Consultant Column

The GHG Protocol has announced a revision to Scope 2 guidance, introducing 'hourly matching' and 'deliverability' principles. Future corporate electricity emission calculations will be more rigorous and transparent. This article analyzes the key impacts of this global electricity accounting transformation from three perspectives: revision background, major differences, and response strategies.

At the 2025 ESG Summit hosted by the Accounting Research and Development Foundation last month, "Digital Sustainability" became a focal point of discussion. XBRL was mentioned multiple times, becoming one of the key focuses across various sessions. Many experts believe that XBRL adoption helps improve report transparency and data comparability. As global requirements for sustainability information quality become increasingly stringent, XBRL has been regarded as a key trend in future sustainability reporting development. This article will further explain the basic concepts of XBRL and explore how it drives the digital transformation of sustainability information, accelerating ESG tool applications and improving disclosure efficiency.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, yet global climate conditions are increasingly severe: the average temperature in 2024 exceeded pre-industrial levels by more than 1.5°C for the first time. Facing this challenge, Emission Trading Schemes (ETS) have become essential tools for countries to drive decarbonization. The "2025 Global Emissions Trading Status Report" published by the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) provides global trend insights, covering 38 operational ETS systems worldwide. These systems cover 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions (approximately 12 GtCO₂e), affecting one-third of the global population and 58% of GDP. This report not only tracks global trends but also covers expanding emerging markets, price fluctuations in national ETS systems, how quotas generated by national ETS are used, and emphasizes the role of ETS in the net-zero transition.

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.

Companies preparing to start greenhouse gas inventory often discover two mainstream international standards: ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol. Which one meets Taiwan's regulatory requirements? Which is better suited for internal carbon management and sustainability report disclosure? If you are responsible for inventory or preparing sustainability reports, this article will clarify the differences between the two, how to use them together, and the latest IFRS S2 trends, helping you not only comply with regulations but also strengthen international communication and carbon reduction strategies.

Following the policy direction of the expanded carbon inventory announcement in March this year, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment released greenhouse gas inventory guidelines for four industry types on July 14, covering service industries, transportation, medical institutions, and universities. Additionally, a carbon emission calculation tool was introduced to help businesses preliminarily calculate their carbon emissions. This update is great news for regulated businesses, significantly reducing the administrative costs required for inventory operations. This article will reveal all the details of this information.

As global attention to climate change continues to increase, businesses face not only external pressure but also the need for internal transformation. Internal carbon pricing serves as an important tool for corporate sustainable development, helping businesses consider carbon emission costs when formulating strategies, thereby driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Despite its clear advantages, businesses face a series of challenges during implementation, including internal resistance, resource allocation, and market volatility. This article will explore how internal carbon pricing can help businesses succeed in green transformation and provide specific strategies and recommendations.

If you are a domestic listed company, you must complete the sustainability report filing according to FSC regulations by the end of August 2025. This article will help you fully understand the latest ESG filing system, including digital platform functions, key timelines, and common error analysis, helping enterprises complete compliance tasks on time and painlessly.

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.