- Global economic downturn due to the US-China trade war, making it difficult to raise product prices.
- Equipment component leaks in Yongan plant leading to violations of the Air Pollution Control Act.
大立高分子工業股份有限公司 DAILY POLYMER CORPORATION
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2018 reporting, 大立高分子工業股份有限公司 DAILY POLYMER CORPORATION disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M kg CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M kg CO2e; Scope 2: 1.8M kg CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.9M kg CO2e
2018
Water Usage
14.7K m3
2018
Waste
455.63 tons (Yongan) + 60.431 tons (Renwu)
2018
Energy Use
3.2M kWh
2018
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.1M kg CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8M kg CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.9M kg CO2e |
| 2016 | 2.8M kg CO2e |
| 2015 | 2.7M kg CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Obtained ISO 14001 (2015 version) certification in 2018.01.08
- Replaced fuel oil boilers with natural gas boilers in Renwu plant in 2016 and in Yongan plant in 2012, reducing particulate matter and sulfur oxide emissions.
- Reduced steam boiler usage in Yongan plant since 2013, using steam from a local supplier, saving energy and reducing emissions.
- Implemented RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) and activated carbon adsorption tank to significantly reduce VOCs emissions since 2013 in Yongan plant.
- Established a small wastewater treatment facility in Yongan plant to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and the amount of waste outsourced for processing.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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