Conventional oil pumps rely on oil-sealing mechanisms and require oil for operation as well as regular oil replacement, resulting in additional maintenance and waste oil disposal requirements. To further reduce energy and consumable use associated with equipment operation, GlobalWafers has introduced oil-free dry pumps to replace conventional oil-sealed systems. While meeting the operational requirements of the crystal growth process, this equipment upgrade helps reduce both energy and resource consumption.

The project has already been implemented on selected crystal growth equipment. Actual operating results demonstrate tangible benefits in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and equipment maintenance:

• Improved energy efficiency: Compared with conventional oil pumps, each crystal growth unit can reduce electricity consumption by approximately 29%, equivalent to annual savings of approximately 30,718 kWh.
• Reduced consumables and waste: The oil-free design eliminates the need for pump oil, reducing waste oil generation by approximately 0.11 metric tons per unit per year.
• Lower carbon emissions: Based on Taiwan’s electricity emission factor, each unit can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 14.3 metric tons per year.
• Optimized equipment maintenance: Eliminating the need for regular oil replacement helps simplify maintenance procedures and improve equipment management efficiency.

GlobalWafers will continue to identify opportunities for process optimization and equipment upgrades, implementing practical improvement measures to enhance energy and resource efficiency. Through these efforts, the Company remains committed to advancing green manufacturing and progressing toward its goals of low-carbon operations and sustainable development.

Deployment of High-Efficiency Variable-Speed Chillers with Next-Generation Refrigerants

The chilled water system is one of the major energy-consuming facilities within the site. To improve energy performance, the company replaced conventional fixed-speed chillers with high-efficiency variable-speed units equipped with next-generation refrigerants. In addition to enhancing operational efficiency, the project supports evolving international refrigerant management trends by phasing out equipment that utilized R-123 refrigerant. The upgrade delivers both energy-saving benefits and improved environmental performance.

Enhancing Pump Efficiency with Ceramic Composite Coating Technology

As semiconductor manufacturing facilities operate continuously around the clock, chilled water systems are subject to sustained high-load conditions. Over time, pump flow passages may experience erosion, cavitation, and corrosion, increasing surface roughness and resulting in greater friction losses and reduced operating efficiency.

To address these challenges, GlobalWafers introduced advanced ceramic composite coating technology for chilled water and cooling water pumps. By applying protective coatings and optimizing the internal flow passage surfaces, the solution reduces frictional resistance between the fluid and flow passages, thereby improving pump operating efficiency. The technology further enhances the performance of existing equipment while delivering energy-saving benefits and supporting the circular economy concept of “repair in place of replacement.”

Together, the two improvement initiatives deliver the following benefits:

• Energy savings: Approximately 954,573 kWh per year
• Cost savings: Approximately NT$3.91 million in annual electricity costs
• Carbon emissions reduction: Approximately 446 metric tons per year
• Improved equipment efficiency: Continued improvement in energy efficiency and equipment operating performance through the deployment of high-efficiency equipment and performance enhancements to existing equipment

Through equipment upgrades and technical optimization, these initiatives have improved energy efficiency and demonstrate GlobalWafers’ continued efforts to advance energy conservation, carbon reduction, and green manufacturing. Going forward, GlobalWafers will continue to pursue energy-efficiency improvements for chilled-water systems and evaluate opportunities to extend relevant technologies and improvement practices to other pump systems, further advancing green manufacturing and the transition toward low-carbon operations.

Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 1, 2026 – Doris Hsu, Chairperson and CEO of both Sino-American Silicon Products Inc. (SAS) and GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (GlobalWafers), received the Medal of Economic Contribution from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today (September 1) at the Semicon Network Summit 2026 – Trust, Resilience, and Prosperity. The medal was personally presented by President Lai Ching-te in recognition of Doris’ long-standing dedication to industry development, her leadership in driving the continued growth and transformation of SAS and GlobalWafers, her efforts to advance the upgrading of key industries and expand globally from a strong foundation in Taiwan, and her outstanding contributions to enhancing Taiwan’s industrial competitiveness and international economic standing.

