On November 8th, Chunghwa Telecom and E.Sun Financial Holdings jointly hosted the " No Net Loss and No Deforestation Forum " in Taipei, bringing together influential leaders from government, academia, and industry for in-depth discussions on corporate responsibility and practices in no deforestation and ecological conservation.
This forum delved into global trends in no net deforestation and examined local sustainability practices in Taiwan, aiming to build consensus across Taiwan's government, academia, and industry on the issues of no deforestation and no net loss. By fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, we look forward to driving collective action towards a more sustainable future and inspiring more businesses to fulfill the sustainability commitments with the globe.
Experts, scholars, and industry representatives from relevant fields are engaged in cross-sector dialogues and exchanges to share practical experiences and insights on advancing no deforestation and sustainable development. Chyi-Rong Chiou, associate professor from the School of Forestry and Resource Conservation at National Taiwan University provided an in-depth analysis in the development, principles, and future trends of international no deforestation initiatives, pinpointing the challenges and importance of global deforestation prevention efforts.
Jiunn-Cheng Lin, chief secretary of the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, focused on no deforestation and sustainable procurement of forest products, elaborating on how forestry policies support and bolster corporations in achieving forest conservation goals.
On the corporate front, Ray Chen, general manager of Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation, shared practical insights from Chung Hwa Pulp’s experience in obtaining certification for no deforestation paper products, demonstrating how businesses can actively meet the market’s high standards for deforestation-free products and contribute to ecological protection. Additionally, Mr. Ru-Kuen Lee, vice president of Chunghwa Telecom, and Mr. Alan Chang, executive vice president of E.SUN Bank, outlined specific measures taken by both companies in implementing no deforestation policies and sustainable actions. These commitments exemplify how businesses can lead and take actions in ESG, setting an industry benchmark and elevating themselves to the global standard for corporate sustainability.
Through professional insights and in-depth discussions among government, academia, and industry experts, Chunghwa Telecom together with E. Sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd, we aim to strive to build a shared consensus on no deforestation in Taiwan, encouraging more companies to take concrete actions toward a sustainable future. The success of this forum marks a significant step for Taiwanese businesses in the pursuit of global sustainability development, together we are on our way to a greener and sustainable future.
