With the escalating global climate change and environmental crises, an increasing number of companies have begun to incorporate sustainable development (ESG) and environmental protection principles into their core values. However, as early as several decades ago, when the concept of sustainability was still emerging, the Taiwanese company CHAR WIE had already recognized this trend and decisively embedded environmental values into its product design and manufacturing processes, becoming a pioneer in sustainable business practices.

Over the past decade, cutting fluid recycling and regeneration technologies have evolved from auxiliary support services into essential core equipment and processes within manufacturing. Recycling and reusing cutting fluids reduce raw material and water waste, making production processes more aligned with circular economy principles. According to market forecasts, the global cutting fluid market size will reach USD 3.78 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 5.64 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 4.3%. Among this, the market for regeneration equipment and treatment services is expanding particularly rapidly, reaching about USD 1.31 billion in 2024 and projected to double to USD 2.61 billion by 2033, with a CAGR as high as 7.8%.

In response to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, many companies have begun embracing green office practices—from source reduction, energy and resource conservation, and eco-friendly procurement, to environmental beautification and internal advocacy. These actions not only reduce environmental impact but also enhance corporate image and employee well-being. Amid these transformations, choosing the right office chair may seem like a minor detail, but it in fact reflects all three ESG pillars—becoming a key stepping stone toward a sustainable future.

As global concerns over environmental protection and food safety continue to grow, plastic processing and packaging equipment are undergoing a transformative shift. Taiwanese machinery manufacturers are leveraging automation, biodegradable material processing capabilities, and modular design to secure strong competitive advantages—especially in the production of everyday consumables like straws, strapping bands, shrink film, and cotton swabs

Buildings are the largest consumers of energy in the world. Under the crisis of global warming, the development of "green buildings" is an urgent part of the energy-saving and carbon-reduction consensus of all countries. The main concept of green building is "sustainable development", and each stage needs to conform to the principle of environmental friendliness. The birth of green building is actually closely related to the environmental protection issue that the whole world is paying attention to.

With the pressure of international net-zero emissions and the clarion call for carbon tariffs in Europe and the United States, countries have formulated relevant policies to devote themselves to energy conservation and carbon reduction.

The demand for renewable energy is increasing day by day. Faced with the instability of wind energy and solar energy, energy digitization can increase the productivity and availability of green electricity, such as using algorithms and blockchain technology to reduce consumption and improve flexibility.

The green economy is a necessary trend for the global status quo. Governments must also fundamentally reform their policies. It is not easy to achieve this goal, but if we want to move towards sustainable development, the green economy will become key.