Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. Corporate Social Responsibility Report (2022)

Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. was established in 1971 and is located at No. 288 Xinfeng Road, Xukou Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou. The company primarily engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of gas separation and liquefaction equipment. Its main business is the production and sales of gas separation and liquefaction equipment, as well as liquefied natural gas.

The company’s gas separation and liquefaction equipment mainly includes large and medium-sized complete air separation equipment, small air separation equipment, nitrogen production equipment, cryogenic liquid storage and transportation equipment, and petrochemical equipment. The petrochemical equipment primarily includes natural gas liquefaction equipment, complete sets of natural gas cracking hydrogen production equipment, and chemical tail gas purification equipment.

Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. has successfully operated in the general machinery industry for many years, accumulating rich design and manufacturing experience. Its customers are widely distributed across various fields such as non-ferrous metallurgy, glass, electronics, petrochemicals, and industrial gases.

The company relies on experienced technical experts and design teams to select high-quality suppliers for required raw materials and supporting components. It organizes production according to orders and provides strong technical support and quality control throughout the process, producing high-efficiency, high-quality products that meet customers’ personalized needs.

While maintaining a stable position in the domestic market, the company continues to strengthen its existing advantages in overseas markets and expand its product sales abroad. At the same time, it extends its design and manufacturing experience in the gas separation and liquefaction industry to the field of natural gas liquefaction equipment, developing this as a new growth point for company revenue.

The company will achieve balanced development in both domestic and international markets based on design technology and diversified products and services.

For many years, the company has been actively fulfilling its social responsibilities, viewing them as an integral part of enterprise development. The company adheres to the corporate spirit of prioritizing common interests, integrating economic growth with social responsibility fulfillment, consciously assuming economic, environmental, and social responsibilities, and considering corporate social responsibility as the foundation for enhancing competitiveness. This firm commitment has won widespread recognition from governments at all levels, consumers, and various sectors of society.

The following are the company’s specific practices:

I. Transforming Ideological Concepts, Actively Building a Social Responsibility System

Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. deeply understands that corporate social responsibility is no longer merely a legal obligation but a moral duty to make positive contributions to society and the environment. Therefore, we are committed to fostering a profound sense of social responsibility, permeating it into every level of our corporate culture. We recognize that social responsibility is not just a temporary commitment but requires systematic, long-term thinking and action.

In this process, we have identified the following key points:

  1. Worthy Social Responsibility Goals: We consider social responsibility as one of our core values and firmly believe that our goals should focus more on social and environmental sustainability. This includes improving resource utilization efficiency, supporting community development, and providing equal employment opportunities.
  2. Formulating Clear Social Responsibility Plans: We have developed detailed social responsibility plans, including clear objectives, measures, and timelines. These plans cover not only our internal operations but also interactions with suppliers, partners, and communities.
  3. Establishing a Social Responsibility System: We are actively building a social responsibility system to ensure sustainable and continuous fulfillment of our responsibilities. This system includes monitoring and evaluating social responsibility progress, as well as mechanisms for feedback and improvement.
  4. Transparency and Openness: We are committed to providing transparent information about our social responsibility fulfillment to external parties and stakeholders. This includes regularly publishing social responsibility reports, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues, and actively participating in social dialogue.

By transforming our ideological concepts and actively building a social responsibility system, we not only fulfill our responsibilities legally but, more importantly, actively pursue social sustainability and mutual benefit, integrating social responsibility into our core operations to ensure that our commitments are not just verbal but manifested in practical actions. Through this process, we look forward to contributing more value to the sustainable development of society and the environment.

II. Technological Innovation, Continuous Efforts to Gain National Recognition and Support

According to the requirements of the “Notice of the Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Carrying Out the Cultivation of the Fourth Batch of Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative ‘Little Giant’ Enterprises and the Review of the First Batch of Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative ‘Little Giant’ Enterprises” (Industry and Information Technology Office Enterprise Letter[2022] No. 133), after a series of procedures including proactive application by the enterprise, review and recommendation by municipal and county-level governments, formal review, expert evaluation, and transparent online public announcement, we are honored to have been recognized as a 2022 National-level Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative Little Giant Enterprise (Manufacturing Category), with a validity period of three years.

