Sustainabilitynoun•The ability for one generation to meet theirresource needs without compromising future
generations the ability to meet their needs.

Source: https://www.sustain.ucla.edu/what-is-sustainability/

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About Us​
2021 Highlights​
The Mission
The How​
UN Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
UN Goal 13: Climate Action
UN Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Reporting and Governance
UN Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
UN Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
UN Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Belkin creates products that make people’s lives easier, better and fulfilling through the power oftechnology. Our dedication to people-inspired design and quality informs everything that we do, from ouruser testing and prototyping process to regulatory compliance, manufacturing and warranty programs.
Beyond achieving business success through the sales of our products in the global marketplace, ourfoundational focus remains steadfast on R&D, community, education, and sustainability. We believe inleaving the world a better place and remain forever inspired by people and the planet we live on.

BELKIN INTERNATIONALA GLOBAL COMPANY
EL SEGUNDO
United States
Global Headquarters

PLAINFIELD
United States
Distribution Center

WELLINGBOROUGH
United Kingdom
Regional Office

AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
Regional Office

HONG KONG
China
Regional Office

At Belkin, we are true global citizens. Initiatives from across the globe benefit thecompany in various ways. When an initiative comes from a specific region, it impacts us
on a global scale, enabling us to stay vigilant and improve ourselves across the board.

16

Countries

37

Offices

1200

SHENZHEN
China
Regional Office

TUGGERAH

Employees

Australia
Regional Office2021 HIGHLIGHTS
LEED
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Belkin International’s HQ building is LEED v3 Core & Shell Goldcertified, targeting LEED v4 Commercial Interiors Silver certification.*• Base building (landlord building) is
LEED v3 Core & Shell Gold certified, theBelkin tenant space is targeting LEEDv4 Commercial Interiors Silver certification• Project is located within 1/2 mile of theMetro Green Line transit station• Electric vehicle chargers installed on-site• Solar photovoltaic*

We won an award for our leadershipin sustainability for the third time.

• Efficient HVAC and lighting design
reduces energy and operational carbon• Plumbing fixtures designed to use 26%
less water than the LEED baseline• Materials supporting manufacturertransparency programs for environmental
and human health impacts• Diverted over 75% of construction waste

Landlord building

Sustainability Leadership Award
Click to learn more

2021 HIGHLIGHTS
A Healthier Future with Fitwel
Originally created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and
U.S. General Services Administration, Fitwel is the world’s leading
certification system committed to a future where all buildings andcommunities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being.
Belkin’s new headquarters feature strategies from the Fitwel
Standard to increase employee health, well-being and access for all.
• Outdoor space amenities including indoor and outdoor gardens with seating areas• Sit-stand desks promoting health and activity• Healthy food and beverage options available for all employees• Access to on-site gym• Quiet room
• Private lactation room for nursing employees and guests

“W e have one planet to safeguard and the stakes are high. Climate change is real and our planetary
resources are depleting. However, I firmly believe that every company and every individual can makea positive impact. Every step taken is a meaningful one. We can succeed as a business and succeed
in caring for our planet at the same time. I hope that our actions towards environmental progress area call to action to our peers, partners, suppliers and the industry at large. ”
Steve Malony | CEO

THE MISSION
Belkin seeks to manage our operational footprint in a
way that minimizes environmental impact and drives
accountability and responsibility not only internally but forour industry as a whole. Our aim is to measure environmental
and social impact in every aspect of our business.

The role of the sustainability department is two-sided. The
department not only has a hand in product development toensure our products are produced in a responsible way, butalso to provide leadership and help influence decisions on
how we operate as an organization.
For example, in 2021 Belkin moved to our new LEED certified
headquarters in El Segundo where every aspect of thebuilding was designed with the intention of reducing ourenvironment impact.
Our new building expands our solar PV rooftop array to asignificantly larger system than our previous building while
also expanding free EV charging for our employees whochose to go electric.

THE HOW
Our sustainability goals are interconnected with theUN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (announced in 2015).
We align ourselves with this initiative to achieve a better andmore sustainable future for all. Below are the key areas we
identified where we can contribute meaningful impact.

UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption
and Production

UN Goal 13
Climate Action

UN Goal 16
Peace, Justiceand Strong Institutions

UN Goal 3
Good Healthand Well-Being

UN Goal 8
Decent Work andEconomic Growth

UN Goal 10
ReducedInequalities

Reportingand GovernanceUN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production

TIMELINE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
PACKAGING

Past

Present

FutureWhat we’ve done

What we’re doing

What we’re working toward

Funded the recycling of 9471 tonsof packaging since 2009.

