Scope and Boundary of Material Topics

Material topic GRI Standreds Reason for being listed as a material topic Stakeholders Corresponding chapter/ section
Shareholders Customers and trading partners Employees and labor union Suppliers and contractors Community and local groups Central and local governments
Legal Compliance 307
419
416-2
417-2
417-3
Compliance with operations-related laws and regulations is the basic responsibility of a company. 2.4 Legal Compliance
Economic Performance 201 A company's profitability and business performance are the key concerns for stakeholders. 2.1 Economic Performance
Sustainable Supply Chain Management 204
308
414
Supply chain factors also indirectly affect our environmental and social impact.           3.4 Supplier Management
Air Pollution 305-7 Control and treatment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are critical issues for chemical plants.   4.4 Air Pollution Control
Carbon Emissions 305 Engaging in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions helps to mitigate the impact of global warming on the Earth.   4.4 Air Pollution Control
Energy 302 Controlling energy consumption and reducing dependence on natural resources are important energy issues. 4.1 Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management
Waste Management 306 Preventing pollution caused by waste is a key item in environmental protection 4.5 Waste Reduction Management
Water Resources 303 Use of water resources, along with wastewater treatment and discharge, is an essential component of resource conservation. 4.3 Water Resource Management
Occupational Safety and Health 403 Occupational safety and health are imperative for a company’s operations.       5.4 Workplace Health and Safety
Operational Safety and Emergency Response 413 A sound emergency response mechanism can minimize losses caused by hazards.       5.5 Safety Management and Emergency Response
Customer Privacy and Information Security 418 Preventing leakage of customer privacy and important information helps to safeguard a company's reputation.         2.5 Information Security Management
3.3 Customer Service
Labor-Management Relations 401
402
Harmonious labor-management relations constitute the basis for a company’s sustainability.         5.3 Comprehensive Workplace
Training and Education 404 Employee training and development serve as intangible assets for a company.           5.2 Human Resource Management