康冠科技(001308):2023年度可持续发展报告(英文版）
原标题:康冠科技:2023年度可持续发展报告(英文版） 02 Green, Smart Manufacturing About this Report 01 Sustainability Management25 Collaborative Team for a Low-Carbon Future 53 91 Environmental, Social, and Message from 27 Governance (ESG) System Employment Compliance and Diversity Climate Change Response 55 93 the Chairman 03 Response to Sustainable Employee Welfare and Care Treatment of Three Wastes 60 97 Development Goals (SDGs) 29 About KTC 05 Employee Training and Development Resource Management and Recycling 62 100 Stakeholder Communication 31 Occupational Health and Safety Biodiversity Conservation 64 107 History 07 Identification of Material Issues 32 Globalization 09 03 Empowering Manufacturing Appendix 01 Stable Operations, Core Categories 13 with AI Technology 65 Quantitative Data: Performance Metrics 113 Solid Governance 33 67 Business Strategy 14 Sustainable R&D Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 35 Corporate Governance 119 Content Index 71 Product Certification 15 Product Quality Compliance Management and Content Index for Self-Regulatory 73 Company Honors 39 Customer Services 16 Business Ethics Guidelines No. 17 for Companies 78 Science and Technology Ethics Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange – Customer Privacy and Data Security 47 Annual Themes Sustainability Report (for Trial Intellectual Property (IP) Protection 50 04 Industry and Community Implementation) 123 Building a Strong R&D Innovation Human Rights 51 Engagement Foundation and Developing 79 Reader Feedback Notes on Appellations Used in the Report About This Report For the convenience of expression and reading, in this report："Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd." is referred to as "KTC", "the Company" or "We" ."Huizhou KTC Technology Co., Ltd." is referred to as "Huizhou KTC".Report Information Description "Shenzhen KTC Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd." is referred to as "KTC Intelligent".This report is the first "Sustainability Report" released by Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. The report elaborates "Shenzhen Horion Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd." is referred to as "Horion".on the Company's concepts and policies regarding sustainable development, as well as the efforts made by the Company in 2023 in areas such as environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, in "Shenzhen Horion Software Co., Ltd." is referred to as "Horion Software". response to the expectations and concerns of stakeholders. "Shenzhen KTC Commercial Display Technology Co., Ltd." is referred to as "KTC Commercial".Time Frame "Shenzhen KTC Medical Solutions Co., Ltd." is referred to as "KTC Medical".This report covers a time span from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. In order to maintain the continuity Report Preparation Process of information and enhance the comparability and forward-looking nature of the report, some contents have been moderately extended to previous or subsequent years. The information involved comes from internal data of the Based on the ESG practice of the Company, this report is promoted in accordance with the process of “the Board of Company and publicly available materials. Directors (BOD) deliberating the establishment of the ESG Committee and working rules, collecting materials, preparing a revised report, deliberating and approving by the BOD, and disclosing to the public”. The ESG Working Group actively Organizational Scope communicates with relevant stakeholders to study and demonstrates the framework structure and content of the report. The organizational scope of this report covers the main business conducts of Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, and is consistent with the scope disclosed in the Company's annual report.Reporting Reliability Statement Data Interpretation The Company undertakes that the content of this report does not contain any false records, misleading statements or The data and cases used in this report are all from the Company‘s official documents and statistical reports. material omissions, and is responsible for the authenticity, accuracy and completeness of its content. The operating data disclosed in this report are all from the 2023 Annual Report of Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. This report is published in both Chinese and English versions. In case of any ambiguity between the Chinese version and (the "Annual Report"). In case of any discrepancies in the data listed, the Annual Report shall prevail. Unless otherwise the English translation, the Chinese version shall prevail. specified, all currency amounts mentioned in the report are presented in RMB.Access Channels Reference Standards This report was written with reference to the following 7 ESG disclosure standards:This report is released in electronic format and investors can access it through the following channels: ? "Reference" standards of the GRI Universal Standards 2021 released by the Global Sustainability Standards Board ? Shenzhen KTC Technology Co., Ltd. official website (https://www.ktc.cn/)(GSSB) ? Shenzhen Stock Exchange website (https://www.szse.cn) ? Guidelines No.17 of Shenzhen Stock Exchange for Self-Regulation of Listed Companies—Sustainability Report (Trial) released by Shenzhen Stock Exchange Contact Information ? ESG Reporting Guide and Guidance on Climate Disclosures released by the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong If you have any suggestions or opinions on this report, please contact the Company through the following methods: ? Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures released by the Task Force on ? Contact address: No. 4023 Wuhe Avenue, Bantian Street, Longgang District, ShenzhenClimate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Message from the ChairmanAbout KTC Company Profile Company Strategy Founded in Shenzhen in 1995, KTC is among the first companies dedicated to smart display terminal products in China. KTC will carry on the mission of "improving living condition with technology" to foster new industries, new models, and In the nearly 30 years of development, KTC has focused on the R&D, design, and manufacturing of intelligent displays. new momentum with sci-tech innovation. The Company will focus on cutting-edge technologies, such as augmented Its main products include smart interactive panels, innovative display products, professional display products, smart reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and AI, to empower a new generation of smart display products. It will boost high-quality TVs, etc. Through technological innovation and product development, it has applied cutting-edge display technology for development through measures such as breakthroughs in core technologies and AI empowerment. It will step up the a variety of scenarios and needs. After the transition to modern service-oriented intelligent manufacturing, it is now a development of proprietary brands and help them go global. By integrating digitalization into corporate governance, it will pioneer and leader in Chinese manufacturing. further improve corporate efficiency and advance intelligent and green development. It will proceed with make-to-order (MTO) production on the journey towards becoming a world-leading professional smart display manufacturer. KTC has established a KDM service model of "three modes, four engines, and one pole" for emerging markets and built long-term partnerships with local king brands in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and other regions. Its network spans KTC will continue to invest in the R&D and manufacture of new products in emerging/niche markets and focus on the over 100 countries and regions, covering the global display industry across business, education, health care and home promotion of innovative display products and proprietary brands. It will accelerate globalization with a global settings. It covers major global smart display markets like the EU, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia with its headquarters (HQ) center, enhancing foreign operations and securing more overseas resources. While cultivating new new technical support and service centers. strengths, it will also establish a national laboratory and undertake major scientific research tasks. It will use new technologies, such as AI large language models (LLM), around smart interactive panels, innovative display products, KTC is people-oriented and pays attention to employee needs. The Company is committed to creating a harmonious and and smart TVs to facilitate its industrial upgrading. friendly working environment. It promotes the spirit of craftsman and an engineering culture to attract, develop and motivate talents. Through programs such as a mentor program, an excellent engineer program, and an excellent manager program, it inspires employees to grow their career value. It has created a mutual aid fund to assist employees in need. It is public-spirited enough to participate in volunteer activities, including environmental protection, traffic control, community support, and blood donation. It donates money and resources to further consolidate the results of poverty alleviation, promote rural revitalization, and support education as it actively takes on its social responsibility. About KTC Company Profile Company Strategy Founded in Shenzhen in 1995, KTC is among the first companies dedicated to smart display terminal products in China. KTC will carry on the mission of "improving living condition with technology" to foster new industries, new models, and In the nearly 30 years of development, KTC has focused on the R&D, design, and manufacturing of intelligent displays. new momentum with sci-tech innovation. The Company will focus on cutting-edge technologies, such as augmented Its main products include smart interactive panels, innovative display products, professional display products, smart reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and AI, to empower a new generation of smart display products. It will boost high-quality TVs, etc. Through technological innovation and product development, it has applied cutting-edge display technology for development through measures such as breakthroughs in core technologies and AI empowerment. It will step up the a variety of scenarios and needs. After the transition to modern service-oriented intelligent manufacturing, it is now a development of proprietary brands and help them go global. By integrating digitalization into corporate governance, it will pioneer and leader in Chinese manufacturing. further improve corporate efficiency and advance intelligent and green development. It will proceed with make-to-order (MTO) production on the journey towards becoming a world-leading professional smart display manufacturer. KTC has established a KDM service model of "three modes, four engines, and one pole" for emerging markets and built long-term partnerships with local king brands in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and other regions. Its network spans KTC will continue to invest in the R&D and manufacture of new products in emerging/niche markets and focus on the over 100 countries and regions, covering the global display industry across business, education, health care and home promotion of innovative display products and proprietary brands. It will accelerate globalization with a global settings. It covers major global smart display markets like the EU, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia with its headquarters (HQ) center, enhancing foreign operations and securing more overseas resources. While cultivating new new technical support and service centers. strengths, it will also establish a national laboratory and undertake major scientific research tasks. It will use new technologies, such as AI large language models (LLM), around smart interactive panels, innovative display products, KTC is people-oriented and pays attention to employee needs. The Company is committed to creating a harmonious and and smart TVs to facilitate its industrial upgrading. friendly working environment. It promotes the spirit of craftsman and an engineering culture to attract, develop and motivate talents. Through programs such as a mentor program, an excellent engineer program, and an excellent manager program, it inspires employees to grow their career value. It has created a mutual aid fund to assist employees in need. It is public-spirited enough to participate in volunteer activities, including environmental protection, traffic control, community support, and blood donation. It donates money and resources to further consolidate the results of poverty alleviation, promote rural revitalization, and support education as it actively takes on its social responsibility.
