iST is committed to not only provide its core laboratory services including Failure Analysis, Reliability Design Test, Material Analysis, and Signal Integrity Test, but the mass production service, including MOSFET Wafer Backend Process services.
To care for our employees and environment, we provide great working places, focus on the physical and mental development of employees, and practice energy conservation in daily operation.
To reduce the safety and health impacts caused by operations, facilities and activities, iST is committed to:
Abide to the Law Compliance
Comply with ESH applicable laws and regulations of the country and other requirements.
Execute ESH Risk Control
Continuously promote risk management, provide appropriate protective facilities or operational controls, and reduce safety and health risks and environmental impacts.
Improve Continuously
Through the prevention of hazards and environmental impacts, continuous improvement, setting goals and plans, and assessing, reviewing and enhancing our performance in safety, health and environmental protection.
Enhance ESH Awareness
Strengthen the ESH responsibilities of all employees and continue to promote environmental, safety and health related awareness and skills.
Promote Environmental Sustainability
Care for global climate change issues continue to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regularly review the effectiveness of energy-saving measures.
Provide Consultation and Communication
Strengthen consultation with employees and their representatives, interact with interested parties, establish channels for relevant information, and respond appropriately.
Chairman Wei Been Yu
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water Usage, and Waste Management
- iST obtained TUV NORD ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management system certification in 2019.
- Statistics for greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste production for the years 2020 and 2021
Statistics for greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste production for the years 2021 and 2022
| 2021 | 2022 |
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|---|---|---|
| Water Usage | 65,843 ton | 68,767 ton |
| Hazardous Waste | 9.079 ton | 8.86 ton |
| General Waste | 50.46 ton | 44.76 ton |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | 11,162-ton CO2e | 22,364-ton CO2e |
Notes:
- 2021 /2022 Water and waste Usage – All factories is the statistical target.
- 2021 greenhouse gas emissions – Hsinchu Plant I is the statistical target.
- 2022 greenhouse gas emissions- All factories is the statistical target.
Greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste production intensity statistics for the years 2022
| Emission intensity | 2022 (ton/ Millions of revenue) |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse gas emission intensity | 6.943 |
| Water intensity | 21.402 |
| Waste intensity | 0.017 |
iST Greenhouse Gas Emissions Breakdown for the Year 2021 and 2022:
| Category | 2021 Hsinchu Plant I | 2022 All factories | ||
| (tons CO2e/year) | Percentage of Total Emissions (%) | (tons CO2e/year) | Percentage of Total Emissions (%) | |
| Category 1 | 511.09 | 4.58% | 2,503.60 | 11.19% |
| Category 2 | 10618.25 | 95.12% | 19,805.19 | 88.56% |
| Category 3 | 33.45 | 0.30% | 55.716 | 0.25% |
| Total | 11162.79 | 100% | 22,364.5 | 100% |
Notes:
- Category 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, including process emissions and emissions from facilities and transportation.
- Category 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam utilized by the company.
- Category 3: Other indirect emissions, encompassing employee commuting, business travel, and emissions generated throughout a product’s lifecycle.
- 2021 greenhouse gas emissions – Hsinchu Plant I is the statistical target.
- 2022 greenhouse gas emissions- All factories is the statistical target.
Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction Measures
1. GHG management
We know very well that GHG reduction is a key part of the international corporate value chain. We are dedicated to reducing the greenhouse gas generated during the operation process to mitigate the impact on the climate. The Company had implemented twelve energy saving plans from 2021 to 2023 total investment amount reaches 6,849,500 NTD to save 1,265,316 degrees of electricity, equivalent to a reduction of carbon emissions up to 644 tons CO2e. We were dedicated to promoting the awareness of green production and low carbon to facilitate premium ecological environment, fulfill our corporate social responsibilities, and put the corporate philosophy of sustainable operations into practice.
2. Water Resource Management
We reduce consumption of tap water and total emissions generated by the factory through saving domestic water and a water purification system. The water used in all the factor areas is tap water and no groundwater or well water is used. None of the water source areas are environmentally sensitive and the water used is completely treated before it is released to the nearby creeks or rivers (e.g. the Keyi Creek near the Hsinchu Science Park).
We use water mainly for daily life and air conditioning. A limited volume of water is used as pure water for the labs. The volume of water used is generally similar to that used in an office. In addition, we reduce consumption of tap water and total emissions generated by the factory by saving domestic water, recovering condensed water from air conditioners, recycling process water, and reducing tap water consumption and total emissions of the factory.
- Saving domestic water: We will use water-saving faucets, urinals andtoilets and enhance the dissemination on protection of precious water resources and water-saving awareness to reduce the demands for water consumption.
- Recovering condensed water from air conditioners and recycling process water: A system for recovery of condensed water from air conditioners and UF-treated polishing wastewater is set up at Hsinchu Plant I. A total of 22,578 tons of water were recovered in the recent two years. We will continue developing water saving plans in the future to improve the overall recovery of the process wastewater.
