ESG at TSMC: ESG Policy & Matrix - TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility

Vision

To Uplift Society

Mission & Guiding Principles

Acting with Integrity

TSMC believes in acting ethically, following the law, and balancing the interests of all stakeholders. The Company endeavors to use the experience of developing a sustainable business to drive the industry and supply chain into a positive cycle and to act together with them as an uplifting force in society.

Strengthening Environmental Protection

TSMC strives to achieve environmental sustainability and continues to promote green fabs, green manufacturing, and green supply chains. The Company seeks the most efficient use of energy and resources and is committed to reducing waste and preventing pollution. TSMC is eager to share its environmental experience and expertise and aims to collaborate with government, academia, and all of society to address the challenges of climate change.

Caring for the Disadvantaged

TSMC believes in equality, justice, and a safe and prosperous society. The Company combines its resources with employee volunteer service to commit money, material and labor to the two main areas of "education" and "living." TSMC hopes to provide underprivileged students in rural regions with diverse learning opportunities and to offer disadvantaged groups necessary aid and emergency relief for the common good of society.

"TSMC ESG Policy" is the top guiding principle for our sustainable development. The "ESG Matrix" set by TSMC's Founder, Dr. Morris Chang clearly defines the scope of TSMC's corporate social responsibility. The horizontal axis shows the seven areas where TSMC aims to set an example: morality, business ethics, economy, rule of law, sustainability, work/life balance and happiness, and philanthropy. On the vertical axis are actions that TSMC has taken to fulfill its responsibilities.

Year	Milestones
1993	TSMC Quality Policy enacted
1996	TSMC Environmental Policy enacted
1998	TSMC Education and Culture Foundation founded
2000	TSMC Safety and Health Policy enacted
2001	TSMC Environmental, Safety & Health Report, the Company’s first non-financial report, published
2004	TSMC Volunteer Program founded
2008	First TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility Report published
2011	Dr. Morris Chang, founder of TSMC, proposes TSMC ESG Matrix
2011		TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility Committee established
2015	ESG Division established
		TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy enacted
		TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility Procedure enacted
2016	TSMC ESG Facebook Page launched
2016		TSMC Human Rights Policy enacted
2017	TSMC ESG official website launched
2017		TSMC Charity Foundation founded
2018	First TSMC ESG Newsletter published
		TSMC Climate Change Statement issued
		TSMC Business Continuity Management Policy enacted
2019	TSMC Corporate Social Responsibility Executive Committee established
		TSMC Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (F-GHGs) Emissions Reduction Declaration issued
		World's first semiconductor company elected for 19 consecutive years in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, DJSI World
		Awarded the first place in Corporate Social Responsibility Awards in Large Enterprise Category by the CommonWealth Magazine for the 7^th time
		Elected the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine for 6 consecutive years
		World's first semiconductor company to receive Platinum Certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
2020	TSMC ESG Award inaugurated
2020		World’s first semiconductor company to Join RE100
2021	CSR Executive Committee renamed ESG Steering Committee
		CSR Committee renamed ESG Committee
		Corporate Social Responsibility Policy renamed ESG Policy
		Corporate Social Responsibility Procedure renamed ESG Procedure
		First TCFD Report published
		TSMC Climate Change Statement renewed
		Announced to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
2022	CSR Report renamed Sustainability Report
		First SDGs Action Report published
		First Materiality Analysis Report published