CSRC has two major businesses. The carbon black business, under the brand name Continental Carbon, is the only carbon black manufacturer in Taiwan and sixth largest in the world. To better serve the needs of international customers, it has established four operation centers, four research and technical service centers, and nine production facilities, as well as one technology licensing production facility globally. The biotech business continues to invest in professional pharmaceutical research and development, working together to provide diversified products and cross-industry services, promoting the improvement of the quality of human life. CSRC invests in technology research and development. Through technical excellence, we have joined our customers to demonstrate an outstanding performance internationally. We are actively deploying to better serve our global customers and with an awareness of our role as an important partner in the industry value chain, thereby becoming a world-class manufacturer and leader in integrated services.
CSRC’s Carbon Black Business Unit takes "globalization" as its operating strategy. It continuously improves production technology through various forms of resource integration, ensuring that output scale and product quality are at a leading level globally. Furthermore, a focus on the needs of "customers" and "users” serves as its driving force for continuous quality breakthroughs and product innovation.
Membership in industry associations: CSRC actively participates in industry-related associations, adhering to and promoting the regulations and standards of these organizations. We aim to contribute our efforts and collaborate with our peers to collectively fulfill our social responsibilities. CSRC's participation in associations in 2024 is as follows:
| Industry association name | As organization membership |
|---|---|
| Petrochemical Industry Association of Taiwan | V |
| Taiwan Rubber & Elastomer Industries Association | V |
| Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, TaiwanNote 1 | V |
| Taiwan Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization Association | V |
| Taiwan Responsible Care Association | V |
| The Third Wednesday Association | V |
| Kaohsiung City General Industrial Association | V |
| Chinese Society for Quality | V |
| The Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises in Anshan | V |
| South Side GT Road Industries AssociationNote 2 | V |
| Dahej Industrial AssociationNote 3 | V |
| Dahej Eco Friendly SocietyNote 4 | V |
| Ghaziabad Management AssociationNote 5 | V |
| International Carbon Black Association (ICBA)Note 6 | V |
CSRC has long been committed to corporate social responsibility. As a member of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, CSRC actively fulfills its sustainability commitments through concrete actions. CSRC’s Chairman, Mr. Koo, serves as the convener of the Association’s Sustainability Research Committee, jointly initiatives such as the "1.5° C Climate Action Declaration," highlighting CSRC’s leadership in corporate governance and sustainability.
Linyuan Advanced Plant has joined the “Industry Net Zero Alliance” established by the Kaohsiung City Government, which encourages leading enterprises to adopt a “large leading small” approach. This initiative promotes sharing carbon reduction achievements and technologies, leveraging industryspecific experiences to collectively address global climate change challenges. It focuses on improving manufacturing processes, advancing energy transitions, and promoting a circular economy to achieve the 2050 net-zero carbon emissions goal. Key efforts include: establishing professional knowledge through regular exchange meetings and observation activities; sharing carbon reduction technologies, best practices, and innovative supply chain management approaches; and assisting alliance members with energy-saving and carbon reduction improvements, developing energy-resource integration and coproduction with cross industries, while supporting supply chain or downstream partners in applying for carbon offset credits to collectively work toward netzero targets.
Linyuan Advanced Plant has joined the “Responsible Care Global Charter”, promoted by the Taiwan Responsible Care Association. This charter is a core framework for the global chemical industry to advance sustainable development. It aims to enhance corporate performance in environmental, health, and safety areas, fulfilling long-term commitments to society and ecosystems. The charter requires active leadership involvement, continuous improvement in technolog y and management throughout the product lifecycle, and ensuring the safe production and use of chemicals. It also emphasizes collaboration with supply chain and value chain partners to promote responsible industry practices and transparent performance reporting to address stakeholders’ needs and expectations, fostering global Responsible Care practices.
Brand Value
As of the end of 2024, CSRC’s carbon black business has key overseas operations in North America, Mainland China, and India. Building on its global production and operational systems, professional expertise, diverse talent, and customer trust, CSRC positions itself as a global brand ready to tackle new century challenges and achieve new milestones of excellence. Furthermore, CSRC continues to expand its global footprint, adjusting its worldwide production capacity to meet market demands. This includes the ongoing construction of a plant in Turkey, which, upon completion, will become the country’s first carbon black plant.
The Maanshan Plant has been recognized as one of the 2024 "Top Ten Enterprises for High-Quality Industrial Development" by the Cihu High and New Technology Industrial Development Zone, a key industrial hub in China. To qualify for this prestigious award, enterprises must achieve an annual industrial output value exceeding 100 million RMB and rank among the top ten in growth rate within the zone. This accolade underscores the Maanshan Plant’s exceptional contributions to advancing highquality industrial development. Beyond affirming its industry leadership, the award also reflects the plant’s dedication to enhancing competitiveness and pursuing sustainable green practices, serving as a model for peer enterprises.
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted sustainability rating platform, evaluating companies’ performance in four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Its methodology is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000, covering over 200 industries and 175 countries, with more than 100,000 companies assessed globally. EcoVadis’ scoring system (0-100) reflects the quality of a company’s sustainability management system, with rankings awarding Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals to recognize sustainability achievements. In 2024, CSRC participated for the first time as a group and received the EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 15% of evaluated companies worldwide. This honor acknowledges CSRC’s outstanding efforts in environmental protection, labor rights, ethical standards, and sustainable procurement, demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainability. Moving forward, CSRC will continue to enhance its sustainability management system, aiming for higher goals and creating greater positive impacts for the environment and society.
