Green Design
Green Design
Green Design
"Green products" are environmentally friendly products that save energy, and have low power consumption. They are non-toxic and recyclable. Edison Group, with LED manufacturing as its core business, provides customers with a Lighting Design Manufacturing Service (LDMS) platform, continuously developing high-efficiency, low-energy green products to achieve emission and waste reduction performance.
R&D continues to invest resources in product design and development, creating diversified products with the concept of innovation and sustainability. Through the LDMS platform, products are developed under the concept of green design, utilizing environmentally friendly materials and complying with safety regulations to meet customer needs. In the past three years, the Company’s annual R&D expenditure accounted for about 6% of total revenue, while R&D staff accounted for 12% of total employees.
| R&D Investment | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated R&D Expenses | 115,059 | 129,774 | 146,608 |
| Consolidated Operating Revenue | 1,841,983 | 1,991,061 | 2,558,790 |
| R&D Expense Ratio | 6.25% | 6.52% | 5.73% |
| Number of R&D Personnel | 83 | 92 | 100 |
| Proportion of R&D Personnel to Employees | 12.03% | 12.72% | 12.94% |
Edison Opto manages its products through lifecycle management to reduce environmental impacts while providing green product services, and at the same time ensures that products and services comply with health and safety standards across various countries.
By integrating the concept of the circular economy, Edison Opto reduces the environmental impact of products by improving energy efficiency, using raw materials free of hazardous substances, and designing products and packaging for recycling. All efforts are made in compliance with product health and safety regulations, striving to balance product management with environmental friendliness, and providing products with greater environmental and commercial competitiveness.
In response to energy conservation and carbon reduction, green design has been incorporated as one of the company’s core values. The concept of the circular economy has been gradually introduced into products, promoting the “Green Circular Design” Concepts: Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. These principles are applied throughout every stage of the product lifecycle to minimize resource waste and environmental pollution.
| Product Lifecycle Stages | Green Design Focus | 2024 Implementation Results |
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| Design Stage | Reduce material usage and energy consumption | Design and develop various types of visible and non-visible light LED components, modules, and finished products. |
| Design products are detachable and repairable, making them easier to recycle and reuse. | Development of the SU Series Streetlights: Designed for easy replacement of the lamp body (including power supply and light-emitting module) at high altitude, while retaining the original die-cast lamp cover and mounting bracket. No additional tools are required, allowing for simple disassembly. In 2024, revenue from the SU Series Streetlights accounted for 0.06% of total revenue. | |
| Development of Green Energy-Powered Lighting Systems | Edison developed the RA Series Solar Streetlights, integrating smart lighting functions and adopting recyclable materials. In 2024, the RA Series received the Red Dot Product Design Award (Product Design 2024) in Germany, indicating the company’s commitment to designs that balance commercial activity with environmental protection and renewable energy. | |
| Conflict Minerals and Restricted Hazardous Substances Management |
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| Green Technology Patents | In 2024, Edison was granted 4 new green technology patents. As of December 31, 2024, the company has accumulated 56 related green technology patents, representing 26% of its total patents. | |
| Production and Manufacturing Stage | Green production processes
| Implementation of Smart and Automated Manufacturing 1. Zhonghe Plant: Introduced automated assembly line for automotive lighting products, increasing average daily capacity by nearly 48% in 2024. 2. Dongguan Plant: Introduced automated assembly line for panel lights, increasing average daily capacity by nearly 74% in 2024, while labor demand decreased by 31%. Low-Carbon Process Optimization Taipei Headquarters: Energy-saving data center reduced electricity consumption by 39,500 kWh compared with 2023 (approx. 19% reduction). Green Equipment Investment Performance 1. Taipei Plant: Replacement of chiller systems, saving approx. 182,000 kWh. 2. Yangzhou Plant: Upgraded air-conditioning energy-saving system, with a cumulative saving of 568,000 kWh in 2024. 3. Yangzhou Plant: Air compressor system upgrade, saving approx. 175,000 kWh in 2024. 4. Yangzhou Plant: Solar PV system generated approx. 780,000 kWh more than 2023, equivalent to a saving of 832,000 kWh. |
