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E Ink upholds the core values of "Safety First, Environmental Protection Priority, Full Participation, and Sustainable Operation" by establishing a comprehensive " Safety, Health, Environment, and Energy Management." This policy aims to create a healthy, safe, and comfortable work environment for employees. By implementing the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, E Ink focuses on safety as a priority, integrating safety protection, environmental improvement, and health care into three main aspects. The strategies include enhancing management empowerment through occupational safety systems, controlling risks to create a secure workplace, promoting a safety culture, and fostering a healthy and enjoyable work environment. These efforts aim to mitigate or reduce risks, prevent fatalities, decrease work-related injuries, ensure employee health, and continuously improve occupational health and safety (OHS) performance.

Enhancing Management Empowerment through Occupational Safety and Health Management

Occupational Safety and Health Management with Full Employee Participation

E Ink has not only implemented the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard to enhance occupational safety system governance but also has the occupational safety and health management under the supervision of the Board of Directors. At the operational level, the Company established an Occupational Safety and Health Committee, which holds regular quarterly meetings to report progress to top management, relevant responsible units, labor representatives, and the Board of Directors. This committee consists of supervisors and employee representatives from each site, with the site manager serving as the chairperson, responsible for regularly discussing matters related to occupational safety and health, such as education and training, work environment improvements, safety and health management performance, contractor management, and health promotion.

Through the operation of the quarterly committee, management policies, regulatory compliance, and effectiveness are reviewed, striving to create a high-quality work environment where employees can work with peace of mind.

In 2024, E Ink's Taiwan and Yangzhou sites completed the ISO 45001 implementation and received external certification. The US site is also in the planning stage for system implementation, which is expected to be completed by 2026, further advancing E Ink's occupational safety and health management practices.

E Ink ISO 45001 Certificate

Controlling Risks to Create a Secure Workplace

Hazard Identification and Risk Management

E Ink adheres to the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, has established the "Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Environmental Consideration Procedure," with the Occupational Safety Committee members serving as the core team to define the responsibilities of each unit. Certified employee representatives conduct comprehensive inspections of equipment and operational procedures, identifying and assessing departmental hazards and risks based on the accident severity, occurrence probability, and risk control effectiveness. Risks are categorized into four to five levels based on the risk score and further divided into acceptable and unacceptable risks, prioritizing improvement efforts to eliminate hazards and minimize risks. Additionally, if workers encounter immediate danger during operations, they can decide to stop work or take necessary protective measures and evacuate the workplace without facing any adverse consequences.

In 2024, E Ink's Taiwan and Yangzhou sites conducted hazard identification and risk assessments, totaling 2,375 and 606 items, respectively. Among them, 763 and 194 items were identified as opportunities to assess risk reduction and improve occupational safety and health. A total of 11 items were classified as high-risk and prioritized for improvement, with no significant unacceptable risks found. The top three hazard types this year were physical and mechanical hazards (63.5%), followed by chemical hazards (32.5%), and Ergonomic hazards (2.7%). The most common injury types included mechanical crushing, inhalation of odors, and chemical exposure. These risks have all been incorporated into daily management and document control. Furthermore, based on risk assessments and stakeholder recommendations, 32 improvement opportunities were included in the improvement management plan, achieving a 94% improvement rate in 2024.

Occupational Health and Safety Improvement Projects

In 2024, E Ink identified and promoted 32 occupational safety and health (OSH) priority improvement measures based on its hazard identification procedures and stakeholder input, achieving a 94% implementation rate. Among the two measures that were not fully implemented, one was carried out using an alternative solution, while the other was not completed within the original timeline due to scheduling delays. Key initiatives are summarized below. In addition, E Ink continues to improve workplace safety by regularly enhancing the safety performance of in-facility equipment.

Chemical Management

With the rapid advancements in product manufacturing processes, the types and quantities of chemicals used have significantly increased. To reduce the exposure risk for workers, E Ink has established the "Chemical Management Procedures" and "Hazardous Chemical Labeling and General Knowledge Rules" following the Hazardous Chemical Assessment and Classification Management Regulations. These measures include document collection and review, hazard assessment and classification management, education, training, and drills, which regulate the application, procurement, transportation, storage, handling, and usage of various chemicals within the facility, ensuring chemical safety and worker health.

