纳芯微(688052):2023年度环境、社会及公司治理（ESG）报告（英文版）
原标题:纳芯微:2023年度环境、社会及公司治理（ESG）报告（英文版） CONTENTS About This Report 02 Chairman's Message 03 About NOVOSENSE 05 09 12 23 Company Profile 05 Global Presence 05 Feature Well-planned Strategy: People First: Support Corporate Culture 06 Safeguard Sustainable Employee Growth Focus on Sustainable Core Business 06 Development Our Employees 24 Business and Build a History 07 Employees' Rights and Interests 26 Compliance Governance 13 Green and Smart World Training and Career Development 34 ESG Governance 19 Occupational Health and Safety 36 Engagement in Charity Activities 38 About This Report Chairman's Message Guidelines No.1 of the Shanghai Stock Exchange for Self-regulation of Listed Companies on the STAR Market - Standardized Operation in establishing a robust ESG governance framework, overseen Wang Shengyang Guidelines No.2 of the Shanghai Stock Exchange for Self-regulation of Listed Companies on the STAR Market - Voluntary Information Disclosure by the Board of Directors, championed by management, and Global Reporting Initiative: Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards) (2021 Edition) Chairman of NOVOSENSE Microelectronics effectively executed by each department within their respective Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited: Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Guide ESG-related responsibilities. While solitary journeys may be Research Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, Academic Division of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences: China CSR swift, companionship ensures greater distance traveled. As a Reporting Guidelines (CASS-ESG 5.0) company committed to long-term value, we actively engage our supply chain partners in understanding the ESG approach through training, audits, and the adoption of a supplier code of Access to the Report conduct. By fortifying our supply chain resilience, we deliver superior performance products and enhanced services to our You can download the electronic version of this report from the website of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (http://www.sse.com.cn) or the website of Suzhou customers. Novosense Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (https://www.novosns.com/) for more information of the company. Feedback If you have any opinions or suggestions on the sustainable development of the company, please provide your feedback in the following ways to help us make continuous improvement. Tel: +86-512-62601802 Email: [email protected] 04 Put people first at the core The chip design industry thrives on wisdom, making people the paramount driving force behind NOVOSENSE's development. We invest electronics and successfully entered the mainstream automotive supply chain for extensive Always implement a green development philosophy application. It's our mission to "Sense and Drive the Future: Build a Green, Smart and Connected World with Semiconductors". We implement a green development philosophy, practice low-carbon, environmental protection, energy conservation and consumption reduction in company operations, and create a good atmosphere for energy conservation and consumption reduction. At the business level, we are developing green, smart and connected "chip" products around key areas of energy conservation such as new energy vehicles and pan-energy1. Against the backdrop of global climate change, we are developing our business to accelerate the reduction of GHG emissions for the whole society and contribute to The road to sustainability never ends. We hope to make further progress in our ESG efforts by persisting in and delivering long-term value. As spring arrives, the landscape transforms with lush vegetation and verdant mountains in view. Amidst the chilling winter of the semiconductor industry, we strive towards an ambitious goal: empowering the green development of society as a whole. Guided by a people-centric approach, we remain steadfast in our commitment to technological innovation, fostering continual growth to establish a sturdy foundation. With unwavering belief, All-category mixed digital-analog Leader among China automotive Leader among digital isolator and we hold onto the certainty that spring will inevitably dawn upon us. chip provider chip providers sensor providers 1 ? ?The?pan-energy?field?mainly?refers?to?industrial?applications?around?the?energy?system,?from?power?generation?to?transmission?and?distribution?and?then? to all aspects of consumption, including PV, energy storage, modular power supply, industrial control, power electronics, white appliances, etc. Global Presence NOVOSENSE has been expanding its product categories around different applications to provide complete Market Application Corporate Culture solutions for automotive electronics, pan-energy, and consumer electronics markets. The main downstream market applications are as follows: Pan-energy Under the dual drive of "dual carbon goals" and "energy crisis", energy conservation New energy PV and emission reduction are imminent. NOVOSENSE regards new energy vehicles, Under the influence of multiple factors such as global consensus on carbon neutrality and geographical conflicts, countries around the world are vehicles PV, energy storage, and third-generation semiconductor materials as key fields escalating their demands for new energy development. This surge in demand presents significant opportunities for the rapid expansion of the for energy conservation and emission reduction. We prioritize pan-energy and renewable energy market. new energy vehicles, and fully leverage our technological advantages to empower Third-generation