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 6th Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF) in 2023 saw over 6,000 registered participants. The awards ceremony featured distinguished guests including the forum’s chief organizer, Ambassador Jian Youxin, Vice President of the Legislative Yuan Tsai Chi-chang, Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan, Deputy Minister of the National Development Council Kao Hsiang-kuei, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Chang Yong-min, and Director-General of the Civil Service Administration Su Chun-jung, who delivered speeches and presented awards . Guests and award representatives from 20 countries participated, including Paraguay, Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, Belize, Palau, Thailand, Somaliland, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, Saint Vincent, Mexico, Germany, Australia, Indonesia, Nauru, the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong, Sweden, and Poland. The event was attended by over 200 high-profile guests, including 28 chairpersons, 5 vice chairpersons, 53 general managers, 51 deputy general managers, 12 presidents and vice presidents, 7 deans, and 6 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.
The Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA), organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), align with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda by embracing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. GCSA aims to recognize and commend companies, organizations, and individuals for their efforts in promoting sustainable development. Since its establishment in 2018, GCSA has solidified its position as a benchmark for sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) are dedicated to supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Last year, the awards have attracted participation from 18 countries across six major regions: the Americas, Europe, Australia, East Asia, and South Asia, with a total of 368 entries. This signifies that corporate sustainability has become a crucial indicator of global corporate governance, with an increasing number of companies focusing on social, environmental, and governance (ESG) sustainability. The award-winning sustainability reports exemplify the best practices in “integrity,” “credibility,” and “communicability.
The Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), now in its 17th 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 2023, contributing to a cumulative total of 731 companies over the years. The combined annual revenue of these companies is 140% of Taiwan’s 2022 GDP. It has become a highly authoritative and benchmark award in Taiwan’s sustainability sector. The evaluation process involved 940 volunteer judges and 341 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.