The Semicon Network Summit 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and co-organized by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), centers on the themes of “Trust, Resilience, and Prosperity.” The summit brings together global semiconductor industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from academia and research institutions to deepen international industry exchanges and supply chain collaboration. The Medal of Economic Contribution is a professional medal presented by the MOEA to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to economic affairs, including enhancing international economic and trade standing, promoting investment and industrial upgrading, and advancing technology and business management. Doris’ receipt of the medal not only recognizes her years of dedication to industry development and her achievements in advancing corporate transformation and global expansion, but also demonstrates how Taiwanese enterprises, backed by their long-accumulated strengths in technology, manufacturing, and management, continue to exert influence on global industrial development.

SAS has continued to expand its business portfolio in response to industry trends, cultivating new businesses over the years through strategic investments, resource integration, and technology development. From its core manufacturing business, SAS has gradually evolved into a diversified industrial group spanning renewable energy, semiconductors, automotive components, and other sectors. A stable and resilient energy supply is critical not only to industrial competitiveness and economic security, but also to the operation of critical infrastructure and the sustainable development of industries. In response to the global energy transition, SAS has maintained a long-term commitment to the renewable energy sector and expanded from manufacturing into energy generation, energy sales, energy storage, and energy-efficiency services, gradually establishing a business portfolio that integrates manufacturing and services. At the same time, the company has actively expanded into overseas markets, developing semiconductor and other high-value-added application products while extending into emerging fields such as low-Earth-orbit satellites. Through different industry cycles, SAS has built resilience and growth momentum through diversified development and continues to contribute value to the energy transition and industrial upgrading.

Semiconductors are an essential foundation for the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, and the development of other critical technologies. As the industry evolves rapidly and supply chains continue to be restructured, technological capabilities in critical materials, stable supply, and cross-regional manufacturing have become increasingly important to supporting industry resilience and long-term competitiveness. Starting from Taiwan, GlobalWafers has long invested in semiconductor materials technology R&D and international development, gradually establishing a manufacturing network spanning Asia, the Americas, and Europe and extending Taiwan’s accumulated materials technology and manufacturing strengths into global markets. Today, GlobalWafers operates 18 sites across nine countries, serving major customers worldwide while continuing to advance new capacity in the United States, Europe, and Asia. As demand for supply security, localized manufacturing, and advanced technologies continues to grow across regions, GlobalWafers is leveraging its cross-regional operational advantages to deepen connections between Taiwan and the international semiconductor industry and contribute to the development of critical technologies and the resilience of the global supply chain.

Doris Hsu, Chairperson and CEO of SAS and GlobalWafers, said, “I am deeply grateful to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for this recognition. This honor belongs to the teams at SAS and GlobalWafers who have worked alongside me throughout this journey, as well as to our customers, partners, and Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, which have supported us over the years. Taiwan’s strong industrial foundation, outstanding talent, and comprehensive technology and industrial ecosystem provide an important foundation that enables us to continue innovating and expanding into international markets. As global industries undergo rapid change, technological capabilities, talent development, energy resilience, and cross-regional collaboration will become increasingly important. Looking ahead, SAS and GlobalWafers will remain rooted in Taiwan while strengthening our connections with the world, further advancing technology and talent development, and working together with industry partners to promote industrial upgrading and the energy transition. We will also continue contributing to the stability and resilience of the global supply chain.”

The Medal of Economic Contribution is a professional medal presented by Taiwan’s MOEA to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to economic affairs, including enhancing international economic and trade standing, promoting investment and industrial upgrading, and advancing technology and business management. Doris’ receipt of the medal not only recognizes her achievements over the years in advancing corporate transformation, technology development, and global expansion, but also demonstrates how Taiwanese enterprises, backed by their long-accumulated strengths in technology, manufacturing, and management, continue to exert influence on global industrial development.

Under Doris’ leadership, SAS has continued to expand its business portfolio in response to industry trends, cultivating new businesses over the years through strategic investments, resource integration, and technology development. The company has gradually evolved into a diversified industrial group spanning renewable energy, semiconductors, automotive components, and other sectors, while continuing to contribute to the energy transition and industrial upgrading.

