Hsinchu, April 15, 2024- CTCI REI and CTCI SEC, affiliates of CTCI Corp., secured Hsinchu Jincheng Anju Social Housing EPC Project in joint effort with JH Day Building Workshop, marking another achievement in social housing by helping the government address housing-related issues for the disadvantaged to fulfill housing justice. As a sustainable building combining smart engineering and green energy, this project will serve as an example of precast building and is set to be completed by 2029, providing 922 housing units.

Proposed by the National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center, the social housing in the East District of Hsinchu City was contracted to CTCI for its emphasis on ESG during the bid. For example, as for technology innovation, our team offered to upgrade both the project’s green building labeling and intelligent building rating, with the former from silver to gold mark and the latter from certified to bronze level. As for project technology spotlights, our team will introduce Mr. Energy, an energy management system developed by CTCI, expand the setup of solar system, adopt same floor draining system in toilets to avoid quarrel over leakage between residents, and use BIM 7D smart management system for equipment data storage that will be monitored by property manager for future operation and management after completion.

Moreover, in response to a new construction trend resulted from labor shortage, our team will adopt precast engineering for this project to shorten the construction period and enhance carbon reduction effectiveness. At the same time, in an effort to enhance community services, there will be baby care center, day care center for the disabled, day operation center and so on. With the ESG mindset, the project team will make the social housing a safe, healthy, convenient and sustainable model of smart green building.

Chiayi, April 10, 2024- CTCI, Taiwan’s largest engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider, is the only one in the nation that provides investment, plant-building, operation, and waste management services related to Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plants. Recently, “The Green Energy Sustainable Circulation Center BOT Project in Chiayi City” was successfully secured by CTCI, in collaboration with its affiliates ECOVE Environment Corporation and ECOVE Environment Services Corporation, and established a concessionaire called ECOVE Chiayi Energy Corporation.

This project is to establish an EfW plant powered by green energy through demolishing the existing EfW plant, with a concession period of 27 years that include 3 years of construction and 24 years of operation. The EfW plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, starting operation in 2028. By then, the daily waste disposal capacity will increase to 500 tons, up from 300 tons processed by the existing plant. The increased waste disposal capacity will help Chiayi City achieve the demand for independent treatment of waste.

As a company dedicated to “green engineering,” CTCI will introduce cutting-edge technology and equipment for incineration and pollution prevention that contributes to high efficiency of heat recovery, power generation, and the lowest emission concentration of NOx among incinerators in Taiwan. CTCI will also apply several water-saving and energy-saving technologies to reduce pollution and energy consumption in this project.

Moreover, the administrative building of this project will adopt the Nearly Zero Carbon Buildings standard, the highest standard of the building energy efficiency rating system developed by the Ministry of the Interior, and installed solar panels to achieve low energy consumption and 100% independent power supply in an effort to further meet net-zero goals. The administrative building of this project will become the first certified net zero building in Taiwan, setting a new example of low-carbon building.

CTCI has a deep root in the resource cycling industry for nearly 30 years, operating 9 EfW plants domestically and 2 municipal EfW plants in Macau. To date, it has helped governments and owners address waste treatment through EPC, O&M, annual maintenance, system and equipment upgrade, and commissioning, servicing over two-thirds of EfW plants across Taiwan. CTCI is committed to its ESG vision of being a Guardian of Sustainable Earth, and will continue to work with its global partners to create construction projects that benefit both the economy and the environment by introducing green engineering and recycling technology.

Chungli, April 8, 2024- CTCI, Taiwan’s largest engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider, held an inaugural ceremony hosted by Simon Chang, Taoyuan City Mayor, on April 8th for the completion of the first phase of the Chungli Water Resource Recycling Center, which is part of the Chungli Sewerage Treatment BOT Project contracted to CTCI & HDEC Water Business Corporation (CTCI & HDEC WBC).

Chungli sewerage system project is one of the most massive public infrastructure in Taiwan in recent years. With the completion of the first phase of the water resource recycling center, it is estimated to process 39,200 tons of domestic wastewater from 70,000 households.

With a concession period of 35 years, the project is divided into four phases to establish a water resource recycling center, 246km of sewerage pipelines, and household connection pipes to serve approximately 200,000 households. Set to be completed in 2040, the system is estimated to process up to 156,800 tons of wastewater daily and raise the rate of pipe connection to 32% across Taoyuan City, significantly improving the environment and water quality in the southern region of the city to bring a better living environment to residents.

Take water resource recycling center for example. Not merely is it an environmental education center, but a place for public leisure that integrates with the environment and landscape to form a circular movement system. To make better reuse of water resources, the treated water will become the source for the Chungli Water Reclamation Plant to produce reclaimed water for industrial use in Chungli, Dayuan, Yangmei and Pingzhen regions.

K. L. Tsai, Chairman of CTCI & HDEC WBC, and President of CTCI Corp.'s Infrastructure, Environment, and Power Business Operations (IEPBO), states, "Sewerage system is the hidden infrastructure for urban development. Thanks to the full support of Taoyuan City Government, we have successfully overcome the challenges of complicated and massive pipe installation, and finished the first project phase. We are confident to achieve the set targets through environment-friendly technologies and professional management.”

This project has an extensive range for wastewater collection, covering the bustling regions of Chungli, Pingzhen, and Longgang, areas near Chungli and Neili Freeway Interchanges, as well as the specific areas of Taoyuan High Speed Rail station.

To effectively manage the 6,000-hectare pipe construction, the project team has established a Geographic Information System, ensuring smooth transition in personnel over the 18-year construction period to finalize household connection pipes in the shortest time possible.

