Taiwan Summit: Net-zero Technology and Industrial Sustainability

The Ministry of Environment and National Cheng Kung University co-hosted the “Net-zero Technology Strategy × Industrial Sustainability Summit” on September 26 at NCKU’s Gezhiy Hall, convening industry, government, academic, and research leaders to discuss concrete policy and technology solutions for industrial low-carbon transition.

• Main announcement/action: The Ministry of Environment (Minister Peng Chih-ming present) and National Cheng Kung University co-hosted the summit on 26 September at NCKU Gezhiy Hall, focusing on supporting industry decarbonization through policy, funding, and technology; the Ministry stated Taiwan’s carbon pricing system began this year (Year 114) and ~90% of obligated entities submitted voluntary reduction plans to seek preferential rates.
• Background and details:
  • Event details: Date: September 26; Time: not specified in article; Location: NCKU (Gezhiy Hall); Agenda/subject: three themed sessions — 1) Taiwan industry transition opportunities under global green competition (speakers included China Steel, ITRI, Prof. Chen Zhi-yong from NCKU), 2) Building low-carbon materials for semiconductor industry (participants included China Steel, CPC, Formosa Petrochemical, Sheng Yi Chemical), 3) Urban mining and strategic metals planning (participants included Taiwan Jingcai, Lianyou Metals, Epoxy Technology, GreenRise International). The Ministry said carbon pricing revenues will be used to support industrial low-carbon transitions, and reiterated the 2030 emissions reduction target of 28 ± 2%.