Corporate governance is the cornerstone of enterprise’s sustainable development. Novatek attaches great importance to corporate governance. Not only does it adhere to the principle of focusing on its own business and integrity management, the Company also operates in compliance with government laws and regulations, while protecting the rights and interests of its shareholders and taking into account the interests of stakeholders. We are continuously selected for several years as a constituent stock of the "TWSE Corporate Governance 100 Index", the "FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index", and the "TWSE RA Taiwan Employment Creation 99 Index", and ranked in the top 5% of companies for the 10th corporate governance evaluation, which is a recognition of the excellence of Novatek's corporate governance. We will continue to work hard to enable the steady and long-term development of Novatek. In 2023, we continued to deepen our efforts to protect intellectual property by introducing the ISO 27001 Information Security Management system and passing the Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) A-level verification for the second time. We also continued to provide training and promotion on ethical business practices to instill a sense of corporate ethics among all employees. Establishing and implementing corporate governance mechanisms from top to bottom that enables Novatek to develop in a long-term and stable manner is our commitment to all our stakeholders.

Teamwork and wholeheartedly working in the interests of our customers constitute the Novatek business philosophy. Novatek and its suppliers are always looking for better and more consummate technology and methods, striving to meet customer needs and expectations. In addition, to meet with international environmental protection laws and customer requirements for environmental protection, Novatek has also established a green product management system that has been recognized by major international manufacturers. We continue to strengthen and improve our sustainable supply chain management, assisting suppliers in obtaining relevant ISO management system certifications. In 2023, Novatek issued the "Novatek Supplier Code of Conduct" and required its suppliers to comply and sign. Additionally, the Company promotes carbon management among suppliers, working together with supply chain partners to set sustainable business goals. Furthermore, we strive to provide high-quality customer services, improving customer satisfaction year by year. Novatek regards suppliers and customers as strategic partners, and looks forward to creating a win-win ecosystem through joint cooperation and efforts.

As an important member of the global supply chain for semiconductor products, Novatek has the obligation to assume the responsibility for environmental sustainability. Through the formulation and implementation of environmental safety and health policies, as well as the continuous promotion of greenhouse gas inventory, business activities that affect the environment, safety and health must meet the requirements of laws and regulations. Novatek is committed to reducing the negative impact of business operation on the environment. For this reason, the design and manufacturing of products are in compliance with the environmental protection regulations and energy-saving trends around the world, offering products that comply with customers’ environmental protection and energy-saving requirements. As a result, the revenue of energy-saving products has been growing year by year. Novatek has declared its renewable energy usage goal and achieved a renewable energy utilization rate of 7.8% in 2023. In addition to sponsoring the maintenance of the "Yushan National Park Trails and Facilities" for many years, Novatek also continues to sponsor the "Sea Viewing Park" in the Hsinchu Air Quality Purification Zone, gathering corporate volunteers to jointly protect the environment. In the future, Novatek’s keystone goal of sustainable development will include continuing to strive for the refinement of product design, and bringing out more energy-saving products with low burden on the environment, thereby making a contribution to the sustainable development of the environment. 

Talent is not only an asset of a company, but also the foundation for its sustainable development. Novatek’s achievements today rely on high-quality human resources. The importance that Novatek attaches to professional expertise is fully reflected in the workplace environment and conditions provided by the Company. Novatek has not only been awarded the "Healthy Workplace Certification Mark" by the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) for six consecutive years, but also received the “2023 Taiwan iSports Certification” from the Ministry of Education, and the “Excellence Award for Promoting Workplace Gender Equality in 2023” from the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau. The Company has been consistently selected as constituent stocks for the "Taiwan High Compensation (HC) 100 Index" published by the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The Company also continues to implement childcare allowances and work from home for parenting, demonstrating its commitment to not only offering highly competitive salary and benefits packages to attract and retain talent, but also emphasizing the physical and mental health, personal growth, and work-life balance of its employees. This is all aimed at promoting sustainable development for the Company's talent. Apart from that, harmonious labor relations are also beneficial to the Company’s long-term stable development. The diverse communication mechanisms that exist within Novatek allow our employees’ opinions to be heard, and the responsible unit to quickly respond to those opinions, thereby constructing an excellent barrier-free communication culture and an open and enlightened working atmosphere. In addition, Novatek is committed to ensuring a safe workplace, that employees are treated with respect and dignity, and that operations are environmentally friendly and ethical. To fulfill this commitment, Novatek has formulated a human rights policy and promoted gender equality and friendliness, clearly defined various human rights protection norms and guidelines, and conducted a complete investigation process to ensure that its code of conduct is consistent with the "Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct".

Novatek adheres to the spirit of social citizenship and the belief of “take from society, give back to society”, engages in social welfare activities and charities, and fulfills its responsibilities as a social citizen. Novatek chose the path of education and caring for the disadvantaged, because we believe that only through education can the individual and society be changed completely, creating every possibility. In addition to establishing the “Novatek Foundation”,  Novatek integrates company resources and the voluntary efforts of employees, actively engaging in nurturing technology talent, promoting sports development through adoption, supporting education in disadvantaged rural areas, providing corporate volunteer services, and sponsoring social welfare initiatives. It is hoped that through such efforts, Novatek can provide more resources and create more hope for the disadvantaged and children in rural areas. Due to its long-term dedication to social participation, Novatek received the "2023 Buying Power - Social Innovation Products and Services Procurement: Third Prize in Procurement " issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, as well as the “2023 Excellent Utilization Unit in Education Volunteer Service” and the "2023 Youth Volunteer Excellent Utilization Unit" (1st Youth Volunteer Action Award)" issued by the Ministry of Education, showing positive affirmation to Novatek's long-term engagement in social participation and sustainable development.