Weekly ESG Trends: Latest Sustainability Updates Feb 17-23

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.

Published on:Feb 23, 2025 5 min read
Author:永訊智庫／ Inspire
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Ricoh Selected for S&P Global 2025 Sustainability Yearbook

Release Date: February 17, 2025
News Highlights: Ricoh announced its selection by S&P Global, becoming one of 780 companies globally, demonstrating its balanced efforts across "economic, social, and environmental" dimensions.

ESG Wave Sweeps Taiwan: YOYO Design Leads Green Renovation Era with AI and Sustainable Design

Release Date: February 17, 2025
News Highlights: According to Storm Media, YOYO Design achieved breakthroughs in the green renovation field through AI smart technology and sustainable design, successfully obtaining the Green Renovation Association GD Platinum certification, demonstrating Taiwan's capabilities in sustainable innovative design.

2025 Listed Company Sustainability Buzz Ranking: TSMC and China Steel Lead, Cathay Financial Becomes Hotspot with Taipei Lantern Festival

Release Date: February 20, 2025
News Highlights: According to the DailyView survey, TSMC and China Steel lead in the sustainability buzz ranking, while Cathay Financial became a topic of interest with its "Co-creating a Better Sustainable Future" lantern design at the Taipei Lantern Festival, highlighting the importance of corporate ESG performance and market communication.

Workiva Research: 85% of Companies Will Continue Climate Disclosure

Release Date: February 18, 2025
News Highlights: Research released by Workiva indicates that despite fluctuations in global political and market environments, 85% of companies plan to continue disclosing climate-related information, showing ESG disclosure has become an essential long-term corporate strategy.

TNFD Launches Learning Lab and Trainer Portal Website

Release Date: February 19, 2025
News Highlights: TNFD officially launched new Learning Labs and Trainer Portal websites, aiming to enhance market participants' awareness of nature-related financial risks and opportunities, adding substantial capability to the global sustainable finance framework.

Heineken Releases 2024 Sustainability Progress Report

Release Date: February 21, 2025
News Highlights: Global beverage giant Heineken released a report announcing plans to significantly increase renewable electricity usage and reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34%, demonstrating firm commitment to addressing climate change and achieving net-zero goals.

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Weekly ESG Trends: Latest Sustainability Updates Feb 24 - Mar 2

As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) becomes a core part of corporate strategy, major global economies are experiencing significant changes in regulatory policies, corporate commitments, and market responses. Here's a summary of key global ESG news from February 24 to March 2, 2025, to help companies stay updated on the latest trends.

Sep 24, 2025

Taiwan's First Incinerator Transformed into Environmental Education Park: Chiayi County Lucao Incinerator Renovation Unveiled

After 24 years of operation, the Lucao Incinerator in Chiayi County has been renovated over more than 2 years into the Hobaoyu Green Sustainability Park. The project cost NT$1.406 billion. On September 21, Premier Cho Jung-tai, Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming, and Chiayi County Magistrate Wong Chang-liang attended the unveiling ceremony. Premier Cho stated this is a successful example of central-local cooperation and private participation, improving not only waste management but also environmental protection and quality of life. He hopes it will serve as a national model to be promoted to other counties and cities, echoing the emission reduction and sustainability goals emphasized in the government's latest Air Pollution Prevention Plan.

Nov 19, 2025

Sustaihub Exhibits at Singapore FinTech Festival, Accelerating ESG in Sustainable Finance

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) continues to demonstrate its powerful influence as a global financial innovation hub. The event brings together major regulatory authorities, multinational banks, investment funds, insurance companies, and technology enterprises from around the world, focusing on sustainable finance, AI applications, RegTech, data governance, and cross-border finance. This positions Singapore's FinTech ecosystem as highly strategic within the region. Sustaihub attracted significant attention with its intelligent ESG solutions combining AI and SaaS technology, dedicated to creating the most comprehensive ESG digital transformation solutions. This year, with support from the Kaohsiung City Government, the company participated in the Singapore Fintech Festival and officially launched the new "Sustain AI Sustainable Finance Analytics Module".