Replacement of screen protector plastic envelopewith compostable solution while investigating
plant-based plastics and craft paper solutions.

25% reduction in single-use plastic by endof 2025 (based on 2019 benchmark).

Committed to Australia Packaging Covenant
Organization (APCO) 2025 targets.

Refreshing packaging without plastic
clamshell components.
Expanding our plastic reduction projects
beyond screen protection.
Commitment to Walmart Project Gigaton.
Chain-of-custody certification for paper sourcing.

Targeting 30% recycled PET (RPET) whenplastic packaging must be used.

PACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
COMMITMENT TO
AUSTRALIA PACKAGING COVENANT
ORGANIZATION (APCO) 2025 TARGETS
APCO believes collaboration is critical among all sectors
and government to find the best possible solutions to packaging
efficiency and sustainability in Australia.1
APCO enabled us to evaluate our total packaging footprint inAustralia and New Zealand and investigate, along with our partners,
how our packaging is managed after it is purchased by the consumer.
With APCO’s direction we were able to develop packaging thatis aligned with their targets for single-use plastic reduction, recycledcontent and the use of compostable materials. We then applied thisto products we sell globally.
Past

Present

FutureThe Covenant: The Australian Packaging Covenant (‘the Covenant’)is a document that defines how governments and businesses share theresponsibility for managing the environmental impacts of packaging
in Australia. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organization(APCO) is the entity in charge of managing and administering theCovenant. By becoming a Member of APCO and therefore a Signatory
to the Covenant, organizations agree to shared commitments andjoint responsibilities to work collaboratively to achieve sustainable
packaging outcomes.

1)

Source: https://www.packagingcovenant.org.au/who-we-are/what-is-the-covenant

PACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
REDUCED PLASTIC
Belkin is committed to reducing the use of plastic in packaging
for new product launches.

THE RESULT
Successfully removed plastic in packaging and replaced it withrecyclable materials. This was implemented across new andexisting products.
•
•
•
•
•

BoostCharge Pro™ 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W
BoostCharge Pro™ 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe
BoostCharge Pro™ Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe
SOUNDFORM ™ Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Magnetic Face Tracking Mount

Past

Present

Future(Packaging before and after: BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W)​

BeforeAfter

PACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
REDUCED PLASTIC
Belkin is committed to the reduction of our ecological footprint by
rethinking the way we produce and consume goods and resources.

THE RESULT
Successfully reengineered the packaging and storage of key elementsof our product line, resulting in a significant reduction of raw materials
used—all without the loss of quality, safety and longevity.
• Screen Protector Envelopes – Reduced the use of plastic by 40%• Quick Start Guide – Redesigned to reduce its paper consumption by 90%• Screen Protection Application System – Redesigned, reducing over 80%
of paper needed(New screen protector envelope)​

Past

Present

FuturePACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
We’re working on replacing our clamshell plastic packaging.

90 %
48 %
81 %
95 %
Past

Present

plastic reduction
on cable products
plastic reduction on
wireless charging pads
plastic reduction on
wireless charging stands
plastic reduction
on audio products

FuturePACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
COMMITMENT TOWALMART PROJECT GIGATON
Project Gigaton is a Walmart initiative to eliminate one billion metrictons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gases from the global value chain
by 2030.
In Project Gigaton, Walmart provides incentives to suppliers throughgoal-setting and providing credits for achieving progress.1
1)

This project covers several topics including greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions and single-use plastic reduction. By focusing
on our Walmart platform, we were able to legitimize our goals
with the use of science-based targets and we looked at our GHG
and plastic footprint not only for Walmart but also for our global
footprint as a whole.

Source: https://www.walmartsustainabilityhub.com/project-gigaton

This allows us to target a bigger reduction in CO2 emissions anda bigger reduction in our single-use plastics globally.

Past

Present

FuturePACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
We require a chain-of-custody certification to ensure that ourpaper is sourced from responsibly managed forests and iscompliant with all applicable local and international laws.
This also ensures protection of worker and indigenous peoples’
rights, minimizes our environmental impact, and protects thelong-term viability of the forest.

