Consultant Column

In 2025, Taiwan's carbon fee system officially launched, followed by a cap-and-trade emissions trading system (ETS) pilot program in 2026, moving toward a dual-track carbon pricing system aligned with global standards. Facing impacts from international regulations like CBAM, how can businesses position themselves ahead? This article provides an in-depth analysis of ETS system designs and implementation status in the EU, Japan, South Korea, and various emerging economies, helping businesses deploy corresponding strategies and actions in advance.

In the post-pandemic era, companies face greater challenges in technological capabilities and development flexibility. FET has taken a forward-looking approach by establishing the FET Startup Accelerator to discover Taiwan's next 'national champion.' Today (September 20), they held the Phase 2 Demo Day, where the accelerated startup teams demonstrated outstanding achievements across five major fields: ESG Net Zero, Smart Healthcare, Smart Retail, Smart City, and Finance & Insurance. Government officials including MODA Digital Industries Department Director General Lu Zheng-hua, NDC Industrial Development Division Deputy Director Chen Qiong-hua, MOEA SME Administration Deputy Director Wu Jia-ying, and National Development Fund Deputy Executive Secretary Tsai Yi-chien attended to witness and support the startup teams.