulting in an N/A score.
No War, No Weapons
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MediaTek has achieved 100% adoption of Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)-approved smelters.
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The company also passed certification audits for ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in 2022.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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MediaTek's near-term and net-zero targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in the first half of 2025.
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These targets include a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 (from a 2020 baseline) and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 (from a 2020 baseline).
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The company aims for 100% renewable energy use in all offices (excluding data centers) by 2030, but its renewable energy usage rate was 0% in 2024.
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In 2024, total water intake was 525 million liters, with revenue of NT$530.6 billion (approximately US$17.5 billion, using a conversion rate of 1 USD = 30.3 NTD), resulting in 30 m³ per $1M revenue.
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The waste recycling rate was 27% in 2024.
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MediaTek conducts annual evaluations and updates of climate risks and opportunities according to the TCFD framework.
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The company has a net-zero emissions target by 2050.
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Key suppliers are required to sign a Supplier Code of Conduct, and 70% of key suppliers passed a climate change risk assessment.
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MediaTek demands suppliers set a goal for carbon intensity reduction by 2% per year.
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The company drafted a Biodiversity Statement in 2024, to be released in 2025, and invested over NT$10 million to build an old tree cultural park.
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MediaTek reported zero fire incidents in 2024 and passed information security audits without material deficiencies.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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MediaTek invested NT$37.3 million in community initiatives in 2024.
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With a 2024 revenue of NT$530.6 billion,
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this represents approximately 0.007% of revenue reinvested in local community development. The company has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.
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MediaTek's operations, being fabless semiconductor design, do not typically involve activities that directly impact cultural contexts, thus no specific cultural impact assessment protocol is noted.
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The 'Sustainable Nanzhou Program' focuses on local cultural preservation, with NT$3 million sponsored in 2025.
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MediaTek also collaborated with National Taiwan University, investing over NT$10 million to build an old tree cultural park and civic plaza, and over NT$3.5 million for tree habitat remediation, and over NT$6.6 million to create diverse biological habitats.
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In 2024, locally produced raw materials and local suppliers accounted for 90% and 91% of all procurements, respectively.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess MediaTek Inc. against any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. The articles contained general statements about compliance and policies, but lacked quantitative data, specific actions, or verifiable outcomes related to data breaches, AI ethics, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, security training effectiveness, encryption, AI audits, algorithmic transparency, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication security, vulnerability management, bug bounty programs, privacy by design, security testing coverage, data minimization, regulatory compliance, algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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MediaTek's waste treatment and recycling rate was 27% in 2024, a slight increase from 26% in 2023 but a decrease from 38% in 2022.
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The company integrates circular design principles by reducing the energy consumption of main products by 20% in 2024 compared to 2023, and reducing the size of major products by 5% in 2024 compared to 2023.
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MediaTek has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including 28 carbon reduction projects in 2024 that achieved a reduction of approximately 40,372 tons CO2e/year.
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A subsidiary, Richtek, recycled 2,115 kilograms of clean waste plastic in 2024, a 49.05% increase from 2023.
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Hazardous waste, totaling 43.78 metric tons in 2023, is treated by outsourcing.
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The company reported no major legal violations in 2024, indicating compliance with waste disposal regulations.
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MediaTek has company-wide waste reduction targets, aiming to increase the recycling rate or reduce non-recyclable waste for continuous improvement.
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All suppliers are required to sign a letter of guarantee to abide by MediaTek's Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes environmental protection, and annual reviews are conducted.
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