The Taiwan Monthly

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Taiwan Stock Exchange holds seminars to promote sustainability with a focus on climate change and net zero carbon emissions

In line with the regulatory authorities’ planning of the “Sustainable Development Guidemap for TWSE- and TPEx-Listed Companies” and “Sustainable Development Action Plans for TWSE- and TPEx-Listed Companies,” the Taiwan Stock Exchange has launched a series of advocacy measures to assist TWSE- and TPEx-listed companies in achieving their sustainable development goals, allowing them to recognize the plan content and respond early. The TWSE will collaborate with the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association, National Taipei University, National Chung Hsing University, and National Sun Yat-sen University to jointly hold the “Climate Risk Identification Workshops and Net Zero Carbon Emission Seminar” in northern Taiwan from September 3 (Tuesday) to September 4 (Wednesday), southern Taiwan from September 12 (Thursday) to September 13 (Friday), and central Taiwan from October 3 (Thursday) to October 4 (Friday), which will bring greater awareness and definitive momentum Taiwan’s enterprises and capital market.

 

This event has several aspects, one for corporate governance executives and the other for directors. In order for enterprises to meet the carbon neutral requirements for their own international brand and supply chains, and to comply with the international carbon credit listing of the second-batch natural carbon sink project of the second-batch natural carbon sink project of the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (the TCX), an invitation for the TCX to be part of the workshop as the opening speaker. The TCX will introduce the development of Taiwan’s carbon trading market under the net zero trend, while an experienced team will be invited for the practical workshop to deeply explore the practice and application, risk identification, and financial impact of TCFD through group discussions. This information update shall enhance the practical operation of corporate governance executives and sustainability-related senior managers. The opening address for the “Net Zero Carbon Emission Seminar” will be delivered by TWSE President Edith Lee. Professionals and scholars from industry plus academia have been invited to share the latest trends and insights, as well as exchange and dialogue with directors, independent directors and corporate governance executives of listed companies. The goal is that this event will advance the sustainability transformation of Taiwan’s capital market and align with international standards.

 

There are still spots available for the central and southern sessions of this event. The registration deadline is two days before each session until the quota is filled. Directors, independent directors, corporate governance executives, and senior managers of all listed companies are welcome to register and actively participate (registration link: Advocacy Activities of Corporate Governance Center website: https://cgc.twse.com.tw/promoteEvent/promoteEventCh).

 

For further information, please contact Ms. Huang at 0819@twse.com.tw.