Environmental Management

Continuously to introduce new technology on air pollution prevention and control, and examines existing facilities and production process regularly. To ensure regulatory compliance and help reach reduction targets.

FENC adopts a stream of technologies to prevent and control air pollution. Regular reviews are conducted over existing facilities and production flow to ensure compliance with all emission standards. The Company uses online monitoring systems and equipment to record real-time conditions and keep tabs on any unusual occurrences with a priority focus on mitigating environmental risks in production design and minimizing pollution caused by the production process. All pollutant emission data is in compliance with regulatory standards and filed with the authority.

Air Pollution Management Guidelines and Measures

Air Pollution Emissions in 2024

Air Pollution Emissions per Unit of Production

Unit: kg / metric ton of production

Note: The Textile Business does not include FEAZ, FEAV and FENV.

Air Pollutant Emissions per Unit of Production in 2024

Unit: kg / metric ton of production

	NO_x	SO_x	POP	VOC	HAP	Particulate Pollutants	Total
Petrochemical	0.07	0.03	0.00	0.03	0.00	0.01	0.14
Polyester	0.05	0.06	0.00002	0.05	0.0007	0.01	0.17
Textile	0.32	0.24	0.05	0.01	0.00	0.10	0.67
Production Business	0.07	0.06	0.00001	0.05	0.0005	0.01	0.19

Note: The Textile Business does not include FEAZ, FEAV and FENV.

In 2024, the total air pollutant emission dropped by 11% compared with the previous year. The air pollutant emission per unit of production stayed on par with 2023. Efforts will continue to enhance the equipment, monitoring and efficiency of air pollution prevention and control.

Air Pollution Emissions

Unit: metric ton

		NO_x	SO_x	POP	VOC	HAP	Particulate Pollutants	Total
Petrochemical	2021	217	80	0	160	0	17	474
	2022	172	72	0	116	0	15	375
	2023	110	75	0	106	0	8	299
	2024	100	38	0	38	0	7	183
Polyester	2021	470	216	0	302	3	46	1,037
	2022	426	223	0	292	3	37	981
	2023	295	283	0.07	257	3	37	875
	2024	253	269	0.08	263	3	33	821
Textile	2021	123	69	0	28	0	19	239
	2022	101	75	0	22	0	37	235
	2023	115	90	0	19	0	32	256
	2024	124	93	0	7	0	38	262
Total	2021	810	365	0	490	3	82	1,750
	2022	699	370	0	430	3	89	1,591
	2023	520	448	0.07	382	3	77	1,430
	2024	477	400	0.08	308	3	78	1,266

Note:
1. Only the emitted gas types are listed.
2. Particulate pollutants include particulate matter, dust and smoke.
3. The data types include: actual measured values, annualized sample values and estimated values.
4. Data on the emission of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are collected at APG Polytech in accordance with mandates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; at FIGP in accordance with the list of HAPs in Japan; at Kuanyin Chemical Fiber Plant in accordance with the Standards for Air Pollutant Emission from Stationary Pollution Sources enacted by the Ministry of Environment in Taiwan.
5. Data collection on Air Pollution accounts for covering 100% of the main production sites of the production business.

Incorporation of Innovation Technology and Facility

FENV implemented a new chemical management strategy in 2024 by replacing the oil-based chemicals, which emitted more volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during production, with water-based versions. The replacement has lowered the emission of VOCs radically by 73%, which mitigates negative environmental
impacts.
Kuanyin Dyeing and Finishing Plant replaced a dated stenter in 2024. The new model is equipped with a more efficient filtration and emission control system, which reduces the emission of particulate pollutants and VOCs, and cuts the emission of VOCs by 37% compared with the previous year.
WHFE installed a vacuum waste gas treatment system, which utilizes the ultraviolet photolysis method to photodegrade hazardous substances into small non-hazardous molecules. The system works in conjunction with the honeycomb activated carbon, which absorbs the photodegraded waste gas and further removes hazardous residues with its honeycomb-shaped structure to purify the air.

Supply Chain Management and Training

FEIS invited the suppliers of automatic monitoring equipment to participate in a training course organized by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment in 2024, and seven representatives participated.
In 2024, the Environmental Protection Bureau made two on-site inspections at FEDZ to monitor the exhaust gas in real-time. The bureau also offered training during the visit, and four FEDZ employees participated to ensure the accuracy and efficacy of the monitoring system.

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