Community Engagement
Achieving the Common Good for Society
Fostering a close relationship with people and the community is integral to ASEH’s corporate sustainability development. We are highly focused on Community Development, Charitable Care, Emergency Assistance and Cultural Development to engage with the local communities where we operate and to promote a more diverse and inclusive society. Over the years, we have initiated programs to assist and support disadvantaged groups, long-term care for the elderly, children and youth, and business start-ups business owners. To facilitate our interaction with the community, we have also established a platform that stimulates communication between us, the local community and the general public.
ASEH’s community welfare initiatives are executed through the ASE Charity Foundation, the ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation, and the Chang Yao Hong-Ying Social Welfare and Charity Foundation. The impacts of our efforts are further magnified through the addition of partner networks and various resources. In 2024, we contributed over US$2.1 million for community engagement activities. We provided afterschool care for 485 students and financial assistance to 12,791 students from disadvantaged families, and collaborated with 57 charities. ASEH strives to construct a conducive learning and living environment for all, expanding our influence on society and creating an environment that thrives on coexistence and integration.
ASE Sustainability Innovation Competition
In 2024, ASEH hosted the third annual Sustainability Innovation Competition, designed to foster a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem that encourages startups to develop innovative technologies. With a total prize pool of NT$2.5 million, the competition attracted over 100 participating teams. This year’s themes centered on Green and Low Carbon Energy, and the Circular Economy, aiming to provide concrete financial support for emerging business enterprises. The six finalist teams received customized empowerment programs, including business coaching and incubation support, to help refine their proposals and accelerate the development of viable business models.
To broaden outreach and strengthen the innovation pipeline, we partnered with leading organizations such as the NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, Yunus Social Business Center at National Central University, Tucheng Green Hub, and Flow Inc. These collaborations help to recruit promising startups and create a platform for knowledge exchange. Past winners also shared their experiences, providing guidance that enabled new participants to sharpen their focus and enhance their proposals. This approach nurtures a pipeline of high-potential solutions and fosters long-term sustainability partnerships with startup companies.
This year’s Champion - Guangtai Green Energy, showcased a micro-hydropower generation technology with strong application potential. Their proposal involved integrating micro-hydropower modules into ASE’s water recycling systems, and using the existing pipeline elevation differences to generate electricity for internal plant use. This solution not only supports localized green energy development but also enhances the resilience and autonomy of Taiwan’s renewable energy sector.
We have also continued our collaboration with PackAge+, the 2023 runner-up team, by implementing their circular packaging solution at ASE’s Kaohsiung facility. This has resulted in the successful replacement of a portion of single-use packaging materials, and we are gradually expanding the program across our supply to accelerate carbon reduction efforts.
We aim to leverage on our industry leadership to support Taiwan’s startup ecosystem, fostering a balance between economic growth and sustainable development. ASEH remains committed to creating diverse employment opportunities and expanding its positive environmental impact through innovation and collaboration.
ASE Sustainability Innovation Competition – Winners
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SPIL. Providing Care and Protection for Children and Youths
The devastating 921 earthquake (September 21, 1999), affected many local communities who had lost their homes, loved ones, and sources of livelihood. In response, SPIL employees came together to establish the “SPIL TFCF NT$100 Club” in 2001. This grassroots initiative encourages employees to voluntarily donate at least NT$100 per month to support children and youths under the care of the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF). Over the past 23 years, the program has seen a cumulative total of 510,000 employee participation, raising a total of NT$100 million and benefiting approximately 110,000 children. The TFCF centers supported by SPIL employees include both the North Taichung and Changhua TFCF centers. With over 300 children sponsored under the program, SPIL has emerged as the corporate sponsor with the highest number of monthly adoptions.
Beyond providing financial support, SPIL actively participates in volunteer efforts. In 2024, the company hosted 85 children and social workers from the North Taichung and Changhua TFCF centers at an amusement park for the “SPIL Wonderland Day”. The event featured a custom-designed, theme-based puzzle-solving game, where 85 SPIL volunteers guided the children through interactive challenges that were both educational and entertaining. The goal was to provide underprivileged youth with meaningful outdoor experiences and opportunities for social engagement, creating joyful memories that enrich their development.
SPIL also organized a “Be a process engineer for a day” experience for 20 high school students from the Changhua TFCF center. Paired with 20 volunteer process engineers, the students were given hands-on exposure to the daily work of semiconductor professionals. Through site visits and experimental design activities, they gained valuable insights into the packaging and testing industry. This initiative seeks to nurture the next generation of industry talent by offering practical career guidance for the students, and encouraging them to consider joining the semiconductor sector in the future.
USI. Cultivating Reading Skills Amongst Underprivileged Children
Books are like beacons, illuminating the path ahead while reading sparks wisdom and lays the foundation for innovation. In line with its commitment to educational equity, USI has long invested in expanding children’s horizons and cultivating passion for reading, especially among students in underserved communities both in Taiwan and abroad.
