Layana Company is ISO 45001 certified, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to occupational health and safety. As a globally approved supplier, Layana demonstrates that the well-being of its employees is paramount and integrated into every aspect of its operations. This certification means that Layana’s facilities and processes meet international standards for safe working conditions and risk management. For clients and partners, it translates into a trusted partnership with a manufacturer that prioritizes safety, reliability, and compliance – ensuring smoother operations and peace of mind.

Layana Company – ISO 45001 Certified for Workplace Safety Excellence

Layana Company is ISO 45001 certified, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to occupational health and safety. As a globally certified supplier, Layana demonstrates that the well-being of its employees is paramount and integrated into every aspect of its operations. This certification means that Layana’s facilities and processes meet the highest international standards for safe working conditions and risk management. For clients and partners, it translates into a trusted partnership with a manufacturer that prioritizes safety, reliability, and compliance – ensuring smoother operations and peace of mind.

ISO 45001 – A Systematic Approach to Health and Safety

ISO 45001 is the global standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, guiding companies to improve workplace safety. Released in 2018, it replaced the older OHSAS 18001 and is now the top standard worldwide. It pushes companies to spot hazards, assess risks, follow laws, and set up controls to prevent harm. It is not just about rules—it requires leaders to step up and employees to get involved, making safety a core part of the business.

ISO 45001 is recognized in over 179 countries and boasts nearly 400,000 certifications, demonstrating its widespread relevance across various industries. The standard operates on the straightforward Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. For instance, a company like Layana applies it as follows: during the Plan phase, Layana identifies safety objectives and assesses potential risks. In the Do phase, the company implements safety protocols, trains employees, and mitigates hazards. The Check phase involves monitoring incidents, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance. Finally, in the Act phase, Layana’s leadership evaluates outcomes and drives continuous improvement. This cycle keeps safety efforts active and up-to-date, ensuring safe and compliant workplaces. ISO 45001’s straightforward, flexible system helps companies like Layana keep safety first.

Client and Partner Benefits of ISO 45001-Certified Manufacturing

When a manufacturer like Layana attains ISO 45001 certification, it not only improves internal safety but delivers significant value to clients and business partners. Here are the key benefits that Layana’s clients and partners gain from our status as an ISO 45001-certified supplier:

• Legal Compliance and Fewer Disruptions: Layana’s ISO 45001 certification ensures it follows safety laws, reducing the chance of accidents, penalties, or shutdowns. Clients get a steady supply with no delays from safety issues.
• Better Reputation and Responsibility: Layana’s focus on safety boosts its image as a responsible company. Clients benefit too, showing they choose ethical suppliers, which supports their ESG goals.
• Safer Collaboration and Less Risk: Layana’s certified safety measures make it a secure place for visitors like clients or auditors. This lowers accident risks and liability, making partnerships smoother and safer.

Continuous Improvement in Health & Safety Performance

Achieving ISO 45001 is just the start for Layana—it is a commitment to ongoing improvement. We regularly monitor its health and safety performance, using internal audits and management reviews to assess progress toward safety goals. The key safety metrics, like injury rates and audit results, are tracked to measure progress and set higher targets. Following the PDCA cycle’s “Act” phase, Layana makes changes whenever necessary to ensure safety outcomes. This persistent effort ensures that, even with certification, Layana’s safety practices keep advancing, fostering a proactive safety culture focused on excellence, not complacency.

A Safer and Sustainable Vision with Layana

Layana’s ISO 45001 certification showcases its leadership in workplace safety and health, reflecting a strong commitment to employee protection and top-tier operational standards. Beyond quality manufacturing and timely delivery, this milestone assures customers of a safe, responsible supply chain.

In alignment with the philosophy and framework of ISO 45001, Layana has developed a comprehensive set of systems and protocols aimed at strengthening resilience against accidents or emergencies, positioning ourselves among the top preferred suppliers for reliability and performance. Several key measures distinguish us from less resilient competitors, including:

• Industrial-scale rainwater collection systems, designed as a contingency plan to mitigate risks and costs associated with water supply disruptions.
• Raft foundation engineering in our Green Factory Building, enhancing structural resilience and risk prevention in the event of earthquakes.
• Immediate response plans to labor shortages, maintaining operational continuity under workforce disruptions.
• Robust cybersecurity firewall systems, daily information offsite back up and excellence in information management, protecting sensitive data from cyber threats.
• Emergency response plans for supply chain or purchasing interruptions, complemented by regular training and drills to ensure readiness.
• Fully automated storage room reducing the labor accidents related with goods and materials handling operations.

