In a bold move to bridge sustainability efforts between developed and developing nations, Taiwan-based startup GreenHope is leveraging blockchain technology to create a cross-border rewards system for eco-friendly consumer behavior. As ESG considerations become increasingly crucial for international financing, GreenHope's platform offers a unique solution for companies to enhance their sustainability credentials while operating in multiple countries.
Chip manufacturing is the primary source of the carbon footprint generated by electronic devices. To address this, German chip giant Infineon plans to calculate the carbon footprint of all its products and present it using the "product carbon footprint" (PCF) metric. This initiative aims to help customers' product designs align better with sustainability development goals.
The global economic landscape is shifting from an era of globalization towards one of de-globalization, where geopolitics and borders are regaining importance. This is being driven by political factors, with recent European elections indicating a potential move towards more protectionist, inward-looking policies focused on competitiveness rather than free trade agreements.
Taiwan is making significant strides towards its net-zero emissions goal by implementing a comprehensive carbon pricing mechanism. At a recent forum, officials and industry experts highlighted the country's efforts in advancing its carbon market through strategic partnerships and regulatory updates. Key announcements included the launch of innovative carbon credit projects and updates on Taiwan's integration with international carbon pricing mechanisms.
Are complicated official documents discouraging companies from applying for tax credits? Or, the companies are already flush with cash? Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) had to issue a press release urging qualified enterprises to apply for the tax credits before the incentive expires.
Highlighting Taiwan's strategic plan for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, Dr. Hsing-Juh Lin, an expert in marine ecology at National Chung Hsing University, emphasized the significance of nature-based solutions like mangrove restoration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents opportunities and challenges for accelerating a sustainable future, industry experts warn at the InnoVEX 2024. While AI can drive innovation and efficiency, its growing computational demands raise environmental concerns over energy, carbon emissions, and water usage.
On June 3, Google announced the completion of its latest data center and cloud region campus expansion in Singapore. This milestone brings the company's total investments in technical infrastructure in the country to US$5 billion, up from US$850 million in 2018.
As the urgency of addressing climate change and sustainability issues grows, companies face increasing pressure to adopt comprehensive carbon strategies and embrace ESG principles.
On May 28, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) held an event to announce the winners of this year's Best Choice Award (BC Award) for Computex 2024. A total of 41 winners were announced for the Golden Award, Sustainable Tech Special Award, and Category Award. The winner of the highest honor: the Best Choice of the Year award will be announced during the opening of Computex 2024 on June 4.
Taiwan's newly inaugurated government has reaffirmed its commitment to a nuclear-free future, according to the Executive Yuan. Shinfox Energy Chairman Tai-chiang Gou urges the new administration to bolster support for businesses investing in renewable energy, to attract more infrastructure development in Taiwan.
Dr. Wen-Chen Chou from National Taiwan Ocean University emphasized the pivotal role of ocean blue carbon in achieving Taiwan's 2050 net zero emissions target. He highlighted the vast potential of marine ecosystems for carbon sequestration, offering an optimistic perspective on their contribution to climate change mitigation.
Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems. Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrass meadows has been heralded as a way to achieve net-zero emissions goals by storing vast amounts of "blue carbon."
Siemens and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing systems.
Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Veolia and a leading specialist in water treatment technologies and services, announces on May 15 the inauguration of its first ion exchange regeneration facility in China. The facility features state-of-the-art technology to efficiently recycle spent ion exchange resins, promoting resource optimization and sustainability.
Recently, Sravan Vanaparthy, Vice President of Industrial Power Division, Power Solutions Group (PSG) at On Semiconductor (Onsemi), had an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES Research to share Onsemi's views on the current development of SiC power semiconductors, as well as the trends and prospects of SiC power semiconductors next year and in the next 5 to 10 years.
