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The impact and response model of net zero impact on small and medium-sized enterprises

Abstract: This article starts from policy trends and industry trends, and points out that the current impact on small and medium-sized enterprises on the issue of net-zero emissions mainly comes from the EU carbon border management mechanism and the supply chain carbon reduction trend. It also explains in the second part that small and medium-sized enterprises can transparently Take three steps to address the challenges arising from the net-zero emissions agenda. The third part of the article takes into account the limited manpower and funds of small and medium-sized enterprises and the fact that carbon reduction strategies must be easy to introduce and implement, and puts forward suggestions for implementing carbon reduction through energy conservation. 1. The impact of net-zero emissions on small and medium-sized enterprises: When facing the issue of net-zero emissions, excluding small and medium-sized enterprises that voluntarily promote carbon reduction or commit to net-zero emission targets, the impact of net-zero emissions on small and medium-sized enterprises mainly comes from two aspects. First, the control measures of relevant domestic and foreign laws and regulations, and second, the pressure brought by brand owners’ commitment to supply chain carbon reduction. 1. Control measures related to domestic and foreign laws and regulations First, regarding the control measures related to domestic and foreign laws and regulations. In the past, the Ministry of Environment only required companies with direct carbon emissions exceeding 25,000 tons to conduct greenhouse gas inventory and verification operations every year, and log the inventory results into the "Enterprise Greenhouse Gas Emissions Information Platform." The companies subject to regulation include 287 companies in electricity, cement, steel, petroleum, semiconductors, and panel manufacturing. However, starting from 2023, the Ministry of Environment will amend the "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Registration and Inspection Management Measures" and expand the control objects, requiring companies with a total direct carbon emissions and indirect carbon emissions exceeding 25,000 tons of CO2e. Every October Must arrive before the 31st

2023-12-19

UK plans to impose carbon tax on imported goods from 2027

The British government announced that it expects to impose a carbon tax on imported products such as aluminum, steel and cement from 2027 to improve the carbon leakage problem and prevent local companies from being harmed by overseas manufacturers. The British Treasury said that the upcoming carbon tax will help improve carbon leakage, that is, companies shift production to countries with environmental regulations or lower production costs. Specifically, this carbon tax policy will create a level playing field for British domestic manufacturers, allowing local British companies that value environmental protection to compete fairly with overseas companies that have higher carbon emissions but lower production costs. British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt pointed out that "a carbon tax will ensure that high-carbon products from overseas (such as steel and ceramics) have a consistent carbon emission cost with products produced in the UK, while promoting the reduction of global carbon emissions." However, British Steel (British Steel) criticized the government for its slow pace of policy promotion, which is one year slower than the European Union's CBAM. However, Gareth Stace, director general of UK Steel, pointed out that the newly formulated carbon tax policy is correct and will help create a level playing field for the British steel industry. Source: euronews.green

2023-12-18

Carbon reduction trends in the supply chain of the steel and metal industry

Abstract: In order to grasp the trend of carbon reduction in the supply chain of the steel and metal industry and the feasible carbon reduction practices of small and medium-sized enterprises in this industry, this article summarizes the latest development of the EU carbon border management mechanism, the overview of the export of steel and metal products to the EU, and the promotion of supply by major steel manufacturers. Following the trend of carbon reduction, and drawing on the carbon reduction experience, spirit and practices of small and medium-sized metal fastener manufacturers in the UK, Sweden and other countries, three major response suggestions are put forward as a reference for policy implementation and plan advancement. 1. EU Carbon Border Management Mechanism: After years of discussions, the EU finally reached an agreement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on May 10 this year (2023) and completed the legislative work. According to information released by the European Commission, CBAM will enter the transitional phase from October 1, 2023, and will be officially implemented from January 2026. The European Commission also pointed out that after CBAM enters the transition period, EU local importers must complete the first wave of returns by January 31, 2024 at the latest. After CBAM enters the transition period, when cement, steel, aluminum, fertilizer, electricity, hydrogen and other products are imported into the EU, they need to submit product carbon content data. However, during the transition period, importers only need to submit carbon content data for the above products, and no additional Pay any expenses. The EU expects CBAM’s stakeholders (importers

