At the 6th Carbon Fee Rate Review Committee meeting held on the 7th, most committee members recommended a general carbon fee rate of NT$300 per ton of CO2e. Preferential rate B of NT$100 per ton of CO2e is proposed for those who meet the designated technology benchmark targets. If companies further choose to adopt industry-specific targets aligned with the highest international carbon reduction standards, they can apply for an even more preferential rate A of NT$50 per ton of CO2e.
The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) stated that the rate review process has comprehensively considered Taiwan's greenhouse gas reduction status, emission source types, greenhouse gas emission categories, emission scale, voluntary reduction status and reduction effects, as well as the impact of different rates on the overall economy (GDP), price level (CPI), and individual industries.
After thorough discussions with representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, and academic experts, most committee members recommended a starting rate of NT$300 per ton of CO2e for the general carbon fee rate in Taiwan's draft carbon fee regulation.
Regarding the preferential rate B, which has been widely discussed, the committee, after referring to the starting prices of carbon taxes in Japan (approximately NT$64.7 per ton of CO2e) and Singapore (NT$116.5 per ton of CO2e), and considering the impact assessment on the industry level (the principle of not exceeding a 10% impact on the industry's gross profit margin), suggested that the starting price for the preferential rate B be set at NT$100 per ton of CO2e.
Additionally, for industry-specific targets aligned with the highest international carbon reduction standards, considering that their reduction level is approximately twice that of the technology benchmark designated targets, it is recommended that the preferential rate A be set at NT$50 per ton of CO2e.
The EPA stated that other rate suggestions made by some committee members during the meeting will be considered together with the application status and reduction plans of voluntary reduction projects when reviewing the 2026 rate in 2025.
