APEC Digital Innovation to Implement SMEs’ Low-Carbon Transformation
1. Introduction
Based on
the digital resilience and green transformation initiatives implemented by
Chinese Taipei in 2022 and 2023, this initiative aims to disseminate feasible
practices of innovative digital solutions for SMEs to achieve carbon
reduction goals, build their capacity, and promote the use of low-carbon
business models among SMEs in the APEC region. This will enable them to
continue participating in the supply chain, and achieve sustainable and
inclusive growth. Overall,
this initiative aligns with the innovation, digitization, and sustainability
issues highlighted in the APEC 2040 Vision, Bangkok Goals on the BCG Economy
endorsed by 2022 APEC leaders, and the 2022 APEC Ministerial Meeting Joint
Statement. It also supports the APEC theme in 2023, "Creating a
Resilient and Sustainable Future for All," and aligns with its priority
areas of interconnectedness, innovation, and inclusivity. |
2. Objectives
1) to promote best practice cases that reveal SMEs innovative digital solutions of low-carbon business models in supply chains;
2) to assist SMEs in understanding feasible models for
low-carbon transformation and promoting role models through the outputs of this
initiative, including a workshop and a publication so as to better support the
priority area of "Innovation and Digitization" and "Resilient,
Balanced, Secure, Sustainable, and Inclusive Growth" addressed by the
Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action.
3. Main Activities Proposed
1) APEC Digital Innovation to Implement SMEs’ Low-Carbon Transformation Workshop
2) APEC Digital Innovation to Implement SMEs’ Low-Carbon Transformation Feature Report