2023-12-18

Carbon reduction trends in the machinery industry supply chain

Abstract: This article analyzes the measures adopted by international machinery and equipment manufacturers to respond to environmental sustainability issues such as carbon reduction and net-zero emissions. It also investigates the measures adopted by small and medium-sized enterprises in the international machinery industry to implement corporate carbon reduction and respond to their interests. People’s expectations serve as a reference for the development of carbon reduction strategies and measures in the machinery industry. Referring to the experience of international major manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises, this article recommends that small and medium-sized enterprises in China's machinery industry can promote the development of machinery through three major strategies: (1) sustainable product design, (2) process optimization and upgrading, and (3) waste recycling and reuse. Carbon reduction work responds to environmental sustainability issues. 1. Overview of my country's machinery product exports: The machinery industry has officially become one of the important industries with my country's product exports exceeding one trillion yuan in 2022. In fact, the export performance of the machinery industry has shown an upward trend in the past three years, showing that Taiwan's machinery products are widely favored by the international market. Statistics show that the total export value of the machinery industry in 2020 was US$26.08 billion. In 2021, it exceeded US$30 billion for the first time and reached US$33.138 billion. The total export value in 2022 was US$34.813 billion, which is approximately NT$1.03 trillion. The export value from January to May 2023 was US$11.989 billion. Taking exports in 2022 as an example, the top three export products in the machinery industry are electronic machinery and equipment (US$5.084 billion, accounting for 1.46%), inspection and measurement machinery and equipment (US$4.919 billion, accounting for 14.1%), and machine tools ( 3.023 billion US dollars, accounting for 8.7%)

2023-12-15

Carbon reduction trends in the automotive industry supply chain

Abstract: This article analyzes the strategies used by major international automobile manufacturers to respond to the issue of net-zero emissions, and investigates the measures used by small and medium-sized enterprises in the international automobile industry to promote corporate carbon reduction in order to respond to the carbon reduction needs of automobile manufacturers. , as a reference for carbon reduction strategies and missed development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the machinery industry. Referring to the experience of major international manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises, this article suggests that in addition to promoting carbon reduction through strategies such as energy conservation, low-carbon product design, product/raw material recycling, process upgrading, and the introduction of renewable energy, this article suggests that It can also strive for internationally credible certification to enhance the efficiency of communicating with the outside world about the effectiveness of carbon reduction efforts. 1. Background of the topic: According to surveys and estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than one-third of global carbon emissions come from transportation, of which road transportation accounts for more than 70%. This phenomenon has not only led to the introduction of new products such as electric vehicles, motorcycles, and trucks, but has also led all walks of life to focus on carbon reduction on major car manufacturers. On the other hand, the huge export scale of my country's auto parts also makes us believe that it is necessary to conduct research on the carbon reduction trend of the auto industry supply chain. Through this, on the one hand, we can understand the carbon reduction strategies of representative car manufacturers, and on the other hand, we can also clarify the main measures adopted by small and medium-sized suppliers in the automotive industry to respond to the carbon reduction strategies of car manufacturers. According to statistics from the Taiwan Automobile Industry Association, my country's auto parts exports exceeded US$200 billion in 2014 and will reach US$253 billion in 2022.

2023-12-14

COP28 achieves historic results - the beginning of transition away from fossil fuels

Sultan Al Jaber, President of the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28), banged the gavel, and thunderous applause broke out. This was a historic moment. Nearly 200 countries around the world have unanimously adopted the resolution to "transition away from fossil fuels". The end of fossil fuels starts now. "We should be proud of this historic achievement," Jaber said. The joy at this moment is different from the anger, frustration and disappointment two days ago. Although the climate conference originally scheduled to end on the 12th was postponed by one day, it has written a new page in history for the first Global Stocktake. On the morning of the 13th, Dubai time, the final resolution of the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) was released, and the chairman of the conference, Sultan Al Jaber, banged the gavel. Image source: UNclimatechange (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Fossil fuels are included in the climate resolution for the first time. The Paris Agreement requires countries to control the global average temperature rise below 2°C and strive to not exceed 1.5°C. To assess the carbon reduction gap, a stocktake is conducted every five years. COP28 must decide on a clear action plan as the basis for global climate action. The draft resolution on the 11th stated that it is necessary to "reduce the consumption and production of fossil fuels in a fair, orderly and equitable manner" and did not mention the hopes of Europe, the United States and small island countries.