We are FSC Certified. This means that we “comply
with the highest social and environmental standards
on the market. Public concern about the state of theworld’s forests and timber resources is increasing, and
FSC provides you with a credible solution to complex
environmental and social issues.”*

Past

Present

Future*Source: https://fsc.org/en/join-us/become-certified#:~:text=FSC%20Certification,complex%20environmental%20
and%20social%20issues

PACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
We have already met our original goal–to reduce single-use
plastics by 2025–and are looking for ways to remove plastic
from our packaging entirely.
Most single-use plastic ends up in landfills, oceans, waterways andthe environment. Plastics do not biodegrade. Instead, they slowly
break down into smaller pieces of plastic called microplastics.1
1)

Source: https://www.naturespath.com

Past

Present

FuturePACKAGING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
We use 100% Recycled PET (RPET) where possible, exceeding
our goal to incorporate at least 30% RPET in our packaging whenplastics are used.
The continued effort is to reduce our virgin plastic footprint while
also opening up demand for recycled plastic, to support ourrecyclers and help lead us toward a circular economy.

Past

Present

Future2021 OVR SYSTEM
Recycling Old Bottles Into New Packaging
That Can Be Further Recycled

Bottles are sourced
from recycling center

Paper labels
are removed

Bottles are groundinto flakes

Past

Flakes arecleanedFuturePresent

Flakes aremeltedFlakes are formed into
sheets for thermoforming
components[Pictures provided by our OVR tray vendor showing the basic process of recycling old plastic bottles]

E-WASTE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Belkin’s R&D Efforts in Sustainability
Belkin is investigating more sustainable materials for use in our
products. Working with experts around the globe, our crossfunctional team tests for sustainability, material engineering,
supply chain, mechanical engineering, regulatory and compliance,and product quality assurance.
We are researching and testing options to replace virgin plastic
used in many of our product enclosures to reduce its impact tothe environment.
Our vision is to develop new solutions that will bring us the same
quality or better than virgin plastic and drive meaningful andlasting environmental change.
Past

Present

FutureE-WASTE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
In the past year, we have studied many different, moresustainable materials in the market. We have identified a varietyof viable materials and are working to understand thequantifiable sustainability impact—factoring in carbon footprint,
sources of material, cost, viability, supply chain impacts andmore—all while maintaining the same quality standard used in allof our Belkin goods.

Past

Present

FutureTIMELINE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
E-WASTE
Past

Present

FutureWhat we’ve done

What we’re doing

What we’re working toward

Since 2009, we funded the recyclingof 25,251 tons of electronic waste
and 279 tons of batteries.

Developing a system to track how muchcopper, tin, etc. is in our products.

We are constantly looking for ways toencourage responsible, sustainableconsumption. We continue to investigate
and learn about the environmental andsocial impact of our products.

In 2021 alone, Belkin employees diverted over
30,000 lbs. of e-waste away from landfills withsupport from partners like Human-I-T
ensuring that metals and chemicals don’t
contaminate soil, groundwater and air.
Our US recycler is 100% landfill free and meetsall existing certifications and standards.

Pursuing removal of hazardous substances in
product development to align with the goals
and prevent disclosure of EU RoHS, REACh, etc.
Evaluating our systems: We visited our recycler
in Indiana and are in discussion with smelters todetermine how we can validate recycled content.

E-WASTEGLOBAL RECYCLING
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production

Global recycling initiatives have helped Belkin reduce ourcarbon footprint on a much larger scale.
RECYCLING FINANCED SINCE 2009

We funded the recycling of 9471 tons of packaging
since 2009
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is theEuropean Community Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electricaland electronic equipment that, together with the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU, became European Law in February 2003.
We are proud to contribute to each country’s recycling programs.

Past

Present

Future25,251279

9471

tons of electricaland electronic devices

tons ofbatteries

tons ofpackaging•	In the United States and Europe, Belkin subscribes to a regulatory mandate called WEEE
to recycle electronic waste•	Registered as a producer with the state’s environmental agencies in many European countries,
Belkin reports how much paper and plastic packaging we import and pay recycling schemes tooffset that paper and plastic (UK: http://npwd.environment-agency.gov.uk)•	Belkin encourages the recycling and proper disposal of Belkin battery packs globally:(https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=317741)

E-WASTE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream.
We are not only focused on the end of life for our products
but also on the design of our products.
WEEE directive: we conduct product assessments to ensure
we maintain reuse/recycling and recovery rates as specified by
the WEEE directive. We have expanded our e-waste obligations
beyond EU into other regions.

