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!

On January 20, 2025, with the announcement of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, global carbon reduction efforts faced significant impact. As the world's second-largest carbon emitter, the US's reduced commitment to climate agreements not only weakens the coordination of international cooperation but may also cause some countries and enterprises to relax their carbon reduction efforts. However, supply chain pressure has not diminished, especially as the EU and other regions maintain strict carbon emission management requirements, with global brands and purchasers still requiring supply chain partners to maintain high-standard carbon inventory capabilities.

To win in the future, companies need the ability to achieve sustainable solutions through digital technology. Research shows that companies implementing twin transformation are 2.5 times more likely to have strong future performance than other companies. This article explores how to combine digital transformation and sustainability to enhance competitiveness, sharing specific cases and implementation strategies to help companies stand out in today's rapidly changing business environment.