Ta Ya's commitment to Pristine Homeland was awarded excellent Energy and Carbon Reduction Action

       "Energy and Carbon Reduction Action" is an award introduced by the EPA to encourage energy/carbon solutions from industry participants. Ta Ya's success with energy/carbon solutions in many of its factories has won itself the award of excellence in Energy and Carbon Reduction Action. From environmental-friendly product to the production process, Ta Ya never ceased its commitment to Pristine Homeland.

       The award ceremony was held in the afternoon of the 23rd at Freedom Square of Neihu Union Building, Taipei. The award was presented by EPA Deputy Minister Fu Shu-Chiang, and received by Vice President Chuang, Pa Kuei of Energy & Telecom Cable Business Group on behalf of Ta Ya. Deputy Minister Fu said: "We have all witnessed how climate change can cause extreme weathers and impact our lives; and it takes the effort of both the government and private sector to mitigate carbon emission and adjust to a new lifestyle." A total of 256 companies applied for Energy and Carbon Reduction Action label in 103, and 22 were commended with award of excellence due to exceptional performance or creativity.

       Vice President Chuang, Pa Kuei said: "Ta Ya leads Taiwanese cable manufacturers in the development of environmental-friendly power cables and fiber optics, and implementation of product carbon footprint. Although the group consists entirely of low-energy and low-water consumption businesses, it continues to improve the ways business operation is managed and introduce new energy-saving equipment, and ensure that every aspect from production procedures to the final product are friendly to the environment." Several energy-saving measures have been adopted to date, such as: natural ventilation, power usage monitor, power efficiency improvement, use of energy-efficient lighting equipment, recycling of heat through thermal cycle, inverter device for cooling tower motor, and power-saving incentives for employees. These measures have reduced CO2 emission by an average of 611 tons per year in the last 3 years. Furthermore, "Ta Ya Green Energy Technology" has been established to specialized in the development of solar power plants. Apart from the 2.5MW solar power plant planned at Ta Ya's Guanmiao headquarter, the subsidiary will also be renting rooftops of other companies and schools and increase total capacity to 15MW by the end of this year, thereby contributing further to energy conservation and carbon reduction.

Picture description: EPA Deputy Minister Fu presented award to Ta Ya, and was received by Vice President Chuang, Pa Kuei of Ta Ya's Energy & Telecom Cable Business Group.

       Climate change is an inevitable fact, which is why reductions and adjustments have to begin now. Ta Ya shall dedicate its efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce product power consumption, and contribute to building a pristine homeland.