Public Advocacy
Public Advocacy and Management Framework
As a leading global provider of semiconductor assembly and testing services, ASEH strives to be an active participant in both domestic and international non-profit organizations with links to the industry. Our goal is to advance the semiconductor industry through joint efforts with the international community. We are fully committed to promoting initiatives and work relevant to our core business focus and areas of sustainable development (environmental, social, and economic aspects). These include climate change, net zero emissions, corporate sustainability, industrial development, technological innovation, environmental engineering, human rights, and supply chain.
The ASEH Public Affairs Engagement policy acts as a guideline for the company’s participation in society and the community. Dtuang Wang, Chief Administration Officer (CAO) of ASEH, leads the Social Involvement Task Force (reporting directly to the CEO), and is responsible for executing the company’s public affair strategies and plans. The CAO provides a status report to the Corporate Sustainability and Information Security Committee (CSISC) annually. The CSISC is the highest level of management responsible for the strategy and supervision of the company’s sustainability development, and is comprised of board directors and the head of corporate governance. The CSISC oversees the progress and execution of public affair plans, budget, results, ascertains the level of participation in lobbying and public advocacy, and provides regular reports to the board of directors. In 2025, ASEH contributed US$0.56 million and was active in over 130 external organizations, allowing ASEH to share our value system with industry peers and supply chain partners, and extend a broader social impact.
Participation in Major Trade Associations in 2025
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI)
SEMI is a premier global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. As an active member of SEMI, ASEH leverages our industry leadership to spearhead impactful agendas across key committees. We hold critical leadership roles including Chairman of the International Board of Directors, Chairman of the SEMI Foundation Board of Directors, Chair of the SEMI Taiwan Packaging and Testing Committee, and Honorary Vice Chair of the SEMI Taiwan Smart Manufacturing Committee. We also maintain active committee seats on the MEMS & SENSORS, Semiconductor Materials, Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Test, Semiconductor Cybersecurity, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Power & Compound Semiconductor Committees. Our strategic initiatives and key engagements in 2025 included:
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In response to the national security investigation into imports of semiconductors and manufacturing equipment initiated by the U.S. Department of Commerce under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, SEMI formally submitted a position paper on behalf of the global semiconductor industry, advocating for the deepening of like-minded partnerships to fortify global supply chain resilience and structural stability.
3DIC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (3DICAMA). Co-chaired by TSMC and ASE, the 3DIC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (3DICAMA) was established alongside 37 leading domestic and international enterprises to collectively drive cross-disciplinary collaboration and standardization, cultivating the world's most comprehensive 3DIC ecosystem.
SEMICON Taiwan 2025. The landmark conference and exposition drew a record-breaking presence of approximately 1,200 domestic and international exhibitors across 4,100 booths, attracting over 100,000 industry professionals. ASE was invited to facilitate high-level technological exchanges, sharing cutting-edge insights at the Industry Masters Forum and the Heterogeneous Integration Summit.
Resources invested: US$129,000
Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA)
The TSIA (Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association) is dedicated to fostering industry-wide consensus, promoting the healthy development of the semiconductor sector, and serving as a crucial bridge between the industry and public authorities. ASEH serves as a member, board director, and Chair of the Packaging and Testing Subcommittee under the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Committee. Our key advocacies and contributions in 2025 included:
Publicationof the "2025 TSIA Energy White Paper." To address the industry bottlenecks and systemic challenges emerging from Taiwan's energy transition, TSIA submitted the white paper with strategic policy recommendations to the government, focusing on three core pillars: enhancing power grid stability, strengthening low-carbon energy supply infrastructures, and reviewing regulatory limitations within current renewable energy policies.
Declarationof the "2030 High-Tech Industry Voluntary Energy-Saving and CarbonReduction Initiative". TSIA, in partnership with leading tech giants including TSMC, ASE, MediaTek, and SPIL, announced three key objectives to collectively solidify a roadmap toward concrete climate actions: mitigating Scope 1 process greenhouse gas emissions, comprehensively deploying advanced energy management systems to minimize Scope 2 electricity-related carbon footprints, and engaging value chain suppliers to curtail Scope 3 value chain emissions.
