The European Chamber of Commerce Taipei (ECCT) yesterday called
for a collaborative effort from the Taiwanese government,
businesses and individuals to curb greenhouse gas emissions and
improve energy efficiency. If parties do not take immediate
action, Taiwan’s greenhouse gas emissions will rise to the
equivalent of 418 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025 and
climb further to 452 million tonnes by 2030, the ECCT said in a
report. The trade organization warned that Taiwan would miss the
opportunity to improve its energy security, develop clean
technology industries and improve its competitiveness if the
government does not implement effective energy policies. The
government should also look into improving energy efficiency,
which the ECCT said it believed is the most potentially
effective method for greenhouse gas reduction. “Improving energy
efficiency would put Taiwan on the path to a low-carbon,
sustainable and prosperous future. Far better results will be
achieved if all stakeholders join forces,” EC