These initiatives collectively reinforce Layana’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term partnership with clients. Safety is core to Layana’s identity, with a relentless push for zero accidents and ever-higher health and safety benchmarks. Partnering with Layana means choosing a future rooted in trust, reliability, and excellence across all facets of manufacturing.

At Layana, we are deeply committed to the three pillars of ESG: environmental protection, pedestrian rights, and personal health

1. Environmental Sustainability: Protecting Taiwan’s Natural Treasures The "Walk Taiwan" project encourages exploring the beauty of Taiwan in a low-carbon or even zero-carbon way, reducing the burden of tourism on the environment. We are dedicated to: Reducing Carbon Footprint: Promoting walking instead of traditional high-carbon transportation, and offering environmental education to guide participants in reducing emissions during their journeys. Protecting Biodiversity: Carefully selecting walking routes to avoid ecologically sensitive areas, and providing ecological education to help participants understand and respect Taiwan’s rich ecological resources. Practicing Leave No Trace Travel: Advocating the "Leave No Trace" principle, requiring participants to take away their own trash and actively clean up along the way, jointly protecting Taiwan's natural environment. 2. Social Responsibility: Advocating for Pedestrian Rights We recognize that pedestrian rights are a key indicator of urban civilization, and therefore we actively promote: Raising Awareness of Pedestrian Rights: Collaborating with local governments to incorporate pedestrian-priority designs into urban planning, improving the walking environment, and reducing pedestrian accidents. Creating a Safe Walking Environment: Planning safe walking routes, providing safety equipment and education, enhancing pedestrian safety awareness, and encouraging governments to invest more in walking infrastructure. Advocating for Pedestrian Policy Changes: Through awareness campaigns, we aim to raise public attention to pedestrian rights and recommend government departments to increase investments in pedestrian roads and facilities, speaking up for pedestrian interests. 3. Personal Health: Promoting Healthy Living for All Ages The "Walk Taiwan" project is not only about exploring natural beauty, but also about promoting a healthy lifestyle for all ages. We are committed to: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: Encouraging walking as a form of exercise to help participants improve cardiovascular function, strengthen physical fitness, and reduce daily stress. Improving Mental Health: Providing opportunities to spend extended time outdoors, allowing participants to relax, reduce stress, and enjoy the therapeutic experience of being in nature. Health Benefits for All Ages: Encouraging participation from all age groups, and offering health guidance tailored to different age ranges, so that every participant can benefit.

Walking Certification Process

1. Use a mobile GPS app to compile supporting documents.
2. Fill out the itinerary form.
3. After completing the island walk, fill out the application form.

For walks completed before January 1, 2027, GPS can be used for verification, and other supporting evidence may include but is not limited to the following:

• Walking photos

• Personal journals or reflections: Paper, electronic format, or online posts are all acceptable.

• Video recordings

For more detailed information, please refer to the Walk Taiwan website’s Certification Process Section.

Walk Taiwan Sharing Sessions

Layana regularly organizes Walk Taiwan Sharing Sessions across Taiwan, where we invite those who have completed the walk around Taiwan (often referred to as "walkers") to share their unique stories. Although everyone embarks on their walk around Taiwan for different reasons, their love for this land is the same. Layana’s "Walk Taiwan" project not only promotes tourism but also serves as a model for practicing ESG principles. We will continue to promote this project, expand its impact, and join forces with more partners to contribute to Taiwan’s environmental sustainability, social progress, and personal health. We believe that through ongoing efforts and collaboration, the "Walk Taiwan" project will become an important milestone in Taiwan’s sustainable development, creating a better future for the island.

Layana Corporation Successfully Completes ISO 14064-1 Audit Certification

Layana has attained international standards in greenhouse gas inventory, enhancing the image of our factory. Through internal and external verification and certification, the accuracy and credibility of the inventory results are ensured.

For various greenhouse gas emission sources, we employ targeted methods for calculation:

1. Stationary Combustion Sources: For example, the gas used in the kitchen, Layana utilizes the carbon emission coefficient method and mass balance method to calculate its greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Moving Combustion Sources: Such as fuel combustion in transportation equipment, Layana uses the carbon emission coefficient method to calculate greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Fugitive Emission Sources: For example, septic tanks; Layana's calculation involves the number of employees × annual working hours × carbon emission coefficient × GWP for septic tanks, and for refrigerant fugitive emissions, Layana estimates annual fugitive emissions based on original equipment fill quantity and annual fugitive rate.
4. Externally Purchased Electricity: Calculated using the annual carbon emission coefficient announced by Taiwan Power Company.
5. Emissions from Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal: Utilizing declared weight × carbon emission coefficient × IPCC global warming potential coefficient.
6. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Energy Resource Extraction, Manufacturing, and Processing: Activity data × carbon emission coefficient × IPCC global warming potential coefficient.

