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Sustainability

Recycling of used water

Water 2017-12-08

The water intensity at production sites declined by 33% from 38.3㎥ per ton of product in 2008 to 25.6㎥ per ton of product  in 2016. To achieve the mid-term goal of reducing the rate by 40% until 2020, the Company has been putting in various water saving projects: such as reusing process water, improving cleaning methods, rationalizing production processes, etc. In 2016, to reduce the risk of rising water prices, we implemented manufacturing process improvement and water reusing system, increased the reuse water ratio to 2.3% in manufacturing and logistics sites.. Each sites carry out water quality analysis based on their water intake sources to ensure safe quality and thereby securing safe water resources. The Chuncheon plant takes and treats water from the upper Han River to use it as process water, and conducts regular water quality analysis to manage water at a drinkable level.

 

Foodmerce Logistics implements defrost water recycling system

The Foodmerce Logistics Center adopted a water recycle system for defrosting unit coolers. It led to a notable outcome of significantly decreasing the amount of process water used by 26,267 ton ayear. 

 

Eumseong Tofu Plant introduces water-saving bean washers

Eumseong Tofu Plant introduced water-saving washing machines to prepare for the steadily rising unit costs of water supply services and use less water when washing beans. The decrease in water usage is expected to be around 9,900 ton a year. The Company plans to have the washers installed in other tofu and natto plants once their cleaning efficiency and quality are verified.

 

ECMD Rest areas manage eco-friendly restrooms

The ECMD rest areaat Yangpyeong has eco-friendly restrooms to conserve process water and lessen the environmental impact. The eco-restrooms are equipped with greywater system, a cycle where water used at resting stops are sent to septic tanks and purified in filter tanks to be used in restrooms. The wastewater from restrooms is also sent to septic tanks and repeats the cycle. With water-conserving toilets and water-efficient electronic sensor faucets installed as well, we are leading environment-friendly and water-saving campaigns at rest areas where many people visit.

 

Total water intake and reuse/recycle rate per water source

 

* Reporting scope: All of the production plants, 14 out of 15 logistics centers, and the entire services sector

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