2023-12-13

Comment on the climate politics of presidential candidates TCAN: 2030 carbon reduction targets, but failed due to lack of ambition

One month before the presidential election, the Taiwan Climate Action Network (TCAN), composed of multiple environmental groups, held a press conference yesterday (12th) to evaluate the climate political views of candidates from the three parties. TCAN pointed out that none of the three candidates proposed ambitious carbon reduction targets for 2030, and Hou Youyi and Ke Wenzhe even handed over blank papers; in terms of energy ratio, Hou and Ke have low feasibility of including nuclear power, and the draft agreement of the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference Nuclear energy is not included. TCAN stated that the climate political views of the three groups of candidates will be compiled on the "2024 Presidential Climate Political Views Magnifier" website to provide voters with reference. The Taiwan Climate Action Network released the "2024 Presidential Climate Policies Magnifying Glass" yesterday. Image source: Extracted from the 2024 Presidential Climate Policy Magnifier Website 2030 Carbon Reduction Goals Hou and Ko submitted a blank paper due to insufficient ambition. The United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) is coming to an end, and Taiwan’s presidential election has also entered the countdown month. At a press conference yesterday on the "2024 Presidential Climate Politics Magnifying Glass" website, TCAN took stock of seven categories of climate politics including candidates' carbon reduction targets, carbon pricing, power structure, renewable energy, industrial transformation, citizen participation, and just transition. Lin Yanting, a researcher at the Environmental Rights Protection Foundation, said that none of the three candidates proposed ambitious carbon reduction targets for 2030. Hou Youyi has not expressed his position so far. In an interview, Wu Xinying, Ke Wenzhe’s deputy, mentioned the 40% for carbon reduction in 2030. Whether it will be included in the political opinions has yet to be confirmed. Lai Qingde, the only one who proposed the 2030 target, maintained the existing policy of 24±1%, which is too negative. according to

2023-12-13

Green financial tools to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in their low-carbon transformation

Abstract: As the challenge of global climate change becomes increasingly severe, countries are increasingly paying attention to issues related to global environmental protection and sustainable development, and they are gradually fermenting in various industries, resulting in the emergence of "Green Finance" related application tools. It also plays a key role in companies achieving their net-zero goals and creates tools and opportunities for governments, companies and investors to achieve environmental sustainability. However, compared with large enterprises, SMEs have obviously insufficient resources and guidance. They need the government to help cultivate more relevant talents to lower the threshold for SMEs to implement net-zero transformation and provide special green financial services for SMEs to cope with the climate change. The impact of changes on small and medium-sized enterprises, and open the way to achieve the 2050 net-zero emissions goal. 1. Background: As the challenge of global climate change becomes increasingly severe, countries are paying increasing attention to issues related to global environmental protection and sustainable development. Not only that, the issue of sustainable development is gradually fermenting in various industries, which has led to the emergence of "Green Finance" related application tools, and plays a key role in enterprises achieving their net-zero goals, further enabling enterprises to take into account the environment while operating and developing Protect. Not only that, more and more investors are beginning to pay attention to the performance of companies in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and they hope to invest funds in companies with environmental sustainability awareness. Therefore, the development of green finance creates opportunities for governments, enterprises and investors to jointly create

2023-12-13

my country Carbon Exchange Business and Response Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises

Abstract: As the challenge of global climate change becomes increasingly severe, in addition to the increasing attention of governments around the world on issues related to global environmental protection and sustainable development, companies have also responded to their greenhouse gas reduction responsibilities. my country passed the Climate Change Response Act in February this year (112), clearly setting a net-zero emissions target for 2050 and authorizing the formulation of sub-laws and regulations related to carbon pricing and management. In order to encourage companies to implement net-zero emission goals, the government will launch the operation of carbon rights and carbon trading markets to assist companies in their net-zero transformation and reduce the impact of climate change. Although most government carbon reduction policies prioritize large enterprises or emission sources for control, small and medium-sized enterprises are still part of the supply chain and must also face carbon reduction requirements from customers. Therefore, small and medium-sized enterprises must also keep abreast of international trends (CBAM, etc.) and relevant domestic regulations (such as carbon fee collection, reduction credit transfer, trading or auction, etc.) to understand the risks and impacts on themselves and make corresponding countermeasures , carry out net-zero transformation as early as possible and create green business opportunities. 1. Background: As the challenge of global climate change becomes increasingly severe, in addition to the increasing attention of governments around the world on issues related to global environmental protection and sustainable development, companies have also responded to their greenhouse gas reduction responsibilities. In addition, in response to major international countries' promotion of net-zero emissions-related goals, strategies and mechanisms, China passed the Climate Change Response Act in February this year (112). In addition to enshrining the 2050 net-zero emissions target into law, it also authorized Formulate sub-laws and regulations related to carbon pricing and management, such as total control and allocation, carbon fees

