Environment

The Rooftop Distributed Photovoltaic Project at the Hefei Office Area was successfully connected to the grid once in November 2023 with an installed capacity of 267.3 kW. From January 1 to December 31, 2025, it cumulatively generated 296,287 kWh, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 180.617 tCO₂e, equivalent to planting about 100 trees.

The lighting system for the new office renovation was optimized in line with WELL and LEED certification standards, ensuring a high-quality working environment while improving energy efficiency.

A comprehensive energy assessment was conducted, resulting in an Energy Reassessment Report that  identified feasible energy-saving retrofit measures and supports the gradual implementation of improvement actions.

Programmable time controllers and additional sensor switches were installed, and the building automation  system and intelligent electricity control system were applied to enhance smart, refined energy management in office buildings.

High-efficiency electrical equipment is continuously adopted to replace outdated devices, reducing energy waste and lowering overall office energy consumption.

Timeout lock-screen and sleep-mode settings are implemented for office computers during non-working hours.

Gradually replaced the water dispensers with direct  drinking machines, reduce the use of bottled water and regularly engaging professional suppliers to  replace filters and conduct water quality testing,  ensuring safe drinking water while lowering resource consumption.

Continue optimizing bottled water supply for large  meetings by limiting supply to 70% of the number of  attendees. Bottles are centrally placed and distributed based on demand, and unused bottles are promptly  recycled to reduce waste.

Encourage employees and visitors to bring their own reusable cups during meetings and events to reduce  bottled water consumption.

Optimize restroom water use by installing sensor faucets and

Implement an intelligent irrigation system with app-based remote control and adjustable schedules,  equipped with rain sensors to automatically suspend irrigation during rainfall, preventing water resource waste. dual-flush systems, and adjusting faucet flow controls to maintain user comfort while preventing unnecessary water waste.

Install smart water meters in office areas to monitor water consumption, enabling data analysis to detect  abnormal usage and address issues promptly.

Use e-office systems such as OA, ERP, SAP, and Maycur to improve digital workflow efficiency.

Collaborate with platform-based internet enterprises to implement paperless reimbursement processes, reducing the printing and pasting of paper reimbursement  forms and vouchers and lowering office supply consumption at the source.

Promote a paperless office environment by  replacing certain paper records with acrylic displays to reduce paper use.

Install telephone and video conferencing  systems to support remote meetings,  reducing the use of paper meeting materials while lowering travel frequency and related  carbon emissions.

Implement an intelligent visitor system to manage visitor information electronically,  reducing paper registration forms and saving storage space for physical records.

Enable QR-code scanning for office supply collection, minimizing paper records,  reducing manual processing time, improving inventory efficiency, and optimizing resource  management.

Promote energy and water conservation through subscription accounts, internal  publications, and on-site videos, organizing  green environmental initiatives and  integrating green environmental protection,  energy saving, water conservation, and  carbon reduction into various activities.  Energy- and water-saving labels are also posted across office areas to reinforce environmental awareness.

Encourage employees and visitors to bring their own cups during meetings and events,  reducing the use of bottled water packaging and disposable paper cups.

Continue promoting waste sorting and encourage employees to reduce the use of disposable products and tableware.

Provide environmentally themed desk calendars made from plantable seed paper,  with multifunctional bases made from recycled wood to enhance both practicality  and environmental value. An electronic calendar with customizable color schemes for  work and personal schedules is also  provided, further reducing the need for paper  calendars.

Well-established waste sorting facilities are in place, with clear classification standards to guide employees in proper waste disposal,  promoting recycling and reducing waste  generation.

Coffee grounds are recycled for uses such as  plant compost and natural deodorizers,  supporting waste-to-resource conversion.

Employees are encouraged to replace pen refills only after the ink runs out, reducing the  disposal of entire pens and lowering plastic waste.

Office supplies are reused where possible,  such as using single-sided printed paper as scrap paper and reusing binder clips to improve material utilization efficiency.

Employees are supported in sharing idle books, which are collected and placed in reading areas to extend the books' usage lifecycle and promote resource sharing.

Priority is given to purchasing durable and recyclable office supplies, supporting circular economy practices.