Use of Recycled Materials
The Group incorporates recycled materials into both metal and plastic production. In copper manufacturing, Cuprime uses recycled copper to produce SCR 8mm copper rods, copper blocks, and phosphor bronze balls. These products have obtained ISO 14021Environmental Labels and Declarations certification, while the copper blocks and phosphor bronze balls have also earned UL 2809 certification. For plastics, Ta Ya's Telecom Business Unit repurposes PVC waste from its production process. In 2024, the Group used 1,670 tons of recycled materials, representing 1.9% of its total raw material usage.Following global sustainability trends, customers in the enameled wire and fiber optic cable sectors have monitored the Company's recycled material usage since 2023. The Company continues to monitor customer requirements and is committed to increasing recycled materials in its products, balancing competitiveness with environmental sustainability.
Resource Circulation
Ta Ya actively implements the circular economy, consistently adopting waste recycling and reuse measures over the years to reduce resource consumption. In 2024, the Group recycled and reused a total of 1,890 tons of raw materials and packaging materials.The Group recycles and reuses materials such as process scrap copper wire, waste electrical cables, PVC waste, waste solvents, and plastic reels. These materials are processed either in-house or by certified vendors before being reintroduced into the production process. Ta Ya Enameled Wire Business Unit has adopted measures such as recycling bare copper wire scraps, reusing waste solvents, and recycling packaging materials. In 2024, 80 tons of plastic reels, 98 tons of pallets, and 10 tons of waste solvents were recycled. Furthermore, embracing the concept of the circular economy, the unit introduced pallets made from recycled marine waste, using a total of 35 such pallets in 2024. As for Ta Ya Telecom Business Unit, a total of 146 tons of PVC waste was recycled and reused in 2024. PVC waste generated during the wire and cable manufacturing process is recycled and repurposed as secondary material for multi-core cable fillers. Additionally, waste cables generated from the process are entrusted to recycling operators for physical treatment into scrap copper wire, which is then processed in furnaces by Cuprime Material.