Transcene Corp. Wins Bronze Award at the 8th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards
Advancing the Circular Economy and High-Value Resource Recovery Through Innovative Technologies

Photo 1: Chairman Steven Chen of Transcene Corp. (right) attended the joint award ceremony in person and received the Bronze Award trophy for the 8th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards from Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (left).

TAIWAN, November 2, 2026 — Transcene Corp. was honored with the Bronze Award in the Manufacturing Category at the Ministry of Environment’s 8th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards, recognizing the company’s outstanding achievements in circular economy development, resource recovery, and sustainable manufacturing.

On November 2, 2026, Chairman Steven Chen was invited to the Presidential Office to receive recognition from the President. The award ceremony was also held on the same day at the Excellence Hall of the Civil Service Development Institute.

Photo 2: In recognition of its achievements in environmental protection, Transcene Corp. Chairman Steven Chen (third row, first from the right) visited the Presidential Office to attend a reception hosted by the President and take a commemorative group photo.

This year, 126 enterprises participated in the awards. Following multiple stages of evaluation, including preliminary review, group review, on-site inspections, and final selection, 65 enterprises were recognized. Transcene’s achievement reflects its continued commitment to transforming industrial waste into valuable resources through innovative circular technologies.

Transcene specializes in circular economy solutions, resource recovery, and the development of high-value regenerated materials. By integrating technological innovation with industrial applications, the company is turning waste into resources and creating new value across industries.

Photo 3: Transcene Corp.’s award-winning environmental initiatives highlight the company’s outstanding achievements in sustainable circular materials, zero-discharge water recycling throughout its manufacturing processes, and cross-industry low-carbon integration.

1. Developing Recycled Spherical Silica Powder to Provide Low-Carbon and Plastic-Reduction Alternatives

Through urban mining and proprietary recycling technologies, Transcene transforms waste epoxy molding compound (EMC) from semiconductor packaging processes into high-value Spherical Silica Powder. The recycled material has obtained UL 2809 verification for 100% recycled content and can be used in applications including electronics and coatings.

In addition, Transcene collaborated with TAY SONG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. to develop the “SilicStep” silicon crystal slippers, which received the 2025 German iF Design Award. This collaboration demonstrates the potential of circular materials in innovative consumer products and highlights how resource recovery can create new value beyond traditional industrial applications.

2. Implementing Zero-Waste Goals Through Sustainable Factory Management

Transcene incorporates circular economy principles into its production planning and factory management, striving to minimize resource consumption and waste generation.

The company achieves 100% recirculation of process and cooling water, with zero industrial wastewater discharge. Through optimized production scheduling and the coordination of batch and continuous operations, the company reduces energy consumption. Defective products are recovered and reprocessed, while collected dust is returned to the production process. Packaging materials, including bulk bags and wooden pallets, are also reused to establish a closed-loop resource management system.

These practices demonstrate Transcene’s commitment to integrating resource efficiency and waste reduction into everyday manufacturing operations.

3. Promoting Cross-Industry Resource Integration Across Solar, Semiconductor, and Steel Industries

Transcene integrates resource recovery technologies across the semiconductor, solar energy, and steel industries. Industrial sand and sludge generated from semiconductor and solar-related processes are recovered and processed into recycled silicon ingots and silicon powder, which can be used as auxiliary materials in steelmaking to replace virgin raw materials.

Through technological innovation and resource regeneration, the carbon footprint of recycled silicon ingots has been reduced from 10.00 kg CO₂e/kg to 1.15 kg CO₂e/kg, representing an approximately 89% reduction.

In 2025, the company produced 2,025 metric tons of recycled silicon ingots, with an estimated annual carbon reduction potential of 17,921 metric tons of CO₂e. This achievement demonstrates the environmental benefits of cross-industry resource circulation and the potential of recycled materials to support industrial decarbonization.

Photo 4: The Transcene Corp. executive management team gathered for a commemorative photo at the award ceremony. From left to right: Tina Chan, Chief Financial Officer; Ya-Min Hsieh, General Manager; Steven Chen, Chairman; Pyroxene Chou, Executive Vice President; and Ming-Lung Wang, Director of Innovation.

 

Looking Ahead: Creating Sustainable Value Through Circular Innovation

Looking ahead, Transcene will continue to deepen its capabilities in urban mining, resource recovery, and high-value recycled material development. By expanding the applications of regenerated resources across the construction, electronics, industrial, and consumer product sectors, the company aims to strengthen cross-industry collaboration and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.

Guided by its sustainability philosophy of “Low Carbon × Zero Waste × Circular Economy,” Transcene will continue to leverage technological innovation to reduce resource consumption and environmental impact, contributing to Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero transformation and a more sustainable global future.

Photo 5: The Bronze Award trophy of the Ministry of Environment’s 8th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards recognizes Transcene Corp.’s long-standing contributions to environmental sustainability and the circular economy.

 

Transcene Corp. “Creating New Value from Resources Through Urban Mining, Making Circularity a Driving Force for Sustainability.”