| 摘要: | 全球環境問題日益嚴峻，宗教組織在推動社會責任和永續發展方面的角色愈發重要。本研究探討一貫道「發一崇德」推動素食減碳的策略及其社會責任實踐，採用質性研究方法，包括文獻分析法、參與觀察法和深度訪談法，聚焦於發一崇德在台北道場的素食減碳實踐。同時，也對比分析福智里仁事業和靜思堂等其他宗教團體社會企業的相關策略。
研究發現發一崇德採取多元策略推動素食減碳，包括理念宣導與教育、制度建立與組織動員、建設低碳生活環境、與外部組織合作等。這些措施不僅有效減少碳排放，也提高公眾環保意識和素食接受度。其社會企業模式為素食產業的可持續發展提供新思路。
研究指出發一崇德的素食減碳策略對應聯合國永續發展目標SDG13，展現宗教組織在應對氣候變化中的重要作用。其成功關鍵因素包括發揮學界影響力、深化社區化推廣模式、整合組織優勢、加強人才培育和打造獨特素食品牌。
研究建議發一崇德持續優化推廣策略，包括加強媒體宣傳、創新活動設計、推動素食烹飪教育、加強與政府和教育機構合作，以及優化社會企業模式。同時，建議擴大研究範圍至其他道場，深入評估素食減碳效益，探索宗教教義與環境保護的融合，以及研究宗教場所的綠色化。
本研究為宗教組織參與環境保護和永續發展提供新視角和實證依據。它顯示宗教信仰、社會企業和環保行動的有效結合，為推動素食減碳和可持續發展提供寶貴經驗。研究也指出宗教團體在應對全球環境問題時應發揮的積極作用，為社會永續發展貢獻力量。
未來研究方向包括擴大研究範圍、深化效益評估、探索宗教與生態的深層連結，評估素食減碳的長期社會影響，以及比較不同文化背景下宗教團體推動環保的策略差異。本研究為宗教組織、社會企業和環境保護領域的交叉研究提供新的視角和實證依據，有助於深入理解宗教組織在推動環境保護和社會可持續發展中的獨特作用和潛力。
This study examines the escalating global environmental challenges and the burgeoning significance of religious institutions in fostering social responsibility and sustainable development. Specifically, it delves into the strategies employed by Yiguandao’s "Fa Yi Chong De" to advance vegetarianism as a means of carbon reduction and its broader engagements in social responsibility. Utilizing qualitative research methodologies such as literature review, participant observation, and in-depth interviews, the research centers on carbon reduction practices through vegetarianism at the Taipei Tao Society of Fa Yi Chong De. Furthermore, the study conducts a comparative analysis with other religious social enterprises, such as Bliss Wisdom’s Leezen Social Enterprise and Jing Si Hall of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation.
The findings illustrate that Fa Yi Chong De employs a variety of strategies to promote vegetarianism for carbon reduction, encompassing advocacy, educational initiatives, organizational systems establishment, mobilization efforts, development of low-carbon living environments, and collaborations with external entities. These initiatives not only effectively mitigate carbon emissions but also foster heightened public awareness regarding environmental issues and promote a wider acceptance of vegetarian lifestyles. Furthermore, the social enterprise model of Fa Yi Chong De offers fresh insights into the sustainable development of the vegetarian industry.
Our research indicates that Fa Yi Chong De’s strategy for vegetarian carbon reduction aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal SDG13, highlighting the pivotal role of religious organizations in addressing climate change. Critical success factors include leveraging academic influence, deepening community-based advocacy models, integrating organizational strengths, enhancing talent development, and establishing a distinctive vegetarian brand.
The study recommends continuous optimization of promotion strategies for Fa Yi Chong De, such as bolstering media outreach, innovating event designs, promoting vegetarian cooking education, strengthening collaborations with government and educational institutions, and refining the social enterprise model. Additionally, the study proposes expanding research across other tao societies to comprehensively assess the benefits of vegetarian carbon reduction, explore the integration of religious doctrines with environmental stewardship, and examine the eco-friendly transformation of religious venues.
This research offers novel insights and empirical evidence on the involvement of religious organizations in environmental protection and sustainable development, such as by illustrating the effective fusion of religious beliefs, social entrepreneurship, and environmental initiatives, thus providing valuable lessons for advancing vegetarian carbon reduction and sustainable practices. Moreover, the study advocates for an active role of religious groups in addressing global environmental challenges, thereby contributing to societal sustainability.
Future research directions should encompass broadening the research scope, conducting deeper impact assessments, exploring the symbiosis between religion and ecology, evaluating the long-term societal implications of vegetarian carbon reduction, and comparing environmental strategies among religious groups across diverse cultural contexts. In sum, this study offers novel perspectives and empirical evidence at the intersection of religious organizations, social enterprises, and environmental conservation, enriching our understanding of the unique contributions and potential of religious organizations in advancing environmental protection and sustainable social development. |
