Consultant Column

The Ministry of Economic Affairs subsidizes digital transformation for SMEs. Sustaihub's "Carbon Inventory Digitization: Enterprise Carbon Inventory Efficiency Upgrade Guide" course qualifies for the "SME Digital Transformation Training Subsidy Program for Companies with 30 or Fewer Employees"! Eligible participants can receive subsidies up to NT$10,000 per person, with a maximum of NT$100,000 per company.

Facing the global sustainability wave and information disclosure trends, businesses and investors have increasingly urgent needs for ESG information. To help stakeholders more effectively grasp the sustainability pulse of Taiwanese companies and markets, the Taiwan Stock Exchange has launched the ESG InfoHub digital platform, integrating key sustainability data from official institutions to provide one-stop information inquiry and comparison functions.

Facing increasingly stringent environmental regulations, using correct emission factors in GHG inventories is crucial for ensuring corporate carbon inventory data is compliant and accurate.

During the week of February 17-23, 2025, Taiwan and the global community received important news in ESG and sustainable development. In Taiwan, Ricoh was selected for S&P Global's 2025 Sustainability Yearbook, YOYO Design led green renovation with AI and sustainable innovation, while the Listed Company Sustainability Buzz Ranking showed TSMC and China Steel leading. Internationally, Workiva research emphasized 85% of companies will continue climate disclosure, TNFD officially launched new learning platforms to strengthen nature risk management, and Heineken announced major commitments in renewable electricity and carbon reduction.

The IFRS Integration Zone has published the Chinese version of SASB Standards, covering 15 industries including semiconductors, hardware, insurance, and processed foods (as of January 10, 2025)

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is becoming a core indicator of corporate competitiveness, with global investors and regulators maintaining keen focus on sustainable development. This week's major ESG news covers corporate sustainability strategies, investment trends, regulatory developments, and market impacts, revealing key directions for future development. How can companies ride the ESG wave to enhance brand value and market competitiveness? Read on to discover this week's most influential ESG news, stay on top of the latest trends, and help your company stand out in the wave of sustainable development!