Past

Present

FutureE-WASTE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our US recycler is landfill-free certified for the R2 Standard
and RIOS.

What does this mean?
The R2 Standard provides a common set of processes, safetymeasures and documentation requirements for businesses
that repair and recycle used electronics.
Source: https://sustainableelectronics.org/

We partnered with SIMS recycling and offer free recycling of our
products throughout the United States. Disposed electronics
contain salvageable materials such as aluminum, copper andprecious metals. The partnership with SIMS aims to keep Belkin
e-waste out of landfills and ensure customers are provided withthe tools they need to be environmental stewards.
https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=302809

Past

Present

FutureE-WASTE
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
We’re pursuing the removal of hazardous substances in productdevelopment to align with the goals of EU, RoHS, REACh, etc.

What do these acronyms stand for?
RoHS

Restriction of Hazardous Substances

REACh	Registration, Evaluation & Authorization of Chemicals
SCIPS ubstance of Concern in Products: this is establishedunder the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD)

WEEE

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Past

Present

FuturePRODUCT CHEMISTRY
UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
In order to sell products in the global marketplace, Belkin mustmeet environmental regulatory requirements around the world.
We have maintained a restricted substance list that is updated
annually to exceed our compliance obligations. We do this bydesigning our products without these substances.
Restrictive Substance List

Past

Present

FutureE-WASTE
CIRCULAR ECONOMY

UN Goal 12
Responsible Consumption and Production
Our goal for e-waste is to drive toward a more circular economy
and to validate recycled content in our products.
A circular economy is an economic system of closed loops in which
raw materials, components and products lose their value as little aspossible, renewable energy sources are used, and systems thinking
is at the core.1
1)

Rawmaterials

Raw materials
sourcing
Manufacturing

Source: https://kenniskaarten.hetgroenebrein.nl/en/knowledge-map-circular-economy

Recycling
Logistics

Customer

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 13
Climate Action

“ B elkin has been focused on the climate crisis since the department was first founded in 2008. We
have taken great strides to measure and find ways to significantly reduce our emissions where wehave direct control. We will continue to focus on every aspect of our business where we can reduce
emissions and have a meaningful impact. Climate change is one of the greatest threats of our time
and we cannot solve the problem alone, but we will do our part. ”
Ernie Roberts | Senior Manager of Sustainability

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
Climate change refers to the long-term shifts in temperature
and weather patterns caused by human activity since the1800s. These shifts may be natural, but they have become more
apparent and drastic in our time.
As the world is rattled to take action while we still have thewherewithal, Belkin understands and acknowledges the needto do our part in educating our customers and equipping themwith facts to make the best purchasing decisions to better
manage their own environmental and social impact. With that
we are taking a proactive approach to carbon neutrality in ouroperations and have set goals to provide transparency on our
packaging and product footprint.  

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
Scope 1
DirectEmissions

Scope 2
Purchased
Emissions

Scope 3
Value-Chain
Emissions

Total Belkin
EmissionsDefine Scope Emissions
1. Direct greenhouse (GHG) emissions that occur from sourcesthat are controlled or owned by an organization.
2. Indirect GHG emissions associated with the purchaseof electricity, steam, heat or cooling.
3. Value-chain emissions that often represent the majorityof an organization’s total GHG emissions.

Past

Present

FutureTIMELINE
UN Goal 13
Climate Action
Past

Present

FutureWhat we’ve done

What we’re doing

What we’re working toward

Achieved 25% renewable by 2020 in Scope 2.

Added 136.8 kW system solar panels to our
new El Segundo HQ.

We are investigating carbon footprinting
for our products.

LEED certified headquarters.

Commitment to be 100% carbon neutral
by 2025 as an ongoing agreement with
Climate Impact Partners.

We’ve recently upgraded to full LED lighting
in our Indiana facility.
Signed the We Are Still In declaration (Paris
Agreement Equivalent).
We have achieved over 50% GHG reductionin our operations from 2009 to 2019.
LED lighting upgrade in several key facilities.

Fitwel certified headquarters.
35% carbon neutral in scope 2 by 2021 purchased renewable energy credits froma wind farm for 100% power consumption of
our facility in Indiana and installed solar panels
at new HQ.

