Environment and Safety :
Disclosure Items | 2023 | 2022 | Increase (Decrease) % |
Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1/ton) | 48,830.53 | 62,058.75 | (21.3%) |
Indirect GHG emissions (Scope 2/ton) | 18,822.18 | 19,646.10 | (4.2%) |
Total GHG emissions (tons) | 67,652.71 | 81,704.86 | (17.2%) |
Total water consumption (ton) | 91,650 | 105,050 | (12.7%) |
Total waste (tons) - hazardous + non-hazardous waste | 163.520 | 178.080 | (8.2%) |
Third-party verification | Y | Y | Name of verification body : BSI |
Data scope: Linyuan Factory, whose greenhouse gas emissions have been verified by BSI since 2014.
◼︎ Third-party verification for the year 2023-ISO 14064 2018.PDF
◼︎ Third-party verification for the year 2022-ISO 14064 2018.PDF
FUCC Emission Statistics by Emission Source for 2021~2023:
Water Resources and Wastewater Treatment:
Overview of Waste Generation Amounts by FUCC:
Energy Consumption:
Energy Consumption - FUCC
Hazard and accident prevention:
In addition to the formulation of procedures, instructions, principles, and guidelines for different types of on-site operations, the Company requires the submission of advance applications for “Hot Work and Construction Safety Permits ”for all work operations that pose potential safety hazards for personnel, environments, or equipment such as electric welding, argon welding, cutting, grinding, electric sawing, operations in tanks or pits, work at height, electrical equipment operations, high-altitude work, and equipment dismantling and repair with the goal of effectively controlling hazards and preventing accidents. Hazard announcements have been implemented for the whole plant area and employee safety awareness is reinforced through placement of signs and warnings.
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Operational control through Hot Work and Construction Safety Permits | All in-plant operations posing potential hazards for personnel, environments, or equipment require submission of advance applications for “Hot Work and Construction Safety Permits”. Upon classification and notification of work procedures, matters for compliance, and precautions, approval by the top executive of the plant is formally requested. Prior to initiation of construction operations, protective and construction personnel and unit heads complete preparations and environment testing in accordance with the information specified in the “Hot Work and Construction Safety Permit”. Final confirmation by work safety personnel is required. The ultimate goal is to raise the safety awareness of staff members with regard to hazardous operations and reinforce control operations. All required safety arrangements and protective measures are put in place beforehand to minimize accident risks, ensure personnel and equipment safety, and prevent the incidence of fires and explosions. |
Operational control for confined space operations in tanks and pits | Potential hazards of confined space operations in tanks and pits include low oxygen concentration, cumulative hazards, or flammable gases. If no precautions are adopted beforehand, rescue operations in case of accidents are extremely difficult. Initiation of such operations is subject to formal approval, application for “Hot Work and construction Safety Permits”for operations in tanks and pits, and environmental testing. Required measures include preparation of protective gear, dispatch of monitoring and protective personnel, and sign placement in operation areas to prevent oxygendeficiency, poisoning, falls, and falls from height. |
Power supply interruption control | With a view to ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel and preventing personnel injuries caused by electrocution or electrical equipment actuation during maintenance and repair of electric power, electrical, and rotating equipment, such inspection and repair operations are also subject to prior formal approval and application for “Hot Work and Construction Safety Permits”. The power supply must be cut off and power interruption must be confirmed prior to initiation of maintenance to effectively prevent electrocution hazards. |
Isolation of equipment from pipelines | With a view to protecting maintenance personnel against hazards caused by internal or external leakage of the contents of pipes and minimize the risk of fires and explosions caused by oils and lubricants during chemical engineering process-related operations or maintenance, equipment must be isolated from such pipe lines and properly tagged and locked prior to repair, cleaning, turning on, or dismantling of such equipment to ensure personnel safety during operations and maintenance. |
Contractor health and safety management | FUCC is firmly committed to fulfillment of its responsibility in the field of effective implementation and enhancement of its health and safety performance. In addition to ranking employee health and safety as top priorities, operational safety of contractor personnel, announcement of dangers associated with hazardous chemicals, safety advocacy, safety training, labor conditions, coordinative organizations for contractor operations, encouragement of contractors to submit health and safety proposals, and reporting of near misses are listed as key objectives in the field of health and safety management. In addition, a contractor health and safety rating mechanism has been adopted to ensure high-quality cooperative relationships. |