3.Waste management
As a technology service company in the electronics industry, we run in a business and production model of providing professional services instead of production or manufacturing. Thus the impact on the environment during the entire production process is limited. However, by upholding the spirit of corporate citizenship, we are well aware that we can reduce waste and water consumption during the operation process through clean production. For this, we promote sorting of waste from the source, set up the ISO 14001 environmental management system, and, starting with the environmental aspects of each unit, assess the usage of materials, generation of waste, and its sorting status. Based on these, we develop the objectives and targets of waste reduction to continue mitigating environmental pollution, improving performance, and reducing water resource risk.
Waste management practice：
- After the department sorts and stores the waste in accordance with its characteristics, the EHS personnel look for lawful waste clearance and disposal service providers depending on the type of the waste, and then make assessment and enter into an agreement after confirming they have acquired the EHS related permit and license. We perform on-site audit of each waste disposal service provider every year and assess the renewal of the agreement and partnership in accordance with the compliance of the EHS related permit and license, management of the waste storage area,operation of the pollution prevention equipment, and on-site safety management of the operations.
- Hazardous industrial waste is subject to testing conducted by a third party according to its characteristics every year. The purpose of this test is to confirm that the property of the waste complies with the waste code and the disposition approach. The temporary storage and generation volumes of the waste in every factory area are reported every month to confirm a mass and energy balance is achieved between the generation and disposition of the waste.
- We perform inspection and audit of the waste storage site and make records accordingly to confirm the sorting and storage status of the waste, the safety of the storage environment, and the compliance with the law.
- Before waste is cleared and leaves the factory, the “Triplicate Delivery Manifest for Joint Disposal and Control of Industrial Waste under ommission” is reported online. The vehicles used for clearance of the waste must have a GPS for control during the waste clearing process to ensure the waste is transported to the disposal organization appropriately. After confirming the disposal organization has received the batch of waste concerned, we enter the system website of the Environmental Protection Administration to confirm that the waste clearance and disposal service provider has eport the clearance of the waste and the status of the disposal to ensure that the waste is finally disposed in compliance with the law.
Energy-saving, Carbon Reduction, Water Resource Management, and Future Quantitative Waste Management Goals
- Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction:
Through the implementation of energy-saving and carbon reduction initiatives, our company periodically educates colleagues about daily electricity usage habits and exercises energy self-management. In alignment with the government’s 2050 net-zero emissions policy, we effectively execute and promote energy-saving and carbon reduction schemes across our facilities. Our aim is to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, maintaining our role as a pioneer in the low-carbon green energy sector. Ultimately, we strive for environmental sustainability. Regarding electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, we will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by 1% every year based on 2022. - Water Resource Management:
Internally, we advocate for water conservation and reinforce wastewater discharge categorization systems to establish a foundation for water saving and recycling. Given the swift global climate changes, water resources have become a critical concern. To fulfill our corporate social responsibility and address water scarcity, we have set a goal of using recycled water to reach more than 10% of water consumption every year. - Waste Management:
Adhering to the ISO 14001 environmental management system, our company establishes dedicated management units to effectively monitor waste production and ensure proper classification and handling by qualified suppliers. Our goal is to achieve waste reduction, we will aim to reduce waste intensity by 1% every year based on 2022.
To provide our employees with a high-quality work environment, iST is dedicated to promoting occupational safety risk management. We offer appropriate protection and operational controls to reduce health and safety risks, implementing the following management measures:
- Establishment of comprehensive access control throughout the premises
- Deployment of 24-hour security personnel with regular site patrols
- Personnel access control through card scanning
- Emergency alarms set up in high-risk areas
- CCTV surveillance systems at all entry and exit points
Appointment of Occupational Health and Safety Professionals
iST adheres to national regulations by appointing qualified occupational health and safety management personnel who possess the required certifications. These individuals undergo regular retraining to ensure the effective execution of occupational safety skills.
Relevant certifications and the number of personnel within the company
Regular Implementation of Safety and Health Education Training
iST regularly provides its employees with occupational safety and health training, including general labor safety and health education, hazard awareness training, fire safety training, and drills.
- Achievements of safety and health education training in the company
Implementation of Various Equipment and Environmental Safety Management Policies
- Established guidelines for the use of protective equipment, ensuring that operational personnel are equipped with adequate protective gear.
- Formulated emergency response procedures, conducting drills every six months.
- Created an automatic safety and health inspection plan to regularly assess facility equipment within the premises.
- Developed guidelines for special hazardous operations such as hot work, elevated work, hoisting, and confined space operations. Engaging in such activities requires adherence to specified procedures.
- Conduct biannual environmental monitoring of chemical and physical factors within the facility’s workspace.
- Perform annual inspections of fire equipment and report to relevant supervisory authorities.
Occupational Safety and Health Management System Certification
- iST obtained ISO 45001 Occupational Safety and Health Management System certification on November 11, 2019, providing a secure working environment for company employees.