Workshop Topic: Turning ESG into Profit: Practical Strategies for Cost Reduction and Revenue Growth
Date and Time
Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided.)
Venue
Room A205, Dabeishi Service Building
No. 26, Gongye 2nd Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County
Speaker
Professor Chiung-Yao Huang
Department of Accounting
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
Registration
https://forms.gle/XucG3FBdFLcUe65w6
Course Overview
As the global transition toward net-zero emissions accelerates alongside supply chain restructuring and the implementation of international sustainability regulations, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has evolved beyond a corporate image initiative into a key business strategy that directly influences competitiveness and profitability.
This workshop explores ESG from a business management perspective, demonstrating how it can help organizations reduce costs, generate new revenue opportunities, and strengthen long-term competitive advantage.
Topics
1. Global Risks and Building Business Resilience
This session examines how climate change, energy crises, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical challenges affect business operations. Participants will learn how ESG governance frameworks can strengthen risk management, improve organizational resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness.
2. The Business Impact of Carbon Pricing
With the implementation of carbon fees, carbon taxes, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), carbon emissions are becoming an increasingly significant component of business costs.
This session explains how carbon pricing affects corporate profitability and presents practical strategies for successfully navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
3. Reducing Costs Through Energy Efficiency and Creating New Opportunities with the Circular Economy
Energy conservation, resource recycling, and waste reduction not only lower operating expenses but also create innovative business models and new market opportunities.
Real-world case studies will illustrate how companies have successfully leveraged circular economy practices to unlock sustainable growth.
4. Integrating ESG into Corporate Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Financial Performance
This session discusses how organizations can incorporate ESG principles into long-term business strategies while balancing environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
Participants will explore approaches that simultaneously enhance profitability, increase shareholder value, and achieve sustainable business success.
Recommended Participants
This workshop is suitable for:
- University faculty members
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Senior executives
- Sustainability professionals
- Finance managers
- Manufacturing and service industry managers
- Anyone interested in corporate sustainability and profitable business growth
Key Takeaway
Transform ESG from a cost center into a profit engine by making sustainability a strategic driver of cost savings, revenue generation, and competitive advantage.
Organizer
Office of Industry-Academia Collaboration
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology
Co-organizers
- Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC)
- Yunlin Industrial Park Service Center
- Douliu Industrial Park Service Center
- Yunlin Technology Industrial Park Manufacturers Association
- Douliu Industrial Park Manufacturers Association
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