Starting from Taiwan, GlobalWafers has long invested in semiconductor materials technology R&D and global expansion, gradually establishing a manufacturing network spanning Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Today, GlobalWafers operates 18 sites across nine countries, serving major customers worldwide while continuing to advance new capacity in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Through these efforts, the company is deepening connections between Taiwan and the international semiconductor industry and contributing to the development of critical technologies and the resilience of the global supply chain.

Doris noted that this honor belongs to the teams at SAS and GlobalWafers who have worked alongside her throughout the journey, as well as to the customers, partners, and Taiwan’s semiconductor industry that have supported the companies over the years. Looking ahead, SAS and GlobalWafers will remain rooted in Taiwan while strengthening their connections with the world, further advancing technology and talent development, and working with industry partners to promote industrial upgrading and the energy transition.

The SEMI Taiwan Materials Alliance has already garnered the initial support from 35 companies and is expected to bring together more materials solution providers going forward. The Alliance focuses on four key priorities: strengthening the resilience of critical raw materials and semiconductor material supply, enhancing global supply chain connectivity, accelerating collaborative innovation across materials and the semiconductor value chain, and advancing industry value enhancement and alignment with global standards. Through a range of mechanisms—including risk assessment and early warning, communication on import and export regulations and policies, local sourcing alternatives and contingency planning, as well as international technology collaboration, standards and qualification, and industry matchmaking—the Alliance aims to strengthen supply chain resilience, global connectivity, and momentum for innovation and transformation across the industry. The Alliance also supports Taiwan’s materials and related industries in strengthening supply resilience, technological capabilities, and high-value development. At the same time, it actively promotes international collaboration and deeper integration with the global semiconductor ecosystem. In response to evolving industry needs, the Alliance will bring together domestic and international suppliers, partners, and resources to  enhance Taiwan’s industrial competitiveness while strengthening collaboration and connectivity across the global semiconductor value chain.

Deepening Industry Collaboration to Advance Critical Materials Innovation

As semiconductor technologies continue to evolve, industry competition has expanded beyond process technologies and production capacity to encompass the technological capabilities and reliable supply of critical materials. From semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging to the development of AI applications, requirements for the quality, performance, and reliable supply of semiconductor wafers, specialty chemicals, specialty gases, and other critical materials continue to rise, making close collaboration between materials suppliers and partners across the industry value chain increasingly important.

GlobalWafers is one of the world’s top three semiconductor wafer suppliers, offering a comprehensive wafer product portfolio and strong R&D capabilities to support a broad range of technology platforms and semiconductor applications, including niche products such as advanced silicon wafers, SOI wafers, and compound semiconductor materials. Taiwan Speciality Chemicals Corporation (TSC, 4772: TT), an affiliated company within the Sino-American Silicon Products Group, has also joined the SEMI Taiwan Materials Alliance. TSC has long focused on specialty gases and specialty chemicals for semiconductor applications, with products widely used in advanced semiconductor processes. Together, GlobalWafers and TSC have established the Group’s presence across critical upstream semiconductor materials. Through the Alliance platform, the two companies will leverage the Group’s integrated materials portfolio, combining expertise in R&D innovation, advanced manufacturing, and global supply experience. By working more closely with equipment suppliers, wafer manufacturers, packaging and testing companies, and academic and research institutions, GlobalWafers and TSC aim to accelerate collaborative innovation across materials and the semiconductor value chain, foster closer alignment between materials technologies and process requirements, expedite the qualification and adoption of new materials, and jointly advance semiconductor materials technologies and industry development.

Addressing Evolving Supply Chain Needs and Deepening Long-Term Customer Partnerships

In recent years, changes in geopolitics and the global trade environment have further highlighted the importance of ensuring a reliable supply of critical materials to the semiconductor industry. Customer expectations for materials suppliers have also evolved beyond cost and efficiency to encompass supply assurance, localized manufacturing, product traceability, green manufacturing, and joint technology development. GlobalWafers’ manufacturing footprint spans Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Through its global presence and localized supply capabilities, the Company is well positioned to stay close to customers across different regions and enhance supply chain resilience. At the same time, GlobalWafers continues to advance low-carbon and traceable manufacturing, helping customers gain greater visibility into their sources of supply and address sustainability requirements. Through ongoing technical exchanges and joint development, the Company also continues to deepen its long-term partnerships with customers.

