Sustainability Issues Discussion and Survey
重大主題管理
Major topic management
廢棄物的產生與廢棄物相關顯著衝擊
Waste Management
Generation of waste and significant impacts related to waste
Waste generated by Jinpao (Thailand) Operations mainly comes from sheet metal processing in the manufacturing process. The primary waste is metal sheet scraps, which are handled by outsourcing to third-party companies for recycling and disposal. Auxiliary materials and consumables are classified as "non-hazardous waste," and used batteries are recycled 100%. The proportion of hazardous waste produced during the process is low. The company adopts responsive measures for the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) directive. Production processes and customer orders comply with ROHS standards, resulting in no significant actual or potential impacts. The company has obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, regularly audited and verified by Thailand IEAT, and continues to secure international TUV environmental certifications.。
Waste Management Measures
Hazardous Waste Management
The hazardous waste generated by Jinpao (Thailand) operations is relatively low, primarily originating from chemical agents and metal materials used in specific processes. Among them, the anode sludge and waste electrodes (Anode) produced in the silver-plating process can be treated through "recycling."
The acidic electrolyte produced in the anodizing process requires neutralization treatment before further processing and discharge; wastewater from the chromate treatment process must undergo chemical precipitation, adsorption, and ion exchange to reduce chromate concentration to regulatory standards before discharge. In addition, the waste electrodes (Anode) generated in the silver-plating process are recyclable hazardous waste. The company collects them for refining and converting into metal silver through certified third-party enterprises, allowing them to be reused in production processes, achieving dual benefits of resource recycling and pollution reduction. Moreover, anode sludge can also be collected and refined by third parties for the recovery and reuse of precious metals.
Non-hazardous Waste Management
Non-hazardous waste mainly comes from sheet metal processing, material packaging, and daily operational production activities. Among them, metal plate scraps generated from sheet metal processing are cleaned and organized for reuse in small-scale customized orders to enhance material utilization efficiency. Metal scraps and shavings that cannot be reused are classified by material, stored, and handed over to third-party recycling providers for "recycling" treatment, with entrusted processing records kept.
Packaging materials such as cartons and cardboard generated during production and logistics activities are sorted and reused on production lines as workpiece separators or transfer carriers to prevent scratches from mutual friction among workpieces, handled as "prepared for reuse."
Other non-reusable or unrecyclable non-hazardous waste, such as auxiliary materials and consumables, is handled by third-party processors through "incineration" or "landfill" methods, with all weight records maintained to meet regulatory requirements.
Note：
1. Waste recycling percentage = Weight of waste recycled from production-generated waste / Total weight of waste generated during the production process.
2. Statistics are based on the production site in Jinpao (Thailand).
3. This data only accounts for industrial waste and does not include general household waste.
Waste Diverted from Disposal
Note：
1. The statistics are for the production site of Jinpao (Thailand).
2. These data only account for industrial waste, excluding general household waste.
Waste Directed to Disposal
Note：
1. The statistics are for the production site of Jinpao (Thailand).
2. These data only account for industrial waste, excluding general household waste.
Water Resources Management
Mutual Influence of Shared Water Resources
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Jinpao's water sources are entirely obtained from third parties, including the local tap water company and industrial area treatment plants. Process water is discharged into temporary storage tanks after use, and in compliance with the regulations set by the Industrial Development Bureau, discharged wastewater parameters must be controlled within standard parameters.
Jinpao (Thailand)'s processes are mainly metal processing and product assembly, most of which require only general cleaning water without significant water consumption. Water usage and wastewater primarily occur in the paint plant for surface oil cleaning and in the anodizing plant. Wastewater, containing suspended solids and organic substances, could cause environmental pollution if not properly treated. Refer to the figure for the treatment process: Jinpao (Thailand) Wastewater Treatment Procedures. Wastewater from the anodizing plant is collected in storage tanks, chemically treated, temporarily stored in wastewater storage tank 3, and then sent via pipelines to the industrial area's central wastewater treatment facility, where it is processed and discharged. Other wastewater is biologically or chemically treated, stored in wastewater storage tanks 1, 2, and 4, and discharged into the industrial area's gutters. The industrial zone conducts bi-monthly inspections, while internal testing is done monthly.
