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AT&S's 10-years Commitment to China Youth's Environmental Protection Education
[December 09, 2016]

AT&S's 10-years Commitment to China Youth's Environmental Protection Education


SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of December 9, 2016, the award ceremony of 10th AT&S Cup on Student's Painting Competition was held in Shanghai.

The award ceremony of 2016 AT&S Cup was successfully held.

The competition, with a theme of "Green Lifestyle", targeted the students from 5 to 15 years old, kicked off in September. By the end of November, the organizing committee consisting of the experts from the Center for Environmental Education & Communications of Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, China Welfare Institute Children's Palace and AT&S, had received a total of about 600 entries from kindergarten, elementary school and junior school throughout the city.Through evaluation, 30 winners for first prize and 60 winners for second prize received certificates at the ceremony.

Li Shudong, director of the Center for Environmental Education & Communications of Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, handed out awards to the winners. He noted that 2016 is the 10th consecutive year of the AT&S Cup themd on the environment for youth in Shanghai. "We look forward to cooperating with AT&S on a long term basis and raising environmental consciousness together among students who will be the future," said Li.



Colin Li, EHS & Sustainability Director of AT&S BU Mobile Devices and Substrates said, "We call for everyone to lead a green lifestyle. If we all start from the trivial, from the beginning, the world will become green and beautiful."

"As one of the technology leaders in HDI PCBs and IC substrates, AT&S is committed to investing in high-tech sectors, while continuously reducing environmental footprint during the process and production. We are delighted to have the opportunity to inspire and educate Shanghai students about the importance of CO2 emission and low-energy consumption through our engagement.Consistent with our company's philosophy, we are proud of our dedication to responsible corporate citizenship," commented Phua Chen-Jiang, AT&S CEO BU Mobile Devices & Substrates.


AT&S Cup, first launched in 2006, by joining hands with Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, it has played a key role in nurturing the student's life-long interest in environmental related topics. Over the years, the program has reached out to local communities in Shanghai and encouraged ecological concept in the youth's education.

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