Globalization Global customer presenceto uphold the Company’s reputation and ensure a fair competitive business environment. Core Categories Business Strategy KTC specializes in the R&D, design, production, and sales of smart display-related products. Our main offerings Leveraging our advanced capabilities in research, design, and manufacturing, the Company has developed the "KDM" include smart interactive panels, innovative display products, professional display solutions, and smart TVs. Through service model, characterized by “three modes, four engines, and one pole", tailored for emerging markets like years of dedicated development in the smart terminal display industry, we have established a unique "KDM" growth developing countries. We have established long-term partnerships with local king brands in regions such as Asia-Pacific, model. Latin America, and Africa. The trend of AI empowering the smart display industry is becoming increasingly prominent. As display terminals serve as KDM service vehicles for text, audio, images, and video output, they are naturally suited for AIGC applications. KTC will deeply integrate AI technologies to reshape display terminal products in scenarios such as conference assistance, remote education, telemedicine, and entertainment, thereby providing new momentum for the growing demand in display Three modes, four engines, terminal products. Four areas and one pole Intelligent interactive Professional display Core Categories Business Strategy KTC specializes in the R&D, design, production, and sales of smart display-related products. Our main offerings Leveraging our advanced capabilities in research, design, and manufacturing, the Company has developed the "KDM" include smart interactive panels, innovative display products, professional display solutions, and smart TVs. Through service model, characterized by “three modes, four engines, and one pole", tailored for emerging markets like years of dedicated development in the smart terminal display industry, we have established a unique "KDM" growth developing countries. We have established long-term partnerships with local king brands in regions such as Asia-Pacific, model. Latin America, and Africa. The trend of AI empowering the smart display industry is becoming increasingly prominent. As display terminals serve as KDM service vehicles for text, audio, images, and video output, they are naturally suited for AIGC applications. KTC will deeply integrate AI technologies to reshape display terminal products in scenarios such as conference assistance, remote education, telemedicine, and entertainment, thereby providing new momentum for the growing demand in display Three modes, four engines, terminal products. Four areas and one pole Intelligent interactive Professional display and Developing Future Technologies Employing scientific and forward-looking thinking, KTC divides high tech into three categories based on their As a national high-tech enterprise, KTC sees technology as its lifeline. The Company focuses on sci-tech innovation and sophistication: mainstream technologies, core technologies, and future technologies. It will implement corresponding product applications. Through the establishment of a market-oriented technology innovation system, it continues to advance development and IP strategies for these technologies. With such a tiered strategic plan, KTC can invest resources more breakthroughs in core technologies to build core technology competitiveness. With a sound technical management system and accurately to promote the progress and innovation of technologies at all levels.R&D system in place, it has created a virtuous cycle of sci-tech innovation and industrial innovation.
Sustainability Concept Stakeholder KTC applies the concept of sustainability in practice. It embeds ESG into the operational fabric and implements an KTC focuses more on the coordinated development of stakeholders than expansion of its scale and capabilities. In 2024, Communication institutionalized and systematic management system to ensure the effective implementation of the sustainability concept. the Company has devised its own sustainability concept: SUSTAIN. Based on this concept, it will continue to support long-term, stable corporate development through positive and effective sustainability practices while contributing to the As part of continuous improvements to the top-down ESG management framework, the BOD set up an ESG Committee environment and society. in August 2024 and created the Working Rules for the ESG Committee. Covering the Company and its subsidiaries, the ESG system has established a three-tier ESG management framework with complete structure, clear hierarchy, well- defined powers and responsibilities, and efficient operation to ensure the efficient promotion of ESG work. ESG System Sustainability Concept Stakeholder KTC applies the concept of sustainability in practice. It embeds ESG into the operational fabric and implements an KTC focuses more on the coordinated development of stakeholders than expansion of its scale and capabilities. In 2024, Communication institutionalized and systematic management system to ensure the effective implementation of the sustainability concept. the Company has devised its own sustainability concept: SUSTAIN. Based on this concept, it will continue to support long-term, stable corporate development through positive and effective sustainability practices while contributing to the As part of continuous improvements to the top-down ESG management framework, the BOD set up an ESG Committee environment and society. in August 2024 and created the Working Rules for the ESG Committee. Covering the Company and its subsidiaries, the ESG system has established a three-tier ESG management framework with complete structure, clear hierarchy, well- defined powers and responsibilities, and efficient operation to ensure the efficient promotion of ESG work.
Response to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Stakeholder In 2023, the Company undertook the identification of sustainability issues, along with the assessment and selection of In 2023, KTC maintained a strong focus on feedback from various stakeholders across society, who expressed diverse their significance. The report provides disclosures and responses regarding the management and performance of the 26 expectations regarding the Company's ESG initiatives. Guided by ESG principles, the Company established regular Communication communication mechanisms with stakeholders through multiple channels. Leveraging its extensive industry experience identified issues. and deep understanding of ESG concepts, the Company effectively addressed the concerns raised by all parties. In the identification phase, the Company integrated international standards (such as GRI and SDGs), significant
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