Identification of Material Topics

Once the stakeholder groups have been identified, we collect their opinions through a questionnaire survey. Matrix analysis is then implemented based on the degree of stakeholders’ concerns on each topic and the impacts of each issue on economic, environmental, and social aspects. Domestic and international trends in sustainability disclosure as well as material topics identified by benchmark corporates and our industry peers are also compiled for regular review and screening.

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We identified a total of 27 material topics in 2021 and picked out 8 highly material topics for priority in disclosing corresponding management policies and initiatives in the sustainability report. Appropriate disclosure is also provided for the remaining 12 moderately material topics based on the degree of stakeholder concern and impact on operations. Changes from last year include the downgrading of “Financial Performance”, “Innovation Management”, “Circular Economy”, and “Labor Relations” from highly material to moderately material topics.

STEP 1. IDENTIFY

27 Sustainability Issues

Perform identification based on the GRI Standards, ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility, the corporate vision and the Codes of Conduct, the UN Global Compact, the issues to be communicated with stakeholders, the SDGs, and the latest domestic and international trends and affairs.

STEP 2. ANALYZE

264 Questionnaire Responses

Conduct questionnaire surveys on internal seminars, supplier tree-planting events, G-HOME environmental education courses, and the CSR website to ensure the accurate sorting of material topics.

STEP 3. CONFIRM

12 Highly Material Topics

Integrate and analyze the material topics concerned by the stakeholders, and assess the impact of material topics on the Company’s reputation, core strategies, and ESG aspects. The Sustainable Development Office makes final confirmation of the correctness and completeness of matrix analysis.

STEP 4. REVIEW

 

The Report editorial team regularly examines and evaluates the appropriateness of material topics and, if necessary, immediately amends the identification process of material topics and stakeholders.

2021 GIGABYTE Material Topics Matrix