纳芯微(688052):2025年度环境、社会及公司治理(ESG)报告(英文版)
原标题:纳芯微:2025年度环境、社会及公司治理(ESG)报告(英文版) CONTENTS Chip-Driven Smart Manufacturing: Compliance Governance 12 Company Profile 05 Powering Green and Safe Mobility 08 ESG Governance 18 Global Presence 05 Chip Synergy: Co-building an Open Information Security 24 Corporate Culture 05 and Collaborative Ecosystem 10 Core Business 05 History 07 Putting People First Green Operations: 27 Employee Growth 42 Extraordinary Value 56 Build a Green FutureOur Employees 28 Technology Innovation 43 Environmental Management 57 Honors and Awards 67Employees’ Rights and Interests 31 Quality Management 48 Energy Conservation and Emissions Report Index 68 Training and Career Development 36 Supply Chain Management 52 Reductions 58Feedback 76Occupational Health and Safety 39 Raw Material Usage 61 About This Report Unless otherwise specified, all currencies and amounts in this report are denominated in CNY.Report Overview This represents the fourth Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report released by Suzhou Novosense Microelectronics Co., Ltd. It is compiled based on the company’s specific Reference Standards efforts in bolstering corporate governance, safeguarding employees’ rights and prioritizing This report follows Guidelines No. 14 of Shanghai Stock Exchange for the Self-Regulation R&D and innovation throughout the year 2025. Its aim is to showcase the company’s ESG of Listed Companies—Sustainability Report (Trial), Appendix C2 Environmental, Social and approach and its commitment to fulfilling corporate social responsibility for the year.Governance Reporting Code of the Listing Rules issued by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and refers to Global Reporting Initiative: Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards) (2021 Edition), China CSR Reporting Guidelines (CASS-ESG 6.0) issued by Research Center Reporting Period for Corporate Social Responsibility, Academic Division of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Some contents are backdated to previous years or extended to subsequent years, as appropriate, to enhance the readability of this report.Access to the Report Reporting Scope This report includes three versions: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. In case of any ambiguity, the Simplified Chinese version shall prevail. You can download the Unless otherwise specified, the scope of this report is consistent with the scope of the electronic version of this report from the website of Suzhou Novosense Microelectronics Co., Ltd. company’s annual report. (www.novosns.com) for more information of the company. Abbreviations Feedback For ease of expression and reading, “NOVOSENSE”, “the company” or “we” will be used to If you have any opinions or suggestions on the sustainable development of the company, represent “Suzhou Novosense Microelectronics Co., Ltd”. and its subsidiaries in the report.please provide your feedback in the following ways to help us make continuous improvement.Tel: +86-512-6260-1802 Email: [email protected] Data Sources The data and examples cited in this report are all from the official working documents, financial reports and statistical data of NOVOSENSE and its major subsidiaries, and have 03 Message from the Chairman04 Board Statement During the reporting period, the Board of The preparation of this report strictly follows Directors, as the highest decision-making the relevant regulations of the Shanghai Stock body for ESG governance of the company, Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is fully responsible for the supervision, and the compliance with ESG reporting guidance and review of ESG affairs, ensuring guidelines can be found in the index table of the effective implementation of ESG strategy this report. This report has been reviewed in daily operations. The Board of Directors and approved for publication by the Board of attaches great importance to risk management Directors. work and has incorporated ESG key risks into the company’s comprehensive risk management system. It regularly tracks environmental objectives and controversies, and promotes comprehensive and full process risk management and control through risk assessment, process control and event response. The company identifies, evaluates and prioritizes significant ESG issues related to the company’s business operations from the dimensions of impact materiality and financial materiality, with reference to regulatory requirements such as Guidelines No. 14 of Shanghai Stock Exchange for the Self- Regulation of Listed Companies—Sustainability Report (Trial), Appendix C2 Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Code of the Listing Rules issued by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and refers to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the GRI Standards issued by the Global Reporting Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 05 World with Semiconductors and solutions, which are widely used in automotive, industrial, information communication and and Vision consumer electronics markets. All-category mixed digital- Leader among China Leader among digital analog chip provider automotive chip providers isolator, isolated driver and sensor providers Global Presence Core Business R&D and sales in China and other countries: Product Offerings NOVOSENSE always adheres to the core values of “Robust, Reliable, Keep Learning, Persist History Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 08 Feature Chip-Powered Smart Mobility for a Sustainable Future
Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 09 Chip-Driven Smart Manufacturing: Powering Green and Safe Mobility Featured product Featured product Our automotive audio digitization solution redefines audio architecture for sustainable mobility Our magnetic position switch sensors enhance efficiency and device longevity NOVOSENSE’s automotive audio digitization solution is designed in accordance with the latest digital audio network standards established by China’s National Technical Committee of Auto Standardization. This innovative solution NOVOSENSE’s magnetic position switch sensors employ non- uses a single unshielded twisted pair cable to achieve synchronized transmission of audio, control signals, and clock contact sensing technology to replace traditional mechanical signals over distances of up to 80 meters. The design eliminates the need for independent power supply at each switches and potentiometers, significantly reducing system power node, while keeping deterministic latency below 50 microseconds and supporting up to 32-channel capability. These consumption while extending the service life of end devices. technical advantages position the solution to meet the demanding requirements of high-end applications such as This solution is being widely applied in industrial IoT, automotive, active noise cancellation and high-definition audio systems. By replacing traditional multi-analog cable harnesses home appliances, and consumer electronics, enabling low-power with digital audio networks, the solution reduces cable harness quantity and weight by approximately 75%, lowers device management, condition monitoring, and safety detection. raw material usage intensity, and indirectly improves energy efficiency through vehicle lightweighting. Through high-reliability design, dual-output architecture, and multi-configuration solutions on a single wafer, the technology simplifies peripheral circuits, reduces BOM material usage, Featured product Our impact pressure sensor products enable faster response, building a optimizes inventory management, and minimizes production waste. Its compact, low-power design supports more compact strong line of defense for vehicle occupant safety end products, contributing to energy efficiency and resource A Closer Look at Devising Effective Strategies Putting People First Green Operations: NOVOSENSE: Chip-Powered Smart Mobility and Safeguarding and Supporting Creating and Sharing Working Together to Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 10
Safeguarding Sustainable Development 12 Compliance Governance 18 ESG Governance 24 Information Security Effective corporate governance is a critical top-level design for achieving sustainable development. NOVOSENSE actively responds to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5, 12, and 16, continuously improves corporate governance, and empowers corporate sustainable development with ESG. By integrating ESG concepts into corporate strategy, we ensure that the company can move forward steadily and contribute to society in the future. Our Actions : Devising Effective Strategies and Safeguarding Sustainable Development 12 Compliance Governance 18 ESG Governance 24 Information Security Effective corporate governance is a critical top-level design for achieving sustainable development. NOVOSENSE actively responds to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5, 12, and 16, continuously improves corporate governance, and empowers corporate sustainable development with ESG. By integrating ESG concepts into corporate strategy, we ensure that the company can move forward steadily and contribute to society in the future. Our Actions : Corporate Governance Corporate Governance NOVOSENSE is committed to enhancing modern corporate governance and continuously improving management standards. The company has established a comprehensive governance In 2025, NOVOSENSE convened meetings as follows: framework that clearly delineates the authority and accountability of all key stakeholders, including the General Meeting of Shareholders, Board of Directors (with its specialized committees), the management, and operational departments. Each functional General Meeting of Shareholders Board of Directors Audit Committee Strategy and ESG Committeedepartment has defined responsibilities, cooperating to ensure the separate and effective exercise of decision-making, execution, and oversight functions. By implementing a rigorous, balanced, 4 meetings 8 meetings 6 meetings 4 meetings and efficient governance framework, the company has achieved operational stability and sustainable growth. Nomination Committee Compensation and Appraisal Committee Board of SupervisorsBy the end of the reporting period, NOVOSENSE had 9 directors 2 (including 4 independent directors), including 2 female members 2 meetings 3 meetings 6 meetings (accounting for 22.22% of total members) and 7 male members.female 22.22% Board of Directors Male Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 13 Compliance Governance Information Disclosure Investor Relations Management NOVOSENSE diligently adheres to the stipulations outlined in NOVOSENSE focuses on establishing a long-term and stable good relationship with investors, actively carries out investor the Administrative Measures for Information Disclosure of Listed management based on the principles of compliance, equality, initiative, honesty and trustworthiness, and formulates the NOVOSENSE Companies, alongside other relevant laws and regulations. Investor Relations Management System in accordance with the NOVOSENSE Guidelines for Investor Relations Management of We have formulated and implemented a comprehensive Listed Companies. We improve the level of investor relations management, build a two-way communication platform with investors, NOVOSENSE Information Disclosure Management Mechanism, and promptly convey relevant information on business management and major decisions to investors, thereby enhancing investors’ meticulously organizing the information disclosure process. understanding and recognition of the company. Additionally, we have compiled the NOVOSENSE Information Disclosure Manual for Securities Affairs of the company, The company continues to improve its communication mechanism with investors and maintains active interaction through diverse facilitating effective management and execution of information communication channels. These channels include shareholder (general) meeting, SSE e-interactive platform, investor consultation disclosure responsibilities. Upholding the principles of hotlines, reception of institutional surveys, participation in brokerage strategy meetings, and performance briefings. Through these truthfulness, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and fairness, diverse communication channels, we not only answer investors’ questions, but also listen to investors’ opinions and suggestions, and we ensure prompt disclosure of information that may significantly influence the company’s operations, safeguarding investors’ right provide reference information for the company’s decision-making based on its actual operation. to pertinent information. While formulating a sound and effective information disclosure system, the company comprehensively regulates the behavior Answered Issued of insiders and information reporting procedures. We rigorously Received 200 4enforce the transmission, review, and