Taiwan to Push Low-Carbon Industrial Shift
- STIC CEGIR
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs is investing NT$510 million (US$16.6 million) in a two-year low-carbon transformation program to help industries reduce over 330,000 tons of carbon emissions. Key sectors include petrochemicals (160,000 tons reduction), textiles (80,000 tons), cement (70,000 tons), and paper (20,000 tons). The initiative supports businesses in process improvements, energy conversion, and smart energy management. Companies can apply individually or collaboratively by March 3.
Additionally, the environment ministry has introduced carbon fee guidelines under the Climate Change Response Act. Companies emitting 25,000 tons or more of greenhouse gases annually, including those in power, gas supply, and manufacturing, must pay carbon fees by the end of May the following year. Taiwan aims to align its export-driven industries with global low-carbon standards through green energy promotion and circular economy expansion.
