Taiding New Energy (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.

Corporate progress is closely linked to the public good. Guided by its corporate mission, Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has consistently deepened its understanding of social responsibility and honored its commitments in this area. With a focus on elevating both operational performance and societal impact, the company remains committed to environmental sustainability and workplace safety, pragmatically advancing healthy, sustainable development. By striving to maximize the integrated value of economic, social, and environmental dimensions, it aims to become an exemplary “corporate citizen.”

I. Company Overview

Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2017 and is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of lithium‑battery modules. The company provides comprehensive solutions—including lithium‑ion batteries and related products—for applications such as robotic vacuum cleaners, smart cordless vacuum cleaners, smart cordless floor scrubbers, power tools, garden tools, and self‑balancing scooters.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Guided by the corporate philosophy of “rigor and integrity, pragmatism and innovation, people‑centricity, and gratitude,” the company remains committed to technological and managerial innovation. Leveraging an internationally aligned management system and proven industry expertise, it has reached a new milestone in its pursuit of innovation and quality, further advancing toward international cooperation and a globally oriented development model.

II. Party Building Leads the Way, United in Fighting the Epidemic

The Party Branch of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. visited the Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling in Shanghai and the Memorial Hall of the Battle of Shanghai to carry out a themed Party Day activity titled “Celebrating the Centenary of the CPC and Recalling Our Original Red Aspirations.” Through this educational visit, Party members and prospective members drew strength from red‑heritage education, reinforced their ideals and convictions, and kindled patriotic sentiments. Participants unanimously pledged to cherish the hard‑won happiness of today, remain true to their original aspirations and keep their mission firmly in mind, perform their duties with dedication, and exemplify the vanguard role of Communist Party members, thereby contributing their share to Taiding’s rapid development.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

To further enhance the Party branch’s cohesion, combat effectiveness, and appeal, and to genuinely inspire all its members with patriotic and Party‑loving enthusiasm, while fostering a positive atmosphere of striving for excellence and advancing in harmony, the Party branch of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. organized a series of activities in 2021 under the theme “Unite as One in Loyalty to the Party, Build Dreams and Forge Ahead” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. The event was attended by 20 Party members and 14 prospective Party members.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

2021 marked the inaugural year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and a pivotal year in which China continued to confront the challenges posed by the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Party branch of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. responded enthusiastically to the government’s call, supporting nucleic acid testing efforts across local subdistricts, donating over 6,800 items of food and supplies to epidemic prevention authorities, and mobilizing 283 volunteers. In the face of the pandemic, the company upheld its commitment to “leave no one behind” and worked together with the community to overcome these difficult times.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

 
III. Humanistic Environment and Employee Rights

We strive to create a positive living environment and work atmosphere for our employees, foster a strong corporate culture, and ensure they feel the warmth and comfort of the Taiding family. The company also provides an excellent platform for personal and professional development. We are committed to cultivating a favorable living environment and workplace climate for all staff.

1. Safeguard employees’ rights and improve the social security system.

The company has established and continuously refined a fair and transparent compensation and benefits system, steadily enhancing employee remuneration incentives. In strict compliance with national laws and regulations, including the Labor Contract Law, the Labor Law, and the Social Insurance Law, the company maintains lawful and formal employment relationships with its employees, provides equal opportunities for employment and career advancement, offers identical welfare benefits to all staff, and safeguards their legitimate rights and interests. Furthermore, the company actively fosters internal communication and collaboration platforms—such as the corporate website, the General Manager’s mailbox, the official WeChat account, and enterprise WeChat groups—to strengthen dialogue with employees, encourage them to submit constructive improvement suggestions, and bolster organizational cohesion, while expressing appreciation through tangible rewards.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

2. Strengthen employee training and expand career development opportunities.

The company continues to intensify its efforts to advance employee training programs and initiatives, offering a diverse array of professional development opportunities tailored to employees’ career aspirations—spanning multiple disciplines, levels, and formats. By leveraging external expert-led workshops and company-wide training sessions, the organization is steadily elevating the overall competence of its workforce and raising the strategic acumen of the enterprise.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
3. Keep employees at the heart of our operations and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We remain committed to a people‑centered approach and pursue innovative development; we have established multiple channels for employees to voice their concerns, actively listening to their opinions and suggestions; we are strengthening our institutional framework, fostering harmonious labor relations, and effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of all workers. By vigorously organizing activities such as safety and professional skills training, technical workshops, sports events, and competitive contests, we strive to enhance our employees’ ideological awareness and professional competence. The company also takes advantage of traditional festivals to distribute benefits, extending festive greetings and best wishes to all staff. Furthermore, we actively promote a variety of cultural initiatives, enriching employees’ leisure lives and contributing to the enterprise’s harmonious development.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

