As per the report from the "International China Rubber Investment Holding Co., Ltd. website," the Taiwan International China Rubber Group has been dedicating significant efforts to the advancement of the carbon black circular economy and the development of high-quality products in recent years. These products find applications in various sectors including electric vehicle tires, conductive rubber-plastic composite materials, ink coatings, and precision electronics. Notably, they employ recycled waste tires as raw materials to produce recycled carbon black and pyrolysis oil. Leveraging unique technology, they re-manufacture new environmentally friendly and low-carbon products, actively promoting sustainable development within the realm of green enterprises.
In terms of technological research and development, they have achieved breakthroughs in the development of the "Rapid Analysis Method for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)" and "Erebos Reactor Technology for Post-treatment Modification of Carbon Black," which have led to patent grants. A significant milestone is the accreditation of the carbon black testing laboratory established at the Linyuan factory in Taiwan by the Taiwan Certification Foundation (TAF), a legal entity consortium. This laboratory has obtained TAF certification, allowing it to undertake sample analysis both internally and externally in the future. The company now possesses internationally recognized capabilities in PAH and heavy metal analysis and detection.
Recognizing the paramount importance of carbon reduction for enterprises, China Rubber Group International has undertaken a gradual transition of fuel in the carbon black production process to natural gas over the past two years. They initiated trials at the Chongqing factory in March 2023 and subsequently implemented the transition at the Kaohsiung Linyuan factory in April, with plans for similar transitions in other factories. This strategic move aims to reduce the overall carbon intensity. The Chongqing and Linyuan plants, where the transition has been completed, are expected to achieve a reduction of 2,647 tons of CO₂e emissions in 2023. This translates to a carbon emission density reduction of 0.01 tons of CO₂e per ton of production. Additionally, China Rubber International is actively engaging in local renewable energy development initiatives. The Taiwan Linyuan factory has repurchased solar panels originally leased within the factory premises and has entered into a watt-hour meter lease agreement with the Taiwan power department.
Regarding environmental sustainability, the company has embarked on the establishment of a green supply chain. Since 2022, the Linyuan Plant has been utilizing waste tire pyrolysis oil as fuel oil, accounting for 25.75% of the total fuel oil consumption. Furthermore, they have developed "environmentally friendly recycled carbon black," which reduces dependence on petrochemical raw materials and finds applications in bicycle tires, mountain bike tires, road tires, and other rubber products. This initiative contributes to reducing the carbon black footprint within the tire industry. China Rubber's carbon black business has expanded into new application areas. Through these proactive measures, the company demonstrates its commitment to sustainable operations and a positive influence across the dimensions of environment, society, and corporate governance (ESG).