| Distribution, Storage, and Transportation Stage | Recycling and Reuse of Packaging Materials | Recycled approx. 254,000 trays, 2,538 EPE cushioning materials, and 838 kg of cartons, reducing total waste by approx. 52.7 metric tons. |
| Product Usage Stage | Energy Efficiency Certification | Obtained Taiwan Energy Label for 7 lighting products (streetlights, high bay lights, floodlights, panel lights, recessed lights, ceiling lights). In 2024, revenue from certified products accounted for 1.78% of total revenue. |
| EU ErP Energy Efficiency Compliance | Developed customized AC and DC energy-efficient modules meeting the EU ErP Energy Label Directive (EU) 2019/2015. In 2024, these products accounted for 1.99% of total revenue. | |
| Promotion and Application of Energy-Saving Products | Supported listed companies in Taiwan to install energy-saving products, reducing 797,000 kWh of electricity, saving 2,872 GJ of energy, and reducing 378.24 tons of CO₂ emissions. | |
| Disposal Stage | The product materials can be recycled at the end of their life cycle, contributing to a circular economy. | Edison Opto complies with waste disposal regulations. In 2024, packaging material recycling across the group totaled 52.7 metric tons. Total waste recycling and reuse reached 114.6581 metric tons, reducing waste by 167.4 metric tons, accounting for 46.6% of the total waste volume (358.8 metric tons), exceeding the target of 30%. |
Continuous Promotion of Energy-Saving Products
Edison Opto continues to develop high-efficiency, low-energy LED green products, actively promoting adoption among customers to jointly support energy conservation and carbon reduction. Through customer relationship management, Edison Opto identifies global customers’ emphasis on ESG issues and leverages the Lighting Design Manufacturing Service (LDMS) platform to provide customized solutions for offices, factories, and operational environments. This ensures alignment with clients’ operational management needs while achieving energy-saving and low-carbon goals.
In Taiwan, customer groups include listed companies across diverse industries such as finance, technology manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and retail chains. In 2024, several notable energy-saving application cases were highlighted, along with their associated energy efficiency results.
| Business Locations | Application Industries | Energy-Saving Products | Project Description | Specifications and Quantities Before Change (Actual Successful Sales) | Specifications and Quantities After Change (Actual Successful Sales) | Energy-Saving Benefits |
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| OO Financial Holding Bank | Listed Company Financial Industry | LED Panel Light | 30 branches nationwide | 72W 2ft*2 T8 grid lamp × 2,509 units | 25W 6060 LED Energy-Saving Panel Light × 2,509 units | Energy saving rate 61% Energy saving 375,000 kWh |
| LED Recessed Light | Office lighting replacement | 20W recessed light × 2,648 units | 11W LED Energy-Saving Recessed Light × 2,648 units | |||
| OO Technology Company | Listed or OTC listed Company Technology Industry | LED Vapor Tight Light | 6F production line lighting replacement | 84W 4ft*3 T5 industrial light × 223 units | 25W LED Energy-Saving Vapor Tight Light × 223 units | Energy saving rate 59% |
| LED Vapor Tight Light | B3/B2 parking lot lighting replacement | 56W 4ft*2 T5 grid lamp × 184 units | 25W LED Energy-Saving Vapor Tight Light × 184 units | Energy saving 68,000 kWh | ||
| LED T8 Light | B3/B2 parking lot lighting replacement | 56W 4ft*2 T5 industrial light × 165 units | 14W LED Sensor T8 Double Tube × 165 units | |||
| OO Logistics Company | Listed Company Logistics Industry | LED Vapor Tight Light | Replacement at Linkou/Chiayi/Xinshi and 6 other stations | 40W LED T8-4ft × 2 Industrial light × 1,656 units | 25W LED Energy-Saving Vapor Tight Light × 1,656 units | Energy saving rate 45% Energy saving 354,000 kWh |
| LED High Bay Light | 200W High Bay Light × 571 units | 100W LED High Bay Light × 571 units | ||||
| Total Energy-Saving and Emission Reduction Benefits | Energy saving 797,000 kWh, reduction of energy consumption 2,872 GJ, reduction of 378.24 tons of CO₂ emissions | |||||
Product Health and Safety
Edison Opto is committed to ensuring that products comply with health and safety regulatory standards, conducting full-process monitoring from design, production, and shipment. Each stage undergoes internal testing or external qualified organization inspections, strictly ensuring compliance with national regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements.
