ASUS Awarded SGS World's First Sustainability Procurement Role Model Certificate with Five-Star Rating

The SGS certificate recognizes ASUS for its strong supply chain management, integrating cross-departmental collaboration and sustainable procurement

• ASUS was awarded the world’s first SGS ISO 20400 in 2019 and again in 2025 with the world’s first five-star rating
• ASUS was recognized for its commitment to digital transformation and sustainable procurement processes
• ASUS excelled in the 5 key aspects: sustainable governance, climate action, responsible manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainability management

Taipei, Taiwan, May 1, 2025 — ASUS today announced it has been awarded the SGS world’s first ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Certificate (SGS ISO 20400) with a full five-star ‘Role Model’ rating. This recognition highlights outstanding performance in sustainability from ASUS and showcases the company’s highly integrated cross-departmental collaboration, dedicated efforts in strengthening supply chain resilience, and successful transformation into a leading example of data-driven sustainability and digital transformation (a dual-axis transformation) through digital platform management.

"We are delighted to receive such a prestigious certification, notably as the first company worldwide to do so,” said ASUS Co-CEO Samson Hu. “Being awarded the ISO 20400 ‘Role Model’ certificate with a five-star rating for our dual-axis transformation, driven by sustainability and data, demonstrates our strong capabilities and commitment to sustainable procurement.”

Five outstanding management achievements

In this assessment, ASUS demonstrated outstanding performance across the five key aspects of sustainability, leading to the attainment of the ISO 20400 certification.

• Sustainable governance: ASUS sets mid- to long-term targets to measure sustainable procurement performance, and reinforces cross-departmental connections through its ESG Committee and Business Continuity Management Committee.
• Climate action: With clear carbon reduction strategies and targets, ASUS has obtained SBTi validation for its emissions reduction goals. The company launched the world’s first commercial laptop with both carbon footprint and carbon neutrality verification (ExpertBook B9) and became one of the first companies to receive the EPEAT Climate+ Champion, validating the company’s transition to a low-carbon supply chain.
• Responsible manufacturing: ASUS conducts thorough audits of suppliers based on high-risk indicators and incorporates low-carbon performance into quarterly business reviews, implementing Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) audit management.
• Digital transformation: ASUS developed its ESG Carbon Data Management Platform to establish a trusted mechanism for carbon data.
• Unified expansion: ASUS expanded its sustainability management scope at the group level, aligning with the scope of its consolidated financial statements and launching practices in group carbon management, RBA audits, and sustainability reporting structures.

Creating sustainable value

ASUS received the world’s first SGS ISO 20400 with a four-star (Advanced) rating in 2019. Since then, the company has continued to evolve its systems and management practices, including formulating clear, sustainable procurement policies and guidelines as well as integrating cross-departmental workflows. It also enhanced supplier audit coverage and linked supplier performance to procurement decisions. Additionally, the company strengthened its internal ESG culture through topic-based training programs and ultimately achieved a five-star rating this year. ASUS will continue to implement digitized data and scientific management practices further, working with its supply chain to create long-term sustainable value.

About ISO 20400

The ISO 20400 serves as a procurement guideline for all stakeholders involved in both internal and external procurement processes. It complements ISO 26000 – the international standard for social responsibility – by helping organizations reduce environmental impact, uphold human rights, promote fair labor practices, and ensure ethical operations through sustainable procurement practices. It also supports effective supplier relationship management, improves procurement performance, and enhances organizational competitiveness while maintaining global cost efficiency.