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Taiwan Mobile partnered with the Economic Daily News to host the 6th Taiwan Mobile ESG Forum on Dec. 23 2024, themed "Diversity for Good." The forum addressed the global climate crisis and carbon reduction strategies, gathering experts from industry, government, and academia to explore technology-driven sustainable development opportunities. The forum began with an opening speech by Taiwan Mobile Chairman Dr. Daniel Tsai, followed by a keynote address from Taiwan Mobile President Jamie Lin. Distinguished participants included Deputy Environment Minister Shih Wen-chen, Economic Daily News President Alvin Liu, Deputy Executive Director Alan Lin from the Executive Yuan's Office of Energy and Carbon Reduction, Taiwan Mobile's Vice President of Sustainability, Brand Development & PR Iris Liu, Lifetime Distinguished Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University Professor Lin Hsing-Juh Lin, and Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Greentown Labs Aisling Carlson. Together, they engaged in discussions on "Innovation and Technology-Driven Net Zero Solutions for Sustainable Carbon Reduction," offering valuable insights from both local and global perspectives. The event attracted over 250 attendees, including industry leaders, academic experts, and members of the broader community.
Taiwan Mobile Chairman Dr. Daniel Tsai emphasized that the world is facing unprecedented climate challenges. He cited the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which warned that without more aggressive carbon reduction measures, global temperatures could surpass the critical 1.5°C threshold by 2035. This would lead to extreme climate events, biodiversity loss, and dual threats from natural disasters, endangering human survival. He stressed that time is running out and humanity’s current actions will determine whether the planet faces collapse or a brighter future. He urged enterprises to take proactive and collaborative steps toward sustainability. Taiwan Mobile recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability and sees technology as a key driver in addressing climate challenges. The company is committed to using technological power to develop innovative solutions, including utilizing IoT technology to monitor environmental changes, employing big data analytics to optimize energy usage, and supporting the clean energy research at Academia Sinica. Additionally, Taiwan Mobile is at the forefront of nature-based solutions with its "Taiwan Mobile Blue Carbon Project- Mangrove Restoration," which leverages blue carbon—one of nature's most effective carbon capture methods—to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, aiming to mitigate climate change, rejuvenate land, and conserve national territories, ultimately achieving the 2050 goal of "net positive biodiversity impact." The project aims to translate research outcomes into tangible actions, accelerating progress toward net-zero emissions.
Taiwan Mobile President Jamie Lin noted that extreme climate change and the Earth's overloading issues are intensifying. In the worst-case scenario, Taiwan could lose its winter by as early as 2060. Research by the Global enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) highlights the significant leverage effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in carbon reduction. By 2030, ICT is projected to help reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 1.21 billion tons, maintaining emissions at 2015 levels while decoupling economic growth from increased emissions. Taiwan Mobile has taken proactive measures to lead renewable energy development, including achieving the RE100 target for its Internet Data Center (IDC) six years ahead of schedule in 2024, installing solar power and land-based wind energy at over 3,000 base stations, and collaborating with Academia Sinica on net-zero technology research. Taiwan Mobile is also driving energy-saving and carbon-reduction efforts across five key areas, including optimizing telecom equipment with AI and big data energy-saving technologies, building the greenest data centers in East Asia, promoting digital green operations in stores, launching certified second-hand mobile phones to support the circular economy, and deepening renewable energy initiatives. President Lin emphasized that achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 under the SBTi science-based carbon reduction path will require approximately 10% of efforts to rely on compensatory mechanisms. Following in-depth research on natural carbon sinks, Taiwan Mobile has prioritized blue carbon restoration as a key strategy for reaching its net-zero goal.
Professor Lin Hsing-juh, Lifetime Distinguished Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University highlighted the importance of Blue Carbon. This globally pioneering initiative integrates mangrove restoration, integrated aquaculture, and nanotechnology to convert waste aquaculture water into nutrients that accelerate mangrove growth. This would result a significant increase in carbon sequestration capacity—up to four times higher than traditional methods—capturing up to 77 metric tons of carbon dioxide per hectare annually. The restored mangroves can also purify wastewater, stabilize coastal ecosystems, and promote biodiversity, rejuvenating Taiwan's coastal communities.
Greentown Labs is North America’s largest climate technology startup incubator, dedicated to fostering the growth of climate tech startups. Aisling Carlson, as its Senior Vice President (SVP) of Partnerships, stated that Greentown Labs is committed to driving climate solutions by enabling collaboration between startups and corporations to address the climate crisis and achieve carbon reduction goals. "We believe that innovative technologies can become a powerful force in the fight against climate change. By bringing together talents from around the world, we strive toward a sustainable future. When startups receive support from corporations and governments, they can more effectively advance climate technology and accelerate the achievement of sustainability goals," Carlson emphasized.
The Taiwan Mobile ESG Forum brought together leaders from diverse fields to explore innovative carbon reduction solutions from a global perspective. Taiwan Mobile's Vice President Sustainability, Brand Development & PR Iris Liu highlighted the significant carbon storage potential of natural carbon sinks. However, she noted that blue carbon methodologies in Taiwan have not yet received official final approval, which is why Taiwan Mobile is actively advancing the " Taiwan Mobile Blue Carbon Project- Mangrove Restoration " Taiwan Mobile is also combining its "Telco+Tech" strategy with sustainability projects, including the development of the "Open Your AI Ocean" marine life recognition database, which leverages AI technology to support ocean conservation and biodiversity research. Furthermore, Taiwan Mobile is expanding its electric vehicle charging network through the "MyCharge" service to build a green, shared transportation ecosystem, ensuring that sustainability actions become part of daily life, continuing to deepen ESG practices, and joining forces with all sectors for sustainable development. With a mission to protect the planet starting from Taiwan, the company is committed to creating a sustainable and prosperous future for the next generation.