With 40 years of experience in water resource treatment, CTCI has been actively exploring opportunities of water resource in the context of circular economy. In addition to the sewerage construction, CTCI also provides wastewater reclamation services for industrial, municipal sectors and high-tech plants owners. CTCI is committed to delivering the most reliable engineering quality through green engineering practices and recycling technologies, collaborating with global clients to achieve the ESG vision of becoming a “Guardian of Sustainable Earth."

TAIPEI, March 1, 2024- CTCI Corp., the leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in Taiwan, is proud to announce that its near-term and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, in line with a trajectory to keep global average temperature rise within 1.5°C as recommended by the Paris Agreement, have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) after review. This achievement marks CTCI as the first EPC company in Taiwan to attain this status, advancing towards its net zero goals by 2050.

TAIPEI, February 15, 2024- CTCI Corp., the leading engineering, procurement, and construction firm in Taiwan and among the world’s top 100 services provider, announced today that it is honored to remain the top 1% performer in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook annual ranking for the construction and engineering category in year 2024. As the only construction and engineering company with such ranking performance, CTCI received a score of 86 out of 100 in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment, yet again the highest score among its industry peers.

The Sustainability Yearbook ranking is based on S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment that looked at companies’ ESG performance during the previous year, and is one of the most prominent assessments on corporate sustainability. Out of the 9,400 companies across 62 industries globally that have been assessed in 2023, only 759 companies were selected for the Sustainability Yearbook.

Below are the highlights of CTCI’s performance in environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) aspects.

Governance (G): In 2023, CTCI Group’s new contracts totaled 111.8 billion NTD. Backlog and revenue broke new record, reaching 346.9 billion and 103.5 billion NTD, respectively. With targets to reach net zero emissions at its headquarters and offices by 2030 and at all fabrication sites by 2050, CTCI is aggressively pushing for sustainability management across its supply chain through the Supplier Net Zero Alliance, as well as encouraging emissions reduction across the engineering and construction industry by holding the annual Taiwan Sustainable Engineering Symposium.

Environmental (E): Through Green Engineering projects that balance the needs of the environment and the economy, CTCI helps clients across the world save energy and reduce their carbon emissions. As an effort of its “green commitment,” CTCI’s emissions reduction target has been assessed and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). According to the target to keep temperature rise within 1.5°C, CTCI aims to cut 45% of its emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, against its emissions baseline in 2022. By 2030, CTCI aims to reach no net loss (NLL) in terms of biodiversity protection and zero deforestation across its operation sites. By 2050, CTCI aims to reach net positive impact (NPI) across its operation sites and NLL across its value chain in terms of biodiversity protection, as well as zero deforestation across its value chain. As a supporter of sustainability-related initiatives, CTCI is one of the early adopters of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Social (S): CTCI has long been committed to social care and sustainability education. Externally, CTCI exerts its social influence through the CTCI Education Foundation, whose work encompasses sustainability education, social care, helping charity organizations, encouraging green consumption, arranging volunteer programs, supporting the local community, and paying attention to ecological issues. Internally, CTCI is committed to a workplace that adheres to the diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. The diverse cultural events and the company benefits policy ensure all employees can work and grow hassle-free.

Notably, the CTCI Education Foundation was admitted to the UNFCCC process as an observer organization in 2022. As the 11th non-governmental organization in Taiwan to be admitted, it has joined the UN climate change conference (COP28) in 2023, which took place in Dubai, to share with the world what CTCI and Taiwan has done to make the world more sustainable.

As a company that adheres to the “Most Reliable” brand spirit and is determined to act as a “Guardian of Sustainable Earth”— which is its own ESG vision— CTCI will strive to bring a better tomorrow for the globe.

TAIPEI, February 5, 2024- The TSMC Southern Taiwan Science Park Water Reclamation Plant is the world’s first facility to successfully regenerate industrial wastewater and reuse it in the semiconductor process. Officially operating since September 2022, the water reclamation plant has recently been certified as an environmental education center, offering free environmental education courses to the public. CTCI welcomes schools and group visitors to make reservations at www.stsprwp.com.tw.

CTCI was commissioned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to design, build, own, and operate the plant for the next 20 years, providing clean water for TSMC’s chip-making business. Located in Tainan, the current capacity of the plant is 20,000 tons of water per day, effectively saving up to 30% of the municipal water usage at TSMC's Southern Taiwan Science Park plant. In the future, the water supply is expected to reach 67,000 tons, providing reclaimed water as a stable source of water withdrawal, thereby achieving sustainability goals.

The water reclamation plant has hosted over 40 educational tour sessions, welcoming more than 1,200 visitors. In order to promote knowledge about reclaimed water resources, an environmental education center has been established on the premises. Aligned with CTCI’s core concept of “green engineering,” the educational program encompasses five major aspects: “water resource utilization,” “wastewater reclamation techniques,” “corporate social responsibility,” “green engineering,” and “circular economy”. The current lesson package includes age-specific curriculum for elementary school students and a plant tour designed for students majoring in water resources and related groups. Moving forward, new sessions and themed activities will be gradually developed each year to further enhance the educational experience.

For over 40 years, CTCI has been deeply involved in the field of water resources, providing services in wastewater recycling and reuse for industrial and urban sewage, as well as the recycling of wastewater from high-tech industries. With outstanding engineering services, CTCI has become a crucial partner for various global clients. In addition to the TSMC Southern Taiwan Science Park Water Reclamation Plant, other notable CTCI projects include the Fengshan River Reclaimed Water Plant and the Kaohsiung Linhai Wastewater Treatment Plant. While providing a stable source of recycled water for industrial use, CTCI actively promotes the concept of water resources recycling to the public through environmental education, earning repeated acclaim from various sectors. In the future, CTCI will continue to provide engineering services with the “most reliable” quality and strive to achieve ESG goals as the guardian of a sustainable Earth.