Semiconductor supply chain resilience cannot be built by any single company alone. It requires the collective participation of partners across materials, equipment, wafer manufacturing, packaging and testing, and end applications. Through the SEMI Taiwan Materials Alliance, GlobalWafers looks forward to further strengthening connections between materials suppliers and partners across the broader industry value chain, bringing together technological expertise and industry experience from different fields to jointly advance materials innovation, application development, and supply chain collaboration. Closer industry collaboration will also help customers secure more stable and traceable, and low-carbon supply of materials as they navigate the adoption of new technologies and evolving supply chain dynamics. Such collaboration will also support the continuous advancement of materials technologies, products, and services, accelerate alignment with global supply chain standards and requirements, and advance industry value enhancement and global alignment, strengthening the competitiveness of the semiconductor materials ecosystem.

GlobalWafers Chairperson and CEO Doris Hsu said, “As semiconductor technologies continue to advance, the importance of materials is rising rapidly, and continued innovation across the industry depends on close collaboration among partners throughout the value chain. GlobalWafers has established deep expertise in semiconductor wafer materials, building a comprehensive product portfolio, strong R&D capabilities, and extensive global manufacturing experience. Through the SEMI Taiwan Materials Alliance, we look forward to deepening collaboration with industry partners to jointly strengthen the resilience of critical raw materials and semiconductor material supply, enhance global supply chain connectivity, accelerate collaborative innovation across materials and the semiconductor value chain, and advance industry value enhancement and global alignment. At the same time, we remain committed to balancing supply stability with low-carbon manufacturing, helping build a stronger and more competitive foundation for Taiwan’s semiconductor materials industry and supporting the sustainable growth of the global semiconductor ecosystem.”

The FTSE4Good Index Series, developed by FTSE Russell, is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices. The indices are widely used by market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other financial products. Companies selected for inclusion must pass rigorous screening across a range of critical ESG themes, including corporate governance, anti-corruption, climate change, labor standards, and supply chain management.

Since 2022, GlobalWafers has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for five consecutive years (2022–2026). In 2026, GlobalWafers received an overall FTSE Russell ESG score of 4.1 out of a maximum score of 5, outperforming the semiconductor industry average of 3.3 and the global technology industry average of 2.9. Across individual ESG themes, GlobalWafers achieved full scores of 5 in both corporate governance and anti-corruption, as well as scores of 4 in water security, environmental supply chain, labor standards, and social supply chain. These results reflect the company’s continued efforts to strengthen its governance framework, uphold business integrity, protect labor rights, and promote responsible supply chain management.

GlobalWafers’ continued inclusion once again recognizes its long-term efforts in advancing sustainable development. Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen sustainability governance and information disclosure, deepen its climate action, employee care, and supply chain management, and actively advance sustainability practices to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Regarding the fire incident that occurred on the 8-inch production line at the Novara facility in Italy on July 20, 2026, local time, the Company immediately activated its emergency response protocols. All employees were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. No environmental contamination occurred. The impact of the fire was confined to a localized section of the 8-inch production line, and the facility as a whole was not damaged. Majority of process areas and equipment were not affected by flames or high temperatures, while the core IT systems remain operational, providing an important foundation for subsequent recovery efforts. The Company has initiated a comprehensive damage assessment, recovery activities, and insurance claims process. Leveraging the global manufacturing footprint, cross-site qualification mechanisms, and diversified supply network established over the years, GlobalWafers has also launched a global support plan to minimize the impact on customer deliveries and the Company’s operations. Products that have completed cross-site qualification will get supply support from other manufacturing sites. For products that have not yet completed qualification, the Company will work closely with customers to accelerate validation and capacity transfer to maintain supply stability. The newly expanded 12-inch facility was not affected by the incident. Construction has been completed, and customer qualification is progressing smoothly. Production will be gradually ramped up in line with customer qualification progress and market demand, ensuring that the build-out of advanced 12-inch wafer capacity remains uninterrupted and lays a solid foundation for future business growth.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to drive structural growth across the semiconductor industry, supporting a gradual recovery in market demand. While the pace of recovery remains uneven, demand has gradually expanded from advanced-node applications to mature-node applications, including industrial and power management. As AI, HBM, advanced packaging, and cloud-to-edge computing technologies continue to advance rapidly, they will drive continued increases in computing power, memory capacity, and wafer consumption. At the same time, global supply chain restructuring continues to reinforce customers’ focus on supply assurance, localized manufacturing capabilities, supply chain resilience, and long-term partnerships. Product traceability and low-carbon manufacturing are also becoming increasingly important purchasing considerations. Leveraging its global manufacturing footprint across Asia, the Americas, and Europe, diversified product portfolio and long-standing customer relationships, GlobalWafers is well positioned to meet customers’ demand for localized supply, high‑quality and sustainable products, while continuing to benefit from long-term AI growth and the broader semiconductor market recovery.

