TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–E.SUN FHC today held its “2025 E.SUN ESG Sustainability Initiative,” attended by former President Tsai Ing-wen, FSC Deputy Chairperson Chen Yen-liang, and Banking Bureau Director-General Tong Cheng-Chang. Since 2021, E.SUN has advanced its sustainability efforts, from climate awareness and carbon reduction to building a platform to sustainable transformation. This year’s focus was on talent development and technological empowerment, with nearly 200 enterprises, medical institutions, and AI organizations participating. International professors from the U.S., Japan, Australia, Singapore, and ASEAN shared insights to foster ESG talent and accelerate sustainability through technology.
Former President Tsai, attending for the third time, praised E.SUN’s dedication to sustainability and inscribed a blessing amulet with the phrase “Light up Taiwan, Inspire the Future.” She highlighted that sustainable development is a shared but challenging goal, requiring courage, vision, and action. She hopes all sectors will work together to advance Taiwan’s sustainability and build stronger international trust, a key asset for global engagement.
Robert Dornau, Head of Corporate Sustainability Engagement at S&P Global, emphasized that industries worldwide now view talent development as one of the most crucial elements of sustainable development. He highlighted that companies committed to sustainability demonstrate higher employee engagement and productivity.
Dr. Li-Feng Chien, a member of E.SUN FHC’s Technology Advisory Committee, delivered a keynote speech titled “AI and ESG: Talent Empowerment and Net-Zero Transformation,” illustrating how generative AI can act as accelerators for corporate sustainability. The subsequent panel discussion featured President Liu Wen-hsiung of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Professor Ross P. Buckley of the University of New South Wales, and Professor Kanji Tanimoto of Waseda University. They engaged in a multifaceted discussion covering industry, finance, international governance, and talent development, exploring how technology and talent can drive sustainable transformation.
Mr. Huang Nan-Jhou, Chairman of E.SUN FHC, stated, “Technology allows us to move faster, and talent enables us to go further. Only by combining the two can enterprises continue to innovate and move toward sustainability in a rapidly changing global market.” E.SUN remains committed to achieving net-zero by 2050 and strengthening Taiwan’s global competitiveness.
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