May 21, 2025

Corporate Governance Evaluation Results Released! Countdown to ESG Evaluation Transformation: 2025 Latest Evaluation Items and Regulations at a Glance

The 11th (2024) Corporate Governance Evaluation results have been officially announced, and the evaluation system is about to transform. This article will help you quickly grasp the key points of the transition between old and new systems, as well as the new indicator content for the next corporate governance evaluation.

Apr 30, 2025

From Trump's Paris Agreement Withdrawal to Taiwan's 2050 Net Zero Anchor: What Are the New Focus Points for Corporate Supply Chain Decarbonization?

In early 2025, Trump claimed he would withdraw from the Paris Agreement again, seemingly weakening global climate governance consensus. In reality, ESG has long become the operational culture of top international enterprises. Taiwan has also anchored its future at this time - President Lai Ching-te explicitly stated at the National Climate Change Response Committee meeting that Taiwan's 2050 net-zero target will not waver with international political developments. More noteworthy is that the Ministry of Environment plans to officially announce carbon sequestration regulations in mid-2025, which will be a turning point for corporate supply chain decarbonization and Scope 3 management. This article analyzes how enterprises should seize this transformation opportunity!

Mar 30, 2025

Weekly ESG Trend Tracker: Latest Sustainability Updates 0324-0330

From March 24-30, 2025, the ESG field saw several important developments, particularly those with far-reaching impacts on Taiwan's listed companies. News such as the EU's proposal to simplify sustainability reporting rules, Apple and Foxconn's sustainability milestones, and Taiwan's green talent training program highlight the dynamic changes in global ESG trends.

Mar 21, 2025

[2025 Carbon Fee Guide] How Enterprises Can Reduce Carbon Fees from NT$300 to NT$50 Through Voluntary Reduction Plans

With the Climate Change Response Act officially in effect, the carbon fee system has become one of the operational costs that Taiwanese enterprises must take seriously. Companies subject to government-regulated carbon fee collection, including power, gas supply, and manufacturing industries with annual direct or indirect greenhouse gas emissions reaching 25,000 metric tons of CO₂e, will need to pay carbon fees of up to NT$300 per ton of CO₂e. Facing carbon fee pressure, the key for enterprises to reduce payment amounts lies in proposing and passing a 'Voluntary Reduction Plan,' which qualifies them for preferential rates of NT$50 or NT$100 per ton. This article explains how systematic planning and reporting for voluntary reduction plans can not only legally save expenses but also help enterprises with long-term net-zero planning.

Mar 16, 2025

Weekly ESG Trend Tracker: Latest Sustainability Updates 0309-0316

This article provides the latest ESG news from March 10-16, 2025, covering international developments with potential impacts on Taiwanese enterprises. Due to limited recent news specifically about Taiwanese companies, we recommend companies closely monitor EU and US ESG policy developments and consider their impact on global supply chains and markets. Through this information, companies can better formulate ESG strategies, enhance competitiveness, and attract investors.

Mar 09, 2025

Weekly ESG Trends: Latest Sustainability Updates Mar 3-9

Global ESG Trends: Policy Changes and New Corporate Sustainability Opportunities As global attention on climate change and sustainable development intensifies, governments and companies worldwide are accelerating their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) transformation. Recently, Japan, the EU, Taiwan and other regions have successively released new emission reduction targets, sustainability reporting standards, and financial innovation initiatives to promote net-zero carbon emissions and sustainable development. This article will help you understand the latest policy developments and market trends to help companies seize key opportunities.

Dec 31, 2024

2025 Corporate Governance Evaluation Indicators Released: Sustainability Dimension Weighting Increased to 49%

The 12th Corporate Governance Evaluation significantly increases the 'Promoting Sustainable Development' dimension weighting to nearly 50%, with plans to officially transform into an 'ESG Evaluation' in 2026, demonstrating Taiwan's capital market's continued commitment to corporate governance mechanisms and sustainable development. This article explains the key modifications to this year's indicators to help enterprises prepare in advance and improve their evaluation performance.

Dec 06, 2024

Understanding IFRS S1 and S2: Essential New Trends in Sustainability Accounting

From sustainability reporting to carbon disclosure, comprehensively master IFRS S1 and S2 standards to enhance corporate transparency and sustainable competitiveness.

Oct 20, 2023

FET Leads by Example, Partners with 3 Startup Champions to Build Net-Zero Ecosystem

Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 has become a global trend. Taiwan's Climate Change Response Act came into effect in February. According to the FSC's 'Corporate Governance 3.0 Sustainable Development Blueprint,' listed companies with paid-in capital exceeding NT$2 billion must submit corporate sustainability reports starting this year to strengthen disclosure of corporate sustainability and climate resilience information. To help enterprises move toward sustainability, the second FET Startup Accelerator has partnered with PackAge+, Sustaihub, and Yongcheng Intelligence - three startup champions - to successfully transform carbon anxiety into carbon business opportunities, leading smaller players to jointly build a net-zero ecosystem.

Oct 20, 2022

How to Write a Sustainability Report? Leverage ESG Big Data for Effortless Preparation!

In response to the FSC's launch of 'Corporate Governance 3.0 - Sustainable Development Roadmap' and international trends, more companies are preparing sustainability reports. From understanding GRI reporting standards, cross-departmental data collection and collaboration, content writing, to corporate sustainability goal setting, you may want to refer to industry peers or learn from benchmark companies. However, when searching for related content online, do you often find it difficult to directly locate the ESG cases and ESG reports you need for reference?

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