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Building a better environment: CPC gas stations go green
Within the global trend towards environmental protection there is now an emphasis on constructing buildings serving that
cause. Variously termed 'ecology buildings' in Japan, 'eco-buildings' or 'sustainable buildings' in Europe or 'green buildings'
in the USA and Taiwan, the aim is to build to protect ecological systems, encourage a mutually beneficial relationship between
the structures and the environment, conserve energy and reduce both pollution and the overall environmental impact. These
design and build principles match CPC's dedication to sustainability in its operations and accordingly a program to green
its gas stations began in 2013. As of April 2016, 9 sites have received green building certification: diamond-level for Badu
Natural Gas Station, Guishan, Xinzhuangzi, Kenting and Fenggang; gold-level for Guiren HSR Station; and bronze-level for
Muzha, Luzhou (with a multi-service store) and Tingzhou Road. Constructing more green gas stations will be a top priority
for CPC going forward; and pioneering such trends and concepts as green structures, green operations, universal designs,
accessibility for travelers, glocalization, cultural and creative industries and community prosperity will all be considered from
an overall strategic perspective as CPC plans and constructs its network of gas stations for the new era – an approach that is
emblematic of CPC's commitment to operational sustainability and its industry-leading, forward-thinking vision.
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