Toward Net-Zero, Sustainable Travel Together Ministry of Transportation Pavilion Highlights Low-Carbon Vehicles, Stations, and Daily Life

In recent years, the Taiwanese government has demonstrated strong commitment to environmental protection and achieving net-zero emissions. In line with the “2050 National Net-Zero Transition Policy” and the Executive Yuan’s sustainability initiatives, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) participated in the 4th Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo this year. Building on last year’s success, the 2025 exhibition focused on three major themes: low-carbon transportation, low-carbon stations, and low-carbon living, showcasing the government’s progress and achievements.

The pavilion, themed “Toward Net-Zero, Sustainable Journey Together,” brought together multiple MOTC agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology, Transportation Research Institute, Highway Bureau, Freeway Bureau, Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), Tourism Bureau, Central Weather Bureau, Chunghwa Post, Taiwan Railways Administration, Taiwan Port Corporation, and Taoyuan International Airport Corporation. Each agency presented initiatives and applications advancing Taiwan’s low-carbon policies.

For example, the Department of Science and Technology established the Green Mileage Registration Platform and launched a Corporate Employee Commuting Footprint Pilot Program. Thirteen companies—including TSMC, Chunghwa Telecom, and Giant Machinery—participated to track employees’ green commuting habits. The Transportation Research Institute developed an incentive mechanism to encourage corporate carbon reduction, introducing the Excellent Corporate Commuting Carbon Reduction Label Program to further promote low-carbon commuting.

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) shared its latest developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) under the theme “From Ground to Sky.” Meanwhile, the Taiwan Port Corporation, in collaboration with Kaohsiung Port Container Terminal, showcased port facilities such as shore power systems and dual-gantry cranes, which both improve port efficiency and cut carbon emissions. These initiatives clearly demonstrate the MOTC’s commitment to the 2050 Net-Zero Transition Policy and aim to inspire broader adoption of sustainable practices nationwide.

On opening day, the Ministry also hosted the “Setting Sail for Net-Zero: Taiwan’s Maritime Carbon Reduction Strategy and Roadmap” summit. The event gathered representatives from industry, government, and academia to discuss maritime decarbonization strategies. A highlight of the forum was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Taiwan Port Corporation and major port operators, marking a joint commitment to advancing net-zero operations in Taiwan’s port sector.