Although WIN has not established a foundation, we still make contributions to the society as a corporate citizen when we pursue growth of the Company. By upholding the spirit of respecting life, caring for disadvantaged people, and giving back what is taken from society, WIN donates resources to support community building as well as economically disadvantaged community members. WIN also invests resources to reduce the impact on the environment and promote environmental protection awareness to fulfill environmental responsibilities.
Social Engagement Focuses and Benefits/KPIs
Type of contribution (Unit: NT$)
Spirit and Philosophy
WIN is deeply aware of the urgency of environmental protection and has been implementing long-term environmental initiatives within the company. We aim to promote an eco-friendly mindset and public welfare actions. This year, the Company is focusing on the concept of "land, sea, and air", encouraging employees to actively care about environmental issues and extend their impact to their surroundings.
Methods and Roles
Located in Xinwu District, Taoyuan City, within the WIN community, this initiative gathered 36 employees to collaborate with the Taiwan Environmental Information Association. The focus was on caring for the local ecology of Taoyuan, combining ecological work with "ecological education" and "volunteer service" in a corporate participation model. This allowed the employees to actively protect nature, while also contributing human resources and consumer support to local NGOs such as the Taoyuan Stone Weir Association and the Yongxing Community Development Association, creating diverse value.
The hundred-year-old Taoyuan Xinwu stone weirs are precious and tangible cultural assets. They were part of a special fishing technique developed by local residents to make good use of the geographical environment. However, they have been damaged by nature and humans for a long time and require manual repair. WIN volunteers learned traditional construction methods to assist in the repair of the stone weirs. They reinforced the structure by transporting cobblestones and gravel and cleaned up the weirs to ensure that they are safe for use. It involved not only technical learning, but also cultural inheritance and respect for the wisdom of our ancestors.
Volunteers participated in understanding the process of recycling fishing nets. Discarded fishing nets are considered large marine debris, and their recycling is time-consuming and challenging. Local volunteers clean them during their free time, as these nets require the careful removal of debris and trash due to long-term exposure to seawater. The nets can be recycled after cleaning and drying. Employees learned about the culture of marine conservation through this activity.
Due to the serious exodus of the population, the Yongxing Community serves as a care center to take care of the elderly and provide communal dining services. During this activity, mothers from the community made harvest meals, providing diversified employment opportunities for women in the community. The revenue from the meals can be used directly as a source of income to give back and serve more elders.
Expectations and Outlook
WIN encourages employees to implement environmental protection concepts in their lives, and take action to support the ideals of charity organizations through family participation in environmental protection, making environmental protection and charity a part of daily life. Deepen the connection between environmental protection and employees' daily lives.
Spirit and Philosophy
Strengthen the trinity of industry, government and academia and establish cooperation methods to jointly encourage STEM education and development, providing learning and adjusting to the needs of industrial development.
Methods and Roles
WIN has a long-standing commitment to nurturing top talents. Based on the "Forward-looking Technology Industry-Academia Cooperation Industry-Academia R&D Center Plan" subsidized by the National Science Council in cooperation with National Central University, WIN established the "Joint Research and Development Center" in 2023 and jointly established the "Compound Semiconductor Academic Program” to enhance the cultivation of high-level industry talents, strengthen technology research and development, and expand and deepen the cooperative relationship between the two parties. Through the implementation of the plan, the expertise of professors from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Optoelectronics, and Department of Mechanical Engineering will be integrated across disciplines to cultivate the next generation of compound semiconductor wafer manufacturing, component development, and chip design and R&D talents. Subsequently, through the planning of corporate internships, continuing education for employees, talent recruitment, corporate visits, etc., talents will be deeply involved in the compound semiconductor industry.
Expectations and Outlook
Through industry-academia collaboration, we actively nurture future industrial talents, cooperate with each other in academic and industrial activities, spark innovation, and power Taiwan's technology industry.
Spirit and Philosophy
Paper Windmill has long adhered to the concept of children need children's theater, and Taiwan needs its own children's theater for creating a children's theater dream factory. Paper Windmill has promoted the Paper Windmill Rural Area Children's Art Project for many years, creating a platform where children can experience theater. WIN hopes to bring resources to all parts of Taiwan and cultivate remote areas to create a dream environment for children that is filled with laughter, and expand its influence to overseas.
Methods and Roles
As a corporate sponsor, WIN donated NT$7.5 million in 2023 as a long-term supporter of the Paper Windmill Foundation's initiatives, including the “Paper Windmill Rural Area Children's Art Project” and the “Paper Windmill Taiwan Rural Truck Art Project”. We have also sponsored performances such as the Hakka parent-child drama “Rain Horse”, the multimedia creation “Norza The Adventure of Dragon Palace” which combines live action puppetry and animation, and the peace-themed play “The New Incense Burner of Shun Feng Er”, expanding these activities from the community to international exchanges. In addition, we supported the "Paper Windmill Taiwan Youth Awards - 368 My Home" call for submissions, which cultivates video creation among young people. It also encourages students to pay attention to their hometown culture through creative methods, enhancing their self-confidence and reducing the gap between urban and rural areas. It has also successively implemented a plan to continue the rooting of artistic talents and cultivating Pingtung drama talents.
The Paper Windmill Anti-Drug Youth Theater Project implemented in 2012 toured junior high and elementary schools nationwide. WIN began sponsoring performances of the Paper Windmill Foundation in 2015, and became a co-organizer of the Paper Windmill Anti-Drug Youth Theater Project in 2019. We have become a major force in anti-drug efforts among domestic youth. The anti-drug play "I’m Happy You're Safe" produced this year toured all over Taiwan, putting on 44 performances which were attended by more than 24,232 teachers and students. More than 781 junior high schools and 25 elementary schools have watched the 907 performances of the anti-drug play, and more than 560,000 teachers and students watched the anti-drug play (information provided by Paper Windmill as of June 2023). WIN continues to engage in charity with a positive attitude, and spreads the warmth of different sectors through the theater performance.
Expectations and Outlook
Paper Windmill has entered 368 rural areas with theater, letting children throughout Taiwan experience the charm of live performances. As a long-term sponsor, WIN gives support by taking action and hopes to achieve social care and children's education through resource investments. Remote areas can take watching theater performances as an opportunity to expand the resources of disadvantaged schoolchildren throughout Taiwan.
Spirit and Philosophy
The General Association of Chinese Culture promotes cross-Strait cultural exchanges and organizes various cultural events with the goal of international exchanges and cooperation, in order to strengthen Taiwan's cultural strength. In recent years, the association organized various in-depth cultural events, such as the Yoshimoto Nara Exhibition, South Taipei Fun Carnival, and Roar Now Bangkah and Matsu Biennial.
Methods and Roles
In 2023, the Company donated NT$1 million to The General Association of Chinese Culture. The second Matsu Biennial was organized by Lianjiang County Government and the General Assembly of Chinese Culture. The event was based on the theme of “Ruby Red after Summer”, conveying the local culture with artistic exhibitions. The reinterpretation of space, architectural plans and various artistic creations combined local aesthetics with art to showcase the multiple aspects of life. WIN supports events as a corporate sponsor. The second Matsu Biennial consisted of 9 projects, with 80 teams composed of artists from 6 countries creating 70 works. The first Matsu Biennial sponsored by WIN won the “Brands & Communication Design" award of the Red Dot Design Award, enhancing the visibility of Taiwan's activities.
Expectations and Outlook
The Matsu Biennial has been planned for 10 years, and the both event exceeded 30,000 participants. The Matsu Biennial will be held once every two years, in hopes of presenting a new appearance of localities through the project.
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