Contributing to the sustainable transformation of Taiwanese enterprises, NCUT's Sustainable Development Center is gradually expandin

       〔稿源：2023-12-20 / ESG TIMES〕

       The Sustainable Development Center of National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT) was established to cultivate more ESG industry talents and provide corporate ESG upgrade services. Currently, it integrates with the French Standards Association Afnor Bell International Inspection and Certification Group, along with various resources from the ESG Sustainable Development Association. Coupled with the support and cooperation of teachers and students on campus, this integration enables the overall service volume of the center to continue improving. In the rapid development process of the center, the most critical core figure is none other than CEO Dr. Chen Humu.

       Cultivating sustainable talents who can truly implement carbon inventory is crucial in today's business landscape. CEO Chen, well-versed in areas such as environment, society, and corporate governance represented by ESG, found common ground with President Chen, Wen-Yuan, who aims to contribute to the sustainable transformation of industrial clusters in central China. Following the establishment of the Sustainable Development Center, corporate cases began accumulating rapidly, and teams of teachers and students with carbon inventory capabilities multiplied. Both are optimistic about future development and believe that NCUT will be a vital source of sustainable talents in this wave of ESG sustainability—a cradle of cultivation.

       "Currently, the market is inundated with various ESG courses, but how many can genuinely guide students to draft reports compliant with sustainable disclosure standards?" CEO Chen emphasized the pressing concerns of companies regarding carbon inventory, optimization, and trading, along with issues such as carbon tax and fee collection. Given current international trends, sustainability is no longer just an environmental slogan like "turning off lights to save polar bears" or "aiming to control the earth's temperature within ±2 degrees Celsius" from earlier times. It is now a core goal closely tied to actual operations. As demand becomes more urgent and talent scarce, it's inevitable for people to seek emergency solutions.

       NCUT's Sustainable Development Center boasts a practical and rapid carbon inventory system, as well as multiple teams of teachers and students with professional certifications. In the past period, it has guided 59 companies in completing carbon inventories and 20 companies in completing energy inventories. Remarkably, all these cases have received central subsidies, making them the best examples of painless and sustainable transformation.

       Therefore, CEO Chen also suggests that companies or organizations troubled by "carbon anxiety" seek assistance from educational institutions like NCUT. This approach can help them avoid common mistakes, provide training opportunities for students, and foster the creation of more talents needed across industries.

       Working together towards the goal of carbon neutrality requires talents capable of truly implementing carbon inventory, a skill set that's in high demand. Companies would undoubtedly compete for individuals who can draft ESG sustainability reports meeting international standards. CEO Chen outlined the two stages of sustainable transformation in various industries. The first involves conducting a carbon footprint inventory to understand the company's total carbon emissions, followed by planned carbon reduction initiatives, starting with measures like replacing traditional lighting with LED alternatives. Basic practices such as upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and reducing paper and plastic usage are gradually implemented, step by step towards the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.

       In this process, talents trained by NCUT can all contribute, alongside many other schools and non-governmental organizations investing in sustainable talent cultivation, such as NCUT. Therefore, CEO Chen also called on business owners to "put aside anxiety and believe in professionalism." By choosing the right sustainable partner, companies can naturally make their transformation journey smoother and faster.

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