Abstract
Taiwan is an export-focused manufacturing
economy instead of a brand-marketing one. In other words, the manufacturing
exporters in Taiwan are generally adopting supply chain management measures to
secure orders. The upcoming implementation of the European Union’s Carbon
Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has caused carbon anxiety in Taiwanese
manufacturers before it has been enforced. The emphasis on environmental
conservation is a sign of progress; however, amid significant social change,
businesses often feel pressure rather than seeing it as a positive development.
Although the total amount of resources is still increasing, businesses have not
yet fully adapted to the new society and businesses will tend to become
agitated and anxious, even frantic. Unfortunately, this problem can not be
resolved in the short term. The businesses can only focus on developing and
adopting to meet the market. To maintain Taiwan’s position in the global supply
chain, it’s essential to adapt and comply with the new international
regulations. The first step is voluntary carbon disclosure to address carbon
challenges. The purpose of this research is to investigate Taiwanese
manufacturers’ understanding of how voluntary disclosure to aid corporate
decision-making.
JEL classification numbers: M11, M12.
Keywords: Carbon Efficiency, CBAM, Voluntary Disclosure.