Continual improvement program with factories
and offices in vulnerable locations to ensure
preparation for fires, floods, typhoons, excessive
heat, and other extreme weather events toprotect human life and minimize disruption to
our supply chain.

UN Goal 13
Climate Action

LEAD WITH LEED CERTIFICATION

Our Playa headquarters were LEED Gold-certified, validating
the following environmentally conscious features:

Belkin’s new El Segundo global headquarters are so energy efficient that the complex
has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design) Silver certification.
What else is Belkin doing?

Water efficiency• Low-flow toilets and faucet sensors• Drought-tolerant native landscaping•	A separate gray water system forour landscaping
Energy•	The building is mostly lit by natural lightduring the day•	Low-wattage bulbs where light is needed•	Energy-efficient HVAC system

Materials•	Minimal carpet used. The floor is mostly
concrete throughout the building•	White roofing to minimize heat absorption
in the building and reduce strain on
the HVAC system•	A garden with native plants on a portionof the roof
Parking•	Covered underground parking to avoid
taking up more space with a parking lot

In addition, we went beyond our LEED certification to include
Fitwel certification, which prioritizes wellness and optimizes
health in the design and operation of the building.
Past

Present

Future

274

30

50

136.8

Solar panels on thebuilding rooftop

EV car 
charging stations

Energy-efficientmotion sensor lights

kWsystemn

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
Signed We Are Still In in 2017
(USA Paris Agreement Support Group)
The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and, for the firsttime, brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious
efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, withenhanced support to assist developing countries to do so. As such,it charts a new course in the global climate effort.1

USA Paris Agreement Support GroupWe Are Still In is a joint declaration of support for climate
action, signed by more than 3900 CEOs, mayors, governors,
college presidents and others.

Past
1)
2)

Present

FutureSource: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement
Source: https://www.wearestillin.com

The organizations they represent comprise the largest andmost diverse coalition of actors ever established in pursuit ofclimate action in the United States.2

Past

UN Goal 13
Climate Action

Present

FutureWe have achieved over 64% GHG reduction in our operations since 2009 levels.
GHG: Greenhouse gases contribute to global warming and negatively impact environmental and human health.

How we did it

2021

73%

58%

44,754

599,579

83,951

reduction in electricity
consumption

less water
consumption

acres of pine forest
annual carbon
sequestration

tree seedlings grown
for 10 years

barrels of oil —(almost 4 million
gallons of gasoline*)*Cumulative amount reduced since 2009: 36,112 metric tons of CO2e
*These statistics were calculated using the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator by the EPA.

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF RETROFIT

62%

Annual Carbon Emissions Reduction

reduction

Annual Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Emissions Reduction

9004 pounds

Annual Nitrogen Oxide (NO, NO2) Reduction

4.502 pounds

Coal Burning Avoided
Atmospheric Mercury Contamination Avoided

Lighting upgrade in our Indiana distribution center resulted
in a 62% reduction in utility consumption (4124 light bulbs).
Past

Present

Future2,701,236 pounds

534 tons/year
65,000 mg/year

Equivalent Acres of Forest Added

435 acres

Equivalent Number of Cars Removed from the Road

210 carsLIGHTING UPGRADE IN THE UK

UN Goal 13
Climate Action

2014

At the end of 2014, we installed 300 x 100-watt LED COB (chipon board) lights to the existing low-bay fittings in our warehouse,along with wiring alterations to those fittings.

75%

These replaced the existing halogen globes and gear trays rated
at 450 watts (a 75% savings) on the globe consumption and areduction on maintenance costs.

2015

Savings

50%

LIGHTING UPGRADE IN INDIANA

62%
Present

Future

36
watt

400x

2021
Past

300x

Savings

In 2015, we installed 400 LED panel lights in the offices, rated
at 36 watts, replacing the existing 72-watt fittings (50% savings)
on consumption and a reduction in maintenance costs.
In 2021 we completed the final LED lighting upgrade in Indiana
to have 100% LED lighting throughout the warehouse and office.

100
watt

Savings

29
watt

3,000xUN Goal 13
Climate Action
Goal Achieved: Become 25% carbon neutral by 2020.
We purchased renewable energy credits (REC) from a wind farmfor 100% of our manufacturing facility’s power consumption,
and we expanded our solar array in the new El Segundo office.
Wind energy (or wind power) refers to the process of creating
electricity using the wind or air flows that occur naturally in theearth’s atmosphere.1
1)

Source: https://www.awea.org/wind-101/basics-of-wind-energy

We completed our purchase of REC effective April 2020. The energy
used at our Indiana facility can be claimed from a combination of
Pioneer Trail wind farm and Agriwind farm in Illinois.

