Abstract
“The green house effect” has been a worldwide atmospheric environmental concern so that various countries (or organizations) have actively taken actions as an attempt to contain its impact for years. As a result of a long negotiation, the so called 『Kyoto protocol』 was drafted and observed by most major countries as a guideline to restrain six main green-house gases emission volume. Among them, the carbon dioxide (CO2) has accounted for at least 55% of contamination. Study revealed that the coal-burning electricity generation is the major source of CO2 emission. Worldwide statistics also indicated that motors consume a big portion of the electricity energy and the consumption rate could reach 50~55% in some countries. A call to improve the efficiency as well as effectiveness of motor operation for energy savings has now become one of the hottest issues. Such requests have further caused strategy and business changes on the motor industry. In particular, the execution of 『Kyoto protocol』 resulted in a chain effect on the motor industry’s supply chain. Taiwan has been a major exporter of motors in the global market. This study aims at exploring the impacts of 『Kyoto protocol』 on Taiwan’s motor industry. Field empirical study was conducted. The top managers from key companies in Taiwan’s motor industry supply chain were interviewed. People from R&D, operation, and quality control were interviewed and asked to provide their assessments on the impact of the new world regulation. Critical factors are also tallied along the survey. Based on the empirical findings, conclusions and suggestions are then discussed.