Dangerous goods management | In the field of hazardous chemicals management, FUCC has implemented controls by security and supervisory personnel and fire prevention personnel. In addition, the company has formulated operational health and safety principles and operating guidelines for compliance by employees during operations involving hazardous chemicals. Hazardous chemicals-related information and safety data sheets (SDS) are made available in security rooms, control rooms, and computer systems and at work sites to facilitate retrieval and viewing by employees. 6-hour training courses on hazardous chemical labeling and general regulations are administered in the context of annual environmental safety training. Prior to initiation of in-plant operations by contractors, they are notified of potential hazards. Chemical inventories are created for the entire plant and online registration is completed (Priority Management Chemicals and Existing Chemicals). |
Transportation safety:
We engage freight forwarders to transport our products via road tankers. Every tanker is equipped with fire extinguishers, Level C protective clothing, respirators, protective boots, Simple face shields, protective goggles, and simple plugging tools for leakages. The speed of every vehicle is controlled below 90 km/hr through a locked throttle mechanism. Transportation personnel are required to conduct vehicle performance and equipment inspections prior to vehicle dispatch and entry of plant premises. The GPS system is turned on in sync with vehicle dispatch to enable surveillance of vehicle driving and loading conditions and thereby ensure transportation safety. No transportation safety incidents occurred in 2022.
Fire Safety Facilities:
The daily maintenance and inspection of fire sources, fire evacuation facilities, fire safety equipment within the buildings, and on-site fire safety equipment Within the premises of FUCC and UPM are undertaken by designated personnel. Additionally, the company annually engages qualified vendors to conduct comprehensive inspections and repairs of all fire safety equipment. The results of these inspections and actions taken are reported to the regulatory authorities to
ensure the reliability of fire equipment and preparedness for various emergency situations. We also periodically update fire-resistant clothing and firefighting equipment to enhance both the firefighting capabilities of the premises and the protective capabilities of personnel.
Emergency response measures
The goal is to enable the Company to rapidly mobilize and organize its employees and adopt accurate measures to effectively control accidents and minimize losses in case of emergencies occurring in the plant. We have emergency procedures in place that enable us to provide timely instructions, handle emergencies effectively, organize our employees, utilize PPE and fire safety equipment in case of emergencies, and conduct regular emergency drills The goal is to give emergency response personnel the ability to deal with emergencies in an organized and systematic manner, provide them with the basic knowledge required for effective responses, and cultivate their judgment skills. Damage and losses can be minimized by relying on optimized emergency response capabilities. Responsible personnel receive comprehensive training to ensure achievement of expected results and attainment of the necessary knowledge and skill level. We also rely on regular drills and case simulations to familiarize our employees with different emergency procedures and processes. Shortcomings are constantly reviewed, and improvements are implemented on an ongoing basis. Our emergency response plan encompasses the following procedures :
Membership in the Toxic Disaster Prevention Task Force: With a view to reinforcing the spirit of responsible care and mutual aid and assistance on the part of businesses in the region whose operations involve toxic chemicals, and implementing avertical and horizon talre porting mechanism, we have joined the Kaohsiung Toxic Disaster Prevention Task Force. In addition, we plan to form an integrated joint disaster prevention organization with upstream and downstream Nonyl Phenol manufacturers, which involves the regular organization of unannounced testing drills and training courses. Two testing drills and one integrated drill were held in 2022. Improvements were implemented for equipment shortcomings and deficiencies detected in joint fire prevention drills.
Occupational accident statistics
Community Relations and Sponsorship
Benefit Measures
In addition to insurance, retirement, and holiday benefits for employees, the Company has also established an Employee Benefit Committee in accordance with Employee Benefit Guidelines. Each year, a certain amount is allocated from sales revenue to be utilized as benefits. The appropriation percentage reaches the highest mandatory threshold of 0.15%. This committee is responsible for managing various employee benefit-related matters, including providing cash gifts for weddings and funerals, offering travel subsidies for both domestic and offshore travel, distributing cash gifts for occasions like Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Moon Festival, year-end parties, and birthdays, as well as providing scholarship subsidies and discounts from collaborating kindergartens, among other offerings. Additionally, the labor union provides labor/management consulting channels, organizes occasional employee recreational activities, facilitates the provision of employee uniforms, distributes coupons, and more.