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 13
Climate Action

Present

Past

FutureWE’RE BUILDING TOWARD 100% RENEWABLE:
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy, often referred toas clean energy, comes from natural
sources or processes that are
constantly replenished.1

1)

Source: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/renewable-energy-clean-facts

25%

35%

100%

renewable by 2020

renewable by 2021

renewable by 2025

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
We’ve recently upgraded to full LED lighting in our Indiana facility.

Annual energy savings of new lighting upgrade:$75,034 in lighting$12,624 in HVAC
$9764 in maintenanceestimated $97,422 annual savings
With an average price of $0.10/kWh, including lighting
and HVAC, we estimate yearly savings of 1,500,687 kWh.

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 13
Climate Action

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

Investigate carbon footprinting for products.

Energy and Material Inputs

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a popular analysis method forreporting potential environmental loads and resources consumed
in each step of a product or service supply chain.1
We already track our consumption in terms of energy, water,materials, etc. The next step is to have the ability to connect thisdata to specific products. LCA will allow us to holistically look at a
product’s scope 3 emissions. It will help us determine the footprint
from initial product development to final delivery to our customer.
LCA is standardized following ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
The incorporation of recycled content removes all the energy
required and waste generated from raw material extraction. This
results in a lower global-warming potential to produce that product.
Past
1)Present

FutureSource: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/life-cycle-assessment

Raw
Materials

Material
Processing

Product
Manufacturing

Use

RecycleRe-manufacture

Reuse

Emissions and Waste

Disposal

UN Goal 13
Climate Action
One of our ongoing initiatives is to be 100% carbon neutral by2025 in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and RSK.
Climate Impact Partners works with clients to deliver
high-quality solutions that ensure immediate, positive impact
on the world’s natural capital.1
1)

Source: https://www.naturalcapitalpartners.com/

What does it mean to be carbon neutral?
Carbon neutrality means achieving net-zero carbon dioxide
emissions by balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal(often through carbon offsetting) or simply eliminating carbon
emissions altogether.

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 13
Climate Action
We work with our factories and offices in vulnerable locations
to ensure preparation for fires, floods, typhoons, excessive
heat and other extreme weather events, to protect humanlife and minimize disruption to our supply chain.

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 16
Peace, Justice andStrong Institutions

TIMELINE
UN Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Past

Present

FutureWhat we’ve done

What we’re doing

What we’re working toward

All factories we engage with must havea current third-party audit by one of
our approved social audit schemes.
Also, Foxconn is a founding member ofthe Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).

Continue to monitor our tracker and flag
any issues to Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
quarterly. We offer new supplier auditing
and training as needed.

All our suppliers must comply with the RBA
code of conduct. All suppliers must complete athird-party social compliance audit every two
years. Belkin must report our progress on
this annually in accordance with UK andAustralia Modern Slavery Acts.

Annual Modern Slavery Act reporting inAustralia and the UK.

UN Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Foxconn is a founding member of the Responsible Business
Alliance (RBA). Since our merger in 2018, we revised our suppliercode of conduct to align with the RBA’s standards. We track all
suppliers’ third-party social accountability audits to make surethey are current.
Internal audits alone are not acceptable. You can find the RBA
code of conduct here and the most recent ESG report here.

What is the Responsible Business Alliance?
The RBA is a nonprofit organization representing electronics, retail,auto and toy companies committed to supporting the rights andwell-being of workers and communities worldwide that are affectedby the global supply chain.

Past

Present

FutureUN Goal 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
We continue to monitor our tracker and flag any issues to the SQAteam quarterly. When we want to engage with new suppliers, weevaluate them on not just their capacity but their capability as well.
Our SQA team is based in Asia and allows us to make theseassessments. We conduct a series of social, environmental andquality assessments with new and existing suppliers. Our SQAteam regularly conducts on-site visits with each supplier to review
what is working well and discover areas where we can improve.
If a supplier is not performing, our SQA team has ultimate vetopower to quarantine products, stop production, or stop businessaltogether if any critical issues are found and not resolved.