Since 2005, USI has contributed approximately NT$500,000 annually in support of the Taiwan Reading Culture Foundation through the “Library of Love,” a program that provides reading materials to rural schools. In 2022, USI expanded the program with a NT$520,000 contribution to establish the “Glimmer of Love Reading Room” in remote areas overseas.
In 2024, USI and the ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation donated 20 boxes of books to Zhongliao Elementary School, 10 boxes to Xiling Elementary School in Nantou County, and 10 boxes to Daxing Junior High School in Changhua County; bringing the total number of donated book boxes to 847. The “Glimmer of Love Reading Room” was established at Hongdian Elementary School in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. During the construction phase, USI launched a book donation campaign amongst employees, providing better quality educational resources for 441 children in the region. When the reading room was completed, it was filled with 1,693 books and 20 audio devices preloaded with 400 audiobooks donated by USI and its employees.
The “Library of Love” program engaged over 300 teachers and recorded more than 3,000 boxes of book loans throughout 2024. On average, each teacher borrowed 11 boxes of books for their students, positively influencing tens of thousands of children. These figures underscore the tangible impact of USI’s book donations in broadening students’ perspectives and enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Recognizing that different age groups require tailored reading guidance, USI also partnered with the Taiwan Reading Culture Foundation to host a series of educational events, including “Parent-Child Reading,” “Meet the Author,” and “Fun with Science”. There were six such events organized in 2024, contributing to USI’s ambition to expand investments in promoting local education, reading habits and interest in science amongst children. We continue to apply the social return on investment approach to measure and evaluate the impacts that the Philanthropic Library has on students and children. We discovered that 83% of primary school students reported that participation in the Fun Magic in the Mist events led to an increase in their scientific knowledge, while 74% of parents who participated in the Parent-Child Reading event believed that it improved the quality of reading for their families. Based on the analysis of the results through comprehensive calculation, a social value of NT$5.88 was generated for every NT$1 invested in the Philanthropic Library.
2024 Taiwan Cultural Development Support Project Summary
Project
Content
Chinese Historical and Cultural Animation
In collaboration with USTV, we produced the animated series “When an anchorman meets historical figures,” a program designed to promote Chinese ethics and moral values through engaging storytelling. In 2024, six episodes were completed, each highlighting a prominent historical figure - Su Wu, Guan Yu, Fan Zhongyan, Sima Guang, Wen Tianxiang, and Zhan Tianyou. The series is currently available on the official websites and YouTube channels of both the ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation and USTV, where it has garnered a total of 131,191 views.
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 38,426
Short Film Series on the History of Western Art
In partnership with TVBS, we produced the series “A Fantastic Journey Through Western Art,” with four episodes focusing on architecture, painting, music, and dance.
The videos were released on the official websites, Facebook pages, and YouTube channels of the ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation and TVBS, with a total of 799,965 views.
Episodes include:
Ep. 5: “Voted London’s ugliest building! Now a cultural hotspot.”
Ep. 6: “Beethoven’s Symphony no. 9: A masterpiece he’s never heard.”
Ep. 7: “A $3.5 billion painting: The most recreated art icon in modern times”
Ep. 8: “Unsurpassed Classic: The Legendary Ballet Dancer”
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 5,124
Taiwan Arts and Culture Map
We collaborated with CommonWealth Magazine’s “Smiling Taiwan” to launch an arts and culture map, documenting Taiwan’s cultural assets through short videos and feature articles that introduced local cultural landmarks. In 2024, 9 features covering Taichung, Changhua, and Nantou were completed, with a total of 453,288 views.
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 24,398
National Theater and Concert Hall Senior Engagement Program
Sponsored the 2024 NTCH Senior Program, including：
1. Crossroads Theatre: Bridging Generations: This initiative brought together young people and seniors through theatrical performances, fostering meaningful conversations and enriching intergenerational exchange. A total of 637 participants joined the program.
2. Performing Arts on Social Prescription Pilot Program: Centered around auditory engagement, drama, and dance, this nine-week course was designed for individuals aged 55 and above who experience loneliness or social isolation. The program aimed to enhance their sense of well-being and quality of life, with 353 participants joining the sessions.
3. Three outreach workshops were held at ASE’s Taipei, Chungli, and Kaohsiung sites. These workshops employed dance, drama, and auditory engagement to facilitate interactions between seniors and children through the arts.
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 30,497
Sponsorship of Taipei First Girls High School Marching Band trip to Canada
Provided support for the school’s marching band to perform at the 2024 Calgary Stampede and the Taiwan-Canada Cultural Festival in Vancouver.
