Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") maintained the “AAA” rating in MSCI’s latest ESG Ratings report, making it one of the top-performing companies in the global telecommunications industry. As of April 2026, Chunghwa Telecom’s weighted-average ESG score ranks first among global peers, demonstrating the company’s global excellence in sustainability.
The MSCI ESG report highlighted that Chunghwa Telecom’s retention of its AAA rating is primarily driven by its global leadership in Data Security and Business Ethics. In the realm of Privacy and Data Security, as a leading operator managing extensive user datasets, Chunghwa has demonstrated robust risk management capabilities. The company has established a comprehensive incident response and mitigation framework to address potential data breach threats, effectively reducing regulatory risks and safeguarding corporate reputation. Consequently, the company’s score in this indicator significantly outperforms the industry average.
Furthermore, the company has made significant progress in Corporate Governance, with scores surpassing peers and the industry average. One key score factor includes the implementation of an anti-corruption policy under direct Board-level oversight, ensuring that business ethics are integrated throughout all operational levels. The governance structure is further strengthened by the appointment of a Lead Independent Director, the establishment of a Nomination Committee, and the inclusion of directors with specialized risk management backgrounds—enhancing transparency and accountability.
In terms of Labor Management, Chunghwa Telecom is committed to fostering a family-friendly workplace by providing paid parental leave to all employees. This material non-financial benefit was recognized in the MSCI assessment, resulting in a score that substantially exceeds the industry average.
MSCI is one of the world’s leading ESG rating agencies. Its ESG research team evaluates companies based on their performance across key environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, including climate change, natural capital, human capital, product liability, corporate governance, corporate behavior and others. MSCI tailors the relevance and weighting of these key issues according to industry characteristics and assigns rating on a scale from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard). These assessments serve as a critical reference for both domestic and international investors in their decision-making process.
Chunghwa Telecom emphasized that, the consistent ‘AAA’ rating from MSCI, alongside its Top 5% ranking in Corporate Governance Evaluation, inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Emerging Markets Indices, and inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for four consecutive years, underscores Chunghwa Telecom’s global leadership in ESG. This achievement reflects the company’s success in optimizing management mechanisms and enhancing organizational resilience. By aligning with international benchmarks and fostering stakeholder collaboration, Chunghwa Telecom continues to advance its sustainability strategies, reinforcing its capacity for long-term value creation and sustainable growth momentum.