semiconductor Energy storage application systems to save energy, reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, As a high-performance, high-reliability analog and mixed-signal chip company, NOVOSENSE regards PV as an important starting point for materials contributing to green and sustainable development. practicing green sustainability and a key link in its energy and power business, providing solutions such as PV inverters, energy storage converters, PV arrays/optimizers, and BMS. With the increasing complexity of electronic systems, market dynamics are evolving from single- device functionality towards holistic system performance. A prominent trend in the analog IC industry is the drive for "integration," wherein diverse analog design components are integrated into a single chip to enhance performance, reduce costs, and expedite development. NOVOSENSE Automotive Electronics aligns with this trend, which has already demonstrated its efficacy across various markets. This year, we have continued close collaboration with leading companies in the PV industry to provide reliable products and services. In terms of industrial automation, NOVOSENSE has been Focusing on the field of automotive electronics, NOVOSENSE has been enriching its automotive product categories and improving its product committed to working with industry-leading customers to discuss system development trends and plan new products to accelerate industry coverage in automotive electronics applications since the launch of its first auto brake pressure sensor in 2016, aiming to provide one-stop development based on our existing products. semiconductor solutions for the development of electrification and intelligence in automobiles. Electrification and intelligence are the core mega-trends driving the growth of automotive chips: As at the end of the reporting period, NOVOSENSE had 9 directors (including 3 independent directors), including 1 female member (accounting Business Ethics for 11.11% of total members) and 8 male members; and 3 supervisors (including 1 employee supervisor), including 2 female members (accounting for 66.67% of total members) and 1 male member. Business Ethics safeguarding investors' right to pertinent information. periodic reports 4 issued other information In 2023, the company's supply chain department and legal department jointly carried out supplier integrity training for major suppliers. While formulating a sound and effective information disclosure system, the company 185comprehensively regulates the behavior of insiders and information reporting procedures. disclosure documents We rigorously enforce the transmission, review, and disclosure processes for undisclosed Information and Privacy Security We have established a multi-channel reporting platform We are committed to effectively protecting trade secrets and personal information of customers and employees, and strive to ensure information thereby enhancing the understanding and consciousness of all NOVOSENSE employees. For personal information, we formulated the Personal Information Protection System and the Personal Information Impact Assessment (PIA) ethics for all employees at least Throughout the reporting period, we conducted three such training sessions, utilizing both Operation Guide in 2023. once a year online and offline platforms. In accordance with the Information Security System, the company strengthens information security and privacy protection, and regularly organizes Internal Control and Compliance Management ESG Governance Compliance with laws and regulations is the bottom line of NOVOSENSE's operation. We have incorporated compliance management into our development strategy planning, continuously built the compliance risk control mechanism and internal compliance governance system, ESG Governance Structure established compliance management awareness, enhanced the company's risk management capabilities, and achieved healthy development of the company. We are continuously enhancing our ESG governance capabilities. In practice, the Board of Directors and the company's senior management oversee The Internal Audit Department under the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the company is a full-time internal audit organization. decision-making and monitor the planning and actual outcomes of our sustainability management efforts. Furthermore, all departments, branches, and Under the leadership of the Audit Committee, it exercises its authority independently and objectively without interference from other departments subsidiaries collaborate in promoting blueprint planning and operations concerning sustainability management. This includes studying relevant policies, or individuals. During the reporting period, we continued to consolidate the company's internal control foundation, strengthen internal control refining internal systems, establishing robust protocols, conducting ESG practices, and gathering and assessing data. We actively solicit opinions and management, and further improve the internal control management mechanism, striving to build an all-round, multi-level and three-dimensional suggestions, disseminate, communicate, and implement specific measures and feedback on environmental and social governance to all departments, internal control management system. branches, and subsidiaries. In doing so, we provide a strong organizational framework to support the advancement of the company's sustainable development efforts. Responsibilities of internal control related departments Board of Directors Board of Be responsible for the establishment, improvement and effective implementation of the company's internal control Directors
