Waste Management

The Group strictly complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Solid Waste Pollution Environment Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Pollution Control Standards for Hazardous Waste Storage. The Group has continued to implement, promote and optimize energy conservation and emission reduction. In 2024, the Group did not have any violations in respect of emission throughout the year. In order to improve the treatment methods for medical waste and wastewater, the Group formulated the Measures for Supervision and Management of Environmental Protection and implemented a series of normative measures to manage the Group’s waste and wastewater discharge in a more refined manner. Some of measures that have been implemented are as follows:

• We should deal with the hazardous wastes (including medical waste) stipulated in Directory of National Hazardous Wastes, strictly according to Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environment Pollution Caused by Solid Wastes, and we shall not dispose the wastes randomly;

• It is forbidden to dump or stack medical wastes or mix medical wastes with other wastes and domestic garbage in non-storage locations;

• According to the category of medical waste, it is placed in special packaging or closed containers that prevent leakage and sharp penetration;

• Special packaging and containers for medical waste should have obvious warning signs and instructions;

• Wastewater, waste residues, waste oil, waste acid, alkali waste or toxic liquid are prohibited to enter into the drainage systems;

• Industrial waste residues, rubbish and other solid waste are strictly prohibited to enter into the drainage systems;

• The environmental protection management personnel of each medical institution shall count and record the types, quantities, and concentrations of pollutants discharged by the wastewater discharge facilities, treatment facilities and in normal operating conditions to ensure that the sewage discharge limit meets the relevant requirements of the Comprehensive Wastewater Discharge Standard.

The Group maintains regular communication with stakeholders, including government, employees, suppliers, and community representatives. We engage in discussions concerning pollution discharge, waste management, and associated health risks, as well as mitigation measures. This ensures that all parties have a thorough understanding of and support for the Group’s environmental management practices. To guarantee the effectiveness of these measures, Universal Medical regularly collects relevant data on waste treatment and emission control and conducts environmental risk assessments and trend analyses. Based on the information gathered, the Group continuously improves its practices and enhances its pollution prevention efforts. Regular reviews of existing waste management and pollution control programs help identify areas for improvement. Optimization plans are then developed to boost environmental performance and fulfill the Group’s commitment to sustainable development.