Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy

Name

Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy

Legal name

台灣永續能源研究基金會 (Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy)

Website

https://taise.org.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Education and ESG Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUABAKAH

Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Corporate Net-Zero & Climate Strategy Services (Targets, Transition Plans, SBTi Support)

SECONDARYEDAAANAO

Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYBPADANAI

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Sustainability certification training
• ESG advisory services
• Corporate sustainability awards
• Net zero certification
• Sustainable finance education

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei City

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training Programs: TAISE generates revenue through professional certification training courses including Corporate Sustainability Manager (NT$40,000), Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager with ISO certification (NT$50,000), Sustainable Finance Manager (NT$6,300), International Sustainability Disclosure Manager (NT$24,000), and Climate and Health Manager courses. These are primarily in-person or online instructor-led programs.
2. Awards and Event Management: Revenue from organizing prestigious sustainability awards including TCSA, GCSA, APSAA, and TSAA, as well as the annual GCSF forum and SDG Asia Expo. These events generate participation fees and sponsorship revenue.
3. Corporate Membership (TCCS): Annual membership fees from the Taiwan Center for Corporate Sustainability (TCCS), which provides access to ESG resources, networking events, and recognition programs for member enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TAISE operates a comprehensive sustainability education, certification, awards, and forum ecosystem in Taiwan. Its standalone offerings include paid professional certification training courses (Corporate Sustainability Manager, Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager, Sustainable Finance Manager, International Sustainability Disclosure Manager, Climate & Health Manager), the TCCS corporate membership program, the NET ZERO 2050 Net Zero Label, multiple sustainability award programs (TCSA, GCSA, APSAA, TSAA, Taiwan Biodiversity Awards, etc.), and major forum/expo events (GCSF, Taiwan SIF, SDG Asia Expo). The foundation sells these services to corporate enterprises, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and educational organizations across Taiwan.

Product overview

Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) operates a comprehensive sustainability education and awards ecosystem, not a unified software product. The organization offers a portfolio of certification training programs (Corporate Sustainability Manager, Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager, Sustainable Finance Manager, International Sustainability Disclosure Manager, and Climate & Health Manager), organized under the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Academy (台灣企業永續學院) elearning platform. TAISE also manages major award programs including the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards (APSAA), and various sector-specific awards. The organization convenes flagship forums including the Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF) and Taiwan Sustainable Investment Forum (Taiwan SIF), and hosts the annual Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo. These products and services collectively form a multi-platform sustainability knowledge-sharing ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF): One of the most influential international sustainability events in the Asia-Pacific region, launched in 2018, gathering leaders from government, business, academia, and research sectors to explore global sustainability trends.
• Taiwan Sustainable Investment Forum (Taiwan SIF)
• Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA)
• Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA)
• Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards (APSAA)
• Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE)
• 台灣企業永續學院 (Taiwan Academy of Corporate Sustainability, TACS)
• 企業永續菁英培訓班
• 台灣企業永續研訓中心 (CCS)
• 亞太永續博覽會 (SDG Asia Expo)

Products and services

• Corporate Sustainability Manager Certification Training (企業永續管理師證照培訓班)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 6,000 sustainability professionals trained through Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Taiwan Center for Corporate Sustainability (TCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCCS is a related organization under TAISE that brings together 68+ leading Taiwanese enterprises across technology, finance, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and retail sectors. Member companies include TSMC, MediaTek, major financial institutions, and healthcare organizations committed to ESG excellence and net-zero transition.
• CTCI Education FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of SDGs Academic Paper Award and co-host of GCSF events. Jointly promotes sustainability education and academic research in Taiwan.
• Global Corporate Sustainability Forum (GCSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Asia-Pacific sustainability forum organized by TAISE since 2018, featuring high-level summits, thematic forums, and GCSA/TCSA award ceremonies.
• Taiwan Sustainable Investment Forum (Taiwan SIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Taiwan sustainability finance forum launched in 2020, bringing together government, financial institutions, corporations, and academia to discuss sustainable investment trends and practices.
• SDG Asia Expo / SDG AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Asia-Pacific sustainability expo featuring 10 themed exhibition areas including sustainable architecture, finance, living, education, healthcare, solutions, talent, and ecosystem. 4th edition in 2025.
• BSI British Standards InstitutionmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager certification program. BSI provides professional instructors and jointly issues ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14067 certifications.
• Ministry of Foreign AffairsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of COP30 exchange seminar on climate adaptation, bringing international climate perspectives to Taiwan.
• Agriculture Committee, Forestry and Nature Conservation AgencymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of 4th Taiwan Biodiversity Forum in 2026, promoting biodiversity conservation and natural capital awareness.
• Ocean Affairs Council Marine Conservation AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Ocean Sustainability Teacher Workshop supporting marine education and conservation awareness.
• Ministry of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for climate-friendly sustainable campus initiatives, supporting SDG integration in educational institutions.
• Ministry of Health and Welfare HospitalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatories to Healthy Sustainability Development Initiative, committing to green healthcare, smart management, and social inclusion. Joint efforts on ESG governance and carbon management.
• Cross-Strait Forum on Climate Change and Sustainable EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual forum promoting cross-strait exchange on climate and energy topics. 21st edition in 2025 with 550+ participants.
• AVPN (Asian Social Investors Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTCCS corporate member representing social investment network in Asia.
• S&P Global EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTCCS corporate member and sustainability data provider.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): SBTi validates corporate net-zero targets and increasingly supports capacity-building and training for target setting. Closely aligned with TAISE's Net Zero Carbon Planning Manager certification and competes for the same enterprise climate strategy budget.
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): GBCI administers LEED and other sustainability credentialing programs globally. Comparable to TAISE as a not-for-profit sustainability certification operator with analogous revenue model (training + certification fees) and brand-led recognition structure.
• International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP): ISSP is a membership body that credential individual sustainability professionals and offers training aligned to ESG/sustainability career pathways. Comparable to TAISE's corporate sustainability certifications and alumni network ambitions.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): CDP runs the global disclosure platform for climate, water, and forests and offers training, scoring, and convening services. Comparable to TAISE because both channel corporate sustainability disclosure through standardized frameworks and operate Asia-Pacific outreach programs.
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): GRI is the global standard-setter for sustainability reporting and operates training, certification, and outreach programs. It is highly comparable to TAISE: both monetize sustainability disclosure education and convene stakeholders, with TAISE effectively localizing GRI's framework in Taiwan.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is TAISE's training partner and co-issuer of ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14067 certifications in Taiwan. Directly comparable as a global sustainability standards and certification body that monetizes enterprise training programs; the partnership is partly substitutable.

Broad incumbents

• Ceres: Ceres is a US-based nonprofit that convenes investors, companies, and policymakers around sustainability. Comparable to TAISE in its advocacy-plus-convening model, though Ceres skews more investor-facing whereas TAISE spans the full ESG stakeholder map including education.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): WRI is a global sustainability research and convening organization that publishes standards (e.g., GHG Protocol) and operates training programs. Broader scope than TAISE, but operates in the same mission space and competes for sustainability thought-leadership and grant funding.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): WBCSD is the global business-led sustainability association with regional councils. Comparable to TAISE's TCCS corporate membership structure and cross-sector convening role, though WBCSD operates at multinational scale with corporate membership dues as its economic backbone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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