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
All our suppliers must comply with the RBA’s code of conduct .
All suppliers must complete a biannual third-party social compliance audit.
All new suppliers must meet our standards on an environmental andproduct level.

We report our progress on this annually in accordance with the:UK Modern Slavery Act
An act to make provision about slavery, servitude and forced orcompulsory labor, and about human trafficking, including provision for theprotection of victims; to make provision for an Independent Anti-slavery
Commissioner; and for connected purposes.1
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A requirement for companies to disclose information regarding
their efforts to eradicate human trafficking and slavery within
their supply chain.

Conflict Minerals Dodd Frank Act Section 1502
A requirement for U.S. companies to disclose usage of conflictminerals including tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, and wherethese minerals originate from the Democratic Republic of theCongo (DRC) or adjoining country where evidence of humanrights abuses have occurred.

Australia Modern Slavery Act
An act to require some entities to report on the risks of modern
slavery in their operations and supply chains and actions toaddress those risks.2

Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/introduction/enacted

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California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2018A00153

Reporting and Governance  TIMELINE
Reporting and Governance

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FutureWhat we’ve done

What we’re doing

What we’re working toward

Belkin contributed to the 2018–20 FIT
Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)
report in accordance with Hong Kong
Exchange (HKEX) requirements. We’ve also
conducted internal reporting to comply with
ISO 14001 and reporting to show progressagainst corporate goals.

We recently completed FIT’s ESG reportfor 2020.

Remain in full compliance with our reporting
requirements and maintain our collaboration
with FIT Social and Environmental
Responsibility (SER) committee to continuously
improve our companywide environmental andsocial policies.
Develop a page on our website where the public
can access information about our initiatives.

Reporting and Governance
Belkin contributed to the 2020 FIT ESG report in accordance withHKEX requirements. We’ve also conducted internal reporting tocomply with ISO 14001 and show progress in our corporate goals.

Past

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FutureWe have established a committee responsible for sustainable
development called the Social and Environmental Responsibility(SER) committee. This committee is responsible for corporate
and environmental governance, operations safety, quality, social
compliance, and just treatment of employees. The committee
is tasked with identifying and addressing ESG-related risks inconnection with sustainable development. The committee isalso responsible for energy conservation and emission reduction
projects for all FIT facilities, including the installation of solar
panels on roofs at our facilities in mainland China and a water
purification tower.

Reporting and GovernanceWe completed FIT’s ESG report for 2020.
2020 report
Reporting enables us to stay vigilant and to keep eachother accountable.
We want to be transparent with what we are doing.
We are consistently monitoring potential risks andimproving our operations.

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FutureReporting and GovernanceOur common interest is transparency. We want to be open with
our partners, customers and the public at large about what wehave done, what progress we are making, and what we intend toaccomplish in the future.
That’s why we created a page on our website where informationon our initiatives is accessible to all.
Access up-to-date information on our goals and initiatives athttps://www.belkin.com/us/sustainability/.

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Good Healthand Well-Being

BE POSITIVE ACTIVE

UN Goal 3
Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote
Well-Being for All Ages
Belkin Values are the foundation for our work and behavior as
an organization. They represent the fundamental philosophiesbehind what Belkin believes will create a positive experienceamong our colleagues and customers.

Our best emerges from a positive,
optimistic mindset. Participate, bethoughtful and make smart decisions.

MAINTAIN YOUR EDGE
Curiosity, passion and discipline feed thecompetitive spirit. Commit to being the best
without compromising integrity.

PURSUE THE IDEALOur Values also define a competitive difference. As a clearly
articulated expression of Belkin’s attitude and approach, they will
help to attract and retain talent interested in living by our Values
in the workplace.

The ideal lies at the intersection of what is
possible and what people care about. Push
yourself to achieve the extraordinary.

RECHARGE
We are most effective when we areenergized and focused. Invest in
those things that replenish you.

SUCCEED AS A TEAM
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Honor diverse ideas, foster healthy
debate and inspire each other.

UN Goal 3
Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote
Well-Being for All AgesAt Belkin, we recognize that we are all people before we are
employees, and as such, all people deserve to be healthy. In
fact, fostering inclusive well-being is at the forefront of ourorganization, with one of our company values being Recharge:“We are most effective when we are energized and focused.
Invest in those things that replenish you.” We are a people-firstorganization, recognizing the inherent value and humanity of
all employees.

