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New RE100 criteria released in March tighten clean energy recognition. (Image: iStock)
RE100 is a global corporate renewable energy initiative that requires companies to achieve 100% renewable electricity use within a set timeframe, between 2020 and 2050. For Taiwan’s manufacturing sector, RE100 has become a critical strategy for maintaining international orders and securing a place in global supply chains.
RE100 released in March new Technical Criteria that significantly tighten the standards for recognizing renewable electricity. Set to take effect with the 2025 disclosure cycle, the updated rules come as Taiwan’s green energy supply remains severely limited, placing unprecedented pressure on local companies.
This article unpacks the impact of the new requirements and explores procurement strategies to help Taiwan-based RE100 members diversify risk and strengthen their energy transition plans.
1. Key changes in the 2025 RE100 Technical Criteria
RE100 released on March 25 the updated technical criteria introducing several major changes aimed at improving the credibility of corporate renewable electricity claims. The revisions are also intended to encourage companies to support new renewable energy projects, accelerating the transition to a global zero-carbon grid.