Driven by market demand and technology trends, GlobalWafers’ global expansion projects are beginning to deliver results. The Company’s new facility in Sherman, Texas, United States (GWA), has received qualifications from multiple Tier-1 customers. Recently, one of our key customers, Micron, has further reinforced advanced wafer supply capabilities in the United States through a long-term agreement and strategic funding support. This underscores the importance customers place on supply security, long-term partnerships, and strategic capacity localization. Such commitment also provides greater demand visibility, supporting more efficient capacity planning and long-term growth at our new Texas facility. The new 12-inch SOI production line in St. Peters, Missouri (STP), continues to see strong demand, with RF-SOI and silicon photonics products progressively entering volume production. In Japan, new capacity at the Utsunomiya facility has been fully brought online, with capacity utilization remaining high and both operational and financial performance continuing to improve steadily. As new capacity across the Company’s major manufacturing sites continues to ramp, GlobalWafers’ global expansion investments are gradually translating into earnings growth momentum.

In terms of its product portfolio, GlobalWafers continues to advance the development of high-value-added products, including SOI, GaN, 12-inch SiC, and square wafers. Growing demand from AI, high-performance computing, silicon photonics, advanced packaging, and next-generation communications is supporting product mix optimization and profitability improvement. Excluding newly expanded production lines, existing 12-inch wafer capacity fully utilized, while 8-inch capacity utilization stays at a high level, with the recovery momentum gradually extending to 6-inch products. Looking ahead, as AI applications continue to expand across data centers, end devices, automotive electronics, and edge computing, the Company will continue to enhance capacity utilization, deepen its global localized manufacturing footprint, and strengthen long-term customer partnerships.

GlobalWafers’ recent achievements in sustainability and corporate governance have received recognition from leading domestic and international institutions. Its greenhouse gas reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), supporting its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across the full value chain by 2050. The Company was also recognized in CommonWealth Magazine’s “Temperature Rising Index for Pathways,” receiving ratings of “Below 1.6°C” and “Outstanding Performance.” GlobalWafers has also achieved the highest “A” rating in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for two consecutive years. The Company has ranked among the top 5% of TPEx-listed companies in the Corporate Governance Evaluation for eight consecutive years and, for the first time, among the top 10% of electronics companies with a market capitalization of NT$10 billion or above. In addition, GlobalWafers has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for five consecutive years, underscoring its continued progress and strong performance in carbon management, sustainable supply chain management, and corporate governance.

The Infineon Green Award recognizes suppliers that have demonstrated achievements in environmental commitment and sustainability practices. As the semiconductor industry places increasing emphasis on supply chain decarbonization and product carbon information disclosure, collaboration between customers and suppliers has gradually expanded beyond product quality, delivery, and technical capabilities to include energy use, carbon footprint management, and environmental information disclosure.

GlobalWafers’ receipt of the Best Improvement award recognizes the company’s continued advancement of various sustainability initiatives in recent years, including joining RE100, committing to setting science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), accelerating the use of renewable energy, improving the transparency of product carbon footprint information, and achieving strong results in CDP’s Climate Change and Water Security assessments. These actions reflect GlobalWafers’ ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability goals into operational management and actively respond to customer expectations for a low-carbon supply chain and greater transparency in product carbon information.