4. Strengthen awareness of workplace safety and ensure personal safety.

In accordance with laws, regulations, and management systems on work safety, we establish work‑safety management objectives and ensure their implementation from the company’s top leadership down to workshop team leaders, with every employee signing a work‑safety responsibility agreement. During “Work Safety Month,” we regularly organize company‑wide education and training on work safety, legal compliance, fire safety, traffic safety, and other related topics.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
IV. Corporate Governance Development

The company has meticulously developed its management manual in strict accordance with the requirements of various standard systems, covering everything from the internal organizational structure and departmental responsibilities to job descriptions and document management. It further establishes a comprehensive set of procedures—ranging from process control to work instructions—detailing every aspect of production and operational management. By standardizing production processes and management approval workflows, the company rigorously oversees all stages of manufacturing, ensuring product quality through robust systems for production management, quality assurance, planning, materials management, and equipment maintenance.

To address a range of foreseeable and unforeseeable operational risks, occupational health and safety risks, quality risks, and other potential hazards, the company has established an independent risk management department and implemented a comprehensive risk management framework, including emergency response plans for contingencies. These measures encompass, but are not limited to, procedures for hazard identification and risk assessment and control; procedures for managing responses to risks and opportunities; checklists for identifying occupational health and safety risks and opportunities; hazard identification and risk assessment forms; emergency preparedness and response procedures; emergency response plans for chemical hazards; and emergency response plans for natural gas incidents—along with other relevant risk‑management documents and associated contingency plans.

V. Environmental Protection, Energy Conservation, and Green Low-Carbon Development

The company has implemented refined management across production, procurement, and finance, phased out outdated equipment and processes, and enhanced its competitive edge, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions at the source. Through technological upgrades and innovation, it has lowered energy and resource consumption, cut pollutant emissions, and created favorable conditions for sustainable growth. In alignment with the national dual‑carbon goals, the company is actively pursuing a green transformation, expanding into the new‑energy sector, bolstering the domestic home‑service robot industry’s supply‑chain capabilities, and contributing to China’s early achievement of carbon‑peak and carbon‑neutral targets.

The company actively promotes water and energy conservation among all employees, using energy-efficient lighting in office areas and implementing a “lights off when leaving” policy. In selecting office equipment, the company consistently opts for low‑energy‑consumption, energy‑saving models, while also fostering employees’ awareness of environmental protection and green practices, thereby making its due contribution to building an environmentally friendly and resource‑conserving society.

VI. Responsibility for Protecting the Rights and Interests of Supplier Partners

Supplier partners are the providers of our company’s products, and together we co‑create business value. Our company consistently upholds the principles of integrity, mutual benefit, and equal‑footed consultation, fostering and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers—leveraging each other’s strengths for win‑win outcomes.

1. Prioritize and safeguard supplier interests. Maintaining strong strategic partnerships with suppliers has long been a core objective of the company. The company continuously manages and promptly updates supplier records, maintaining an approved supplier roster. Regular communication with suppliers enables the company to solicit their feedback on improving the supply chain system, fostering mutually beneficial collaboration.

2. The company is committed to implementing a fair and transparent procurement system. When engaging in business cooperation with suppliers, it employs standardized and regulated selection procedures, thereby effectively upholding a fair and impartial trading environment and safeguarding the legitimate interests of its suppliers. Additionally, the company conducts supplier qualification assessments and manages and evaluates the business transactions of qualified suppliers.

3. Faithfully perform contractual obligations and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of suppliers. Uphold business integrity and eliminate corruption in procurement activities. The company makes payments to suppliers strictly in accordance with the procurement contracts, thereby legally protecting their rights and interests. We maintain a pleasant working relationship with our suppliers and have earned their trust.

VII. Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility

Enterprises strive to operate effectively, leveraging their own growth to drive local economic and social development, thereby contributing to societal stability and prosperity. Upholding rigorous adherence to social values and ethical standards, they actively engage in public‑interest initiatives to extend compassion, viewing corporate social responsibility as an integral part of their business mission.

2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report of Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
1. Establish and improve sound public relations.

The company proactively strengthens communication and coordination with governments at all levels and relevant authorities, seeks understanding and support from all sectors of society, and fosters a favorable external environment for the enterprise’s sound development.

2. Operate with integrity and pay taxes in accordance with the law.

Suzhou Taiding Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. adheres to sound and ethical business practices, fulfills its statutory tax obligations in good faith, and makes significant contributions to national and local fiscal revenues, thereby fostering and driving both its own growth and the broader regional economy.

3. Spreading love and giving back through public service.

We will continue to drive corporate development and create more employment opportunities for society; strengthen our support for public‑welfare initiatives; encourage acts of kindness and mutual assistance; prioritize the sustainable development of local communities in the areas of social welfare, culture, education, health, and public safety; show concern for vulnerable groups; and effectively promote social harmony.

March 23, 2022