Issue Date: August 21, 2026
Waste Management
Coretronic's waste generated from operating activities is mainly non-hazardous waste. However, other flammable mixtures and electronic components arising from research and experimental processes are classified as hazardous industrial waste, which are incinerated and physically treated. The Company manages hazardous industrial waste through output control and categorization of scrap materials to reduce the generation of hazardous industrial waste. The Company also requires waste disposal contractors to jointly implement waste flow control measures, thus fulfilling its commitment to an environmentally friendly approach.
Taiwan plants, Wujiang plants, and Coretronic Projection (Kunshan)* have introduced and obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification. Through the lens of a product’s life cycle, Coretronic examines the detailed processes of waste generation, removal, treatment, and recycling at different stages. The Company puts waste reduction strategies into action through system management, and formulates an audit plan to prevent unlawful activities or environmental risks brought on by improper handling.
＊Coretronic Optics (Kunshan) is an upstream supplier of Coretronic Projection (Kunshan), and its environmental management system is jointly managed with Coretronic Projection (Kunshan). It is expected to obtain ISO 14001 certification in the future in response to customer requirements.
Waste Management Strategies
Establish and publicly announce a “Plastic Reduction Commitment”, encouraging all employees to sign the pledge
Strengthen waste management and increase the recycling rate
Design volume-reducing and material-saving products to minimize waste generation
Prioritize the use of recycled materials to reduce waste and promote circular utilization
Raise employees' waste reduction awareness
Commission licensed contractors for proper waste disposal
Waste Generation Status
Based on the environmental impacts of waste, the Company classifies waste into hazardous and non-hazardous waste categories. Non-hazardous waste is further categorized into domestic waste, recyclable waste, reusable waste, and general industrial waste, and is managed according to five treatment categories. Except for domestic waste and recyclable waste, all other waste is generated from manufacturing processes. Total waste generation in 2025 amounted to 2,059.9 metric tons. Waste generation intensity decreased by 9% compared to 2024 and significantly decreased by 56% compared to the base year (2021). The waste recycling rate in 2025 was 65%, representing a 1% decrease compared to 2024. This decrease was mainly due to a significant decline in overall waste generation, which has caused recyclable items to approach their practical upper limit. Going forward, the Company will evaluate the feasibility of “waste-to-energy” solutions to further improve recycling performance.
Electronic Waste Recycling Status
Coretronic operates under a B2B business model and is not an end-product manufacturer. Hence, the Company primarily recycles electronic waste generated during manufacturing processes through resale channels. In 2025, the total weight of recycled electronic waste amounted to 10.8 metric tons.
Waste Reduction Strategies
Reuse of Packaging Materials
In 2025, Coretronic implemented six packaging material recycling initiatives, covering trays, pallets, plastic pads, cartons, plastic containers, and paper dividers, achieving an overall recycling rate of 88%. A total of 825 metric tons of reusable packaging materials were recycled, reducing carbon emissions by 1,700 tCO2e and saving NT$280,000 in pallet procurement and waste disposal costs. (According to the website of the Low-Carbon Sustainable Homeland Information System, each metric ton of waste generates 2.06 tCO2e.)Downstream Waste and Product Tracking
To ensure that reused products are handled legally, Coretronic has established clear waste management operating procedures and conducts annual on-site audits of waste management contractors’ compliance with regulations and their downstream processing capabilities. If non-compliance is found, guidance and follow-up improvements are provided, and if the issues persist, the disposal contract will be terminated to ensure proper and legal waste disposal. In 2025, Coretronic audited 35 waste management contractors, covering general, reusable, and hazardous industrial waste, with a 100% audit completion rate and no irregularities found.Lightweight Chemical Containers
Since 2022, Kunshan plants have replaced ethanol containers by changing from 500 mL glass bottles to 2.5 L plastic containers. For every 1 L of ethanol used, this change reduces hazardous industrial waste generation by 0.768 kg. From 2022 to 2025, these measures reduced waste by 5.9 metric tons and reduced carbon emissions by 1.8 tCO2e, while saving more than NT$98,000 in waste disposal costs. (According to the website of the Carbon Footprint Information Platform, each metric ton of hazardous industrial waste disposed of through landfill generates 0.3 tCO2e.)Circular Economy Alliance
✔ Pallet reuse: Since 2017, Coretronic has partnered with local logistics contractors for nine consecutive years to recover and reuse original pallets for transportation. From 2017 to 2025, a total of 523 metric tons of pallets were recovered, reducing 1,077 tCO₂e and saving NT$2.48 million in pallet purchase and waste disposal costs.
✔ Tray recycling and reprocessing: Tainan Plant 1 has recycled defective trays, which were reprocessed for reuse. From 2021 to 2025, 1.9 metric tons of trays were recovered, reducing 3.9 tCO₂e.