Policy and Goals
A. Policy
- Optimize process design and equipment utilization to reduce water consumption and improve recycling efficiency.
- Ensure wastewater emissions meet regulatory standards and promote reuse.
- Build awareness across teams and suppliers to foster sustainable water consumption practices.
- Adopt innovative technologies and boost efficiency and reduce climate-related risks.
B. Goals
- Promote conservation and sustainable use to balance production and environmental needs, aiming for zero water waste.
- From 2025, target a 3% annual water savings at the Zhunan plant through full policy execution.
- Regularly monitor water usage, mitigate water scarcity risks, and reduce impact via efficient use and recycling technologies.
Water Resource Utilization Status
Bora’s Taiwan and Canada facilities primarily reply on tap water as their water source. The summary of water withdrawal, discharge, and consumption is as follows:
| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tap Water Withdrawal (million m³) | 0.0724 | 0.1526 |
| Groundwater Withdrawal (million m³) | – | – |
| Surface Water Withdrawal (million m³) | – | – |
| Seawater Withdrawal (million m³) | – | – |
| Total Water Withdrawal (million m³) | 0.0724 | 0.1526 |
| Total Recycled Water (million m³) | 0.0000264 | 0.0159 |
| Water Discharge (million m³) | 0.0724 | 0.0708 |
| Water Consumption (million m³) | – | 0.0817 |
Water Conservation Target Promotion Plan
In 2024, the Zhunan Plant launched a water-saving initiative focusing on recycling wastewater from pure water and hot water preheating tanks. The project, with a total investment of NT$4,200, reduced water waste and achieved a 0.4% savings rate— equivalent to 438 cubic meters. To further reduce per capita water usage by 3% across the group from 2025 to 2030, Bora plans to implement the following measures:
| Group-Wide Water Conservation Measures | Implementation Methods |
|---|---|
| Improvement of Water-Use Equipment | Replace or upgrade sensor faucets in restrooms at all facilities and gradually install water-saving valves or replace faucets in pantries with those certified with water-saving labels. |
| Inspection and Repair of Pipeline Systems | Conduct regular inspections of the pipeline systems for tap water, air conditioning water, firefighting water, and irrigation water at all facilities. If any leakage issues are detected, immediate repairs and improvements will be carried out to reduce unnecessary loss or waste. |
| Optimization of Water Production and Usage Facilities | Evaluate water production and usage equipment at all facilities, such as cooling towers and pure water systems. By adjusting operating methods or installing monitoring devices, unnecessary discharges can be minimized, further enhancing water-use efficiency. Additionally, we have set water-saving targets for each facility and proposed corresponding action plans. |
In addition, we have established water-saving targets for each facility and proposed corresponding water-saving plans as follows:
| Facility | 2025 Water Conservation Target | Promotion Methods and Investments |
|---|---|---|
| Zhunan Facility | 13% reduction compared to 2024 | 1. Phase 1 condensate recovery for air conditioning units, expected expenditure of NT$300,000, anticipated water-saving rate of 3.0%. 2. Repair of underground firefighting pipeline leaks expected expenditure of NT$1,000,000, anticipated water-saving rate of 10.0%. |
| Tainan Facility | 1% reduction compared to 2024 | 1. Continue to strengthen inspections for water pipe leaks in the plant area. Due to the abundance of plants and trees in the facility, pipe breakages may easily occur from broken branches or root growth. Collaborate with landscaping teams to enhance inspections and prune trees. 2. Replace inefficient cooling tower air conditioning systems. In 2025, we plan to replace the air conditioning system in the product warehouse with an inverter air conditioner to replace the old fixed-frequency water-cooled air conditioning system, which will not only save water but also reduce energy consumption. |