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Sustainability

We strive to provide the most efficient digital payment systems, whilst further improving the environmental friendliness of our payment solutions and services.

Smart innovation for sustainable payments

The role of Castles Technology is not only to provide reliable payment devices, solutions, and services but also to offer a range of smart solutions to a payment world in profound transformation.

Castles is in an excellent position to shape tomorrow’s payments: secure, sustainable and efficient!

Kevin Hsin, Chairman

Introduction to Our ESG Report

We are pleased to share our 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking an important step in our continued commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This report outlines the progress we have made in integrating sustainable strategies throughout our operations, while staying aligned with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our selected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide clear, measurable evidence of our impact across vital areas, showcasing our progress in creating a more responsible and sustainable future:

Workforce Parity

Workforce Parity

52% women in our workforce.

Training

Training

5% increase in training hours.

Safety & Ethics

Safety & Ethics

100% employee completion of safety and ethics training.

Eco-design

Eco-design

Up to 25% improvement in energy efficiency across key products.

Waste Reduction

Waste Reduction

88% reduction in plastic packaging, 17% reduction in carton weight.

Recycling

Recycling Initiatives

7.664 tons of electronic waste recycled in 2023.

These KPIs demonstrate our ongoing commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and corporate responsibility. As we move forward, we remain focused on advancing these initiatives and contributing to positive change for the environment and society.

Our commitments for sustainable solutions

At Castles Technology, environmental and social challenges are fully integrated into our strategies and processes. We prioritize sustainability to create added value for our customers and stakeholders. We aim to manage the environmental performance of our solutions with a proactive approach, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

This mindset is applied across all of our products and solutions, as we strive to embed sustainability into our research and development (R&D) and project engineering processes. Our efforts focus on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing resource use, and minimizing waste throughout the product lifecycle.

Our security and quality processes are designed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while working towards meeting and exceeding customer expectations whenever possible.

Improving Environmental Performance of Products

We are continuously exploring ways to enhance the environmental performance of our
products by focusing on:

Material Efficiency

Material efficiency

Streamlining the use of materials in our manufacturing processes to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

Recycling

Environmentally-friendly and recyclable materials

Promoting the use of sustainable materials in our product packaging and components, with a focus on reducing waste and exploring recyclable options where feasible.

Circular economy

Circular economy

Aiming to extend the life of our products through after sales service and maintenance programs, contributing to the reduction of electronic waste.

Our product and service innovation processes include setting environmental targets where applicable, aimed at developing sustainable solutions. Regular progress reviews are conducted to ensure alignment with legal requirements and evolving market expectations. We also work closely with our suppliers and relevant authorities to meet shared environmental objectives, including through supplier audits and sustainability initiatives that enhance our value chain.

Caring for Our People and Our Planet

At Castles Technology, we are committed to the well-being of our employees, customers, and society, while striving to minimize our environmental impact. We regularly implement initiatives that reflect our dedication to sustainability, including:

co2-reductions

CO2 Emissions Reduction

We have established a global network of repair centers in countries including France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Australia, the USA, Mexico, Jordan, Greece, and soon Turkey, to help reduce transportation needs. Additionally, we have worked to optimize our production chain, increase the use of recycled materials, and design our terminals to reduce energy consumption. We also focus on optimizing packaging to increase the number of terminals per pallet, further reducing our logistical footprint.

We care for our people and our planet​

Renewable Energy

We are actively exploring renewable energy options, including the potential installation of solar panels at select facilities, as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental impact. Our people are central to everything we do. We are committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining a talented and diverse workforce, while fostering a culture of ethics, diversity, and innovation. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, we aim to empower our employees, helping them thrive and drive our shared success.

A culture of integrity

As a global leader in secure payment solutions, Castles Technology has always placed integrity, reliability, and responsibility at the heart of its operations. Our commitment to excellence is underpinned by a strong culture of ethics and compliance that informs every decision we make.

We strive to build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and loyalty with our suppliers, customers, partners, and employees. In line with these values, we take data security and privacy protection seriously, implementing measures designed to safeguard the interests of our clients and stakeholders. Our investments in advanced security technologies reflect our continuous commitment to integrity and trust.

Governance & Compliance

At Castles Technology, trust is the foundation of our business. We are dedicated to conducting our operations with honesty, integrity, and in accordance with industry best practices. Our corporate governance framework is designed to help us meet high standards in all that we do.

To support this, we have developed codes and charters that guide our management practices and professional standards. These frameworks help us ensure that our business aligns with regulatory requirements and industry expectations, while promoting a culture of responsibility and accountability.

View our Supplier Code of Conduct for additional information.