Consultant Column

As the world moves toward net-zero emissions, businesses are seeking various carbon reduction solutions to achieve ESG goals. Among them, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology has been included in national carbon reduction strategies by many countries because it can directly handle carbon dioxide. However, controversy over this technology is growing, and businesses that hastily procure without adequate understanding may fall into 'greenwashing' risks.

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!

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.

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.