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 9,149
Sponsorship of ASE Humanities Lectures at National Taiwan University
Sponsored 12 advanced lectures, 7 summits, 1 dialogue session, and 1 major international academic conference hosted by NTU’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. Also supported the publication of 4 academic books, with approximately 1,500 participants.
Supported Unit: ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 15,249
ASE Charity Concert
Hosted a charity concert on November 17, 2024 featuring the Hormone Band. With 600 participants, donations from the public were matched by the ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation and distributed to 14 Charitable organizations.
Supported Unit: ASE & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 41,202
Sponsorship of Rural Choirs in Kaohsiung for World Choir Games in New Zealand
Supported three youth choirs from Liugui District (Nibun Chorus, Bao Lai Junior High School Choir, Kahuzas Chorus) in representing Taiwan at the 13th World Choir Games in July 2024, where they earned a total of 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal.
Supported Unit: ASE & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 6,099
New Classical Chamber Orchestra Arts
Supported the New Classical Chamber Orchestra tour, which included two performances in Taipei from June 8 to June 9, 2024, and two performances in Kaohsiung from September 14 to September 15, 2024. The tour attracted a total of 7,500 attendees, contributing to the cultivation of young local talent in musical theater and the performing arts.
Supported Unit: ASE & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 6,099
Taichung Zhongshan Hall Revitalization
Sponsored a series of cultural events at Taichung Zhongshan Hall which featured top local performing arts groups, engaging 1,300 participants.
Supported Unit: SPIL & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 9,149
Sponsorship of Haifong Cup National Senior Go Tournament
To promote the culture of Go and provide a social platform for senior players, the Haifong Cup National Senior Go Tournament was held in October 2024, with events taking place in northern, central, and southern Taiwan. This initiative offered a meaningful opportunity for Taiwan’s senior Go community to connect through competing, and building friendships. A total of 500 participants took part in the tournament.
Supported Unit: SPIL & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 15,249
Sponsorship of Greater China Orchestra 20th Anniversary Concert
Sponsored the Greater China Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Concert, held on January 28, 2024, at Taichung Zhongshan Hall. This special event celebrated two decades of musical excellence and was open to the public with free admission. The concert aimed to promote the integration of music into everyday life and to make classical music more accessible to the general public, attracting an audience of 1,500 attendees.
Supported Unit: SPIL & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 915
Project ‘Library of Love’
The ‘Library of Love’ initiative supported rural education through the donation of 20 boxes of books to Zhongliao Elementary School, 10 boxes to Xiling Elementary School in Nantou County, and 10 boxes to Daxing Junior High School in Changhua County. To foster students’ passion for reading and scientific discovery, six themed events were held in Nantou, including parent-child reading sessions, meet the author gatherings, and the interactive science activities. These activities helped foster children’s passion for reading and science, engaging a total of 347 participants.
Supported Unit: USI & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 15,249
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Annual Tour Sponsorship Program
In 2024, we proudly sponsored the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s annual tour, which took place from March 7 to March 24 across six locations in Taiwan. This initiative aimed to promote the performing arts and enrich cultural life by inviting ASE suppliers and employees’ families to attend the performances. Through this sponsorship, we helped foster a deeper appreciation for the arts within the corporate community and supported the development of Taiwan’s cultural landscape. The tour attracted a total audience of 10,500 people.
Supported Unit: USI & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 30,497
Tsaotun Straw Craft Festival – Ming Hwa Yuan Performance
Sponsored a special performance by the renowned Ming Hwa Yuan Arts & Cultural Group during the Tsaotun Straw Craft Cultural Festival. The event took place on December 15, 2024, at Zhongshan Park in Tsaotun, offering the public a free opportunity to enjoy the rich heritage of Taiwanese opera. The performance drew an audience of 1,500, celebrating the fusion of local craftsmanship and performing arts in a vibrant cultural setting.
Supported Unit: USI & ASE Cultural and Educational Foundation
Amount (US$): 25,923
ETTV “Focus on the World”
Sponsored the production of three exclusive ecological documentaries under ETTV’s “Focus on the World” series. These documentaries showcased groundbreaking environmental stories and rare wildlife footage, including Taiwan’s first-ever South-North pole crossing eco-documentary, exclusive coverage of Arctic terns’ courtship rituals, and “Journey to the Antarctica” documenting the world’s largest floating iceberg that is as big as 14 Taipei cities.
Supported Unit: ASE & ASE Environmental Protection and Sustainability Foundation
Amount (US$): 54,895
Wild Taipei Documentary Production
ASE Social Enterprise funded the production of Wild Taipei, an educational documentary created by Full Light Entertainment. The film highlights 15 animal species living in Taipei’s urban environment, focusing on their survival challenges. Its goal is to raise public awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental protection in city settings.
Supported Unit: ASE Social Enterprise
Amount (US$): 274,474
Total
Amount (US$): 602,592
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