Supervise the Board of Directors in establishing and implementing internal controlSupervisors Human Brand and Board Technical Business Be responsible for the implementation and effective operation of internal control activities in the company's daily Operation Quality Resources and Finance Marketing Management Secretary Innovation Process & IT operations Office Office Administration Center Communication The compensation of senior management is linked to ESG metrics, including customer satisfaction, invention patents, IP system, technology Be responsible for reviewing and supervising the effective implementation of internal control and self-evaluation of Audit platform building, R&D capability building, supply chain system building, and organizational capability building. internal control, coordinating internal control audits, and reporting to the Board of Directors on the effectiveness of Committee the internal control system ESG Goals Be responsible for organizing the establishment, implementation and management of the internal control system, With the support of management, each department also sets systematic long-term goals, reviews their achievement annually, and proposes more Internal Audit guiding the company to carry out internal control management, supervising and inspecting the effectiveness of specific implementation goals for the following year. Some of the goals are as follows: Department the company's internal control, and organizing the rectification of identified internal control deficiencies Responsible Goals department Anti-monopoly and Anti-unfair Competition Continue to build cultural values to help the company gain cultural drive and employee recognition for ESG Human Resources Make targeted continuous improvement based on employee satisfaction surveys and Administration Continue to build systematic talent development programs and channels We attach great importance to anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition, and strictly abide by the Anti-monopoly Law, the Anti-unfair Competition Center Integrate corporate knowledge resources and build a knowledge-based organization Law, and other applicable laws and regulations. We have formulated internal policies such as the Administrative Measures on Anti-monopoly on regulatory developments, and handled anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition cases and lawsuits. Be responsible for publicity and implementation of anti-commercial bribery, including 1 training for all Board Secretary employees, 1 training for suppliers, and 1 training for senior management each year Office Implement the anti-commercial bribery compliance management process Transparent Tax Payment 100% coverage of safety training Tax payment in good faith and in accordance with the law is the best embodiment of corporate credit. We strictly abide by relevant tax laws 100% coverage of safety inspection and regulations of the places where we operate, such as the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Implementation of the 0 safety and environmental accidents throughout the year Operation Office Enterprise Income Tax Law and the Announcement on the Relevant Policies for Deepening Value-Added Tax Reform, actively cooperate with the Ensure capital investment for production safety 20 During the Reporting Period, in addition to regular daily communication, we carried out various stakeholder communication activities, such as Communication with Stakeholders supplier conferences and media summits, to enhance communication with stakeholders. NOVOSENSE regards stakeholder communication as the cornerstone of sustainable development. By establishing a diversified and targeted multi-channel communication and feedback mechanism, NOVOSENSE collects and identifies the demands of various NOVOSENSE attended the 2023 China Automotive stakeholders, incorporates their ESG concerns into the company's strategic decisions, and deepens the participation of various Supply Chain Summit (CASCS) stakeholders in ESG management, so as to enhance the company's sustainability performance in a targeted manner and effectively Analysis of Material Issues Supply chain management We attach importance to the identification and management of ESG issues. Based on the industry and the company's operation Customer rights protection Daily operation communication Formulate the "Robust & Reliable" management, we identified, assessed, and screened important sustainability issues, and on the basis created the 2023 ESG material Product quality management Professional service team/sales quality policy to ensure quality issues library of NOVOSENSE. We sorted outed the material issue matrix for this report in the form of interviews and questionnaires. Critical Issue Analysis Process Information security and privacy Release information to the public Conduct training on information security, innovation Clean energy and renewable Industry association activities Strengthen strategic cooperation energy use Daily communication Conduct experience exchange innovation management generation Non-profit charity Cultural exchange Take an active part in community charity Our Employees We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We firmly believe that the rich diversity of our employees' backgrounds fosters a breadth of perspectives and innovative Diverse hiring Employee Data ideas, ultimately enhancing our team's creativity and overall performance. Employee Exit We uphold the legal rights and interests of former employees during the resignation process, ensuring all steps are lawful and Employee Recruitment compliant. Furthermore, we are open for former employees