The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to honor 78 outstanding business leaders and enterprises for championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity, and in being socially responsible corporate citizens. The AREA serves as a badge of excellence to spur further innovation and best-practice sharing for your organization and the world at large.
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd (ADATA) was among the recipients who were conferred with the Social Empowerment and Investment in People Awards. Headquartered in Taiwan, ADATA has thirteen subsidiaries throughout the world. As one of the world’s leading technology brands, ADATA is committed to innovation and corporate social responsibility to create a more colorful and intelligent lifestyle for all.
For its Social Empowerment Award, ADATA believes that businesses are the foundation of social development. While pursuing profitability, businesses should also give back to society and strive for sustainability. Since its establishment, ADATA has been led by its founder, Simon Chen, to actively allocate resources to assist social development and inject warmth and positive energy into society.
ADATA achieves a sustainable future through the aforementioned three main pillars: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Talent, and Sustainable Care.
There have been several achievements that contributed to this award including the launching of the first commercial eTrike in Taiwan, “C-Rob Autonomous Mobile Robot”, an annual ADATA Parent-Child Art Contest, and the establishment of the “Hummingbird Fund”. There was also “A Green Future” Global Green ADATA Day, and collaborative efforts with the local community and its subsidiary brand, Awayspeed, ADATA delivers green care to the elderly who are living alone.
For its Investment in People Award, ADATA, with its agile and efficient “Hummingbird Spirit”, is committed to driving innovative technology and giving back to society. It upholds the Vision and values of “creating a vibrant and intelligent life for people through technology”. ADATA embraces the brand spirit of “Innovating the Future” and promotes sustainable talent development programs. It implements lifelong education (SDG4) and advocates for sustainable, inclusive, and economic growth, providing productive employment and decent work conditions (SDG8). ADATA embodies a people-centric philosophy in its operations and strives to create a sustainable future that fulfills the aspirations of talented individuals.
The strategies include the promotion of year-round educational planning for students of all ages, the establishment of 23 ADATA Schools across Greater China, and the cultivation of talent through technological and humanistic literacy. The company promotes a 360-degree care program, implements the “H2U Workplace Health Management Platform”, and has introduced an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ADATA also pioneered a “profit-sharing with employees” initiative.
As a leading global memory brand, ADATA strives for sustainable and progressive development that can contribute to society. Through brainstorming and field study, ADATA continues to explore new ways of thinking, run innovative social care programs, and actively promote ESG sustainability. Its end goal is to drive social progress and improve society for the greater good.
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.
About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit: https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.