Occupational Safety and Health Performance Indicators

E Ink’s Taiwan sites have joined the "Zero Accident Hours Record"Note challenge to demonstrate the Company's commitment to reducing accidents. In 2024, E Ink did not experience any major occupational injuries. Additionally, there were no recorded work injuries among other workers, such as contractors and interns, during this period. In 2024, the employee disabling injury frequency rate (FR) for Taiwan, Yangzhou, and US sites was 0.31, and the disabling injury severity rate (SR) was 7. For Taiwan alone, the FR was 0.37 and the SR was 2, both of which are below the Taiwan industry averages of 0.90(FR) and 29 (SR). Contractors maintained a zero accident record for both FR and SR. In 2024, E Ink’s did not experience any major accidents. The two non-major accidents that occurred were both addressed based on the continuous reduction of potential risks to workers in the work environment. E Ink will continue to plan and implement improvement measures and graded controls, ensuring employee safety and striving towards the goal of zero accidents.

Note: If an enterprise unit experiences occupational injury losses exceeding one day, or if a major accident occurs as defined by the Ministry of Labor's Major Accident Reporting and Inspection Guidelines, the zero accident hours record will reset and be recalculated. Additionally, the zero accident hours record does not include traffic accidents outside the plant involving employees.

Promoting a Safety Culture

Enhancing Workers' Occupational Safety and Health Knowledge

E Ink actively integrates occupational safety and health (OSH) courses into the training and general orientation education of new employees. These courses aim to provide essential safety and health education and training for employees engaged in various tasks. They help cultivate a safety culture awareness among employees, enhance their understanding and skills in workplace safety, and effectively reduce unsafe behaviors and the incidence of accidents.In response to the increase in foreign employees following the expansion, E Ink also adopts training videos provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and delivers safety and health training in the employees’ native languages to strengthen its effectiveness. Furthermore, safety and health posters in English and Indonesian have been proactively displayed at relevant worksites to ensure clear and effective communication.

E Ink’s education and training programs cover new employees, existing staff, environmental health and safety officers, on-site engineers, and supervisors. The curriculum includes basic, intermediate, and specialized courses, supplemented by online e-learning modules to allow employees to flexibly arrange their training schedules and overcome the time constraints of in-person sessions. This training approach not only enhances accessibility and flexibility, but also enables employees to participate in safety and health education according to their work assignments, thereby strengthening the promotion of the company’s safety culture.

Enhance Contractor Operation Management

E Ink enforces strict access control measures for contractors to ensure construction site safety. Before entering the premises, all contractors must complete the qualified contractor registration process and undergo pre-construction safety training. Only upon obtaining a contractor qualification certificate are they permitted to commence operations. This process ensures that contractors are fully aware of and comply with all relevant safety protocols. Throughout the construction period, E Ink maintains full monitoring of contractor activities, including worksite inspections and safety checks on tools and equipment. Among the most commonly used tools are power tools and portable ladders, which pose significant risks such as electric shock and falls. To mitigate these risks, all contractor-supplied power tools must pass an insulation leakage test. Tools that meet the standard will be affixed with a certified label and permitted for use. Those that fail the test will be immediately barred from use, and must be repaired and retested before being re-admitted on-site. Likewise, all portable ladders must pass in-house certification to ensure their material quality, structural integrity, and slip resistance meet E Ink’s safety standards. Only certified ladders bearing approved labels may be used, while non-compliant ones will be strictly prohibited. These precautionary measures, including insulation testing and ladder certification serve to significantly reduce on-site safety hazards. In addition, upon completion of their tasks, contractors are required to thoroughly clean the worksite in accordance with company regulations, ensuring that no waste or tools are left behind. This ensures a clean, safe, and orderly construction.

Healthy Workplace Certification

National Workplace Safety and Health Week Participation Certificate

Creating a Healthy and Happy Workplace

E Ink is committed to creating a workplace that embodies dignity, friendliness, health, and happiness, and demonstrates genuine care for the physical and mental well-being of its employees through concrete and proactive actions. The Company has not only consistently maintained its "Healthy Workplace Certification," but has also adopted the core concepts of the three-stage (primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention) and five-level (health promotion, specific protection, early diagnosis and prompt treatment, functional restoration, and rehabilitation) model of public health prevention. Building upon this, E Ink has established "Health Management Policy" to continually refine its implementation framework and foster a competitive and supportive work environment.

The "E Ink Health Management Approaches" adopts a tiered strategic approach encompassing risk prevention, early detection, and disease management.

It evaluates potential health risks in the workplace and conducts targeted health examinations for employees engaged in regulated special operations whenever there is a change in job duties, in order to assess their health status prior to undertaking such tasks. In addition, the program includes workplace

hazard identification, health risk awareness campaigns, one-on-one consultations, and medical referral and follow-up services, all aimed at preventing and controlling occupational diseases and injuries. The ultimate goal is to provide employees with a safe and reassuring work environment and to improve their overall quality of work and life.