In recent years, GlobalWafers has continued to reduce the environmental impact of its operations through the adoption of renewable energy, improvements in energy efficiency, optimization of processes and equipment, and product carbon footprint management. This award not only demonstrates customer recognition of GlobalWafers’ sustainability efforts, but also reflects the semiconductor value chain’s shared focus on climate action and supply chain decarbonization.

GlobalWafers sincerely appreciates Infineon’s recognition of the company’s sustainability progress, as well as the continued collaboration between the two companies on low-carbon supply chain initiatives. Looking ahead, GlobalWafers will continue to advance its work in energy management, product carbon footprint management, and supply chain collaboration, working together with customers and industry partners to support the low-carbon transition of the semiconductor supply chain.

The award highlights the importance of collaboration across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate decarbonization, increase product carbon footprint transparency, and support customers’ sustainability objectives.

Italy Site: Connecting Classroom Knowledge with Semiconductor Applications Through STEM Education

GlobalWafers’ Italian subsidiary, MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., co-hosted Silicon Day with the University of Milano-Bicocca. During the event, employees from ESG, R&D, process engineering, quality assurance laboratories, and field application engineering introduced silicon wafer manufacturing processes, deposition technologies, and semiconductor industry developments to students, professors, and Ph.D. candidates, and shared practical field experience.

Through cross-disciplinary exchange, participants understood the importance of silicon materials in semiconductor applications from an industry perspective, and learned about the roles of R&D, manufacturing, quality management, engineering support, and customer applications in the industry value chain. For students, such exchange helps connect classroom knowledge with industrial applications and serves as a reference for future academic direction and career planning.

Italy Site: Inspiring the Younger Generation to Explore STEM Through Women’s Career Experiences

GlobalWafers’ Italian subsidiary, MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A., also participated in the International Day of Women and Girls in Science event organized by the University of Piemonte Orientale. The event mainly targeted high school students and was co-promoted by the Municipality of Vercelli, Italy. By bringing together schools, industry, and local community resources, it helped students learn about academic and career possibilities in STEM fields.

During the event, Dr. Maria Cristina Sanna, Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager at MEMC, was invited to share her academic and career journey in the semiconductor industry. Drawing on her own experience, she explained how professional knowledge, technical training, a rigorous mindset, and continuous learning supported her in building capabilities in microelectronics and semiconductors, and in applying her expertise to quality management and laboratory work. Through the sharing of a female professional, students gained a clearer understanding of STEM careers and saw the diverse possibilities for women to continue building expertise and creating impact in science and technology.

U.S. Site: Connecting Local Resources to Promote Professional Exchange Among Women in STEM

GlobalWafers’ U.S. subsidiary, GlobalWafers America (GWA), hosted a Women in STEM Networking Event, inviting more than 40 local professionals from 11 industries, as well as partners in education, workforce development, and economic development. The event was promoted by the Women in STEM group, which was jointly founded by GWA, the regional workforce board, and local economic development organizations. The group aims to connect women professionals in STEM fields and promote career exchange, experience sharing, and regional collaboration.

During the event, participants exchanged views on career development, leadership development, and cross-organization collaboration. Female employees from GWA also led participants on a site tour, introducing their work, the Company’s manufacturing processes, and career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Through first-hand sharing from frontline employees, participants gained deeper insight into semiconductor manufacturing sites and saw how women can extend their STEM expertise to engineering, manufacturing, operations, and industry collaboration, building expertise and creating impact in the technology industry.

Starting From Local Action to Cultivate the Next Generation of Technology Talent

From Silicon Day and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Italy to the Women in STEM Networking Event in the United States, GlobalWafers’ sites promote different forms of STEM education and career exchange activities based on local educational and industrial environments. These efforts not only help students gain exposure to science and the semiconductor industry, but also encourage the younger generation to see the diverse possibilities of technology careers through the participation and sharing of women professionals. Looking ahead, GlobalWafers will continue to combine its global presence with local resources to support talent development, diversity, and inclusion, cultivating more next-generation talent with professional capabilities and growth potential for the semiconductor industry.

