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Leveraging Sustainability Consulting Expertise and International Certification Resources to Advance Taiwan’s Tourism Industry Toward Standardization, Data-Driven Management, and Global Alignment As the world accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions and sustainable tourism development, Taiwan’s tourism industry is presented with a significant opportunity to align with international standards. On May 29, RCI Sustainability Group, together with the Taiwan Sustainable

RCI Sustainability Group successfully assisted the Fong An Logistics Center (Wei-Shan Building) in obtaining the UL Solutions “Verified Healthy Building Tier 2” certification (Verify ID: V652221), with certification validity from February 3, 2026 to February 2, 2027. The certification recognizes the building’s outstanding performance in indoor environmental quality (IEQ), healthy building management, and sustainable operations. In this project, RCI Sustainability Group provid

Helping Real Estate Assets Align with International ESG Benchmarks through Data Governance and Building Performance Verification As global net-zero carbon goals, ESG disclosure, and green finance continue to advance rapidly, the real estate industry is undergoing a critical transformation—from viewing buildings as physical structures to managing them as measurable assets. RCI General Manager Shawn Jang was invited to attend the seminar “Smart Technology Empowering Sustainable

Integrating High-Performance Building Systems and Sustainability Strategies under LEED BD+C Core & Shell The Cathay Cosmos Building, with sustainability consulting services provided by RCI Sustainability Group (hereafter referred to as RCI), achieved LEED BD+C: Core & Shell Gold certification in December 2025. This achievement reflects the project’s strong performance in building efficiency, energy management, and overall sustainability in alignment with internationally recog

Focusing on high-performance buildings, the event brought long-term developer partners together to advance sustainability—from smart operations to low-carbon procurement. Shawn Jang, General Manager of RCI, shared key insights on translating residential sustainability into actionable, on-the-ground outcomes. RCI Sustainability Group and Schneider Electric recently co-hosted the “Little Things, Big IMPACT — Building the Future, Building Sustainably: Developer Leadership Dinne

Advancing Building Water Efficiency and Sustainable Management Through International ASHRAE Standards As corporate sustainability governance and water-related risk management continue to gain importance, Water Audits have become a critical tool for hotels, commercial buildings, and large-scale facilities seeking to improve water management and efficiency.Following the international ASHRAE 191 Water Efficiency Standard, RCI Sustainability Group provides professional Water Audi

RCI Sustainability Group GM Shawn Jang on Taiwan’s Net-Zero Trends and International Standards Developing sustainable buildings by applying energy-efficient models and biomimetic design principles. In an era where net-zero carbon emissions have become a national consensus, sustainable buildings and smart cities have emerged as key priorities for the building and construction industry. Shawn Jang, General Manager of RCI Sustainability Group , has dedicated more than two decad

Real-time Alerts · Disaster-Response Integration · Energy Optimization · Service Enhancemen t RCI is committed to advancing smart-building applications in hospitals. Grounded in data, we incorporate real-time notifications, disaster-prevention/response linkage, and energy optimization into intelligent management workflows—so that in healthcare settings, smart buildings not only interconnect systems and enable data interoperability, but also validate outcomes and drive continu

Japan as Our Forward Base: Integrated local services in ESG, sustainable architecture, carbon strategy, and building performance verification. RCI’s Tokyo office was officially launched and became fully operational in October this year. The new office will serve Japan’s local market and partners across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on sustainability, health, and efficiency in buildings and places. It provides professional consulting and technical services that span from s

As sustainability awareness continues to grow across the global tourism industry, more travelers are choosing accommodations that demonstrate genuine environmental and social responsibility. This shift in consumer behavior is prompting hotel operators to rethink how they manage their businesses. According to EarthCheck, implementing sustainability certification has become a key strategy for enhancing competitiveness and brand trust within the hospitality sector. The Value of

The LEXUS Kuotu Sanchong Dealership earned the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C): Retail Silver Certification, becoming the first LEXUS dealership in Taiwan to receive the prestigious green building recognition. This milestone highlights LEXUS’ strong commitment to embedding sustainability into its brand spaces. The project was jointly driven by Hotai Motor (general distributor) and Kuotu Motor (dealership), with RCI Sustainable Design Consultants serving as the

Scattered across 1,190 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is known for its breathtaking natural beauty—and its environmental...

Darfon Electronics Corp. has raised the bar for sustainable operations with its Taoyuan Headquarters, officially earning LEED v4.1 O+M...

With RCI professional guidance, the Jiunyo Nantou Factory has successfully completed the rigorous review by the U.S. Green Building...

RCI has successfully supported Taipei Veterans General Hospital Yuli Branch in implementing healthy building improvements, leading to the...

In the global movement toward sustainable transformation, what truly speaks louder than promises is data. Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, one...

On August 5, 2025, Mr. Shawn Jang, General Manager of RCI and Board Member of the Taiwan Ecological Sustainability Association (TESA),...

Sustainable tourism is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for leading hospitality brands worldwide. EarthCheck has unveiled its latest...

Taiwan EEWH Silver Certification – Guangtian General Hospital, Xiangshang Campus Image courtesy of TR&D Architects Kuang Tien General...

As global tourism moves toward a more sustainable and low-carbon future, EarthCheck certification has become a key benchmark for...