At the same time, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the “Administrative Measures for the Recognition of High-tech Enterprises” (Guo Ke Fa Huo[2016] No. 32) and the “Guidelines for the Administration of High-tech Enterprise Recognition” (Guo Ke Fa Huo[2016] No. 195), we are also proud to announce that our company was recognized as a High-tech Enterprise (Third Batch) in 2021, with the same validity period of three years.

The attainment of these honors marks that our continuous efforts in technological innovation and industry contribution have received national recognition and support. We will continue to be committed to achieving more breakthroughs in scientific and technological innovation and high-tech fields, contributing more to the sustainable development of society and the economy.

III. Vigorously Developing the Economy, Alleviating Employment Pressure

In the company’s strategic planning, economic development is not merely the pursuit of economic growth but a key factor in creating more opportunities and prosperity for society. We deeply recognize that healthy economic growth not only contributes to the company’s sustainable development but also has a profound impact on the comprehensive prosperity of society. The following is our expanded content in this area:

  1. Creation of Employment Opportunities: We firmly believe that economic development should bring more employment opportunities. By continuously expanding the company’s scale and launching new projects, we have actively created numerous job opportunities for society. This not only provides economic resources but also strengthens social cohesion, alleviates social employment pressure, and enables people to realize their potential and dreams.
  2. Career Development and Skills Training: We deeply understand that creating employment opportunities is not just about quantity but also quality. Therefore, we invest substantial resources in providing opportunities for career development and skills training for employees. This not only enhances employees’ competitiveness but also helps society improve its overall skill level, thereby creating a foundation for higher salaries and more challenging career opportunities.

We have not only created opportunities for our own business but also for society’s opportunities and growth. We are committed to providing stable employment opportunities, developing employee skills, and promoting social and economic stability. This is our commitment to fulfilling our social responsibilities.

IV. Strengthening Scientific Management, Emphasizing Environmental Protection

The company firmly advocates scientific management to minimize resource waste and environmental pollution, thereby ensuring environmental sustainability.

  1. Adoption of Scientific Management Methods: The company believes that scientific management methods are key to achieving sustainable operations. We are committed to introducing advanced management technologies and methods to improve resource utilization efficiency, reduce waste and energy consumption in the production process, and thereby reduce negative impacts on the environment.
  2. Environmental Compliance and Monitoring: Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. strictly adheres to environmental regulations and laws, continuously monitoring and evaluating the company’s environmental performance. We are dedicated to minimizing environmental risks in production to ensure the legality and environmental compliance of our business activities.

Through strengthening scientific management and emphasizing environmental protection, Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. strives to minimize the negative impact of its operations on the environment, contributing to maintaining the Earth’s ecological balance and sustainable development. We firmly believe that only through successful practices in scientific management and environmental protection can we build a more prosperous and healthy society in the future. This is Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd.’s solemn commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.

V. People-oriented, Caring for Employees

The company views employees as its most valuable assets, caring for their wellbeing and development by providing training, health protection, and good working conditions.

  1. Employee Training and Development: We are committed to providing employees with continuous professional training and career development opportunities to help them constantly improve their skills and knowledge. By investing in employee growth, we aim to build a high-quality, efficient workforce.
  2. Health and Safety: Employee health and safety are crucial to us. We provide comprehensive health protection, including medical insurance, health examinations, and mental health support, to ensure employees’ physical and mental wellbeing. We actively promote and comply with occupational health and safety standards to provide employees with a safe working environment.
  3. Employee Participation and Feedback: We encourage employees to participate in the company’s decision-making process and listen to their feedback and suggestions. Employee opinions are very important to us and help continuously improve working conditions and employee experience.
  4. Sense of Social Responsibility: We motivate employees to actively participate in social responsibility activities and volunteer work. Through this approach, employees have opportunities to give back to the community, support public welfare causes, cultivate a sense of social responsibility, and also establish broader social connections.

