The Taiwan Climate Alliance, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Taiwan Normal University, held an unveiling ceremony for the "Taiwan Climate Academy" today (the 5th). The Taiwan Climate Alliance noted that domestic industries are facing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, and the demand for manpower in climate governance is increasing. The establishment of the academy can fill this talent gap. Vice President Lai Ching-te attended the event and delivered a speech, emphasizing that small and medium-sized enterprises face difficulties in achieving carbon reduction transformation on their own, and that the academy can help those lagging behind achieve a just transition.
Taiwan Climate Academy established by industry and academia to teach corporate sustainability management
Taiwan aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Faced with international pressure to reduce carbon emissions, the government is vigorously promoting domestic industrial transformation. The Taiwan Climate Alliance held a ceremony today to unveil the "Taiwan Climate Academy," collaborating with universities such as Tsinghua University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Taiwan Normal University. Taiwan Climate Alliance Chairman Hai Ying-jun explained that the rapid rise of the global net-zero and green economy is necessitating transformation across all industries, significantly increasing the demand for sustainable talent. He expressed hope that the "Taiwan Climate Academy" will help cultivate sustainable management talent in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and accelerate Taiwan's net-zero transition.
Peng Qiming, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Climate Alliance, further explained that the industry is currently facing pressure to reduce carbon emissions. While large corporations may have the means to respond, many small and medium-sized enterprises within the domestic and international supply chains have relatively fewer resources for carbon reduction transitions and need to develop greater climate governance capabilities. The academy can offer courses tailored to each career stage, with experienced sustainability professionals in the industry collaborating to share their ICT industry experience. It also offers case-based teaching methods for corporate decision-makers and climate knowledge training for mid- to senior-level executives.
Carbon reduction across the entire supply chain; Vice President: Considering fair transition for small and medium-sized enterprises
Vice President Lai Ching-te, National Development Council Chairman Gong Ming-hsin, and Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua attended today's unveiling ceremony. Wang Mei-hua noted that corporate carbon reduction is no longer just an additional environmental requirement; it's a "must-do." Taiwan's products are primarily exported, and the supply chain is under urgent pressure to reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, Taiwan has a large cluster of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with large manufacturers potentially relying on thousands of suppliers. Carbon reduction must be implemented across the entire supply chain. However, carbon reduction requires complex expertise, which SMEs are in high demand for. The Climate Academy can provide systematic professional assistance and collaborate with universities to cultivate talent, ensuring Taiwan maintains its key position in the supply chain.
Lai Ching-te also emphasized that low-carbon demands are an international trend, and many domestic companies have already begun implementing climate governance initiatives. The establishment of the Climate Academy is of great significance to this transformation goal. He hopes that through the academy, public-private partnerships will be established to meet the low-carbon demands of Taiwanese industry and to develop the economy along the dual axes of digital transformation and green growth. More importantly, the transition process must be balanced, ensuring that not only large businesses but also small businesses can participate, and helping those lagging behind will prevent the emergence of new social problems.
Source: Environmental Information Center (https://e-info.org.tw/node/236917)