2023-12-12

PAS 2060: 2014 The Structure and Spirit of Carbon Neutrality

Background of carbon neutrality: In recent years, the trend of carbon neutrality has been growing. If you search for "carbon neutrality" on the Internet, you will find that there are national-level carbon neutralities. For example, Japan and South Korea announced 2050 carbon neutrality. Neutralization, to carbon neutrality at the food, clothing, housing and transportation level in public life, such as: carbon-neutral meals, carbon-neutral shampoo, carbon-neutral marathons, etc. As the public attaches great importance to carbon reduction, countries and enterprises , individuals have begun to set carbon reduction goals and plan reduction actions, and carbon neutrality is the carbon reduction goal currently adopted by most entities. In order to cope with the impact of extreme climate, entities around the world have invested money, manpower, and time in carbon reduction. However, substantial carbon reduction is not an easy task and is difficult to implement in most cases. Therefore, "carbon offset" is very important for carbon neutrality. and played an important role. According to the definition of carbon neutrality in PAS 2060:2014, "the greenhouse gas emissions related to the subject matter during a specified period result in no net increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere." Entities can achieve carbon neutrality by reducing and offsetting their carbon footprint through "self-reduction" and "external offsets". The "self-reduction" part is particularly important. It must be reduced to the point where it can no longer be reduced. At this time, the emissions that cannot be reduced will be offset through "external offsets". "Self-reduction" is usually achieved by investing in new technologies, new equipment, and new management methods. In practice, it is often a step-by-step reduction. Therefore, carbon neutrality is essentially a long-term carbon management plan. painting, a reduction plan should be planned and properly managed

2023-12-12

Commentary on the carbon tax and fee systems of major international countries

Abstract: Climate change and anomalies have serious consequences not only for the environment but also for the economy, and are regarded as issues that the world can no longer ignore. A report by British economist Sir Stern pointed out that climate change can be described as a serious market failure, which may lead to global GDP losses of up to 20%. In order to solve this problem, governments around the world have decided to control greenhouse gas emissions through a "carbon pricing mechanism". Carbon tax is one of the carbon pricing mechanisms. In addition, according to the World Bank report, the trend of countries around the world implementing carbon taxes is increasing, and the global carbon tax rate trend is gradually rising. In response to climate change, our country passed the "Climate Change Response Act" in February 2023, and plans to implement it in 2024. In 2016, carbon fee collection measures were implemented on enterprises as a corresponding countermeasure. Although the price of carbon fees has not yet been determined, this measure will become an important measure for my country to integrate with the world; at the same time, it will also become the first example of the implementation of carbon fees in the world. In the future, Chinese companies will actively conduct comprehensive carbon inventories and plan comprehensive carbon reduction strategies to achieve the net-zero goal. 1. Background: Global climate change and anomalies have always been a thorny issue. In recent years, humans have realized that climate change is not only related to the environment for human survival. From an economist's perspective, climate change is the world's most serious market failure, according to British economist Nicholas. The cost to humanity of climate change could be as high as 20% of global GDP, Sir Nicholas Stern has written in his first report on environmental woes.