Through a people-oriented approach and caring for employees, Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. ensures employee happiness and satisfaction, promotes individual career development, and also assumes social responsibility in maintaining employee health and wellbeing. We firmly believe that employee passion and talent are key to the company’s success. Therefore, we will continue to be dedicated to providing a good working environment to inspire employee potential and achieve mutual growth of individuals and the organization.

VI. Devoted to Social Welfare Undertakings, Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility

The company is devoted to actively participating in social welfare undertakings, including donations, volunteer services, and other community support activities, aiming to actively give back to society and help those in need by taking the following measures to fulfill its corporate social responsibility:

  1. Charitable Donations and Sponsorships: The company actively participates in charitable donations and sponsorship activities, supporting various social welfare projects and non-profit organizations. This includes support for education, healthcare, environmental protection, community development, and other fields.
  2. Volunteer Services and Employee Participation: The company encourages employees to actively participate in volunteer services to provide assistance to society. We organize employee participation in various volunteer activities, including environmental clean-ups, charity events, educational support, etc., to enhance employees’ sense of social responsibility.

Through active participation in social welfare undertakings, Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. is committed to building a sustainable society and a better future. We recognize that enterprises should not only focus on their economic interests but also assume broader social responsibilities and contribute to social progress and wellbeing.

VII. Issues Needing Resolution in the Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility

The company also clearly recognizes that in the process of fulfilling its social responsibilities, it may encounter some challenges and issues that need continuous resolution and improvement to better meet social expectations and needs.

In summary, the company firmly believes that fulfilling social responsibility not only promotes social development but also enhances the enterprise’s own sustainable development. This win-win attitude has always been a core value of the company.

The company views social responsibility fulfillment as one of its core values. In this practice, we need to note the following areas for improvement:

  1. Comprehensive and Systematic Corporate Social Responsibility Awareness: The company should encourage employees to not only focus on the enterprise’s economic performance but also understand and actively participate in solving social issues. This includes strengthening training to raise employees’ awareness of social responsibility and encouraging them to actively participate in social welfare activities such as volunteer services and charitable donations. Additionally, the company can actively cooperate with stakeholders (such as social organizations and government agencies) to jointly solve social problems.
  2. Employee Relations and Performance Assessment: To achieve more harmonious employee relations, the company can strengthen communication and coordination mechanisms and establish feedback channels to address employee concerns. Furthermore, the company can consider developing more equitable compensation policies to ensure employees feel satisfied and treated fairly in wage distribution. Fairness in the performance assessment system is also key; the company can adopt objective standards and provide employees with training and development opportunities to stimulate employee enthusiasm.
  3. Product Technology Research and Development and Sales Channel Expansion: The company should continuously invest in R&D to improve product quality and competitiveness. Additionally, the company can actively seek innovative methods to adapt to changing market demands. Expanding sales channels is also crucial; the company can consider expanding online sales channels and exploring new markets to achieve broader sales.
  4. Experience in Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: The company can summarize the measures taken during the pandemic to better fulfill social responsibilities in the future. This includes strengthening crisis management and emergency plans, actively participating in community support and anti-pandemic efforts, while protecting employees’ health and wellbeing. These experiences can help the company better understand and respond to potential social issues in the future.

In conclusion, Suzhou Oxygen Plant Co., Ltd. has taken multiple positive measures in fulfilling its social responsibilities, viewing social responsibility as a core value for sustainable operation and mutual benefit. The company not only fulfills its responsibilities legally but also actively pursues social sustainability and mutual benefit, integrating social responsibility into its core operations, contributing more value to the sustainable development of society and the environment.