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How to Implement Net-Zero Emissions? How Does the Government Promote It?

FAQ | How to Implement Net-Zero Emissions? How Does the Government Promote It?

The government has proposed four major transformation strategies for achieving carbon net-zero: energy transition, industrial transition, lifestyle transformation, and social transformation.

2050 Net-Zero Carbon Emission Plan

Four Key Strategies and Two Foundational Pillars
The government has proposed four major transformation strategies: energy transition, industrial transition, lifestyle transformation, and social transformation.

Energy Transition: The most crucial factor affecting carbon emissions. It includes expanding the use of clean energy such as wind and solar power, developing new energy sources (hydrogen, deep geothermal, ocean energy), integrating energy storage systems, upgrading power grids, and expanding the electricity market. By increasing renewable energy production, the goal is to reduce the reliance on imported energy from 97.4% in 2021 to below 50% by 2050, minimizing the impact of international energy market fluctuations on national energy security.

Industrial Transition: Covers various industries, including high-tech manufacturing, traditional industries, construction, transportation, smart agriculture, and resource recycling. Large industrial users are incorporated into ISO 50001 energy management, improving process efficiency through collaboration with industry associations and government-led initiatives. Support is provided for businesses to establish carbon reduction capabilities, replace commercial equipment, and implement energy-saving projects.

Decarbonization Plan

The government has proposed twelve key strategies, including wind/solar power, hydrogen energy, advanced energy, power systems and energy storage, energy efficiency, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), vehicle electrification and decarbonization, zero-waste resource circulation, natural carbon sequestration, net-zero green living, green finance, and just transition.

Net-Zero Carbon and Carbon Inventory

Net-zero emissions refer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to near zero or completely offsetting emissions through removal techniques, ensuring no increase in global greenhouse gas concentrations. This is achieved through emission reductions, renewable energy use, carbon capture and storage, and carbon offset initiatives.

Major Carbon Inventory Target Sectors

Major emission sources include power, steel, petrochemical, cement, semiconductor, and panel industries. Among 287 analyzed emission sources, direct emissions account for 223 million metric tons, representing 78.25% of total national emissions. The power industry is the largest emitter, contributing approximately 122 million metric tons (54.97% of total emissions), followed by the steel industry. In Taiwan, over 150,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, with 15,000 engaged in manufacturing and 70,000 in wholesale and retail. Carbon reduction efforts must extend beyond manufacturing to include commercial and service industries.

Economic Growth and Greenhouse Gas Decoupling

Economic growth and carbon emissions are often linked, but technological advancements offer solutions. The adoption of solar, wind, and other clean energy sources is replacing fossil fuels, and the rise of electric vehicles is reducing transportation emissions. Government policies such as carbon pricing, energy efficiency standards, and subsidies for clean energy further drive decoupling.

While economic growth is often assumed to drive increased emissions, data analysis suggests otherwise. Government-led carbon reduction efforts continue to shape a sustainable future.

Source: National Development Council, Executive Yuan