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 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.
BenQ Materials Corp. (BenQ Materials) was among the recipients who were conferred with the Investment in People Award. BenQ Materials was established in July 1998, initially focused on developing and manufacturing high-quality, high-capacity optical discs for storing users’ knowledge and enjoyment. Guided by the philosophy of “Innovation Everywhere”, the company continues to develop material science products, emphasizing independent research and development based on material science. The company possesses two key material technologies: optical multilayer film design and polymer synthesis, as well as four major process technologies: roll-to-roll, precision embossing, precision coating, and injection/ extrusion.
By leveraging the cross-application of core technologies, BenQ Materials has further developed four application categories: functional films, advanced battery materials, medical and care products, waterproof breathable fabrics, and providing customers with high-quality and comprehensive solutions.
BenQ Materials is committed to becoming a “multi-product, multi-technology, multi-application” enterprise. Under the premise of diversified development, investment in human capital is one of the most important priorities for the company’s operations and growth. The company aims to expand its human capital, including the enhancement of employee skills and knowledge to drive productivity, innovation, and leadership. In addition to bringing long-term development opportunities, the company also aspires to foster continuous growth, a sense of achievement, and the realization of personal value for its talents within the organization.
As of the present, BenQ Materials has many achievements. These include an increase in the retention rate for key professional and managerial positions reaching 96%, an annual training course satisfaction rating reaching 4.89 out of 5, and an average monthly turnover rate for indirect staff was 0.9%. Other achievements include the fact that the company’s one-year retention rate after maternity leave has reached 80% and the company has also earned several awards and recognitions in the field of talent management and nurturing.
In the future, BenQ Materials will continue to strengthen its internal and external human capital investment initiatives. The company also plans to gradually replicate these project plans in new operational locations and subsidiaries, and even extend them to its suppliers. This will allow BenQ Materials’ human capital investment to have a greater impact and value.
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/.