Taiwan’s First: BenQ Group Earns ISO 20121:2024 Certification at COMPUTEX
Achieves 30% Carbon Reduction and Fulfills All 22 ESG Goals To Build a Green and Sustainable Exhibition.
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BenQ Group has once again raised the bar for sustainable exhibitions. At the 2025 COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the Group adopted the new ISO 20121:2024 sustainable event management system and achieved all 22 ESG goals with third-party certification. It is the first enterprise in Taiwan to be certified under the updated standard and the only company worldwide to receive ISO 20121 certification at COMPUTEX for three consecutive years.
To reduce waste at large-scale exhibitions, BenQ Group curated its booth under the sustainability philosophy of “Together, Make the World Better,” elevating its green exhibition approach in 2025. Building on a 15% carbon reduction in 2024, this year’s booth used 100% circular materials and doubled in size while reducing carbon emissions by 30% compared to 2024 through design and reuse strategies. After the event, booth materials were returned to their design partner, KY-POST, for reuse at the 2025 SDG Asia Expo in September, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable legacy.
Joe Huang, General Manager of BenQ Group, emphasized that, as COMPUTEX remains a global tech benchmark, the Group has brought together 23 subsidiaries to showcase AI innovation and support customers in green transitions. BenQ Group also led the adoption of ISO 20121:2024, incorporating climate mitigation, AI financial fraud prevention, and smart healthcare into its exhibit. It emphasized digital responsibility, inclusion, responsible sourcing, and supply chain sustainability. As Taiwan’s first enterprise certified under the new standard, BenQ Group is committed to advancing sustainability and building a green value chain with partners.
30% Carbon Reduction and Circular Reuse for a Sustainable Legacy
BenQ Group has advanced its sustainable practices from 3R design in 2023, a 15% carbon reduction in 2024, to its full-scale green exhibition 3.0 upgrade in 2025. Through 100% circular materials, equipment rentals, and low-impact methods, the Group significantly cut its carbon footprint. According to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), despite doubling the booth size, emissions from construction and electricity use dropped over 30% from 2024.
To extend material life, the booth installations were returned to KY-POST for disassembly and reuse. Part of the structure will be reused at the 2025 SDG Asia Expo in September, reinforcing sustainable legacy through upstream design and cross-venue reuse, leaving a traceable sustainability record.
Certified to ISO 20121:2024 – All 22 ESG Goals Achieved
Aligning with ISO 20121:2024, BenQ Group met all 22 ESG targets across three pillars: Environment – Carbon Footprint Verification of booth design, 90% digitalization of printed materials, and 100% reusable utensils. Social – over 50% AI green smart solutions, offering Green Travel Guide, and recycled booth materials repurposed into gifts. Governance – 100% vegan locally sourced catering, 90% local souvenirs and gift sourcing, and 80% of construction materials from Taiwan. These efforts covered planning through post-event impact, engaging customers, partners, schools, foundations, social welfare groups, and suppliers.
New 2025 initiatives included: Environment - using 100% circular materials to address climate change. Social - hosting campus seminars to build sustainability literacy among students; sharing circular design strategies at Taipei Computer Association forums; showcasing digital responsibility through AI financial fraud prevention and hospital management; livestreaming AI sessions during the expo to expand audience and practice digital accessibility. Governance - prioritizing local sourcing from B Corps, NGOs, and social enterprises to create shared value.
Co-Creation and Prosperity: Calling on 30 Partners to Respond to Sustainable Actions
BenQ Group invited 30 sustainability partners to join its ISO 20121:2024 COMPUTEX initiative. Group companies included BenQ, Qisda, ACE PILLAR, ACE Energy, AEWIN, Alpha Networks, APLEX, Data Image, DFI, DIVA, DKABio, DSIGroup, D8AI, Ecolux, Epic Cloud, FiberLogic, Grandsys, Hitron, MetaAge, MetaGuru, Marketop Smart Solutions, Partner Tech, WiXtar.
External collaborators included KY-POST Design International, Mepax, CHINGPIAO, uCup, inBlooom, CircuPlus, and Unity Sustainability Services, contributing AI and sustainability efforts.
According to ISO (www.iso.org), ISO 20121:2024 emphasizes climate action, human rights, DEI, and legacy. It uses the High-Level Structure (HLS) for alignment with other systems, promotes stakeholder engagement, and introduces themes like supply chain responsibility, digital responsibility, and governance resilience—embedding sustainability into organizational culture.
