Saturday, September 29, 2007

Formosa Plastics Group Reveals Environment Protection Policy

F.I Hong, senior administrator of Formosa Heavy Industries Corporation based in Taipee, Taiwan, told a group of journalists from the Philippines that his firm is committed to promote environmental protection and ensure that pollution control measures are properly implemented. The Nan Ya Environmental Engineering Center is created to take charge of planning, promotion, and implementation of tasks relating to environmental protection.
“In addition, enormous investments are made in pollution control equipments. Our broad focus of environmental concerns include air and water quality, noise, solid waste, and safety,” Hong explained.

ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL

The most effective way to achieve their environmental goals, he said, is to reduce the creation of pollution at the source. As part of the No. 6 Naphtha Cracker Project, in addition to selecting the best manufacturing processes and equipment, some US$3.21 billion is earmarked for environmental protection equipment, accounting for about 20 percent of the total investment of US$15.6 billion. ”Over the years we have pursued improvement in pollution controls with good results. To accomplish the task of protecting the environment, we are insisting on using the most advanced processing technology, in conjunction with flawless control systems,” said Hong who also accompanied the group in the tour of the company’s facilities in Mailiao.

EMPHASIS

Hong emphasized that “it is their policy that equal emphasis be placed upon industrial development and environmental protection. We make it one of our top priorities that we not only conform to the national environmental standards, but also meet international standards.” (By Alex P. Vidal) /MP

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