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           DDK Remarkable ESG Milestones




           Demonstrate Commitment to




           Sustainability





                 aichung, Sep. 20th,      dedication  to  sustainable
                 2023—Headquartered in    practices, reaffirming corporate
           TTaichung, Taiwan, DDK         responsibility as the cornerstone
           operates production facilities   of their business operations. “It’s
           in Taiwan, Vietnam, China,     more important than ever to stay
           and Europe, specializing in    committed to our sustainability
           crafting saddles, grips, seat   strategy” said Ms. Joy Sung the
           posts, hubs, and saddle cover   C.M.O. of DDK Group.
           accessories. With an impressive    As an industry pivot, DDK
           98%  in-house  production      has achieved remarkable strides
           capability, DDK differentiates   in its ESG initiatives. The company
           itself by exclusively sourcing   comprehensively integrated solar
           raw materials such as PU,      power into its operations, covering
           steel wire, PP, and cover,     the entire factory with solar panels
           producing everything in-house.   in 2020. Presently, solar energy
           This  integrated  approach     contributes to 28% of total energy
           ensures a streamlined value    consumption. Equally noteworthy
           chain, minimizing waste, and   is the company's transition to
           maintaining  strict  control   automatic packaging using
           over production processes.     recyclable materials and advanced
           DDK's core strengths lie in its   wastewater disposal systems, thus
           unyielding vow to quality, speed,   mitigating pollution and preserving
           innovation, employee well-being,   local ecosystems. Furthermore,   2025. These comprehensive   DDK Group proudly holds
           and an enduring dedication to   the company has invested in   goals encompass a transition   several prestigious certifications,
           environmental stewardship.     a rainwater recovery system,   to 100% green energy usage    including SA8000, ISO 9001:
                To echo UN’s 2030 Agenda   efficiently harnessing rainwater for   by 2022, primarily through solar   2015, ISO 14001: 2005, OHSAS
           for Sustainable Development,   reuse within its operations. This   power, to secure a sustainable   18001:  2007,  ISO  45001:
           DDK Group, a leading worldwide   transition demonstrates DDK's   energy future. Additionally, DDK   2018, and REC STANDARDS.
           bicycle component supplier,    resolute commitment to reducing   is dedicated to adopting 100%   These certifications serve as
           proudly announced significant   plastic waste and its environmental   recycled packaging materials,   a testament to the company's
           achievements in Environmental,   impact.                     with a comprehensive plan,     unwavering dedication to
           Social, and Governance (ESG)       Moreover, DDK embraces    including achieving recycled non-  maintaining the highest
           initiatives. These milestones   a forward-thinking approach   woven bags by 2022, recycled   standards in social responsibility,
           are reflected on a  more       to sustainability. The company   covers by 2023, and recycled   qu a li t y   m a n a g e m e n t ,
           sustainable production line    has set ambitious targets, with a   PP for plastics and bumpers by   environmental protection, and
           and supply chain. It shows     steadfast commitment to a 25%   2023. The company also actively   occupational health and safety.
           the company's unwavering       reduction in CO  emissions by   works to maximize the utilization   DDK Group continues
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                                                                        of harvested rainwater, aiming   to lead the way in sustainable
                                                                        for 100% rainwater reuse by    manufacturing, showcasing how
                                                                        2022, thereby further reducing its   responsible corporate citizenship
                                                                        environmental footprint. “These   can positively impact both the
                                                                        forward-looking sustainability   environment and society. The
                                                                        initiatives exemplify DDK's    remarkable progress in ESG
                                                                        unwavering commitment to       initiatives not only highlights
                                                                        shaping a greener and more     its dedication to responsible
                                                                        responsible future.” said Ms. Joy   corporate citizenship but also
                                                                        Sung.                          positions it as an industry leader
                                                                             In recognition of its     in sustainable manufacturing. By
                                                                        steadfast commitment to        embedding ESG principles into
                                                                        excellence and sustainability,   its core operations.
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