Resources invested: US$89,000
Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
The RBA is a global organization for supply chain accountability, dedicated to advancing labor rights, environmental sustainability and ethical business conduct. Through its Code of Conduct, robust VAP audits, and capability-building frameworks, the RBA empowers members and suppliers to optimize their supply chain ESG performance, collaborating with governments, academia, non-profit organizations, and investors to co-create sustainable value. As a committed RBA member, ASEH completes the RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) annually to rigorously identify and mitigate human rights, environmental, and ethical risks across its operational landscape. In 2025, the RBA introduced its specialized "Chemical Platform," a strategic tool designed to assist corporations in identifying, assessing, and managing chemical risks across globalized supply networks.
Resources invested: US$53,000
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
The IEEE stands as the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. With a global network of over 530,000 members across 190 countries, its core expertise spans electrical engineering, electronics, and computer science. By publishing premier peer-reviewed journals, hosting international symposia, and drafting global technical standards, IEEE serves as a primary catalyst steering global technological evolution. As an active member of IEEE, we regularly contribute to knowledge sharing and technology exchanges on IEEE platforms. In 2025, IEEE launched its inaugural overseas "MOVE (Mobile Outreach Vehicle)" program in India. Powered by solar generation and cutting-edge telecommunication units, the vehicle provides emergency power and communication relief during natural disasters, while driving STEM education across local communities to nurture youth climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
Resources invested: US$32,000
WiFi Alliance (WFA)
The Wi-Fi Alliance is the authoritative entity guiding the evolution of global Wi-Fi technologies, tasked with establishing technical and trust standards, and constructing a corporate collaboration platform to eliminate adoption barriers, accelerate technology integration and overcome complex application challenges. As an alliance member, we forge close synergies with global industry peers to stay at the technological forefront in real time. We also contribute to various technical workgroups and practical collaborations to deepen collective industry impacts. In 2025, the alliance debuted the "Wi-Fi for Matter" certification, seamlessly integrating Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, WPA3 security protocols, and low-power connectivity architectures to ensure Wi-Fi devices comply with Matter standard requirements. This initiative optimizes the interoperability, reliability, and cybersecurity of smart home and IoT systems, enabling members to accelerate product development and market deployment while propelling the global IoT ecosystem forward.
Resources invested: US$25,000
Lobbying and Participation in Trade Associations on Climate Alignment
In the face of the challenges posed by climate change, ASEH fully supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and adheres to environmental policies and regulations in the countries where it operates, including Taiwan’s Climate Change Response Act, the EU’s European Climate Law, and Mainland China’s Action Plan for Reaching Peak Carbon Emissions by 2030. These policies and regulations all align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement with Taiwan and the EU’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and Mainland China’s aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. Each framework incorporates carbon pricing mechanisms, such as Taiwan’s carbon fee system and the emissions trading systems (ETS) implemented in the EU and Mainland China. In addition, these policies prioritize the development of renewable energy, improvements in energy efficiency, the promotion of energy conservation and carbon reduction, and the adoption of climate adaptation strategies. In alignment with these frameworks, ASEH has developed a Climate Change Response Strategy, committing to sustainable manufacturing, enhanced energy efficiency, low-carbon transformation, strengthened climate resilience, and a just transition. This strategy allows us to work closely with our business partners and stakeholders in facilitating a low-carbon transition and fulfilling our collective responsibility to protect the global environment.
Internally, the company has established a robust action plan towards Net Zero which is further augmented by active involvement in external organizations or associations on climate change. We are also heavily involved in public advocacy to help policy makers understand our industry and to make recommendations in support of Taiwan’s pathway to Net Zero.
We have established a “Management System for Climate Lobbying Activities and Trade Associations” that covers the global sites of ASEH and the three major subsidiaries to ensure that our lobbying activities and participation in trade associations comply with our corporate policies on sustainability and climate change, and aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement. For detailed information and the 2025 assessment results, please download here.
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