(Figure 1) The opening ceremony is presided over by Professor Hsing-Lung Lien from the National University of Kaohsiung.
Mt. Stonegate Green Asset Ltd., in collaboration with the National University of Kaohsiung, organized a seminar titled "ESG Opportunities and Challenges for Business under Taiwan's Climate Change Response Law: New Carbon Market" at the Taipei IEAT Convention Center in June 29. The seminar was chaired by Professor Hsing-Lung Lien from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the NUK. Distinguished speakers at the seminar included Dao K. Wu, CEO of Taiwan Impact Investing Association; Masaya Ishida, Senior Manager at Japan Renewable Energy Institution; Ou Ko, Senior Manager at E-square Inc.; Flemming Fang, General Manager at Nanjitan Carbon Asset Management Ltd.; and Mavis Liu, Key Account Sales at Bureau Veritas Certification (Taiwan) Co. Ltd. They gathered to explore how businesses can effectively respond to climate change regulations and international trends and capitalize on growth opportunities within the sustainable wave. The event attracted significant attention, with hundreds of registrations received.
(Figure 2) A panel of Speakers - From left to right: Dr. Jules Chuang, Director of Mt. Stonegate Green Capital; Professor Hsing-Lung Lien, National University of Kaohsiung; Dao K. Wu, CEO of the Impact Investing Association; Masaya Ishida, Senior Manager at the Japan Renewable Energy Institution; Ou Ko, Senior Manager at E-square Inc.; Flemming Fang, General Manager at Nanjitan Carbon Asset Management Co., Ltd.; Mavis Liu, Key Account Sales at Bureau Veritas Certification (Taiwan) Co. Ltd.
(Figure 3) Flemming Fang, General Manager at Nanjitan Carbon Asset Management Co., Ltd., shares experiences in applying for offset projects with the Environmental Protection Administration.
2023 marks a crucial milestone for climate governance in Taiwan, with the passing of the Climate Change Response Law and the imminent implementation of carbon fees. Carbon reduction has become a top priority for businesses. The seminar commenced with CEO Dao K. Wu sharing insights on how businesses can seek new opportunities through impact investing. Masaya Ishida, drawing from his extensive experience in the Japanese corporate sector, discussed the current state of the renewable energy market in Japan and presented case studies of corporate decarbonization. Senior Manager Ou Ko subsequently provided winning strategies for improving ESG ratings within enterprises. Flemming Fang, the General Manager of Nanjitan, delved into the prospects of Taiwan's carbon market based on domestic carbon credit development experience. Mavis Liu, Key Account Sales from BV, shared international trends in sustainable standards and practical greenhouse gas verification. The seminar's content, which blended in-depth analysis and practical insights, left attendees inspired. The overall event concluded successfully with vibrant discussions and exchanges.
(Figure 4) Dr. Jules Chuang, Managing Director of Mt. Stonegate, responds to attendees' questions.
The seminar was organized by Mt. Stonegate Green Asset Ltd., an affiliated company of the Mt. Stonegate Group. Mt. Stonegate Group provides comprehensive one-stop sustainability solutions to businesses worldwide, assisting corporations in achieving their sustainable goals. Each affiliate under Mt. Stonegate Group specializes in different areas, offering diverse services to cater to the unique net-zero needs of businesses. Mt. Stonegate Green asset has achieved successful global transactions of over 20 million renewable energy certificates, while Nanjitan has traded over 2 million tons of carbon credits. Furthermore, Mt. Stonegate Group has collaborated with E-square Inc. in Japan for many years, facilitating the improvement of ESG ratings for over ten major Japanese enterprises and aiding their inclusion in the investment targets of the Government Pension Investment Fund. Recently, Mt. Stonegate Group has actively launched ESG rating consulting services in Taiwan and is preparing for a new round of carbon credit bidding, providing opportunities for off-takers from different industries.
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