disclosure processes pieces of investor relations institutional surveys investor calls for undisclosed information, while enhancing the awareness of activity minutes insider information confidentiality and registration among relevant every day personnel. These measures are implemented to eradicate instances of insider trading, and further improve the transparency and compliance of corporate governance. In 2025, the company prepared and Responded to questions on More than institutions attended the performance 650 the SSE e-interactive platform disclosed 4 periodic reports briefings for annual, first and interim reports 39 times Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 14 Compliance Governance Risk Control and Compliance Management Compliance is the bottom line for NOVOSENSE’s operations. We have incorporated enterprise risk management and compliance management into In 2025, the company continuously refined relevant our strategic planning, continuously building and improving our compliance system and internal control system. We aim to foster a company-wide policies, including the NOVOSENSE Compliance awareness of compliance management and enhance our risk management capabilities to ensure the healthy development of the company. Management Operational Regulations in alignment with regulatory requirements and business needs. The company has established a robust risk governance and compliance management system. The Audit Committee is established under the It conducts regular compliance risk assessments Board of Directors as a professional supervisory body. The Internal Audit Department of the Company works independently under the guidance of focusing on key compliance domains, such as trade the Audit Committee and reports directly to the Audit Committee, exercises its duties independently and is not subject to interference from other control, anti-commercial bribery, intellectual property, departments or individuals. The department responsibilities are as follows: anti-unfair competition, information security, and labor and employment. Leveraging the existing risk classification system and business process framework, Risk control and compliance management structure: the company systematically identifies and analyzes relevant compliance risks. Based on the likelihood Board of Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and ensuring the effective implementation of internal controls within the company. Directors and potential impact of these risks, the company performs a graded assessment and comprehensive Responsible for guiding and supervising the establishment and operation of internal audit function, internal control system and compliance system, analysis, resulting in a supporting risk register along including reviewing the annual internal audit work plan of the company, listening to reports on internal audit, internal control and compliance Audit with corresponding mitigation measures. Through Committee governance, evaluating the operation and outcome of internal control system and compliance system, supervising the governance of important rigorous, standardized closed-loop management, compliance risks and the rectification of major issues. the company ensures the effective implementation of control measures. Compliance risk assessment, Responsible for the design of company processes and systems, compliance management, and implementation and effective operation of as a critical component of the company’s risk Management management system, is embedded with a regular and Team internal control activities in the daily operation process of the company.formalized operational framework. This mechanism continuously supports risk identification, response, It consists of an Internal Audit Department, an Internal Control Department, and a Compliance Department to ensure the company’s and improvement, aiding the company in maintaining standardized operation and controllable risks. stable operations and achieving long-term sustainable ? Internal Audit Department: Carry out internal audit work in accordance with the audit plan approved by Audit Committee, comprehensively development. audit the business management activities of various functional departments and subsidiaries of the company, and reasonably cover potential Risk fraud risks during the internal audit process. Control and ? Internal Control Department: Responsible for the construction and implementation management of the internal control system, guiding the Compliance Governance Business Ethics Anti-Fraud and Anti-Bribery NOVOSENSE upholds the highest standards of integrity The company adheres to relevant laws and regulations on integrity, self-discipline, and business ethics, including the Company and business ethics, maintaining a strict “zero tolerance” Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Anti-Money Laundering Law of the People’s Republic of China. We have policy against bribery and corruption. We hold ourselves formulated a series of rules and regulations such as the NOVOSENSE Anti-Commercial Bribery Management and Operations accountable for all business activities and are dedicated to Mechanism and the NOVOSENSE Anti-Commercial Bribery FAQs. During the reporting period, the company updated the fostering a transparent and ethical corporate culture, ensuring NOVOSENSE Anti-Commercial Bribery Code of Conduct and expanded the scope of regulated conduct. full compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards. We have integrated a comprehensive integrity management NOVOSENSE has joined the China Enterprise Anti-Fraud Alliance and the Trust and Integrity Enterprise Alliance, with a view to framework into daily practices, establishing an industry-leading strengthening its commitment and practices in anti-corruption and integrity management. Through these efforts, we are not only governance system. To reinforce this commitment, we have ensuring the company’s compliant operations, but also actively cultivating a culture of integrity in the industry. established a robust oversight mechanism with multi-channel whistleblowing system that ensures unimpeded reporting Compliance Governance To enhance the business ethics competence and compliance Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Transparent Tax Paymentawareness of all employees, the company has integrated The company places great emphasis on anti-monopoly and anti- Lawful and honest taxation is a cornerstone of enterprises’ business ethics into various aspects of employee development, unfair competition management and adheres to the requirements fulfillment of social responsibilities and a demonstration of including training programs, compliance promotion efforts, and of laws and regulations such as the Anti-Monopoly Law of the business creditability. The company strictly abide by relevant tax awareness research, thereby creating a comprehensive and People’s Republic of China and the Anti-Unfair Competition laws and regulations, such as the Regulations of the People’s systematic framework for ongoing education and cultivation: monopoly compliance in business operations. management systems and implemented various promotional and developmental measures. The corporate culture of compliant In 2025, the company did not to support the company’s high-quality growth. Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 18 ESG Governance The company’s senior management is responsible for decision-making and monitoring related to the plans and actual results of ESG Governance the company’s sustainable development management to support the supervision of the Strategy and ESG Committee. Meanwhile, all departments, branches, and subsidiaries collaborate in promoting blueprint planning and operations concerning sustainability The company has established a sound ESG governance management. This includes studying relevant policies, refining internal systems, establishing robust protocols, conducting ESG structure. To ensure effective implementation of its practices, and gathering and assessing data. The company has established a normalized ESG communication and feedback sustainable development strategy, the company has mechanism, actively listening to internal and external opinions and suggestions, and effectively communicating and implementing established a comprehensive three-tier ESG management measures and feedback in environmental, social and governance, providing a strong organizational framework to support the system, including board of directors who is responsible for advancement of the company’s sustainable development efforts.strategic decision-making, senior management who oversees
Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 19 ESG Governance ESG Goals With the support of management, to advance ESG initiatives, Some of the goals are as follows:the company has set systematic long-term ESG goals aligned
ESG Governance ESG training and promotion The company embeds ESG principles into every aspect of its operations and governance, developing a multifaceted ESG training To address the sustainable development needs of the industry, the and communication framework that combines internal promotion and external outreach. This approach enhances employees’ company has committed to responsible marketing, leveraging multiple understanding and practical application of ESG, effectively communicates the company’s commitment to sustainability, and fosters a platforms to establish a structured ESG external communication greener industry ecosystem through collaborative efforts. platform. Through diverse online and offline activities and innovative media displays, the company actively participates in industry exchanges, fostering the widespread adoption and collaborative In December 2025, leveraging the ESG report initiative as a catalyst, the company hosted a kickoff meeting for the ESG implementation of ESG concepts within the industry. working group and relevant departments. The meeting featured a dedicated 1-hour session for publicity and mobilization,
the participation of various stakeholders in ESG management, Suppliers innovation sales team ? Establish a sound complaint handling Customers ? Customer talks mechanism
? Product R&D and technology ? Accept media interviews media activitiesMedia distributors conference, supplier innovation conferences and media summits,
? Product R&D and technology Industry associations innovation innovation management authorities ? Non-profit charity ? Cultural exchange ? Take an active part in community charity ? Employee care and rights ? Information disclosure activities? Response to climate change ? Carry out multi-party cooperation to promote local employment Non-profit or community organizations Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 22 ESG Governance Analysis of Material Issues The company attaches importance to the identification and management of ESG issues. Based on To ensure that the issues are comprehensive, pertinent and scientific, the company adopts a the characteristics of the industry and the actual needs of the company’s operation management, combination of criteria benchmarking, policy analysis, and peer benchmarking and widely collects we identified, assessed, and screened important sustainability issues systematically. In 2025, feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Based on the results of our research, the company has completed a comprehensive categorization and rigorous validation process, resulting the company completed the updating and optimization of the ESG material issues database and in the development of a structured ESG material issues matrix, which is fully detailed in this report. continued improving ESG issue management. This matrix serves as a cornerstone for prioritizing and executing the company’s ESG initiatives, offering clear and actionable guidance for their advancement and successful implementation.Material Issue Analysis Process Extensively invite internal and Based on the company’s actual Identify and define the factors industry leading practices and of each topic derived from the external stakeholders of the circumstances and relevant that influence the materiality industry hotspots, combined survey with the established company to participate in a international sustainability evaluation of ESG topics, and feedback from stakeholders threshold to reach the final survey, aiming to assess the standards, the threshold for establish a scoring range of 1 and external experts, and conclusion of the issue materiality likelihood, scale, and scope issue materiality has been set at to 5 points. studied sustainability standards evaluation. of the impact of each issue. 3 points. in China and international, as Evaluate material issues from well as ESG rating indicators the perspectives of “financial in the capital market. We have materiality” and “impact Embarking on a New Chapter for a Sustainable Future Sustainable Development Employee Growth Extraordinary Value Build a Green Future 23 ![]() |