The world currently stands at a pivotal turning point in human civilization. The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the comprehensive acceleration of digital transformation, and the continuous growth in demand for high-performance computing are redefining industrial paradigms and the fabric of human life. Computing power has become the vital foundation for driving innovation, fueling economic growth, and advancing social progress. However, alongside rapid technological evolution, challenges such as climate change, resource consumption, and ecological sustainability have become increasingly urgent, reminding us that we must envision our future trajectory with a long-term perspective.

As a global ICT leader, GIGABYTE firmly believes that the true value of technology lies not only in enhancing performance and convenience, but in creating a prosperous, harmonious future for both humanity and the environment. Upholding our corporate purpose of ‘Upgrade Your Life,’ we view sustainable development as the cornerstone of our corporate growth. Guided by our vision, ‘Driving the Future with Innovation, Coexisting in Harmony with Nature,’ we continuously fulfill our commitments to environmental, social, and economic sustainability through technological innovation and responsible governance.

In facing the challenges posed by global climate change, GIGABYTE has transformed carbon reduction responsibilities into catalysts for innovation. Through our long-term Sustainability Fund and Reduction Reward Program, we encourage our colleagues to leverage their creativity and expertise to drive energy efficiency improvements, eco-design, and low-carbon product development. Over the years, we have accumulated more than 400 employee-initiated reduction projects, embedding the spirit of sustainability deep into our corporate culture, and successfully achieving our climate goal of a 50% carbon reduction by 2025 compared to the 2009 baseline. We believe that when sustainability becomes a shared conviction among all employees, an enterprise can mobilize the power to transform the world.

Amidst the booming expansion of AI and the digital economy, GIGABYTE also shoulders the crucial mission of advancing low-carbon computing power. We continuously invest in forward-looking R&D, optimizing innovative thermal technologies including air cooling, Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC), and immersion cooling, dedicated to providing solutions that balance high performance with energy efficiency. By constantly enhancing the sustainable value of our products and services, we assist clients in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions during operations, providing critical momentum for global data centers transitioning to low-carbon models, and collectively fulfilling sustainable expectations in the AI era.

Sustainable development is not merely a corporate responsibility; it requires collaboration across the entire value chain to materialize. To this end, GIGABYTE continues to deepen its supply chain sustainability management and promote the construction of a Supplier Sustainability Platform. We integrate critical issues such as climate action, human rights protection, biodiversity, and ethical governance into our collaborative and management frameworks, partnering with stakeholders to forge a more resilient and responsible value chain. Through ongoing communication and collaboration, we aim to extend our positive influence across the entire industrial ecosystem, creating long-term shared value.

Looking ahead, technological innovation and sustainable development will no longer be parallel paths, but the twin forces guiding the world forward. GIGABYTE will continue to drive growth through innovation, lead transformation through responsibility, and create value through collaboration, working with global partners to build a smart, low-carbon, and resilient sustainable future. We are deeply convinced that when technology and nature harmoniously coexist, and when corporate growth aligns with social progress, every innovation will become a significant force propelling the world forward, collectively pioneering a better generation to come.

Chairman