Jinpao (Thailand)'s water resource management is implemented according to the Standard of MEA Thailand regulations set by the local competent authority. Inspection is done by the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Thailand. Wastewater discharge detection is entrusted to Global Environmental Technology Co., LTD for implementation as per regulations. The 2024 inspection results were qualified, and the wastewater testing results were compliant.
The wastewater discharge standards are implemented according to Announcement No. 76/2017 by the Thai Industrial Estate Authority, based on standardized methods for water and wastewater testing by APHA, AWWA, and WEF, 24th edition, 2023.
The water shortage problem in Bangkok stems from unstable rainfall and drought caused by climate change, coupled with rapid urbanization and population growth, leading to a surge in water resource demand. Additionally, over-extraction of groundwater, aging infrastructure, and water pollution have further exacerbated the water supply situation. Competition for agricultural water use and seawater intrusion causing freshwater salinization have made the issue even more severe. Based on past experiences, the water shortage risk in areas where the Thailand plant is located is still relatively low. Jing Bao’s water sources are entirely obtained from third parties, specifically from local water supply companies and industrial park treatment plants. Although past experiences suggest that the water supply in the industrial park where Jing Bao (Thailand) is located is stable and the risk of water shortage is low, and Jing Bao (Thailand)’s processes do not require large amounts of water, the company employs the following two methods to mitigate potential risks of reduced water supply dependence:
1. Rainwater collection: Rainwater collection points are scattered throughout the factory and are used only to supply nearby restroom water needs.
2. Wastewater recycling: Wastewater generated by RO water purifiers is collected in storage tanks and supplied through water systems for sanitation use.
Management of impacts related to discharge
Jinpao (Thailand) discharges water pathways in compliance with industrial park regulations to designated pipelines, meeting Thai local industrial legal standards from acquisition to discharge, achieving environmental protection goals. There were no significant incidents violating relevant laws and regulations in 2024.
Jinpao (Thailand) has obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification, adheres to the environmental management code formulated by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), undergoes regular IEAT inspections and verifications, and continuously receives international TUV environmental certification.
The wastewater discharge standard is implemented based on Announcement No.76/2017 of the Universal Wastewater Discharge Standard formulated by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. The water and wastewater testing standard methods follow APHA, AWWA, and WEF, 24th Edition, 2023. Currently, Thailand's effluent water standards stipulate a pH value between 5.5-9.0, total suspended solids < 200 Mg/L, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) < 500 Mg/L.
Water Withdrawal and Discharge
Note :
1. Freshwater (≦ 1,000 mg/L total dissolved solids); Other water (>1,000 mg/L total dissolved solids).
2. According to the source from tap water charge bills, calculated based on the water usage data from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority of Thailand (1 unit of water = 1,000 liters = 0.001 million liters).
3. The statistical scope includes: Jinpao Thailand Plant.
4. Based on the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas tool for water resource risk assessment, the water risk indicator level in the region is identified as high (risk level 3-4).
Note :
1. Freshwater (≦ 1,000 mg/L total dissolved solids); Other water (>1,000 mg/L total dissolved solids).
2. Data source is process wastewater. Flow meters are installed in the plant area to record wastewater treatment volume, and the statistical conversion is based on the unit fee data for wastewater treatment (1 unit of water = 1000 liters = 0.001 million liters).
3. The statistical scope includes: Jinpao Thai Aerospace Plant, Anodizing Plant, Painting (Lane 11) Plant, Painting (Lane 12) Plant.
4. According to the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas, the water risk indicator level for the area where the Jinpao Thai Plant is located is identified as high (risk level 3-4).