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Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote
Well-Being for All AgesAt Belkin, we strive to offer a market-competitive,
valuable Total Rewards program because our employees
are at the core of everything we do. Our goal is toprovide a wide variety of health and wellness benefits
that allow our employees to choose the coverage thatbest meets their needs. We remain committed to our
Total Rewards philosophy of providing benefits that arecompetitive, equitable, comprehensive and sustainable.
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Monthly mindfulness sessions
Apple Fitness/Peloton app membership
Weekly virtual fitness classes (yoga and bootcamp)
UnitedHealthCare Simply Engaged rewards program

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Decent Work andEconomic GrowthUN Goal 8
Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable
Economic Growth, Full and Productive
Employment, and Decent Work for All
It is Belkin’s desire and intention to conduct our business withhigh ethical standards and to positively impact the communities
in which we do business. We have developed codes of conduct
to ensure that our actions are consistent with our intentions.
This code of conduct details the expectations Belkin has for
employees worldwide and explains action and issues we need to
be aware of as we do business globally. These principles are an
important resource to guide our actions.

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Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth,
Full and Productive Employment, and Decent Work for All
Fostering Growth andDevelopment Opportunities:

Safe and Healthful
Working Environment:

TalentAcquisition:

Our employees’ well-being and careerdevelopment are extremely important to us.
We want them to perform well and get
satisfaction from their jobs. The Belkin teamprovides quality services that support therecruitment of qualified job applicants, the growth
and advancement of training, and education todevelop and promote employee success.

The Belkin People Team promotes andprioritizes the health and personal safety ofeach employee. Providing a safe and healthy
workplace is of primary importance in all phasesof the operation and administration at Belkin.

At Belkin, talent acquistion is a long-term
strategic effort to cultivate relationshipsthat attract qualified candidates who willbring their knowledge, skills and experienceto the organization.

Past

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FutureIn response to the global pandemic, Belkinhas continued to remain flexible by allowing
employees to work in a virtual/hybrid model
based on work location, department and position.

UN Goal 10
Reduced Inequalities

UN Goal 10
Reduced Inequality Within andAmong Countries - DEIB Vision
Our continued success depends on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
and Belonging of our global team. Because we make peopleinspired products, prioritizing the holistic well-being of people isessential to our business. Our DEIB commitments inform and fuelus on our pathway of action to walk the talk.
As lifelong learners, we commit to a growth mindset that allows us
to hold courageous conversations and push back against systemic
oppression. Belkin was announced as one of five finalists in the DEITeam of the Year category out of 77 organizations by Los Angeles
Business Journal.
DEIB Commitments to Walk the Talk
1. Shared Responsibility 2. Education and Awareness3. Cultural Humility 4. Active Listening 5. Accountability
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Women’s Network GroupUN Goal 10
Reduced Inequality Within
and Among Countries
Gender Equality
The founding of the Women’s Network Group (WNG) as our first
employee resource group represents our ongoing commitment togender equity and gender equality. Not only does WNG provide
programming throughout the organization, but members also receive
advocacy, mentorship and professional development. Meetings arerobust in conversation among members and senior leadership.
These opportunities to connect with executives can also serve as
reminders of the ongoing importance to search for, analyze andrectify any unintentional pay inequities that may arise over time.
Similar to all our employee resource groups, WNG is intentionallymindful about how members’ gender identities are intersectionalwith all other multicultural identities.
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Reduced Inequality Within
and Among Countries
Quality Education
Embracing a growth mindset throughout our organization propels
our legacy of innovation forward and enables us to stay at theforefront of emerging technologies. Moreover, our unwavering
belief in quality education is reflected in both our internalbenefits offerings and programming, as well as our community
engagement and volunteerism.

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FutureUN Goal 10
Reduced Inequality Within
and Among Countries
Our Pursue the Ideal company value reverberates this message:“The ideal lies at the intersection of what is possible and what
people care about. Push yourself to achieve the extraordinary.”
Moreover, Education and Awareness is a DEIB commitment as well
as a Focus Pillar of action. The Educational Assistance Program
offered to all full-time employees supports our belief that all humans
are lifelong learners.
Employees who have been onboard for at least one full year areable to receive annual financial assistance for a job-related course at
an approved educational institution. We also offer optional training
year-round through our Learning Management System, GROW Learning
courses, and multiculturally focused presentations, panels and speakers.
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