SAS, GlobalWafers, and SGE partnered with IC Broadcasting and Hsuan Chuang University to host the Charity Science Camp, advancing science education and energy sustainability. (Photo courtesy of IC Broadcasting)

Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 23, 2026 – Sino-American Silicon (SAS), Glo    balWafers (GWC), and Susen Green Energy (SGE) have long been committed to educational equity and the cultivation of science and technology talent, and continue to transform their expertise in the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors into science education content that children can easily understand. To help narrow the urban-rural education gap, the three companies partnered with IC Broadcasting and Hsuan Chuang University to promote the “Pioneer Seedling Program,” hosting the “2026 SAS × GWC × SGE Charity Science Camp” at Hsuan Chuang University in Hsinchu. This year marks the SAS Group’s third year of participation in the program. A total of 52 elementary school students from the Hsinchu area were invited to take part in a two-day, one-night off-site learning program, helping them develop the courage to explore the world through hands-on activities and teamwork.

AR/VR experiences (Photo courtesy of IC Broadcasting)	Laser-cut interlocking bag-making activity (Photo courtesy of IC Broadcasting)

Inspired by the pioneering spirit embodied in the word “Pioneer,” the Pioneer Seedling Program encourages children to grow like young seedlings, nourished by knowledge and hands-on experience. Centered on the philosophy of “Learning by Doing, Learning with Joy,” this year’s Charity Science Camp featured a wide variety of activities, including an AI paper airplane workshop, AR/VR experiences, drone operation, cyanotype art, and a laser-cut interlocking bag-making activity. These activities brought seemingly distant concepts in semiconductors and renewable energy closer to everyday life, inspiring children to develop scientific thinking and creativity. On the first evening, the children watched the AI-themed science film S-Girl, deepening their understanding of AI and future technologies through visual storytelling. The camp also featured an “ESG Renewable Energy Classroom,” where SAS Group employees served as instructors and led sessions on the themes of climate and energy. They introduced the children to green energy and the connections between energy use, climate change, and daily life, allowing the concept of sustainability to begin taking root through their everyday experiences.

Drawing on more than 40 years of industry experience and a forward-looking vision, SAS has continued to identify high-potential business opportunities and build a diversified business portfolio spanning semiconductors, renewable energy, and automotive components. GWC supplies the global semiconductor industry with critical wafer materials, while SGE provides one-stop renewable energy services. Leveraging their respective expertise, the three companies transform industry knowledge in semiconductor wafer materials, solar power generation, and renewable energy applications into science education courses and hands-on learning experiences that elementary school students can easily understand. Through these engaging and educational activities, children gain a better understanding of technology, energy, and semiconductors in their everyday lives and develop an interest in STEM fields.

ESG Renewable Energy Classroom (Photo courtesy of IC Broadcasting)

The event made use of Hsuan Chuang University’s makerspace, computer classrooms, cloud classroom, the professional theater of the Department of Film and Theater Arts, and the outdoor sports field to create a diverse and inspiring learning environment for children, providing them with a learning experience beyond the regular classroom. IC Broadcasting also brought together its media platform and philanthropic resources to expand the impact of educational outreach, bringing greater attention to the educational resource needs of different regions and rallying broader support for children’s learning and development.

Throughout the two-day, one-night camp, children experienced firsthand the connections between technology and everyday life through activities including an AI paper airplane workshop, AR/VR, drones, hands-on maker projects, and sustainable energy courses, while discovering the joy of learning and a sense of accomplishment. The “2026 SAS × GWC × SGE Charity Science Camp” not only demonstrated the achievements of cross-sector collaboration among industry, media, and academia, but also put into practice the companies’ commitment to transforming their core business resources into social impact. Looking ahead, the three companies will continue to place sustainable development at the core of their efforts, integrating technology, education, and philanthropic resources to help more children engage in STEM learning, explore technological applications, and expand their imagination of what is possible in science, engineering, and energy.