Semiconductor sector accounts for nearly half of carbon fee revenue as government pushes deeper emissions cuts.
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Taiwan has collected NT$4.97 billion (US$166 million) from its first round of carbon fee payments, marking a milestone in the island’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy, according to its Environment Ministry.
The carbon fee scheme, which took effect last year, applies to major emitters producing more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. A total of 240 companies operating 461 facilities completed their declarations and payments.
Environment minister Peng Chi-ming said the government would continue evaluating increases to carbon fee rates in line with international trends and would also tighten preferential treatment for industries deemed at high risk of carbon leakage.
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