Goer Co., Ltd. Releases 2025 Sustainability Report: Guided by the G Strategy, Sustainability Enters a Period of Value Deepening

On April 23, 2026, Goertek Inc. (Stock Code: 002241) officially released the “2025 Sustainability Development Report.” In 2025, the company proposed and implemented the “G Strategy” sustainable development action concept, promoting the implementation of core ESG issues, and was awarded multiple honors including “National Green Factory,” “People’s Social Responsibility Case by People’s Daily Online 2025,” and “2025 Asia Best Employer Award,” marking a new stage in sustainable development.

Deep Integration into Corporate Development, Formulating the “G Strategy” for Sustainable Development

Based on the global development pattern and in response to industry transformation trends, Goertek coordinates corporate strategic layout with stakeholder demands. In 2025, it proposed the “G Strategy” for sustainable development, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through five major action pillars: Governance (Responsibility), Green (Symbiosis and Beauty), Ground-breaking (Intelligent Manufacturing Future), Global (Collaborative Win-Win), and Growth (Happy Growth), it clarifies strategic action concepts, focuses on core stakeholders, matches ESG topics, and forms a sustainable development action system.

Responsibility: High-Level Corporate Governance Strengthening Development Foundation

In 2025, Goertek continued to solidify its governance foundation, simultaneously improving the institutional system and enhancing governance efficiency. The company optimized its governance structure, revised and formulated nearly 30 governance-related policies, establishing a clear and efficient governance operation system involving shareholders’ meetings, boards of directors, and management responsibilities. In terms of incentive mechanisms, the company deeply integrated sustainable development indicators into senior management compensation assessments, with related weights averaging over 20%, further improving governance and operational standards.

Symbiosis and Beauty: Anchoring Dual-Carbon Goals and Accelerating Green Low-Carbon Upgrades

In 2025, Goertek actively responded to the national “dual-carbon” strategy, fully integrating green and low-carbon development concepts into product R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain collaboration across the entire business chain: during the reporting period, renewable energy usage increased to 29.1%, up 5.6 percentage points from the previous year, with application scale continuously expanding, steadily approaching the 2026 short-term goal of 30%; energy saving, emission reduction, and circular economy initiatives achieved remarkable results, with 72 energy-saving projects implemented, saving 5,299 tons of standard coal, and annual carbon emission reductions reaching 23,482.53 tons of CO₂ equivalent. Waste recycling rate increased to 86.37%.

The company also advanced water resource management, with 10 sites successfully passing AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) certification and receiving Gold-level certificates; the green manufacturing system continued to upgrade, earning 6 platinum-level certifications for zero waste landfill, with certification area increasing by 71.9% year-over-year; a product lifecycle green technology ecosystem was built, with clean technology revenue accounting for about 52% of total revenue, 225 new clean technology patents authorized, and a total of 2,394 effective patents in clean technology. Over the next five years, R&D investment in clean technology core products will not be less than 2 billion yuan, leveraging technological innovation to deeply connect business development with green and low-carbon transformation.

Intelligent Manufacturing Future: R&D Investment Reaches a Record High of 5.03B Yuan

Adhering to the innovation-driven development strategy, Goertek systematically invests in core technology R&D, builds global innovation platforms, deepens AI empowerment, and cultivates an innovative culture. In 2025, R&D expenditure reached a new high of 5.03B yuan, accounting for 5.21% of main business revenue, continuously strengthening technological leadership and providing systematic integrated solutions for global clients. Intellectual property accumulation continued to break through, with a total of 37,549 patent applications and 23,504 patents granted by the end of 2025, with the invention patent authorization ratio stable above 70%.

Leading industry upgrades with frontier products, the company continuously launched innovative products such as DLP 3D printing module, surface embossed grating AR full-color waveguide display module, integrating green technology with high-end manufacturing to provide efficient and environmentally friendly solutions, driving industry green and low-carbon transformation.

Goertek regards quality as the cornerstone of corporate development, deeply integrating quality management with green and sustainable development, proactively addressing dual challenges of product reliability and environmental compliance in the global supply chain. By establishing the “Basic Law of Quality Management,” the company restructured quality management processes, built a quality indicator measurement system, and introduced AI technology to optimize measurement methods, continuously strengthening quality management foundations and improving quality control levels.

In terms of intelligent manufacturing, the company was selected for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s 2025 list of excellent smart factories, with multiple production lines certified at the highest level of intelligent manufacturing CMMM Level 4; achieved full coverage of IECQ QC 080000 hazardous substance process management system, maintaining leadership in quality and supply chain capabilities.

Collaborative Win-Win: Building a Full-Chain Sustainable Industry Ecosystem

Goertek’s supply chain mission is to “build flexible and agile product delivery capabilities, achieve the lowest total cost global supply capacity, lead a resilient value chain with end-to-end transparent collaboration, and realize green and sustainable supply chain development.” The company continuously constructs and improves its supply chain management system. Meanwhile, ESG factors are fully integrated into the entire supplier management process. Through strengthened integrity management and communication with partners, a sound制度体系 and assessment standards are established to ensure ESG compliance and sustainable development capabilities of the supply chain.

In 2025, the company achieved 100% CSR review rate for high-risk suppliers, conducted due diligence and traceability management on conflict minerals, ensuring 100% traceability of raw materials involving 3TG (tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold) in all products. Suppliers with RMAP certification for smelters and refineries accounted for 100%.

Empowered by technological strength, Goertek actively participates in setting industry standards, promoting deep integration of technological achievements with industry development. In 2025, the company participated in drafting 22 standards and published or co-published 10 standards, supporting industry progress and sustainable development.

Guided by the mission of “Technology Creates Health and Beauty,” Goertek actively engages in public welfare and charity, using practical actions to spread warmth. In 2025, the company continued to deepen the “Goertek·Together Plan,” regularly assisting township schools; participated in the June 25th Public Welfare Day at special education schools to protect the growth of children with special needs through technology; promoted the “Nutritional Egg Plan” to support healthy growth of rural students; led the formation of 35 public welfare teams, conducted 38 volunteer activities with 671 participants, accumulating 2,711 hours of volunteer service, with a year-over-year increase of 383.24%, forming a positive cycle of corporate support, employee participation, and community benefit.

Happy Growth: People-Centric, Building a Happy Growth Ecosystem

Goertek always regards employees as the most valuable asset, building a caring and developmental system covering the entire employee lifecycle, demonstrating the value proposition of “Happy Growth” through practical actions.

During the reporting period, Goertek continuously improved its compensation and benefits system, establishing a “50+ benefits” package across eight categories, including housing, education, and health. In 2025, the company launched the “Home 8” Employee Stock Ownership Plan and stock option incentive plan, covering over 6,000 core employees; organized a series of cultural, entertainment, and caring activities centered around diversity and innovation; and created immersive cultural experience scenarios through festivals, sports events, interest groups, and youth social activities, reaching tens of thousands of employees and their families.

At the same time, the company highly values employee growth, establishing a dual-channel development system for management and professional tracks, covering management and technical/professional paths, ensuring clear career development routes for different employee types. In 2025, employee training expenditure reached 22.01 million yuan, providing diverse career pathways from skill enhancement to leadership development.

In 2025, Goertek leveraged the “G Strategy” to realize systematic implementation of sustainable development work, achieving solid results. Moving forward, the company will continue to deepen sustainable development efforts, steadily promote the five pillars of the “G Strategy,” adhere to prudent management principles, and work together with all stakeholders to light the future of sustainable development with the glow of technology.

(Edited by: Jiao Yue)

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