Oneness Biotech is committed to creating a sustainable environment for the next generation, and we support the concept of a circular economy as we maximize the efficiency of resource usage through chemical substance management, waste reduction and recycling. In addition to monitoring various environmental indicators at the factory to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, the dedicated Environmental Health and Safety team continuously promotes improvement plans. This effort aims to minimize environmental impact and move towards the goal of “Zero Pollution”.
Chemical Substance Management
As a leading drug R&D company in Taiwan, we strictly control the chemical substances used in our products and processes. The use of safe chemicals is not only the key to maintaining product quality and protecting human health, but also reduces environmental pollution in subsequent waste management and enhances the safety of waste disposal personnel. Oneness introduced the ISO 9001 quality management system and obtained the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare certification PIC/S GMP for APIs, PIC/S GMP and GDP, as well as ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality Management System. Through strict procedures such as the third-party laboratory testing, audits by specialized personnel, management system audits and review, we are able to implement the control of the sources to achieve comprehensive management of the drug life cycle.
| Product Composition | The main ingredient in the product is natural herbs; no harmful substances are added. Or substances listed as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) or restricted substances under the EU Product Composition REACH regulation, ingredient details can be referenced in the product specification sheet.。 |
| Process Management | None of the substance of very high concern (SVHC) or REACH restricted substances are used in the production process. |
Waste Management
The Company’s waste is divided into three categories: domestic waste of business employees, general industrial waste, and hazardous industrial waste. The domestic waste of business employees generated by business activities and production processes includes general waste such as fallen leaves collected around the plant that is cleaned and transported by the municipal unit of Pingtung County. General industrial waste includes waste paper, kitchen waste, and general waste from business activities, which can only be removed by approved transportation and disposal companies. Hazardous industrial waste is mainly composed of infectious waste mixtures and flammable industrial waste, all of which are processed by certified vendors.
Waste Management Targets
- Ensure the storage, transportation, and disposal of waste comply with legal regulations, with no major violations.
- Track waste flow and improve resource efficiency through recycling, energy conversion, and composting, prohibiting direct landfill disposal to achieve zero waste to landfill.
- Promote reduction, recycling, and reuse within the plant to enhance resource efficiency. One of the main types of waste generated at the Nanchou Plant is ethanol waste liquid from production processes. In the past, this waste was incinerated by certified waste treatment contractors. To align with circular economy principles, the waste disposal contractor was replaced in September 2020, shifting from incineration to physical recycling. Starting in 2023, the feasibility of on-site recycling and reuse was further evaluated. Ethanol waste liquid from production processes is now distilled and purified for reuse in equipment cleaning, improving resource utilization efficiency. The goal is to reduce ethanol waste liquid by 30% annually, based on the 2025 production input volume. In 2024, relevant processes were established, and small-scale trial production of recycled ethanol was introduced. Once quality stabilizes, ethanol recycling operations will be fully implemented.
Type and Weight of Waste
The statistical data on waste over the years is as follows. The survey scope covers the parent company and its subsidiaries. For detailed information on each location, please refer to the explanatory notes. All relevant statistical data have been verified by a third party; please refer to the verification statement in the ESG report.
Note:
- The incineration facilities at Nangang and the Nanchou Plant are equipped with energy recovery equipment.
- Hazardous industrial wastes at Nangang include: C-0599 infectious waste mixtures, C-0301 waste liquids with a flash point below 60˚C (excluding alcoholic wastes with ethanol volume concentration below 24%).
- Hazardous industrial wastes at the Nanchou Plant consist of: C-0301 waste liquids with a flash point below 60˚C (excluding alcoholic wastes with ethanol volume concentration below 24%).
- General waste from Nangang Office and Xinyi Office is managed by building janitorial staff; no relevant data is included in the statistics.
- Waste from Cotton Field Organic Farm is collected by local municipal services; no relevant data is included in the statistics.
- All waste is transported by qualified companies for incineration and recycling, with no unidentified disposal, direct landfilling, or other unrecorded waste.
※The above content is taken from the ESG Report
