Our water consumption is mainly from our factory operations. Each year, our goal is to reach 1% reduction on water usage for each production facility. Domestic wastewater is treated through reverse osmosis (RO) and is reused for irrigation and toilet cleaning. In 2023, the volume of the recycled water totaled 26,705 tons, used for watering flowers and grass in the morning to reduce evaporation caused by high temperatures. The fish tanks are equipped with a circulating water supply system. To minimize unnecessary water waste, the Company promotes appropriate water usage habits among employees and encourages them to turn off taps after use. the VPIC1 first obtained ISO 14001 certification on July 20, 2016, and subsequently obtained re-certification on July 26, 2019, with a validity period until July 20, 2025.
Water Withdrawal by Source
Item
Unit
2021
2022
2023
Areas with Water Stress
Surface water (total)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Groundwater (total)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Seawater (total)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Produced water (total)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Third-party water (total)
ML
231.47
291.93
214.31
Medium to low
Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids)
ML
–
–
–
Medium to low
Total water withdrawal
ML
231.47
291.93
214.31
Medium to low
Water Consumption
Item
Unit
2021
2022
2023
Areas with Water Stress
Total water consumption
ML
44.56
78.95
42.60
Medium to low
Change in Water Storage
ML
0
0
0
Medium to low
Water Discharge by Destination
Item
Unit
2021
2022
2023
Areas with Water Stress
Surface water
ML
–
–
Medium to low
Groundwater
ML
–
–
Medium to low
Seawater
ML
–
–
Medium to low
Third-party water
ML
186.91
212.98
171.7
Medium to low
Third-party water sent for use to other organizations
ML
–
–
Medium to low
Total water discharge
ML
186.91
212.98
171.7
Medium to low
Environmental Protection Expenditure
According to laws and regulations, businesses must apply for a permit for installing anti-pollution facilities or for discharging pollution. Otherwise, businesses shall pay anti-pollution fees or to organize and set up a unit/office exclusively responsible for environmental issues. The status of such application, payment or establishment are as follows.
Pollution Control Facility and Pollutant Discharge Permit
Acquired Organization
License
Acquired Date
License Number
VPIC1
Approved Environmental Impact Assessment
2003.04.29
1462/QD-CT
VPIC1
Wastewater Discharge Permit
2007.03.06
700/GP-UBND
VPIC1
Approved Environmental Impact Assessment
2011.06.30
1515/QD-CT
VPIC1
Approved Environmental Impact Assessment
2013.08.26
2289/QD-UBND
VPIC1
Hazardous Waste Producer Registration
2013.11.12
QLCTNH26.000010.T
Above licenses do not have dates of expiry. Aside from following the waste disposal guidelines, Eurocharm in Taiwan is not required to install pollution control facility or apply for a pollutant discharge permit because the Company does not produce pollution during the production process.
When VPIC1 first established its operating facilities in Khai Quang Industrial Zone, the Company had agreed to pay wastewater treatment fee. In 2023, the Company paid a total of VND$ 22,000,000 thousand.