2023-12-11

For the first time, no country performs "well" on climate policy in 2024 Climate Performance Indicators

The "Climate Change Performance Index", which attracts domestic attention every year, announced its latest ranking today (8th) at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28). Among the 63 countries evaluated, the top three are still missing. Denmark remains at the top of the list as last year, and the Philippines and India squeeze into the top ten. Taiwan fell four places to 61st, and together with the United Arab Emirates, the host country of this COP, as well as Russia and the United States, it belongs to the latter group of "very poor" climate performance. The climate policy indicators of various countries do not perform "well" at the top of the list. Denmark is also not strong enough. The CCPI is jointly rated by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute and Climate Action Network (CAN) for the 19th consecutive year. Publish the report. CCPI monitors the climate performance of 63 countries around the world and 27 EU countries based on four major indicators, greenhouse gas emissions (40%), renewable energy development (20%), energy use (20%) and climate policy (20%). The greenhouse gas emissions of the countries included in the evaluation account for more than 90% of the world. This year, the top three are still lacking, and no country’s performance meets the standard of staying within 1.5°C of warming. Denmark, the fourth-placed "top", is the same as last year, and Estonia ranks fifth, climbing four places. The Philippines, India, and the Netherlands ranked 6th to 8th.

2023-12-08

COP28 launches net-zero nuclear energy industry commitment

The Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge received support from 25 countries and 120 companies at COP28, pledging to triple the capacity of nuclear power installations by 2050. Prior to this, 22 countries signed a US-led nuclear energy declaration at COP28. Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General of the World Nuclear Energy Association (WNA), said the commitment calls on governments, multilateral development banks and the World Bank to ensure that nuclear energy receives equal climate financing as other clean energy sources, so that the nuclear energy industry can be deployed on a large scale around the world and contribute to the mitigation of climate change. make a significant contribution to climate change. Although Russia did not sign the declaration, it welcomed its positive attitude, and Russian Deputy Economy Minister Vladimir Ilyichev said that without nuclear energy, it is impossible to achieve climate goals. In addition, Rosatom has also joined the "Net Zero Nuclear Energy Industry Commitment" and stated that nuclear energy is an effective, fast and flexible solution for deep decarbonization. By joining the "Net Zero Nuclear Energy Industry Commitment" "Rosatom is committed to working with governments and stakeholders to triple the capacity of nuclear power installations by 2050. Source: Nuclear Engineering

2023-12-07

COP28 focuses on five climate change solutions

The Earth's climate is changing rapidly, requiring urgent action to avoid devastating consequences for people and nature. So what are these “solutions”? How's it going? Source: BBC

2023-12-06

94% fishing operation will catch marine debris. The gillnet boat cleans out more than 313 kilograms of marine debris.

November 21st is the United Nations World Fisheries Day. The Fishermen’s Rights and Environmental Sustainability Center (Fishing Environment Center) held a press conference on marine waste recycling records near the coast of Yunlin-Chiayi. 10 fishing boats using gillnets will collect fish for the first time in 2023. A total of 504 surveys were conducted in the three seasons, and 313.59 kilograms and a total of 4,680 pieces of marine debris were cleared from the sea. The main components of garbage are plastics and fishery waste, accounting for 88% of the total marine waste. Among the fishery waste, 86% are oyster strips, which are also special marine waste in the southwest sea. Marine debris collected by fishermen while fishing. Image source: Fishermen’s Rights and Environmental Sustainability Center 94% Fishing operations will catch marine garbage. The Fisheries Environment Center received a subsidy from the Marine Conservation Department to conduct a one-year pilot project, using 10 fishing boats and a total of 10 people in Taizi Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County , from January to September 2023, in the four areas of Taixi Township, Sihu Township, Kouhu Township and Dongshi Township, data on marine waste caught by gillnets in coastal waters was recorded, with a total of 504 investigations. There are oyster sheds, offshore wind farms, Liuqing petrochemical plant, landfills and landfill reclamation sites near the survey location. It was found that the 94% fishing operation would catch marine debris; a total of 313.59 kilograms of 4,680 pieces of marine debris were removed in 9 months. The debris was mainly composed of plastic and fishery waste, and there was also a lot of household waste, such as sneakers, PET bottles, etc. Qiu Jingchun, a research assistant at the National Ocean University's Institute of Marine Affairs and Resource Management who participated in analyzing the data, said that the amount of garbage in the four areas will be affected by the number of fishing boats collecting garbage, but on average,

2023-11-23

Greenpeace International Supply Chain Decarbonization Evaluation TSMC and Pegatron rank third in East Asia

