Climate Change Data

Acer Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:11,490 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,705.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:8,784.5 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:6,694,195 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:44% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:42,831.88 MWh/year
Waste Generated:57 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.0000000417 tCO2e per TWD of revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced average personal computer energy consumption by 39% (notebooks) and 35% (desktops) compared to 2016.
  • Used 17% post-consumer recycled plastics in computers and displays in 2022.
  • Increased renewable energy use to 44% of total electricity consumption.
  • Installed 108 solar panels in its Spanish base, generating 80,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Earthion initiative to engage employees, partners, and suppliers in sustainability efforts.
  • Held an eco-conscious campaign resulting in an estimated 152,491 kg of CO2 emissions reduction.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Risk Management Committee with oversight of climate-related issues.
  • Incorporated ESG metrics into HR review process and bonus calculation for COO, CSO, and business unit managers.
  • Approved long-term Net-Zero target and climate transition plan.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2030 (compared to 2019).
  • Reduce value chain emissions by 35% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce average personal computer energy consumption by 45% by 2025 (compared to 2016).
  • Achieve 20-30% post-consumer recycled plastic material content in computer and display products by 2025.
  • Achieve 60% renewable electricity usage by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased electricity consumption due to rising global temperatures.
  • Increased costs due to emerging carbon pricing mechanisms and regulations (e.g., CBAM, US Clean Competition Act).
  • Limited supply and high price of renewable electricity in some regions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy efficiency programs (energy-saving projects, RE100 goal, solar PV generators, renewable energy investment).
  • Formulating a comprehensive green products strategy (EPEAT, TCO verification, product carbon footprint reports, PCR plastics).
  • Engaging with suppliers on climate-related issues (ESG scorecards, audits, Earthion initiative).
  • Introducing an internal carbon pricing mechanism.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 and 2 significant suppliers

Responsible Procurement
  • Acer ESG scorecards
  • On-site audits
  • Corrective actions for non-conformance
  • Inclusion of ESG scores in quarterly business review meetings.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased extreme weather events (heavy rainfall)
  • Increased average temperature (leading to higher energy consumption).
Transition Risks
  • Increased demand for and regulations related to sustainability.
  • Increased costs of greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Regulations and impact on existing products and services.
  • Carbon pricing mechanisms.
Opportunities
  • Development and expansion of low-emission goods and services (EPEAT certified products).
  • Increased use of renewable energy.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, TCFD, SBTI

Certifications: ISO 14064-1:2018

Third-party Assurance: SGS Taiwan

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Acer's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy adoption, sustainable product design, waste reduction, and carbon emission reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Aspire Vero eco-friendly notebooks and other Vero products.