Inclusive Community
At OSE, we believe that the foundation of sustainable business operation lies in supporting local communities and have consistently focused on four key areas: “Caring for the Disadvantaged,” “Giving Back to Society” “Environmental Protection,” and “Talent Development.” These areas correspond to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serve as specific action guidelines for our corporate social responsibility practices. In 2023 and 2024, OSE did not experience any incidents that had a significant negative impact on the local community.
Caring for the Disadvantaged
Promoting Film Aesthetics – Rural Education and Campuses Involvement
To allow children in rural areas to be exposed to film aesthetics and develop film appreciation skills, OSE has partnered with the Kaohsiung Film Archive under the Kaohsiung City Government since 2022 to launch the ‘Film Elective Course’ project. This initiative continues to promote the development of film education in rural and non-urban schools.
Through an annual two-session film education course, the project uses films as a medium to inspire students’ thinking, cultivate their sensitivity to artistic aesthetics, and broaden their perspectives. It provides local children with new opportunities to explore the world of film. In the future, the project will continue to promote corporate social responsibility by combining educational resources to give more rural children the chance to be inspired by films, enriching their learning journey and artistic vision.
In 2024, a film course rooting activity was held at Chenggong Elementary School in Qieding, attracting a total of 89 students.
Giving Back to Society
Youth Art - Great Harbor Corporate Sustainable Art Creation Project
Continuing its support for artistic development, talent cultivation, and sustainability, OSE participated for the second consecutive year in the “Youth Art – Great Harbor Corporate Sustainable Art Creation Project,” guided by the Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau. Young artists utilized waste materials from our manufacturing process, integrating them into their artistic creations and concepts to produce striking artworks. In 2023, OSE acquired two pieces that won awards in the final selection: the silver award-winning “No.55” and the collection award-winning “Dance of Man and Bird: The Miracle of Technology.” These pieces have added a gentle artistic touch to our sustainable art gallery, deepening the many possibilities for sustainable development.
Circular Economy x Small Appliance Repair and Reuse – OSE & the Appliance Clinic
In response to the global waste reduction movement, OSE Electronics partnered with the Southern Repair Alliance in 2024 to host a “Repair Instead of Buy” waste reduction event near the Cuiping Village Activity Center. This event aimed to support the concept of a circular economy through practical actions. The event was open to company employees, their families, and community residents. It featured a circular economy seminar with special guests, Mr. Huang and Mr. Zhong from the Appliance Clinic, who shared practical knowledge and methods for sustainable living. They taught appliance maintenance techniques to help participants extend the lifespan of their appliances, thereby reducing unnecessary resource consumption and waste.
The event collected a total of 19 small appliances, which, after repair and regeneration, reduced approximately 47 kilograms of waste. The community repair service not only restored items but also fostered interaction and connection among community residents, while promoting the importance of reducing resource waste and advocating responsible consumption. We will continue to promote the concept of repair and reuse, working with external partners to advance the promotion and practical implementation of resource recycling.
“OSE Refresh” A One-day Secondhand Charity Booth Was Held by OSE to Raise Aids
In the end of November 2023, OSE planned a recycling market event, setting a one-day charity booth to sell secondhand goods, also gave old things new life and promote the environmentally friendly concept and charity. In this event, OSE has raised a total of 35,420 NT dollars, and all the amount was donated to the Eden Social Welfare Foundation, aiding the service program for people with disabilities. In addition to the funds, 10 boxes of unsold supplies were also donated to Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation for further use. OSE is dedicated to take up our corporate social responsibility, improve the well-being of the society.
Environmental Protection
Beach Cleanup Campaign
2023 Team Won First Place in the Beach Cleanup Activity at Kezailiao, Ziguan District
“OSE Baby Team” represented OSE(Orient Semiconductor Electronics) to join the beach cleanup activity “Start Beach Cleaning for a More comfortable Environment” at Kezailiao, Ziguan District. “OSE Baby Team” consisted of 25 Volunteers from different departments, rounded at 8 to collect 104 kilograms of waste which was around 20% of the total waste during the activity and thus we got the first prize!
2023 “Hello, Chikan”
On October 28, OSE held the“Hello, Chikan” embankment cleaning event. More than 50 employees and their family members set out to clean the embankment in Chikan, Ziguan, in Kaohsiung. OSE staffs collaborated with local communities and volunteers to remove marine waste, and the results were impressive: a total of 70 kilograms of waste were removed, demonstrating OSE‘s environmentally friendly spirit. In additio, OSE also invited and worked with local leaders and merchants to conduct local activities such as community tours and fish ball handicrafts. We will keep promote the concept of social inclusion and local consumption, to meet our company’s vision of achieving ESG.
OSE Arbor Day Activities – Green Magicians
OSE upholding our commitment to forest conservation, continued Arbor Day activities in 2024 to support global greening and sustainable development through practical actions.
This year’s Arbor Day event combined environmental education and ecological conservation in various forms to enhance public awareness and participation in natural ecology. The event included a visit to a nearby wetland reserve, with professional ecological tours arranged to lead employees and their families in exploring the local ecosystem and emphasizing the importance of environmental protection. Additionally, the event featured a creative and eco-friendly DIY hand-dyeing workshop, allowing participants to learn about sustainability in a relaxed atmosphere, further enhancing their environmental awareness and practical skills. A total of 50 people participated in the ecological tour and DIY workshop at Kaohsiung-Yuanzhonggang Wetlands Park.
We also encouraged employees to donate receipts in exchange for saplings to support the forest restoration project. All donated receipts were sent to the Taiwan Reforestation Association to help promote the long-term restoration of Taiwan’s forests. This event provided a total of 350 native Taiwanese saplings, whose growth will inject new vitality into the health and sustainable development of the ecosystem.