中文版 As global and domestic efforts toward net-zero accelerate, companies face not only technical challenges but also complex pressures from policy, resource constraints, and cost control. At the 2025 Energy Taiwan, Mt. Stonegate engaged with numerous visitors and heard recurring themes of concern: anxiety, confusion, and frustration in their carbon-reduction journey.  Comments such as “We can’t secure green power,” “ISO 14067 feels like a black hole,” “Policies are unclear,”

Mt. Stonegate was proud to participate in the successful 2025 Taichung Sustainable City Forum, co-hosted by the Taichung City Government and the ECCT. Our Director, Dr. Jules Chuang, moderated the panel, facilitating crucial dialogue between government and business leaders focused on climate action. This forum underscored the power of public-private collaboration. Mt. Stonegate is committed to bridging local efforts with global sustainability goals.

The World Bank’s State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 Report highlights significant market expansion and a sharp shift in buyer behavior.Quality Drives Price: The VCM is polarizing. High-quality Nature-Based Removal credits trade at a premium ($\sim$ $15.5$ USD/tCO₂e), while standard RE credits average only $1$ USD/tCO₂e. The market is maturing: Integrity, credibility, and measurable impact are now prioritizing volume.

Differences between reduction, removal, and avoidance projects in the compliance and voluntary markets.