rejoining us in the future.We formulate recruitment policy, strictly abiding by the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, the Labor Contract Law In 2023, the voluntary turnover rate of NOVOSENSE employees was 9.31%.of the People's Republic of China, and other applicable laws and regulations, and formulate the Recruitment Management Regulations. Adhering to principles of open recruitment, equal competition, and merit-based recruitment, we hire employees by recruitment plan from each department. We uphold consistency across our recruitment procedures and personnel selection criteria. We guarantee fair treatment for all candidates and strictly prohibit any discrimination based on ethnicity, race, skin color, religious beliefs, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status. We prioritize respecting and safeguarding candidates throughout the recruitment journey, while adhering to the principle of mutual selection.We prioritize internal referrals and leverage social recruitment platforms, while also fostering stronger partnerships with universities to draw in top-tier graduates. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive and diverse team, and here's how we approach recruitment to achieve that: Employees' Rights and Interests The company strictly abides by the Regulations on the Prohibition of Child Labor and other applicable Prohibition of child regulations of the People's Republic of China. We steadfastly uphold the principle of not employing labor and forced individuals under 18 years of age. Should any instance of child labor misuse be discovered, the labor contract labor will be promptly terminated. If any child labor is found to be misused, the labor contract will be terminated Protection of Employees' Rights and Interests immediately. Furthermore, we ensure that employees receive appropriate protections and benefits, and we prohibit the employment of individuals lacking the necessary work abilities or conditions, as well as the use NOVOSENSE upholds a people-centric approach, safeguarding the rights and interests of employees and fostering a conducive work culture. We of forced or compulsory labor. We have implemented robust systems and mechanisms to oversee employees' adhere strictly to the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China, the Labor Contract Law, and other pertinent legal frameworks in our operating hiring, training, and working conditions, including regular inspections, compliance reporting, and complaint regions, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. We have established robust recruitment and compensation scheme, respecting the channels. These initiatives aim to guarantee that all employees are treated with respect and fairness in the rights and interests of each employee and offering competitive compensation and benefits packages. Through our actions, we earn the trust and workplace. support of our employees, fostering harmonious and stable employee relations. We have also received external recognition in talent management: NOVOSENSE has comprehensive performance management by a four-step PDCA cycle: setting clear goals, Comprehensive providing coaching and feedback, conducting thorough performance appraisals, and applying the results. performance In 2023, we rolled out a leadership program, equipping managers with performance management tools for management the performance module and fostering a culture of sharing and learning from practical outcomes. During the performance appraisal process, we conduct thorough communication and an unbiased evaluation of employees' overall performance for the current year. To guarantee fair dialogue, the company organizes dedicated sessions for performance communication and guidance prior to the annual review, specifically tailored for managers and employees. In order to ensure fair evaluation, we ensure the relative fairness and objectivity of evaluation through layer-by-layer evaluation and coordination among employees, managers, executives and CEO. If employees have objections to performance results, they can file an appeal through reasonable channels, and the Human Resources and Administration Center will take the lead in communication and feedback. 2023 MOMENTUM AWARDS | HR Management Excellence Award by MoSeeker 2023 Talent Development - Excellence Award by Human Resources Management Shanghai Integrated Circuit Industry Association2023 Outstanding Employer Award by 51Job 2023 Best Practice Award for Digital Talent Development in Human Capital Management Practice Competition by KNX We adhere strictly to the Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and all relevant local Labor contract legislations. We ensure that 100% of our employees are provided with labor or service contracts that comply signing with regulatory standards, explicitly stating their positions, working hours, labor protections, and compensation details. 28 At NOVOSENSE, we prioritize actively listening to our employees' voices and feedback. To further enhance Every December, we conduct a comprehensive employee engagement and satisfaction survey to gauge our Employee Employee engagement, we established a labor union during the reporting period and conducted its inaugural committee staff's overall perception of the company, engagement levels, and satisfaction with various aspects such as engagement communication election. This union is accessible to all employees and organizes diverse collective activities, fostering open the work environment, compensation, growth opportunities, and promotions. Additionally, this survey serves and satisfaction communication channels. as a platform for employees to voice their ideas and suggestions. The survey results are then disseminated to survey all employees in January of the subsequent year.In the 2023 employee engagement and satisfaction survey, Through a range of interactive activities, we strive to maintain seamless communication channels with our employees participated enthusiastically (88% of active employees participated in the survey) and scored employees and stay updated on their well-being and progress. 