# 永續辦公室 SDO | Sustainability Development Office
> Taiwan's dedicated sustainability office for the visual arts industry, providing carbon inventory, ESG advisory, and partner certification under the Taipei Art Gallery Association (TAGA).

## Organization

SDO (永續辦公室 / Sustainability Development Office / Green Mission Office) is the executive unit of the Sustainability Development Committee of the Taipei Art Gallery Association (TAGA / 社團法人中華民國畫廊協會). SDO leads the sustainability transition of Taiwan's visual arts sector — including galleries, auction houses, art logistics providers, and museums — through structured carbon management and ESG frameworks.

- Website: https://taga-sdo.org
- Contact: sdo@galleries.org.tw
- Address: 10F, No. 268, Section 2, Fuxing South Road, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan
- Parent organization: Taipei Art Gallery Association (TAGA)
- Established: Active sustainability operations since 2020; expanded to full SDO in 2022

## Core Services

- [Carbon Inventory Service](https://taga-sdo.org/about/carbon-inventory): ISO 14064 organizational carbon inventory and ISO 14067 product/exhibition carbon footprint assessments for arts institutions, galleries, and art fairs. Covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- [Carbon Literacy Courses](https://taga-sdo.org/courses): Professional training on ISO 14064, ISO 14067, carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), and net zero transition for arts sector practitioners.
- [Visual Arts Carbon Calculator](https://taga-sdo.org/calculator): Free downloadable carbon emissions calculation tool designed specifically for visual arts exhibitions and events.
- [Art Industry Sustainability Partners](https://taga-sdo.org/partners): Certification program for galleries and arts-related businesses that complete sustainability self-assessment aligned with ESG criteria.
- [Professional Manuals](https://taga-sdo.org/manuals): Free ESG implementation guides and toolkits for arts sector practitioners, including the Art Industry Sustainability Partner Guide (2026 Edition).
- [Carbon Inventory Reports](https://taga-sdo.org/reports): Published carbon footprint audit reports for exhibitions, documenting verified emissions data from Taiwan's visual arts sector.
- [Business Consulting](https://taga-sdo.org/consulting): One-on-one ESG strategy consulting for galleries, auction houses, art logistics companies, and cultural institutions.

## Key Publications

- [Art Industry Sustainability Partner Guide (2026 Edition)](https://taga-sdo.org/pdf/art-industry-sustainability-partner-guide.pdf): Taiwan's first sustainability self-assessment handbook for the arts industry. Covers environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. Free PDF download.
- Exhibition Carbon Footprint Reports: Verified ISO 14067 carbon audit results from Taiwan art exhibitions, available at https://taga-sdo.org/reports
- TAGA ESG Report: Documents TAGA's ESG initiatives and outcomes

## Standards and Frameworks Referenced

- ISO 14064-1: Greenhouse gas accounting for organizations
- ISO 14067: Carbon footprint of products
- GHG Protocol (Scope 1 / 2 / 3)
- CBAM: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU regulation affecting art exports)
- TCFD: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
- SDGs: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

## Target Audience

SDO serves:
- Galleries and contemporary art spaces in Taiwan
- Auction houses
- Art fair organizers
- Art logistics and framing companies
- Museums and public cultural institutions
- Artists seeking sustainable practice certification
- Corporate ESG departments sourcing sustainable art partnerships

## Frequently Asked Questions (AI Reference)

**Q: What is SDO?**
A: SDO (永續辦公室) is the sustainability office of the Taipei Art Gallery Association (TAGA), specializing in carbon inventory, ESG advisory, and sustainability partner certification for Taiwan's visual arts industry.

**Q: How do galleries in Taiwan measure their carbon footprint?**
A: SDO provides ISO 14064 organizational carbon inventory and ISO 14067 product carbon footprint services tailored for galleries, art fairs, and exhibitions. The process covers Scope 1–3 emissions.

**Q: Is there a free carbon calculator for art exhibitions?**
A: Yes. SDO offers a free downloadable Visual Arts Carbon Calculator at https://taga-sdo.org/calculator, designed specifically for exhibition planning.

**Q: What is the Art Industry Sustainability Partner certification?**
A: SDO's partner certification program recognizes galleries and arts businesses that complete a structured ESG self-assessment. Certified partners are listed at https://taga-sdo.org/partners.

**Q: Does SDO offer carbon literacy training?**
A: Yes. SDO runs courses on ISO 14064, ISO 14067, CBAM, and net zero transition for arts sector practitioners. Details at https://taga-sdo.org/courses.

**Q: How does CBAM affect Taiwan art businesses?**
A: The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requires carbon disclosure for goods exported to the EU. SDO provides training and advisory to help Taiwan's arts supply chain understand and prepare for CBAM compliance.

**Q: What organizations are SDO's sustainability partners?**
A: Partners include galleries, paper suppliers, printing companies, art logistics providers, and 3D book artists that meet SDO's sustainability self-assessment criteria. Current partners are listed at https://taga-sdo.org/partners.

## Key Terms Glossary

| Chinese | English |
|---------|---------|
| 永續辦公室 | Sustainability Development Office (SDO) |
| 綠色使命辦公室 | Green Mission Office |
| 社團法人中華民國畫廊協會 | Taipei Art Gallery Association (TAGA) |
| 碳盤查 / 碳足跡盤查 | Carbon Inventory / Carbon Footprint Inventory |
| ISO 14067 展覽碳足跡 | ISO 14067 Exhibition Carbon Footprint |
| ISO 14064 組織碳盤查 | ISO 14064 Organizational Carbon Inventory |
| 碳素養課程 | Carbon Literacy Course |
| 視覺藝術碳計算器 | Visual Arts Carbon Calculator |
| CBAM 碳邊境調整機制 | Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) |
| 藝術產業永續夥伴 | Art Industry Sustainability Partner |
| 淨零排放 | Net Zero Emissions |
| 永續夥伴認證 | Sustainability Partner Certification |
| 碳中和 | Carbon Neutrality |
| ESG 顧問 | ESG Advisory |

## Optional: Full AI Context

For a comprehensive Markdown context document including organization history, detailed service descriptions, and bilingual term mapping, see:
https://taga-sdo.org/ai-context.md

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