Morality and integrity have been the core corporate culture of GIGABYTE since its foundation. We believe that operating with integrity and taking the responsibility to the society into account is also essential for corporate sustainable development.
GIGABYTE firmly believes that integrity is the foundation for building long-term trust with our stakeholders. Guided by our Board-approved “Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles of Integrity,” we have established the Code of Business Conduct with reference to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) standards. This Code provides clear directives on maintaining a safe and equitable workplace, fulfilling legal obligations, managing business activities, and protecting corporate assets. Furthermore, we have implemented a rigorous disciplinary and grievance system to address any unethical conduct. To ensure the consistency and accuracy of public disclosures, the Board has also approved the “Procedures for the Prevention of Insider Trading,” reinforcing our commitment to transparent and responsible information management.
Internal Regulations Related to Ethical Corporate Management
| Regulation | Scope of Applicability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles of Integrity | Directors Executives Employees |
Strictly prohibit bribery, illegal political contributions, improper donations, the offering or acceptance of improper benefits, unfair competition, and infringement of trade secrets. |
| Code of Business Conduct | Establish guidelines across four key management areas: Equitable and Safe and Equal Workplace, Protect Company Assets, External Business Activities, and Compliance & Social Responsibility. | |
| Procedures for the Prevention of Insider Trading | Procedures for handling and disclosing material internal information must comply with relevant laws, regulations, Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) requirements, and corporate operational standards. | |
| Sustainable Procurement Guidelines | Suppliers | With Reference to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct to define four management pillars—Quality, Environmental Protection, Product Responsibility, and Corporate Social Responsibility—alongside four Zero-Tolerance policies. |
1. Giving and Taking of Bribes
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Ethics and Integrity Training
New Employee Training
Ethical corporate management is one of the most important components of the GIGABYTE culture. It is therefore extensively covered during orientation training to ensure that every new employee understands the spirit of the “Corporate Code of Conduct.” New employees must undergo 6 hours of orientation training on topics such as introduction to the Group, brand vision, core competency, health, and benefits. They also receive sustainability and character education in ethics, legal affairs, green quality policy, and AEO. Plant employees in particular are educated on the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). Additional oriental training is tailored to different roles and plant areas to ensure that newcomers can settle into their new roles as soon as possible. Concurrently, GIGABYTE requires all new hires to sign the ‘Code of Ethical Conduct for Employees.’ The signing rate at our headquarters and the Nanping factory has reached 100%.
On-the-job Training
For employees, GIGABYTE continually provides training on ethical management, including internal audit and controls, accounting system, and ethical management, based on the requirements of their roles such as manager levels, professional levels, or foreign employees. The courses are to ensure that every employee understands GIGABYTEʼs vision and mechanism of integrity management.
Accomplishment in 2025
Sound Grievance Channels
Safe and anonymous grievance channels are provided to employees in addition to proactive training and education. Once receiving a complaint, it will be treated on a case-by-case basis and disciplinary actions will be taken if necessary. The range of complainants also expands to distributers to ensure that employees always adhere to the ethical boundaries for business dealings. The Company promises that employees would not suffer demotion, penalty, or other adverse consequences even if their compliance with the ethical rules results in business losses. We hope this would support building an anti-corruption environment.
| Stakeholder Objective | Communicating Chennels |
|---|---|
| Integrity Reporting Mailbox | E-mail: Gbt-audit@gigabyte.com |
| Any stakeholder concerned with GIGABYTEʼs ESG/sustainability-related topics | E-mail: CSR@gigabyte.com |
| Employee | Feedback mailbox: Please visit the internal website for Chairman Mailbox Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Portal EAP Phone: 0800-025-985 (24 hours) E-mail: world.wide.union3@gmail.com |
| Investor/Shareholder | Spokesperson: Liu, Wen- Chung Acting spokesperson: Hsiao, Wen-Ta Phone: +886-2-8912-4000 E-mail: stockholder@gigabyte.com |
| Customer/Consumer | Consumer Service/Support: https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Consumer Enterprise Service/Support: https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Enterprise |
| Supplier | E-mail: CSR@gigabyte.com |
Reporting on breaches
There were no violations of ethics and integrity or serious violations of the law at GIGABYTE in 2025.
| Reporting areas | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corruption or Bribery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Discrimination or Harassment | 0 | 1Note1 | 8Note2 |
| Customer Privacy Data | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conflicts of Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Money Laundering or Insider trading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note1: One case of sexual harassment was reported. After investigation by the grievance review committee and a formal meeting, the disciplinary warning was issued to the employee, and announced at the internal website.
Note2: Consistent with our commitment to a safe workplace, GIGABYTE addressed 8 substantiated reports of harassment and bullying in 2025. Beyond disciplinary sanctions, the company utilized these incidents as educational opportunities, targeted training programs have also been implemented to strengthen workplace conduct and awareness.
Regulatory Compliance Status
In accordance with the Financial Supervisory Commissionʼs Guidelines for Identifying Sustainable Economic Activities, GIGABYTE Technology defines material violations as those involving a single incident with accumulated fines exceeding NT$1 million, or penalties imposed by competent authorities such as suspension of operations, business closure, or revocation of relevant permits. The company ensures balanced reporting and transparent information disclosure. No material violations occurred in 2025.
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Safety: Water Pollution Control Act, Air Pollution Control Act, Building Fire Safety and Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Products and Services: Privacy Protection, Marketing and Broadcasting, Product Information Labeling, Anti-competition, Anti-trust and monopoly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Labor Rights: Labor Standards Act, Gender Equality in Employment Act, Employment Insurance Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act | 0 | 0 | 2Note | 0 |
Note: In 2024, two labor rights incidents were addressed and improved, with details available in the Occupational Safety section.
Internal Audit of Ethical Management and Sustainable Development
GIGABYTEʼs Internal Audit Office is an independent unit reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The Office is responsible for formulating ethical management policies and prevention programs. In accordance with the annual audit plan approved by the Board, it supervises and conducts both scheduled and unscheduled audits across GIGABYTE and its subsidiaries. Regular reports are submitted to the Board to strengthen the management of ethical operations.
Pursuant to the “Regulations Governing Establishment of Internal Control Systems by Public Companies,” internal auditing aims to assist the Board and management in the continuous identification of potential operational risks and the tracking of improvement effectiveness, thereby enhancing overall governance quality and operational performance. The 2025 annual oversight of ethical management and sustainability-related topics is summarized in the table below:
| Audit Items | Audit Frequency | Latest Audit Date | Date Reported to the Board | Audit Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overtime and Working Hours Management | Twice per year | August, 2025 | September, 2025 | In compliance with all regulations |
| Prevention of Insider Trading | Once per year | October, 2025 | November, 2025 | In compliance with all regulations |
| Information and Communication Security Controls | Once per year | November, 2025 | November, 2025 | In compliance with all regulations |
| Sustainability Information Management | Once per year | December, 2025 | December, 2025 | In compliance with all regulations |
| Regulatory Compliance Status | Once per year | December, 2025 | December, 2025 | In compliance with all regulations |
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