In greenhouse gas inventory, Layana employs the uncertainty factors recommended by IPCC to assess the error range of activity data and emission factors, thus calculating the overall emission data uncertainty. The baseline year for this inventory is 2022, and if boundary changes or error corrections exceed 3%, we will reset the baseline year for comparison to enhance the reliability and transparency of the report.

Layana has implemented various reduction strategies such as energy management and improving equipment efficiency, and these measures have started to yield results. This not only demonstrates our responsibility and efforts in environmental management but also elevates the level of our internal control system. Environmental protection measures within our company have been systematically regulated and continuously improved, highlighting our determination to fulfill social responsibility. In the future, we will continue to strive for better carbon reduction performance towards our carbon-neutral goals.

The Genesis of ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

In 1997, the "Kyoto Protocol" mandated contracting parties to implement specific greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) initiated work on greenhouse gas inventory and, in 1998, established the Inventory Task Force, developing the first version of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reporting Guidelines, the precursor to ISO 14064 standards. ISO first released ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reporting Standard in 2005, assisting companies in greenhouse gas inventory work. With the adoption of the "Paris Agreement" under the United Nations Climate Change Convention, the standards have been continuously updated and improved. The latest international standard specification is ISO 14064-1:2018, released in 2018.

The Principles of ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

These principles ensure the credibility, reliability, and comparability of organizational-level greenhouse gas inventory and reporting.

• Relevance: The relevance principle requires organizations to identify and report all greenhouse gas emissions relevant to their activities and operations, choosing disclosed items, whether direct or indirect. This includes production processes, energy use, transportation, and various other aspects. By ensuring the inventory content is relevant to the organization's actual situation, the organization can more comprehensively understand its impact on climate change, making the inventory report more reference-worthy.

• Completeness: Disclose all significant emission sources and scopes, inventorying all possible greenhouse gases to ensure completeness. This helps assess the contribution to climate change more comprehensively, forming more feasible emission reduction strategies.

• Consistency: Use the same methods for greenhouse gas measurement and reporting across different times and scopes. This helps ensure data comparability, enabling tracking and evaluating changes in emissions trends. It makes it easier for stakeholders to compare environmental performance between different periods.

• Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of measurement methods and inventory records. This includes precise measurement and calculation of emission sources and recording the accuracy of relevant data. High data reliability ensures the organization can formulate reasonable emission reduction strategies based on actual circumstances.

• Transparency: Inventory reports should provide clear, understandable, and specific information, enabling stakeholders to understand the inventory process, methods, and results. This helps build trust and makes the inventory report more welcomed by stakeholders.

The Structure of ISO 14064-1 Standard

• Determine Inventory Scope: First, determine the scope of greenhouse gas inventory, covering which emission sources. If there are investments in other companies, carbon emissions need to be calculated based on the equity proportion, usually using the control method. This helps ensure the completeness of the inventory and better assess the overall greenhouse gas situation of the organization.
• Establish Inventory Baseline Year: The main purpose is to establish a performance comparison baseline for greenhouse gas management and evaluate the achievement status of reduction targets. Single-year data, multi-year averages, or rolling averages are typically chosen. The organization can change the baseline year but must explain the reasons for the change. When disclosing category changes, changes in quantification methods, or changes in ownership and control that meet significant thresholds, the baseline year must be recalculated.
• Identify and Assess Emission Sources: Identify and assess emission sources to ensure the accuracy and completeness of greenhouse gas inventory. This includes direct or indirect emission sources, such as purchased electricity, food delivery, customer visits, employee commuting, raw material purchases, consumer use, etc.
• Establish and Maintain Inventory Records: Establish and maintain accurate greenhouse gas inventory records, including inventory methods, data, and calculation processes. This helps verify the process and ensure the credibility of the data.
• Transparency of Inventory Reports: Publicly disclosing greenhouse gas inventory reports ensures data transparency. The inventory report should clearly present the inventory process, data, and results for stakeholders to assess and reference.

▲ January 11, 2024, External Audit for ISO 14064

Conclusion

Just as ancient mariners relied on the stars for navigation, the ISO 14064 standard has outlined for us a future blueprint of resource conservation and steadfastness. We can, in accordance with its guidelines, advance greenhouse gas verification and reduction. The collective efforts of humanity can transform Carbon Emission Label management from a burden into a precious resource. Through the ISO 14064 standard, we learn to cherish our environment better, embarking on the path of sustainable development for our planet.