The Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (A‧SDGs) has been organizing the annual “Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF)” since 2018 in collaboration with domestic academic and research institutions. The forum aims to connect Taiwan’s academic research endeavors, address current trends, and facilitate international dialogue, with a focus on promoting sustainable education and capitalizing on corporate prospects.
As global momentum towards carbon neutrality increases, exemplified by the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and carbon taxation measures, Taiwan has embarked on robust efforts since 2022 to steer corporate and governmental transformation, aligning with the target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This period also marks the formal institutionalization of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) development. Domestically, businesses await pertinent legislation, carbon pricing, express interest in carbon fees, and engage with initiatives such as RE100.
This year, apart from the physical four-day event, an online forum by the Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (A‧SDGs) is also scheduled. This virtual event will convene global sustainability discussions, fostering interactions among diverse sectors to showcase Taiwan’s prowess in advancing ESG across domains. The forum endeavors to provide attendees with current trend insights while aiding corporate entities in innovating ESG values, reinforcing supply chain partnerships, enhancing climate resilience, and collectively progressing towards net-zero emissions and sustainable practices.
The online forum organized by the Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (A‧SDGs) commenced with many esteemed international speakers. The physical opening ceremony took place on November 14th at the Grand Ballroom of The Grand Hotel in Taipei.
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The 7th Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF) in 2024 saw over 6,000 registered participants. The awards ceremony featured distinguished guests including the forum’s chief organizer, Ambassador Jian Youxin, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Li-kuo, Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lü Chien-te, Deputy Minister of Environment Yeh Chun-hung, Deputy Minister of the National Development Council Kao Hsien-kuei, and Chair of the Selection Committee, Former Minister of Education Pan Wen-chung who delivered speeches and presented awards . Guests and award representatives from the UK, Malaysia, Canada, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Saint Vincent, and Paraguay. The event was attended by over 200 high-profile guests, including 10 chairpersons, 17 general managers, 44 deputy general managers, 27 presidents and vice presidents, 12 deans, and 11 vice deans. This gathering highlighted Taiwan’s alignment with global trends, emphasizing that sustainable development and digital transformation towards net zero are pressing goals of international concern.
Since 2018, the Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) have recognized organizations that drive sustainable excellence and corporate stewardship from a strategic perspective. GCSA presents two categories: the Sustainability Reporting Award and the Best Practices Award. Entries are evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts from business, academia, government, and NGOs.
In recent years, specifically from 2023 to 2025, the GCSA has attracted participation from 17 countries, with hundreds of entries submitted during this period. Winners are honored at the annual Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF), where leaders from more than 20 countries gather to exchange insights and promote sustainability. The awards encourage alignment with global standards such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, acknowledge innovation and leadership, and emphasize the importance of integrating sustainability into core business strategies. All applicants receive transparent evaluation and expert feedback, providing valuable insights for refining sustainability strategies and achieving global recognition.
The Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), now in its 18th year, has been consistently organizing its selection event in response to the ongoing global trend towards corporate sustainability. The number of participating companies has steadily increased each year, making it the most actively participated and closely watched corporate sustainability assessment event for both domestic businesses and foreign companies operating in Taiwan.
In 2025, contributing to a cumulative total of 1,075 companies over the years. The combined annual revenue of these companies is 152% of Taiwan’s 2024 GDP. It has become a highly authoritative and benchmark award in Taiwan’s sustainability sector. The evaluation process involved 1,395 volunteer judges and 383 renowned experts and scholars. This large panel of evaluators worked to ensure that the evaluation process was objective, fair, impartial, and rigorous. Since 2018, the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards have also hosted the award ceremony in conjunction with the Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF), bringing together distinguished guests from industry, government, academia, and research both domestically and internationally. This event aims to recognize and celebrate exemplary sustainable enterprises, showcasing Taiwan’s achievements in sustainability on the global stage.