To implement the Company’s environmental policy and sustainability governance principles, and to strengthen a systematic and structured approach to environmental management, the Company has established the Environmental Management Procedures in accordance with the management principles and framework of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. These Procedures aim to systematically identify and manage the potential environmental impacts arising from the Company’s operational activities, products, and services, prevent pollution incidents, reduce environmental risks, and ensure the effective implementation and continual improvement of environmental management measures. The Procedures apply to all of the Company’s operating sites, plants, offices, and related activities, products, and services, and serve as the highest guiding principle for environmental management practices across all departments. Environmental protection is one of the Company’s key focus areas; the Company is committed to minimizing the environmental impacts of its operations and has clearly identified the enhancement of energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions as important operational and sustainability objectives.

Our company complies with the regulations and standards of the competent authorities and effectively manages the waste storage area. When the waste is removed, we submit a waste form and monitor the waste disposal flow and proper disposal through GPS vehicle positioning. We also conduct regular waste disposal inspections every month. The temporary storage and output of waste are reported, and on-site inspections and irregular vehicle audits are conducted on existing waste removal, treatment and recycling companies every year.

Save consumable materials required for office and production processes and reduce the use of disposable items. Strengthen the promotion and implementation of the classification and recycling management of iron, aluminum, glass cans, waste paper, PET bottles and waste plastics, and advocate the reduction of waste paper in paperwork. General documents should be printed on both sides as much as possible or the blank space of discarded documents should be used. On the other hand, we will gradually promote the electronic document management system to reduce the use of paper.
Expected goal: Total waste volume to drop by at least 1% by 2026.

Part of the process water is recycled for domestic clean water, water conservation slogans are posted on sinks, and water-saving valves are continuously installed to reduce water consumption.
Expected goal: Reduce total water use by at least 1% by 2027.

Our company is committed to being an environmentally friendly optical company, providing high-quality optical products while minimizing the burden on the environment and creating a sustainable environment for future generations.

1. Reduce carbon footprint: Actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including energy use during the production process and product use stage. Strive to seek carbon neutral methods to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
2. Resource management: Committed to effectively manage resources and reduce waste and energy waste. Encourage circular economy principles and strive to maximize resource recovery and reuse.
3. Green product innovation: Continuously promote green product innovation and apply environmentally friendly materials and technologies to product design and manufacturing processes to reduce the impact on the environment.

Create a sustainable optical environment, contribute to future generations and ensure our actions are in line with green norms and sustainable development.

1. The process is constantly committed to saving energy and resources and reducing carbon emissions.
2. Reduce the use of harmful substances, promote green materials and processes, and protect the ecological environment and human health.
3. Encourage customers to participate in green consumption and provide environmentally friendly product options and related information.
4. Actively promote recycling, advocate product recovery and reuse, and reduce waste generation.
5. Strengthen environmental education and training to enhance the knowledge and awareness of employees and the public on sustainable development.
6. The annual target is to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by at least 1%. Using 2023 as the base year, the target for 2024 has been achieved with a 4% decrease in emission intensity.

Starting from 2023, our Company has followed the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard guidelines, utilizing the 'Operational Control Approach' to inventory greenhouse gas emissions within its operational boundaries. This includes Direct GHG emissions (Category 1), Energy Indirect GHG emissions (Category 2), and Other Indirect GHG emissions (Categories 3-6). The GHGs covered include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃).

Reporting boundary of the GHG statement:
1. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd.
2. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Hsi Chih II Plant
3. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Kang Ning Plant
4. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Asia-Pacific Plant
5. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Wudu Plant
6. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Xike Plant
7. St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd. Taiwan Science Plant



2023 Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement


2024 Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement

Year 2022
A total of NT$19,288,000 was invested to plan an energy-saving equipment, resulting in an overall energy-saving rate of 47.4%. Additionally, subsidies were obtained from the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Energy Bureau under the “Energy Efficiency Performance Guarantee Project Demonstration and Promotion Subsidy Plan” for the year 2022.

The energy usage primarily involved electricity. Energy-saving objectives were planned around controlling the temperature and humidity in the production environment and optimizing electricity usage in the manufacturing process. Improvements were focused on enhancing environmental control systems and energy-consuming manufacturing equipment.

Specific improvements were made to the operation control of air conditioning units and the efficiency enhancement of the chilled water main unit. The outcomes after improvement included an energy-saving rate of 47.4%, a reduction equivalent to 130.4kLOE/year in oil consumption, a decrease of 684.4 tons/year in tCO2 emissions, and a saving of 1,363,638 kWh/year in electricity consumption.

Year 2023
A total of NT$15,540,000 was invested to plan an energy-saving project for the shared equipment of one of its plants. The project-wide energy-saving rate was 31%, and the estimated annual electricity savings were approximately NT$3.2 million. The Ministry of Economic Affairs Department of Commerce applied for The NT$5 million energy-saving project subsidy, project number: 11208119900084, was fully subsidized after third-party performance verification in October of this year.

The improvement project was implemented with a focus on enhancing chiller efficiency. The outcomes after improvement included an energy-saving rate of 50.56%, a reduction equivalent to 160.9kLOE/year in oil consumption, a decrease of 798 tons/year in tCO₂ emissions, and a saving of 1,683,500 kWh/year in electricity consumption.

Year 2024
In 2023, Kang Ning Plant introduced an optimized chiller system, which was commissioned in June 2024.The project achieved electricity savings of 982,042 kWh and a reduction of 465 metric tons of CO₂e.

Year 2025
The Wudu Plant has allocated a total budget of NT$19.95 million to implement the "Cooling Action Demonstration Subsidy Program." This initiative focuses on optimizing cooling systems to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the overall electrical load. Simultaneously, an application for a NT$4 million engineering grant has been submitted to the Climate Change Administration of the Ministry of Environment. Construction is slated for completion by the end of 2026, followed by the submission of a verification report issued by a credible third-party institution.

The projected outcomes include an energy-saving rate of 27.5%, a decrease of 506.2 tons/year in tCO₂e emissions, and a saving of 1,067,900 kWh/year in electricity consumption.

Year 2025
Renewable Energy Certificates (T-RECs) have been purchased and officially claimed via the "National Renewable Energy Certificate Center":
Purchased Quantity: 5 T-REC certificates (Certificate Nos.17SP0022-U025000001–5)
Renewable Electricity: 5,000 kWh
Carbon Reduction: Approximately 2.37 tCO₂e