As governments worldwide promote net-zero emissions, companies are also responding to this sustainable wave, making it a key focus of their developing projects and business missions. At COMPUTEX TAIPEI held at the end of May this year, BenQ, a global leader in smart solutions, collaborated with 22 partner companies to highlight “Smart+,” showcasing seven smart solutions and demonstrating their commitment to green values throughout the exhibition.
With COMPUTEX TAIPEI drawing to an end, the exemplary ESG practices demonstrated by BenQ throughout the event have earned them ISO certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI), attracting media attention worldwide. In an exclusive interview with “The Icons,” BenQ Taiwan General Manager, Steve Yang, stated, “BenQ is a people-centric brand. We aim to assist customers in green transition, minimizing waste at exhibitions and delivering positive social impact. We hope to spread the BenQ spirit of “bringing enjoyment n’ quality to life” far and wide.”
Following 100% environmental sustainability with the 3R principles! BenQ becomes the first and only global company to achieve ISO 20121 sustainable event management requirements in COMPUTEX.
During COMPUTEX TAIPEI, BenQ sprang its sustainability concept into action, creating a highly profiled green booth. The design of the booth not only met the three dimensions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) but also complied with the requirements of the ISO 20121 sustainable event management system. Besides, all 15 ESG targets were achieved and verified by BSI assessment. Taiwan General Manager, Steve Yang mentioned in the interview with “The Icons,” “Our goal is to become the first and the only company in the world to obtain ISO 20121 since COMPUTEX’s inception in 1981. The company has been involved in smart solution development for ten years, generating revenue of over 60 billion TWD last year. In this exhibition, we provided more than 50% of ESG solutions and designed the booth abiding by the 3R principle, producing zero decoration waste. We endeavor to promote green practices alongside our customers.”
BenQ not only adhered to environmental sustainability principles in booth design but displayed indicators of the 3R approach (reduce, reuse, recycle), employing a clean, natural wood-tone aesthetic to present sustainability. Furthermore, they digitized over 90% of promotional materials, sourced 80% of building materials locally to reduce carbon emissions, and ensured 70% of gifts were manufactured in Taiwan. This act is to encourage exhibitors and partnering suppliers to embrace sustainability together.
“ESG should not be limited to the exhibition booth. We hope that everyone can follow and spread this spirit!”
Steve Yang also added, “Apart from showcasing smart solutions for green transition, paperless operations, and low-carbon practices at the event, we continue to initiate sustainable acts. BenQ collaborates with Teach For Taiwan, we built the ‘Pingtung Education Innovation Hub,’ and imported BenQ education interactive displays together. We hope that by using technology, teachers in remote areas can help children to explore knowledge, and ultimately, improve education in those regions. Our goal is to provide high-quality education and opportunities for self-development to children from all backgrounds. By understanding the primary needs of the education field, we wish to sow seeds of hope in remote areas of Taiwan, making positive changes throughout the country.”
Regarding waste reduction efforts at the exhibition, Steve Yang stated, “Taiwan produces an average of 417 kilograms of waste per person per year. However, the waste generated at a single international large-scale exhibition often starts from tens of metric tons. If businesses can proactively reduce waste at each exhibition, their influence will be much greater than individual efforts. This is why BenQ takes initiative action, implementing 100% 3R design at COMPUTEX, achieving zero waste in decoration, and using 100% reusable tableware and 90% digital promotional materials to minimize waste during the exhibition.”
At this exhibition, BenQ showcased smart solutions and demonstrated its strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the presence of international enterprises and media. On one hand, they assist customers in achieving waste and carbon reduction in their operations. On the other hand, they strive to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), pledging BenQ’s commitment to environmental responsibility. This has attracted significant attention from the industry, establishing them as a role model in the global sustainability movement.
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