Core Insights - Delta Electronics has achieved the world's first ISO 59004 circular economy certification in the ICT industry, covering the entire group's circular economy management mechanisms, including circular procurement, design, process optimization, resource reuse and recycling, and waste management, receiving a perfect score of 5 out of 5 in the overall review [1][3][4] Group 1: Certification and Awards - Delta has been invited to the SGS 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony and Industry Exchange Forum, where it received the "Annual Innovation Award" in addition to the "Sustainable Governance Award" for three consecutive years, recognizing its alignment with global goals such as resource circularity, energy conservation, carbon management, and biodiversity [1][3] - The ISO 59004 standard, released in 2024, requires companies to establish a comprehensive circular economy framework, assessing their practices against six principles: systemic thinking, ecosystem resilience, resource traceability, value creation, value sharing, and resource management [4] Group 2: Circular Economy Initiatives - Delta has outlined four main methods to implement circular economy practices: product carbon footprint strategy, circular design, circular procurement and manufacturing, and creating residual value from products [3] - The company aims to have 30 key suppliers certified for third-party renewable/recyclable materials by 2030, achieve a 100% waste conversion rate in all production facilities by 2025, and reach a 100% waste conversion rate across global operations by 2050 [3][4] Group 3: Waste Management Achievements - As of 2024, Delta has 18 production facilities certified under UL 2799 for zero waste to landfill, with six facilities achieving the highest platinum level [4] - In 2024, Delta generated 232,485 tons of waste, with a conversion rate of 99.6%, translating to a recycling sales benefit of $27.14 million [4]