Daisy Chuang

Vietnam’s electricity demand is rising rapidly. In late March, daily power consumption surpassed 1 billion kWh for the first time.

Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.

RECCESSARY examines how Taiwan’s six leading electronics manufacturers are advancing renewable energy adoption, supply chain decarbonization, internal carbon pricing, and low carbon transformation.

Taiwan’s carbon fee system has officially entered into force. According to the MOENV, all 461 regulated facilities operated by 240 companies completed their carbon fee payments on schedule.

The rollout of carbon pricing, CBAM, and CORSIA is driving demand for carbon credits and creating new career opportunities in the sector.

AUO and Delta have established internal sustainability academies and training programs to embed ESG capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, and management functions.

Carbon fees and CBAM are driving demand for green talent. The Ministry of Environment has partnered with 37 universities to help address a talent shortage of more than 30,000 workers.

Green skills have evolved from a niche expertise into a core source of competitiveness in the global labor market. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Global Green Skills Report, demand for green skills is reshaping jobs across industries and occupations.