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 2023

Air Pollution Emissions per Unit of Production

Unit: kg / metric ton of production

Note: FEAZ, FEAV and FENV are not included.

Air Pollutant Emissions per Unit of Production in 2023

Unit: kg / metric ton of production

	NO_x	SO_x	VOC	HAP	Particulate Pollutants	Total
Petrochemical	0.06	0.04	0.06	0.00	0.00	0.16
Polyester	0.06	0.06	0.05	0.00	0.01	0.19
Textile	0.29	0.21	0.04	0.00	0.05	0.59
Production Business	0.08	0.06	0.05	0.00	0.01	0.21

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

In 2023, the total air pollutant emissions dropped by 8% compared to the previous year, and the air pollutant emissions per unit of production decreased by 5%. 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	VOC	HAP	Particulate Pollutants	Total
Petrochemical	2020	155	70	141	0	12	378
	2021	218	80	160	0	17	475
	2022	172	71	116	0	15	374
	2023	110	75	105	0	8	298
Polyester	2020	446	174	297	1	34	952
	2021	470	216	302	1	46	1,035
	2022	426	223	292	1	37	979
	2023	295	284	257	3	37	876
Textile	2020	134	92	22	0	28	276
	2021	122	69	24	0	19	234
	2022	101	75	17	0	36	229
	2023	139	99	20	0	23	281
Total	2020	735	336	460	1	74	1,606
	2021	810	365	486	1	82	1,744
	2022	699	369	425	1	88	1,582
	2023	544	458	382	3	68	1,455

Note:
1. Only emitted gases are listed.
2. Particle pollutants include suspended particle matters (PM), dust and smoke.
3. The collected data covers 3 categories, actual measured value, annualized sampling value and estimates.

4. Data on hazardous air pollutants (HAP) are collected at APG Polytech in the U.S. and FIGP in Japan. The 3 HAPs identified at APG Polytech are ethylene glycol, acetaldehyde and 1,4-Dioxane, which are regulated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acetaldehyde, which is on the list of HAPs regulated in Japan, is identified at FIGP.

Incorporation of Innovation Technology and Facility

FENC uses the open-path Fourier transform infrared (OP-FTIR) spectrometer system to monitor the concentration of pollutants around the plant perimeter in real-time with methods announced by the Environmental Protection Administration. In addition to measuring the concentration of chemical compounds with speed, unique advantages of OP-FTIR include its low detection limit and ability to detect multiple chemical compounds simultaneously. The system is ideal for industrial parks, where the emission sources in tend to be more complex. With long periods of continuous testing, the system is able to identify the pattern of changes in the concentration of polluting gases and their emission characteristics. When the data transmitted back to the control center suggests unusual activities, and production staff address the leakage immediately.
Kuanyin Chemical Fiber Plant replaced heavy crude oil boilers with the natural gas models, which began operating in 2023. The project has delivered remarkable results by cutting the plant-wide air pollutant emissions by 61% compared to 2022.

Supply Chain Management and Training

Xinpu Chemical Fiber Plant promoted environmental awareness among the drivers working for transport suppliers, reminding them to shut off the engine instead of idling. Plant staff were assigned to make sure that idling engines were shut off in order to minimize air pollution and the emission of carbon dioxide.
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 2023, and four representatives participated.

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