The greening area of CSC's Siaogang Mill is approximately 44.62 hectares, with a greening rate of 8.47%. The green plants contribute to an annual reduction of about 6,413 metric tons of CO2. Although CSC is not located in an ecological protection area or its vicinity, it has made extensive efforts in environmental greening and landscaping over the years. A survey identified a total of 286 tree species; native and rare Taiwanese trees, such as Barringtonia racemosa and diospyros ferrea, have been planted to create a diverse plant environment.
Within the mill, comprehensive and multi-layered greening goals have been pursued to enrich the ecology and forest-like structures. Potted plants as well as greening on rooftops and walls of buildings have been utilized to enhance the three-dimensional greening effect and increase the overall visual effect of greening and landscaping.
The headquarters of CSC has been awarded the highest level of the Diamond-rated Green Building certification. During the initial construction and design phase of the architecture, the element of planting native Taiwanese plants to attract birds, butterflies, and various insects was incorporated. A mixed layout of tall and low-level dense forest-like structures was utilized to create a three-dimensional greening scheme. Additionally, eco-friendly design elements, such as ecological sloped walls with porous habitats and random stone piles, were employed. Organic horticulture and eco-friendly soil activation methods were also applied to maximize the greening area and optimize the outcome of landscaping.
The Main Entrance of China Steel Corporation
Items | 2020 | 2021 | 202 |
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Greening area (square meters) | 444,915 | 444,827 | 446,243 |
Greening rates | 8.44% | 8.44% | 8.47% |
Numbers of trees | 19,894 | 19,911 | 19,935 |
Numbers of shrubs | 2,089,523 | 2,092,263 | 2,094,567 |
Average numbers of trees per hectare | 4,002.7 | 4,007.9 | 4,012.3 |
Areas of grassland (square meters) | 183,133 | 183,364 | 184,708 |
Areas of ground cover (square meters) | 236.283 | 236,283 | 236,283 |
Reduction of CO2emissions (metric tons per year) | 6,398 | 6,406 | 6,413 |