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Figure 1. Managing Director of Mt. Stonegate, Dr. Jules Chuang, the CEO of E-square Inc., Ken Oikawa, the Secretary General of BCSD Taiwan., Tony Mo, the Sales Manager of Bureau Veritas Certification (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., Mavis Liu, the Director New Energy & Electricity Development Center, NUK., Dr. Hsing-Lung Lien. (Left to right).
On June 20th, 2024, Mt. Stonegate hosted a seminar at the IEAT Conference Center in Taipei on Balancing Low-Carbon Transitions with the Challenges of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Taiwan’s Carbon Market.
Figure 2. Dr. Hsing-Lung Lien, director of the New Energy & Electricity Development Center of NUK.
Moderated by Professor Hsing-Lung Lien of the National University of Kaohsiung, the event featured experts who provided insights into the evolving carbon market and sustainable business practices. Professor Lien opened with an analysis of recent carbon market changes, highlighting the critical role of NbS in sustainability and ecological conservation.
Figure 3. Irina Lin, Assistant Project Manager of Mt. Stonegate Green Asset Ltd.
Assistant Project Manager of Mt. Stonegate, Irina Lin, the first speaker delved into the driving forces behind the recent surge in investments by renowned companies. She provided strategic responses to navigate the swiftly changing carbon market, offering attendees a clear understanding of how to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.
Figure 4. Tony Mo, the Secretary General of BCSD Taiwan.
Secretary General of BCSD Taiwan, Tony Mo, followed with an in-depth discussion on the development of Natural Climate Solutions (NCS). To address climate change and enhance multiple benefits. His presentation shed light on the implementation in the three categories of NCS: Protection, Management, Restoration. And shared the practice of sustainability initiatives by businesses underscoring the integration of nature into corporate strategies.
Figure 5. Ken Oikawa, the Chief Executive Officer of E-square Inc.
The symposium also featured the CEO of E-square.Inc., Ken Oikawa, who shared valuable insights from Japan’s experience in forest carbon credit development. He elaborated on Japan’s strategy towards natural restoration and E-Square’s practical experiences in developing forest carbon credits, providing attendees with actionable knowledge and strategies.
Figure 6. Mavis Liu, the Sales Manager of Bureau Veritas Certification (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
Sales Manager of Bureau Veritas Certification (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., Mavis Liu, concluded the series of presentations by exploring trends in emerging voluntary sustainability certification standards. Her analysis included an examination of how business can establish sustainable supply chains from an international perspective, offering a comprehensive view of global best practices.
The symposium was marked by enthusiastic discussions and exchanges, providing attendees with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The even concluded on a high note, leaving participants equipped with valuable insights to implement sustainable and low-carbon strategies in their respective organizations.
Mt. Stonegate is committed to fostering discussions and initiatives that promote sustainable development and ecological balance. This seminar is a testament to our dedication to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future. As experts in the Asian carbon market, we also develop our own carbon projects to contribute global carbon reduction efforts. To stay informed about future seminars and events from Mt. Stonegate, please visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.
石門山綠資本有限公司與國立高雄大學於6月20日在台北IEAT會議中心共同舉辦「低碳轉型：台灣碳市場困境到自然為本解方」研討會，探討「以自然為本的解決方案（Nature-based Solutions）」及「生物多樣性（Biodiversity）」被各界大力關注及期待下，企業的碳市場新機遇及挑戰。
研討會由國立高雄大學新能源及電力發展研究中心—連興隆特聘教授，擔任主持人，藉著他的經驗淺談碳市場的變化，介紹以自然為本的解方（NbS）成為企業減碳不可或缺的工具之一。近年來，NbS受到國際間重視成為碳市場討論的熱門話題，此次研討會探討國內外企業執行NbS的作法及所能帶來的影響力，並且展示如何透過自然保護專案來實現多元化的永續目標。更邀請日本碳權開發商針對森林碳匯分享未來需求及預測，並且了解如何利用國際碳驗證機制，提升品牌信譽達成雙贏局面。藉由此次研討會，希望能使有減碳壓力的企業該更清晰了解如何運用NbS突破碳市場困境。
石門山綠資本有限公司—林于筑專案副理從「企業永續解方—NbS的實踐與挑戰」的角度作為研討會的破題，分析近年知名企業投入以NbS之原因及做法，帶領企業深入了解早期參與碳權開發的機會與挑戰，並能帶來的多重效益。除了達到自然保育以外，更能增加生物多樣化，並能達成多項SDGs指標。例如Apple與台積電攜手擴大創新基金Restore Fund，針對高品質的碳移除技術進行投資，今年為了擴大影響力邀請供應商一同投入，透過自身的積極投入加速價值鏈的碳中和目標。
而中華民國企業永續發展協會—莫冬立秘書長以「具氣候效益的自然正向行動-自然氣候解方(NCS)的發展與推動」作為主題，因應氣候變遷並增進多重效益，企業可以從NCS的三大分類保護、管理、恢復層面執行，分享企業利用NCS自願碳權制定可靠的氣候策略，舉例來說在投資高品質的NCS碳權時，應最大限度地提高氣候、社會和自然效益，並盡可能減少任何負面的環境後果，透過更好的自然管理來加速溫室氣體減排效果。例如奇美實業在新加坡氣候影響力交易所(CIX)購買了10,000噸碳權，碳權來源是柬埔寨和秘魯的森林和自然保護專案，根據碳驗證標準VCS進行認證，並實現了聯合國多項永續發展目標，包含增加當地婦女的就業，乾淨的水資源和生物多樣性，
此外E-square Inc. —及川謙執行長從「森林碳權實務經驗」分享日本碳權開發經驗，以及日本自然復育的策略目標，並分享森林管理活動能帶來的減碳效益。近年來，日本企業紛紛響應碳中和目標，特別是在2023年註冊森林管理項目的類別達歷年新高，尤其有50%以上的開發單位為當地政府及公營企業。而在日本政府推出GX-ETS後，更有26%的參與者更願意投資在NbS的項目中，未來更希望透過自身投資的減碳項目，來滿足活動或產品碳中和。根據目前市場的熱烈反應，可期待未來在日本的NbS碳權將會逐年升高。
最後，台灣衛理國際品保驗證股份有限公司—劉懿芬業務經理，分享「國際碳驗證實踐永續新世界」，在歐盟制定了強制性規定生物資源的要求下，探討企業如何建立永續供應鏈，因此企業及品牌開始爭相做出永續性承諾，如聯合利華承諾到2025年確保其所有塑料包裝設計為可重複使用、可回收或可堆肥目標，並透過國際碳驗證ISCC方式，來實現循環經濟跟重要性，發展一個有彈性的經濟體系減緩氣候變遷。
此次研討會的內容兼具深度剖析與實務經驗分享，冀望為與會者帶來更多啟發，整體活動在熱烈的討論與交流中圓滿落幕。主辦方石門山集團不僅是台灣碳權開發商，在亞洲各地也有正在開發的項目，依循國際碳權標進行碳權申請，同時也是台灣首位協助畜牧場開發碳權的開發商，積極協助企業執行永續碳資產管理，提供一站式客製化服務，使企業能夠有效達成長期減碳目標。
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