隨著美國、日本、台灣等國家宣布將「2050年淨零排放」列為國家目標,包括蘋果、微軟等國際企業巨頭也加入環保永續陣營,「自然碳匯」成為備受矚目的熱門議題。Natural Carbon Sink has become a hot topic of much attention as countries like the United States, Japan, and Taiwan set "net zero emissions by 2050" as national goals, with international corporate giants such as Apple and Microsoft joining the sustainability movement. Whether it's the trees on land (green carbon), the soil as far as the eye can see (yellow carbon), or the mangroves at river mouths and the seagrass beds in the ocean (blue carbon), they are all treasures of natural carbon sinks.

自然碳吸納作用對抗氣候變遷,將是未來主流。相比減碳專案的碳權,自然碳匯本質為碳移除,因此核發的碳權無論開發成本或特殊性,價值都會比較高。The role of natural carbon absorption in combating climate change will be mainstream in the future. Compared to carbon credits from carbon reduction projects, the essence of natural carbon sinks is carbon removal. Therefore, the value of issued carbon credits, regardless of development costs or specificity, will be relatively high.

自然碳匯並非開發起來就輕鬆簡單。申請碳匯開發計畫需由第三方機構確認,接著在國際碳權認證組織Gold Standard(GS)或Verra註冊,才能開始執行專案;過程中還要經過嚴格的監測、報告、驗證,符合條件才能獲頒碳權,並在碳交易所上架買賣。Natural carbon sinks are not developed easily. Applying for carbon sink development projects requires confirmation from third-party organizations. Then, registration with international carbon credit certification organizations such as Gold Standard (GS) or Verra is necessary to begin project implementation. Throughout the process, there are strict monitoring, reporting, and verification procedures. Only by meeting the conditions can carbon credits be awarded and traded on carbon exchanges.

這一整段「碳匯轉碳權」的產業鏈,每個環節都是新興商機。一般開發碳匯專案每公噸碳權約10~20美元,但若是難度較高的藍碳專案,每公噸碳權可能拉高到50美元。因此,碳權認證第三方機構Sylvera今年最新報告預估,到2030年自然碳匯轉碳權的市場規模可達800億美元(約新台幣2.4兆元),成為各方必爭之地。Every link in the "carbon sink to carbon credit" industry chain represents emerging business opportunities. Carbon credits from general carbon sink projects range from $10 to $20 per metric ton, but for more difficult blue carbon projects, the price may rise to $50 per metric ton. Therefore, according to the latest report from carbon credit certification third-party organization Sylvera, the market size of natural carbon sinks converted to carbon credits is estimated to reach $80 billion by 2030, becoming a battleground for all parties involved.

為地球環境永續盡一份心力,不僅符合企業社會責任,更是當前世界潮流。企業若能掌握契機,搶先布局自然碳匯領域,必能為營運注入新動能,贏得未來商機。Contributing to the sustainable development of the Earth's environment not only aligns with corporate social responsibility but also represents the current global trend. If enterprises can seize the opportunity and take the lead in laying out the field of natural carbon sinks, they will inject new vitality into their operations and win future business opportunities.

FAQ

• 為什麼自然碳匯被視為熱門議題? Why are natural carbon sinks considered a hot topic?
• 隨著越來越多國家和企業制定淨零排放目標,自然碳匯因其吸納碳排放的功能而備受關注。As more countries and companies set net-zero emission goals, natural carbon sinks have gained attention due to their ability to absorb carbon emissions.
• 自然碳匯和減碳專案的碳權有何區別? What is the difference between carbon credits from natural carbon sinks and carbon reduction projects?
• 自然碳匯本質上是碳移除,因此開發的碳權價值較高;而減碳專案的碳權屬於減排範疇。Natural carbon sinks are inherently carbon removal, so the carbon credits developed have higher value, while carbon credits from reduction projects fall under the emission reduction category.
• 開發自然碳匯有哪些程序和要求? What are the procedures and requirements for developing natural carbon sinks?
• 需經過第三方機構確認、國際組織註冊、專案執行、監測報告、驗證等嚴格流程,才能獲得碳權。It requires strict processes such as third-party verification, international organization registration, project implementation, monitoring and reporting, and verification before carbon credits can be obtained.
• 不同類型的自然碳匯專案,碳權價格有何差異? Are there price differences in carbon credits among different types of natural carbon sink projects?
• 是的,一般碳匯專案每公噸碳權約10~20美元,而難度較高的藍碳專案每公噸可能高達50美元。Yes, general carbon sink projects are around $10-20 per metric ton, while more difficult blue carbon projects could reach $50 per metric ton.
• 自然碳匯轉碳權產業有何商機? What business opportunities does the natural carbon sink to carbon credit industry present?
• 這整條產業鏈的每個環節都潛藏著新興商機,預計2030年市場規模可達800億美元。Every link in this industry chain presents emerging business opportunities, with an estimated market size of $80 billion by 2030.
• 企業布局自然碳匯領域有何好處? What are the benefits for enterprises to enter the natural carbon sink field?
• 不僅可盡企業社會責任,更能注入營運新動能,贏得未來商機。It not only fulfills corporate social responsibility but also injects new vitality into operations and secures future business opportunities.
• 傳統企業和新創企業在自然碳匯領域應如何佈局? How should traditional and startup enterprises position themselves in the natural carbon sink field?
• 傳統企業需將ESG納入考量,新創企業則應從一開始就將環保理念內化。Traditional enterprises need to incorporate ESG, while startups should internalize environmental protection concepts from the beginning.
• 企業致力於環境保護對其發展有何影響? How does an enterprise's dedication to environmental protection affect its development?
• 不僅可獲良好社會形象,更有助開拓新商機和獲利模式,贏得永續發展優勢。It not only garners a positive social image but also helps explore new business opportunities, profit models, and gain an edge in sustainable development.