Sustainability
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Sustainability



NOVAX established its "ESG Sustainability Office" in 2022, dedicated to energy conservation and carbon reduction, while encouraging employees to actively participate in ESG-related courses, integrating sustainability into the mindset of every Nova employee.
Environmental responsibility becomes a driving force for corporate growth. In the global trend towards net-zero transformation and sustainable development, companies not only need to comply with regulations but also need to practice environmental and social responsibility in their operations.
Nova Materials Technology positions itself as an "enabler of environmental operations," deeply integrating ESG sustainability concepts into its core business, from air pollution control to resource recycling, creating an operating model that balances efficiency and sustainability.

E

Environment

Reducing Environmental Impact from Air to Land

NOVAX directly addresses environmental issues through its two main business entities: Blue Sky and Green Land.

Air pollution control (Blue Sky Project)
  • Provide automotive urea (AdBlue®) systems to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions
  • Build smart refueling systems to improve emissions management efficiency
  • Assist companies in meeting emissions regulations
Resource recycling and regeneration (green space development)
  • Large-scale waste (mattresses) reduction and shredding
  • Material sorting and reuse technology
  • Development and application of circular material products
"From pollution reduction to resource recycling, establishing a comprehensive environmental solutions system; environmental policy."

環境政策

  • Nova, based on the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard, has developed, maintained, and improved standard operating procedures to effectively implement water management, air pollution, hazardous waste, and noise control.
  • In 2022, Nova partnered with commercial vehicle industry giants and gas station partners, including Evergreen International Storage & Transportation, Yu Yi Motors, Kerry Logistics, Wusong MRT, and Quanfeng Motors, to form the "Climate Response Rescuers Alliance," committing to continuously promote sustainability and carbon reduction.
  • In 2023, in response to Business Today's "Return to the Sea 1095" beach cleanup campaign, Nova collected 1274 kilograms of marine debris, including 1396 PET bottles that will be made into new recycled blue and white flip-flops.
  • In 2024, in response to CommonWealth Magazine's "CSR@CommonWealth" river basin cooperation initiative, China joined the Tamsui River Convention, pledging to:
    ① Encourage employees to actively participate in the public governance of the Laojie Creek basin, acting as responsible corporate citizens of the water system.
    ② Leverage influence to motivate customers and the supply chain to take immediate action, adopting high-standard wastewater treatment processes and reducing construction waste.
    ③ Connect with local governments and organizations in Taoyuan to conduct river basin surveys.

Strategies to reduce environmental impact

  • Distributor Management: NOVAX continuously encourages distributors to develop innovative operating models that reduce environmental impact.
  • Product Strategy: NOVAX adheres to the principle of sustainability in all its products and services, minimizing their environmental impact.
  • Manufacturing Processes and Plant Management: NOVAX continuously improves its environmental management systems for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites.
  • After-Sales Service: NOVAX is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its product packaging and operational activities (such as transportation and sales) and provides customers with environmental information to the greatest extent possible.
S

Social

Creating Long-Term Value Together with Our Partners

NOVAX values ​​partnerships with stakeholders and is committed to building a mutually beneficial ecosystem:

  • Establish long-term partnerships with corporate clients
  • Assist clients in improving ESG performance and brand value
  • Support local industries and the development of a circular economy.
  • Provide a safe and friendly working environment.
"Let commercial value and social value grow in tandem"

Corporate Social Responsibility

Humanitarian aid and public welfare care：

  • 2014 Kaohsiung Gas Explosion: All employees donated one day's salary to support the "God Bless Taiwan, Pray for Kaohsiung" fundraising campaign.
  • 2015 Formosa Fun Coast Dust Explosion: The company and its employees jointly donated NT$100,000 to assist the injured in their recovery.
  • 2018 Jingpeng Factory Fire: A donation of NT$100,000 was made to comfort the families of the firefighters who died in the line of duty.
  • 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake: A donation of US$10,000 was made through World Vision Taiwan to support disaster reconstruction and medical assistance.
  • 2023 30-Hour Famine Humanitarian Relief Campaign
    In response to the 30-Hour Famine Humanitarian Relief Campaign, we support children and families worldwide affected by hunger, poverty, and disaster, providing immediate assistance and hope to those in distress.
    During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Faced with the challenges of the pandemic, Nova actively participated in pandemic prevention support efforts, donating masks to bus operators and customers in Hong Kong to help increase pandemic prevention capacity; we also donated 3,000 professional rapid test kits to the Taoyuan City Government and 1,000 to World Vision Taiwan, working together to protect public health and safety.


 

Arts, Humanities and Social Concerns：

  • Sponsored the Taoyuan Iron Rose Arts Festival in 2017 and 2018, enabling people to cultivate their minds and bodies through art and enrich their lives through culture.
  • Sponsored the charity dance musical "Helping the Mentally Handicapped Find a Home" in 2018, helping orphaned mentally challenged children rebuild their homes.
  • Donated to the Yong'an Junior High School, the smallest rural school in Taoyuan, in 2020, providing a support fund to allow well-behaved but underprivileged students to grow happily in a warm environment and have sufficient resources to enhance their personal competitiveness.
  • From 2022 onwards, for three consecutive years, Nova will transform its annual golf tournament into the ESG Cup "Charity Cup," donating the registration fees to the Taiwan Indigenous Baseball Development Association, hoping to ignite hope for children in indigenous communities.

Friendly Workplace & Employee Well-being

  • Free Lunch & Birthday Bonus
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Team Dinners & Holiday Events
  • Annual Domestic & Overseas Company Trips
  • Regular Health Checkups
  • Yoga & Wellness Programs
  • Training & Professional Development Support
  • Community Service & Book Club
G

Governance

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Robust Governance and Standards

NOVAX has established a robust management system to ensure transparent, efficient, and sustainable operations.

  • ISO Management Systems (Quality & Environmental)
  • Standardized Operating Procedures & Internal Control
  • Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
  • Culture of Continuous Improvement

From Passive Compliance to Proactive Value Creation

Most companies regard environmental protection as a cost. At NOVAX, we see it as a competitive advantage. Through integrated environmental solutions, we help businesses：

  • Reduce environmental risks
  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Create value through the circular economy
 

Our Sustainability Vision

Creating Cleaner Skies and Enabling a Circular Future for Every Inch of Land

We believe that true, long-term value can only be achieved when businesses and the environment thrive together.

At NOVAX, sustainability is more than a responsibility—it is a competitive advantage.