Neihu Green Movement GO: Taipei City Government and Neihu Enterprises Promote Green Transportation
The Taipei Department of Transportation has launched the “2024 Neihu Green Transportation and ESG Promotion Project” in collaboration with Neihu Technology Park Development Association. On August 22, the third briefing session of the year was held at the Victoria Hotel, attracting representatives from 147 enterprises. Across the 3 sessions held this year, over 290 companies have participated, with 104 companies pledging to support the city’s "My Carbon Reduction Account" initiative as of August 2024, symbolizing the gradual realization of a green, sustainable, and intelligent transportation vision for Taipei. This session featured a keynote speech by Huang Jen-Hong, Deputy Manager of the Taipei Exchange, who discussed “Using Green Bonds to Fund Green Transportation: Methods and Benefits,” which garnered significant attention from company representatives. Several businesses also shared their practical efforts to promote green transportation, such as implementing flexible work hours and staggered departmental shifts to ease traffic in Neihu. Lion Travel shared their efforts in launching employee shuttle buses, connecting Songshan and Kunyang MRT stations directly to their offices, proactively encouraging employees to use public transportation. Moving forward, the city government will continue collaborating with the Neihu Technology Park Development Association to promote more concrete green transportation initiatives and awareness campaigns, aspiring for Neihu to become a model for green transportation in Taipei and nation-wide. Since 2023, the Taipei Department of Transportation and the Neihu Technology Park Development Association have joined forces for the first time to implement the “2024 Neihu Green Transportation and ESG Promotion Project.” By adopting a “green flow” strategy, the initiative aims to reduce travel times within the district and alleviate traffic congestion. Zhang Bo-Yao, Chair of the Neihu Technology Park Development Association and project leader, emphasized the association's pivotal role in rallying participation within the park. This year, over 100 companies have joined the initiative, encouraging employees to prioritize green transportation. Prominent participants such as Cathay Healthcare Management, Cathay Clinic, and Ever Rich have incorporated the "My Carbon Reduction Account" and green commuting measures into their corporate policies. These collaborative efforts between businesses and the city government represent significant progress in improving Neihu’s traffic conditions through sustainable practices.