Biodiversity

Greening and Landscaping of the Mill

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
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

Based on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Benefit Assessment Report conducted by National Pingtung University of Science and Technology for CSC in 2008, CSC calculated the statistics on the effect of greening in terms of the reduction of CO2 emissions on the mill premises voluntarily.