87.75 out of 100 for engagement and satisfaction. Matters relating to employee equity incentives during the reporting period: Employee Activities While offering competitive compensation and benefit packages, NOVOSENSE has launched a series of employee-caring initiatives and activities, such as monthly afternoon tea, flower arrangement on Women's Day, Christmas activities, etc., to enhance the company's cohesion. shares were vested in 173 June 21, 2023 959,254 eligible incentive recipients Employee's Career Path and Specialized Training Training and Career Development Based on the company's business development needs and each employee's own plan, we customize career development paths for our employees: professional and technical ladder, managerial path, and horizontal rotation: Employee Training To ensure employees’ access to abundant learning opportunities and foster the continuous enhancement of their skills, the company orchestrates a myriad of rich and diverse learning activities. Moreover, to incentivize the accumulation and transmission of internal knowledge and expertise, Professional ladder NOVOSENSE helps employees improve their professional and technical capabilities the company identifies and nurtures internal trainers. Additionally, to address the professional requirements of various business departments, the company invites colleagues with extensive knowledge and experience to extract and share their insights. This facilitates the transformation of implicit knowledge into explicit knowledge and organizes existing explicit knowledge, thereby propelling the development of our knowledge management system. By continually refining our knowledge-sharing management mechanisms, we endeavor to foster a culture of continuous NOVOSENSE provides supporting leadership programs to help managers adapt to Managerial path learning and contribute to the establishment of a learning organization.their roles comprehensive coverage for all employees through a blend of offline and online modalities. This approach empowers employees to autonomously NOVOSENSE provides internal transfer and internal competition to help employees select and enroll in courses tailored to their individual developmental stages and business requirements. Horizontal rotation broaden their career development path At the same time, we have established internal trainers and internal knowledge sharing management systems to build a more positive and open sharing culture. NOVOSENSE is committed to promoting the sustainable development of the talent pipeline. We have developed a clear job structure to guide Carefully study all laws and regulations related to production safety, and implement all safety responsibilities Occupational Health and Safety ● required by laws and regulations and the company; Formulate and implement safety education and training programs, and ensure that 100% of the personnel in the ● NOVOSENSE's philosophy of safety is "Life Above All" and we consider it a fundamental responsibility to ensure a safe working environment "two positions" are certified; for our employees. We further consolidate the foundation of production safety by improving the system of production safety and increasing the investment in production safety. We strive to create a safe and healthy working environment, maintain the safety of every working environment, ● Strengthen the maintenance and regular calibration of equipment and facilities; and try our best to avoid any hazardous factors that lead to or may lead to physical harm to employees. In 2023, we invested approximately 481,000 yuan in production safety, and had no safety violations with a significant impact on our employees and no employee work-related injuries Participate in comprehensive safety inspection at least once a quarter to ensure that potential accidents are or occupational diseases. ● promptly rectified and no major accidents occur; Organize at least one special safety meeting every quarter to listen to reports from various departments and Occupational Diseases, and other relevant laws and regulations of the places where we operate, we have formulated the Management System for Plans ● confirm that various safety tasks are progressing steadily as planned; Safety Management Organizations and Management Personnel by drawing on management concepts and methods from leading global practices. Require all departments to strictly follow various regulations and operating procedures during the production all levels. In accordance with the Production Safety Meeting Management System, we hold at least a production safety related meeting every ● process, and organize revisions in a timely manner if there are major changes; quarter. Organize the creation of emergency rescue plans for production safety accidents, prepare for various ● emergencies, and participate in emergency drills at least once a year; Implement the annual safety management assessment requirements, announce the performance of the current CEO year's production safety work to employees through the trade union or employee representative meeting or ● safety committee at the end of each year, and announce the annual production safety performance and the next （未完）  |