Water Resources and Waste Management

Water Resource Management


The boundary of the Company’s water resource management aligns with the reporting scope of this sustainability report. The Company’s operational locations are situated in the Hsinchu Science Park, where the primary water source is Baoshan Reservoir. Based on water risk assessments, the Company’s overall water resource risk level is categorized as low to moderate (Level 1–2), and no significant water stress risks have been identified.
The Company obtains 100% of its water supply from municipal water providers. Water is mainly consumed for air conditioning system operations and employee-related domestic purposes, including drinking and sanitation. As an IC design company, the Company does not have water-intensive manufacturing processes. Water use is primarily for domestic purposes, with limited consumption for facility operations such as kitchen services and cooling towers. Wastewater generated from operations is mainly domestic wastewater, and the Company’s overall water pollution risk remains minimal. Despite relatively low water demand and water stress levels, the Company maintains a precautionary approach to water resource management by continuously addressing water conservation and environmental protection issues. Potential water-related risks are regularly assessed, and mitigation measures are planned in advance. The Company has implemented a water recycling and reuse system, with reclaimed water utilized for garden irrigation. Additional water-saving initiatives include installing water-efficient faucets and mechanical automatic shut-off devices, adjusting water flow according to water availability, reducing water pump activation frequency, and conducting regular monitoring of water quality and consumption. Furthermore, the Company promotes water conservation awareness among employees through ongoing education and internal communications, encouraging water-saving practices to minimize environmental impacts.

In 2025, the Company did not meet its 1% water reduction target, mainly due to revenue growth, which resulted in higher water demand and extended operating hours for chiller systems. Nevertheless, water intensity improved compared with the previous year, reflecting continued enhancement in the Company’s water-use efficiency.
 

WATER USAGE STATUS
ITEM	2023	2024	2025
WATER WITHDRAWAL（MILLION LITERS）	8.63	7.00	7.57
WATER DISCHARGE（MILLION LITERS）	8.63	7.00	7.57
WATER CONSUMPTION（MILLION LITERS）	0	0	0
ORGANIZATIONAL-SPECIFIC METRICS	Total Revenue	Total Revenue	Total Revenue
ORGANIZATIONAL-SPECIFIC METRICS	NT$2,781.03 Million	NT$3,397.71 Million	NT$4,122.75 Million
WATER INTENSITY	0.0031	0.0021	0.0018

Note : 

•  Water Consumption = Water Withdrawal - Water Discharge.
•  Water Recycling and Reuse Rate = Internal Recycled Water Volume /（Water Withdrawal + Internal Recycled Water Volume）* 100%.
•  Water Intensity is Calculated as: Water Withdrawal（Million Liters）/ Organizational-Specific Metric.
•  The Disclosed Operational Locations Include the Hsinchu Headquarters and the Taipei Office.

 
 
Waste Management


Given the operational nature of an IC design company, only non-hazardous waste was generated throughout the year, consisting mainly of general municipal and domestic waste.
In accordance with the Waste Disposal Act, the Company has signed a contract with a qualified vendor to promote waste reduction and resource recycling. General business waste is collected once a month. When the vendor’s vehicle enters our facility for waste collection, we provide a triplicate form for them to take to the Hsinchu City EPB Incinerator Plant. All of the Company’s waste was handled by a qualified third-party disposal company, and there were no serious waste leakage incidents occurring. ANPEC is committed to advancing efficient waste management practices by enhancing resource recycling and reuse systems to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations. The Company continuously optimizes its waste management processes and introduces innovative solutions to bolster environmental protection, reduce resource waste, and achieve a balance between operational development and environmental sustainability.

The Company’s specific waste reduction initiatives are as follows:

1. Waste sorting is strictly implemented, and management and audit by dedicated personnel are conducted. Recycling is implemented to enhance resource reuse.
2. Promoting the recycling of suppliers’ packaging materials as they are sent to qualified vendors for disposal.
3. Specific recycling mechanisms are arranged for waste batteries, toners, compact discs, waste materials, packaging materials, pallets, etc.  

 

ITEM	HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS	WASTE GENERATED（tons）	OFF-SITE DISPOSAL METHOD
Business Waste	Non-Hazardous	0.63	Incineration（Without Energy Recovery）

Note : Disposal method type, e.g., incineration (with energy recovery), incineration (without energy recovery), landfill, and recycling.