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CYCU Hosts Inaugural CESG Sustainability Awards Honoring 13 Enterprises, Partnering with Taoyuan City Government to Drive SME Sustainable Transformation  

Release Date : 2026-10-29

On the 28th, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) hosted the "CYCU Sustainability Carnival: Taoyuan SME CESG GO! Showcase" at the Tsung Cho-Chang Memorial Hall. Supported by the Economic Development Bureau of Taoyuan City Government, the CYCU Center for Net-Zero Transition and Sustainability unveiled initial outcomes from the "CYCU-CESG for SME Assessment Framework" and presented the inaugural CYCU CESG Sustainability Awards to honor 13 enterprises for outstanding sustainable practices. Integrating evaluation frameworks, industry peer exchange, and academia-government-industry collaboration, the initiative establishes a clear, actionable roadmap for local SME sustainability transformation.

(Photo Caption: CYCU launches the inaugural CESG Sustainability Awards, joining forces with the Taoyuan City Government and local enterprises to navigate sustainable pathways for SMEs. / Provided by CYCU)

Dr. Kwang-Chung Chang, Chairman of CYCU, emphasized that sustainable development aligns closely with CYCU’s 71-year founding philosophy of "Holistic Education." Universities must transcend talent cultivation by actively transforming research outcomes into tangible social impact. CYCU mobilized cross-disciplinary research capabilities to tailor this ESG assessment framework for SMEs, directly fulfilling University Social Responsibility (USR). He expressed gratitude for the city government’s support, noting that the awards validate ongoing achievements while serving as a baseline for continuous improvement through cross-sector collaboration.

Yen-Wei Keng, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Development Bureau and a CYCU alumnus, commended his alma mater for conducting the ESG survey to capture SME challenges across sustainable commitment, environmental responsibility, social equity, and corporate governance. Noting that SMEs are the economic backbone of Taoyuan, Keng reiterated the bureau's commitment to deepening cooperation with CYCU, applying these findings to policy planning and tailored industry support programs that strengthen enterprise competitiveness.

(Photo Caption: CYCU Chairman Kwang-Chung Chang highlights that university-industry collaborations leverage research excellence to create tangible social contributions. / Provided by CYCU)

Addressing common challenges where conventional ESG frameworks are overly complex and large-enterprise-centric, the "CYCU-CESG for SME Assessment Framework" streamlines evaluation into a 60-item questionnaire. It spans 4 primary dimensions—Sustainable Commitment, Environmental Responsibility, Social Equity, and Corporate Governance—and 16 sub-dimensions, achieving a 91.7% alignment rate with GRI Standards. Optimized through focus groups and in-depth interviews, the framework operates across three phases: Check-Up, Mentorship, and Disclosure. Center Director Wen-Chyong Chou emphasized the initiative’s core ethos—"Enterprises raise challenges, CYCU provides solutions, and government extends support"—aiming to turn ESG into an accessible, practical tool guiding SMEs through their initial transition milestones.

Inaugural CESG Sustainability Award Winners (13 Enterprises):

• Sustainability Model Award: King's Solution Corp., Jetop Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.

• Forward-Looking Commitment Award: PlayBar Education (Siang Fei Yang Education Co., Ltd.), Yue-Zi Green Energy Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.

• Green Transformation Award: SunPower Smart Energy CO., LTD. (SPE), SunDa Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Hong Tai Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.

• Well-Being & Inclusion Award: Yung Yuan Chemical Co., Ltd., Good Way Technology Co., Ltd., Hamo Co., Ltd.

• Governance Excellence Award: Hao Sheng Development Technology Co., Ltd., Taiwan Levi International Logistics Co., Ltd., Fuburg Industrial Co., Ltd.

The event also highlighted CYCU’s diverse local sustainability outcomes. Professor Chi-Peng Chen showcased his long-standing work on Taoyuan irrigation ponds under the USR program, integrating climate resilience, biodiversity, and corporate resources to align local water heritage with corporate ESG efforts. Awardees including King's Solution Corp. and SPE shared practical sustainability insights, while CYCU spin-off Trend International Management Consulting provided actionable solutions for SME transformation. By connecting academic expertise with industry practice and regional resources, CYCU continues to turn research into concrete impact, fostering long-term regional sustainable vitality.