Electronic manufacturing services
Founded in 2008 when it absorbed the OEM business from ASUSTek Computer Inc. It then merged with Pegatron International Investment Co., Limited in June 2010 and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Electronic and computing DMS (Design and Manufacturing Service) for computing devices, consumer electronics and communication devices. It is a manufacturing partner of Apple Inc and has factories in China, Mexico, the Czech Republic and Taiwan.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2024)
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Pegatron Corporation
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CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Workers rights in China
This 2015 investigative report by China Labor Watch shows labour rights violations remain the norm in factories run by Pegatron. Violations include excessive working hours and low base wages. Apple shifted production orders from Foxconn to cheaper Pegatron in order to offset Foxconn's rising labor costs.
Source: China Labor Watch
(2015)
34/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 34/100 in the Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 21 Oct 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2022)
Child labour in gold mining
This 2016 scorecard by SOMO compares electronics companies on their policies and efforts regarding responsible mining and the elimination of child labour, with special attention to the mining of gold. This company received the lowest rating on the scorecard.
Source: Stop Child Labour
(2016)
43.5% in Newsweek Green Ranking 2017
This company received a score of 43.5/100 in the Newsweek Green Ranking 2017, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
Source: Newsweek
(2017)
CSR claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website including striving to be among the world-class green high-tech leaders and to provide valuable contributions to humanity and the environment.
Source: company website
(2015)
Responsible Business Alliance member
This company is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition), a non-profit coalition of electronics companies which supports the rights and wellbeing of workers and communities worldwide affected by the global electronics supply chain. RBA members commit and are held accountable to a common Code of Conduct and utilize a range of RBA training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement in the social, environmental and ethical responsibility of their supply chains.
Source: RBA
(2022)
Responsible Minerals Initiative member
This company is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (formerly the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative), which helps companies address conflict minerals issues in their supply chains. The RMI provides information on conflict-free smelters and refiners, common tools to gather sourcing information, and forums for exchanging best practices on addressing conflict minerals. Membership is open to companies that use or transact in tantalum, tin, tungsten or gold (3TG). Founded in 2008 by members of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.
Source: RMI
(2019)
CDP Water Security score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Revenue:
32 billion USD
(2013)
Employees:
100,000
(2013)