Edison Opto implements various quality management operations. Both Taiwan and China plants have obtained ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and the automotive production line has obtained IATF16949 quality system certification. By establishing a quality system management, the company demonstrates its determination to pursue zero defects. Along with continuous quality improvement programs and activities, Edison Opto continues to enhance performance, meet the expectations of numerous international customers, and strive to maximize customer satisfaction.
Hazardous Substance Management
Edison Opto's products implement hazardous substance management. Green and environmentally friendly products are integrated throughout the design and development process, with each process undergoing inspections by internal or external qualified organizations to ensure compliance with international, national, and customer environmental regulations.
The company’s environmental controlled substance management process mainly includes:
At the product evaluation stage, all related materials are assessed according to operational procedures, including environmental controlled substance requirements. Only approved materials can enter the procurement resource pool.
Establishing REACH & RoHS management systems, tracking material suppliers, and requiring them to regularly provide reports for confirmation.
Conducting strict environmental sampling tests and controls before raw materials enter the warehouse, during the production process, and at OQC shipment stages.
Implementing material traceability management mechanisms to enable tracking when necessary.
Implementing REACH & RoHS management throughout the entire product life cycle.
All products comply with RoHS, REACH, and other regulatory requirements. All materials are subject to identification and classification management, and monitoring is carried out for raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
In 2024, none of the company’s products experienced any REACH & RoHS non-conformance issues, nor did the company receive any customer complaints related to REACH & RoHS.
Conflict Minerals Management
"All of Edison Opto's products comply with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, or equivalent and recognized due diligence frameworks, as well as other legal and regulatory requirements. The company does not directly purchase raw materials from smelters or refiners. To avoid human rights disasters caused by minerals originating from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and surrounding countries, as well as other high-risk areas, and to reduce supply chain management risks, the company has established a conflict minerals policy and implemented a responsible minerals procurement management process for suppliers.
The company does not accept or use tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, cobalt, or other minerals originating from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surrounding countries, or other high-risk areas. To achieve this commitment, the group hereby declares:
All suppliers of procured materials must comply with environmental regulations.
Suppliers must ensure that the materials and products provided to the company do not use tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, cobalt, or other minerals originating from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surrounding countries, or other high-risk areas.
Suppliers must establish a responsible mineral procurement management system with reference to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas, or equivalent recognized frameworks and legal requirements.
Suppliers must trace minerals used in the supply chain and truthfully report the usage and sources of tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, cobalt, and other minerals in products to the company through CMRT, EMRT, and other reporting methods.
Suppliers must commit to complying with the group’s responsible minerals procurement policy and submit a conflict-free minerals declaration to qualify as an approved supplier of the group.
While Edison Opto strives for environmental sustainability, we also pay attention to suppliers’ growth in environmental and social aspects of sustainability. We expect that through supplier management, we can gradually work together with suppliers to achieve industry sustainability."
Product Label Management
In addition to customized product labels, Edison Opto ensures that product labels on shipped products disclose necessary product specification information and, in accordance with regulatory requirements, display the required certification marks or industry marks on the labels.
In 2024, Edison Opto did not experience any incidents of fines, warnings, or product recalls due to violations of regulations.