Sustainability Partner Rating System

Sustainability Partner Rating System

CHT established the “Supplier Sustainability Rating” system, first in the telecom industry, in 2019. Based on the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement-Guidance, suppliers are rated in terms of their sustainability in 4 levels, i.e. Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Participatory to encourage suppliers to improve their sustainable/ESG behaviors and actions as well as their profitability and sustainability.

The “Supplier Sustainability Partner Rating” is a rating of the sustainability performance of suppliers by SGS-Taiwan under commission through on-site audit in an objective and impartial manner with a report presented to explain the rating results of the suppliers audited. Chunghwa Telecom awards the suppliers with certificates of Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Participatory to build up a list of qualified “sustainable suppliers” step by step. As such, it leads the partners on the supply chain to improve their sustainability competencies and allows more consumers of Chunghwa Telecom to appreciate and support the sustainable suppliers.

For the sustainability partner rating of Chunghwa Telecom in 2022, a total of 21 companies was awarded with the “Gold-tier Certificates.” The Certificates of Sustainability Rating were presented by President Shui-Yi Kuo. Through the strategy of sustainable extensive alliance, we guide supplier partners to seize the low-carbon and zero-carbon business opportunities and contribute to global climate change and the sustainable transformation of the ICT industry.

ESG Supplier Conference

Upholding the brand spirit “Always Ahead,” Chunghwa Telecom took the lead to carry out “supply chain sustainability management action” starting from 2008 as the first telecom operator in Taiwan that implements sustainable supply chain management. We are committed to becoming a leader in the digital economy and innovation industry, guiding our suppliers towards a sustainable future.

Key Results

• Annual "CSR/ESG Supplier Partner Exchange Conference" held since 2010 to date.
• Accumulated participation of 1,500 supplier partners.