Greenpeace released the "2023 International Supply Chain Decarbonization Report" yesterday (21st), targeting the carbon reduction and renewable energy actions of 11 important suppliers in the consumer electronics industry with factories in East Asia. The evaluation targets include TSMC, Pegatron and Hon Hai, three Taiwanese companies. The report points out that TSMC and Pegatron have improved their overall ratings and are tied for third place in East Asia, while Hon Hai has made no progress to maintain its ranking at the bottom. The overall performance is still not positive enough. Compared with other companies, the median share of renewable energy is 20%, and there is still a large gap among domestic companies. High power-consuming industries are facing decarbonization pressure. The proportion of renewable energy in the electronics supply chain is increasing. Greenpeace East Asia Office has conducted a survey on the decarbonization of the electronics supply chain for two consecutive years. This year, it analyzed 11 important suppliers of the consumer electronics industry with factories in East Asia. The factory's carbon reduction and renewable energy actions released the "2023 International Supply Chain Decarbonization Report" yesterday (21st). The survey targets include China's Luxshare Precision and BOE, and South Korea's LG and Samsung. Taiwan has three companies: semiconductor leader TSMC, final assembly major Pegatron, and electronic components major Hon Hai. Greenpeace analysis shows that most of these 11 companies still rely heavily on fossil fuel power. The current median proportion of renewable energy among these companies is 20%, which is an increase of approximately 10% compared with the previous year (2021). Greenpeace emphasizes that looking at the semiconductor industry in the consumer electronics industry alone, carbon emissions are expected to reach 86 million tons in 2030. To achieve the goal of curbing global warming to 1.5°C, companies should actively plan for 2030

2023-11-22

SRF Factory Protests Multi-Hand Group Concerns Over Introduction of Ocean Refuse Recycling Agency Promises Not to Allow Imported Waste Plastics to be Used as Fuel Rods

"Solid renewable fuel" (SRF) made from combustible waste has been regarded by the government as the key to turning waste into energy in recent years. While it is developing, the construction of factories has repeatedly caused controversy in the local area. Times Power legislator Chen Jiaohua held a public hearing on the 14th and invited environmental groups and government units to discuss it. Environmental groups question that SRF power generation is not internationally recognized as green electricity. They are also worried that if companies invest heavily in SRF, if the garbage is not burned enough, foreign waste plastics may flow into the country. The Department of Resources and Recycling promised on the spot that it would ban the import of foreign waste plastics to be made into SRF; as for the request to amend the law to remove SRF from renewable energy, the Department of Energy did not respond. Solid recycled fuel (SRF) made from waste paper and waste plastic. File photo/photography: Chen Zhaohong Huan group approved SRF’s “fake green electricity”. Burning waste plastic is equivalent to burning fossil fuels. In order to increase the amount of waste processing, the government has encouraged private companies to set up factories in recent years to crush and sort combustible waste such as waste plastic and waste paper. Press it into SRF and sell it to factories and power plants to turn waste into energy. If the power generation efficiency reaches 25%, operators can receive a renewable energy wholesale rate of nearly 3.95 yuan per kilowatt hour. However, environmental groups point out that burning waste plastic is equivalent to burning fossil fuels, and SRF power generation is "fake green electricity." Times Power Legislator Chen Jiaohua held a public hearing on "SRF burning waste to generate electricity is not green energy, and insufficient regulations are controversial." Representatives from environmental groups, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and local environmental protection bureaus were invited to attend the discussion. Lin Zhenghan, an associate researcher at Tainan Social University, said that green electricity as defined by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) does not include burning plastic to generate electricity, and called on the Energy Agency to amend the law.

2023-11-16

Corporate Water Footprint Inventory Summary

The carbon cycle and water cycle are key to the earth's climate system. Changes in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have a great impact on changes in the earth's temperature. Water absorbs heat during the cycle and has the effect of cooling and lowering the temperature. For every 1°C increase in global average temperature, water resources will decrease by 20%. Climate change has caused an imbalance in the earth's water cycle. Frequent water shortages have become a new challenge that developed countries are struggling with. For example, in 2022, California in the United States suffered the worst drought in 1,200 years, and Europe experienced the most severe drought in 500 years, with rivers drying up. Impacting shipping, power generation, grain production and supply chains. Since 2000, the frequency and duration of droughts around the world have increased by 29%. Scientists predict that the global water shortage will be as high as 40% in 2030, and 700 million people may be forced to relocate due to severe water shortage. Droughts in 2050 will affect more than 3/4 of the world's population. , water shortages trigger water wars, which may lead to political unrest, food shortages, and economic recession. According to United Nations data, 2 billion people lack safe drinking water, 2.3 billion people live in water-scarce countries, and 1/5 of river basins are undergoing rapid changes due to flooding, new reservoirs, and drying up. Water is not only a victim of the climate crisis but also a contributor to it. Drought-induced fires have caused massive losses in biodiversity. If the loss of wetlands represents depleting the largest carbon storage on the planet, and the decline in soil moisture reduces the ability of terrestrial and forest ecosystems to sequester carbon, it is likely to increase in the next few years. turn these natural ecosystems into sources of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming

2023-11-16

Not just recycling bracelets! Coldplay, an environmental group worth 3.2 billion, and these carbon reduction initiatives

The British rock band Coldplay came to Kaohsiung World Games main venue to perform, attracting more than 160,000 people in two days. At the concert, Coldplay distributed recyclable LED bracelets. On the first day, the bracelet recycling rate in Taiwan was as high as 93%, ranking fourth in the world. Coldplay is also the first band in the world to publish a sustainability report. What other carbon reduction initiatives do they have? The ESG trend has spread into the cultural and music industries, and performances that incorporate the concepts of sustainability and carbon reduction are also springing up. Coldplay, who is worth NT$3.2 billion, has long been committed to "environmental protection and sustainability" and returned to the stage to hold a concert after an absence of 6 years. In addition to attracting more than 50,000 people to attend the pilgrimage, setting a record of nearly 87,000 people inside and outside the venue at the same time, it also launched a series of carbon reduction actions. The "environmentally friendly" concert tour: Music of the Spheres, which will start in March 2022, will start with Costa Rica, a sustainable city that uses 99% renewable energy, and will end in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Initiative 1" Concert recycling LED bracelets, with a recycling rate of 93% in Taiwan. During this world tour, Coldplay still distributed LED bracelets made of plant-based and compostable materials to the audience when they entered the venue, replacing fans' own fluorescent sticks. , to be recycled after the concert and reused in the next one. The screen at the concert also showed the recycling rate of LED bracelets around the world. Unexpectedly, on the first day of the concert, Kaohsiung turned in an outstanding result of 93% recycling rate, second only to Tokyo, Japan (9

2023-11-15

Double Eleven "Breaking Away" website bucks the trend and launches in hopes of raising 1 million minutes of cooling-off time

As the "Double Eleven Shopping Festival" approaches, Taiwan's major e-commerce platforms and brands have followed suit, creating a large amount of online shopping packaging waste. The environmental group "RE-THINK Rethink Environmental Education Association" pointed out that impulsive shopping is the root of the problem, so this year's Double Eleven period launched the "Destroy the Double Eleven Material Desire" web page to reverse operations, calling on consumers not to over-consume, from Reduce waste at source. If you successfully accumulate a stay of 1 million minutes, you will unlock the "Return of Merits to Clean Beach Practice" activity to purify the earth. RE-THINK pointed out that impulsive shopping is the root of the problem. Therefore, during this year's Double Eleven period, it launched the "Destroy the Double Eleven Material Desires" webpage to appeal to consumers not to overspend. Research shows that impulse shopping only takes 0.3 seconds to make inferences and leave web pages, hoping that consumers will calm down. The Double Eleven shopping festival has been going on for a long time, and some businesses have even started "warm-up celebrations" since the end of October. RE-THINK pointed out that according to a survey released by the University of Cambridge in 2023, consumers can make purchasing decisions in only 0.3 seconds, and more complex consumer decisions with 6 to 12 options can be completed in only 6 to 18 seconds. . This year, RE-THINK launched the "Double Eleven" webpage titled "Double Eleven, Cutting Off Material Desires", using solemn music and the Heart Sutra to encourage people to calm down and give up their shopping impulses. For people without religious beliefs, the website also provides a version of "Don't Be Greedy, Don't Buy Too Much" for copying. The content mentions "Discounts are useless. Avoid luck and ignore it. All living beings have mercy. It is a meditation mantra. It is a wrinkled bill. Avoid Eat dirt at the end of the month to avoid the pain of returning goods.

2023-11-10
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