Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Climate change
• Low-carbon economy
• Climate risk management
• Green technology
• Digital transformation
• Social welfare
• Corporate governance
• Human rights
• Employee rights

Environmental Achievements

• Committed to efficient reuse of resources, using environmentally friendly raw materials, and planning carbon emission reduction strategies
• All products have the “Energy Star” certificate
• Established standards for recycling plastic parts with a size greater than 25mg
• Year-on-year reduction in greenhouse gases (Specific figures are available in the report but not consistently formatted for easy extraction)

Social Achievements

• Provides various welfare measures, including group insurance, wedding and funeral allowances, regular health checks, on-the-job training subsidies, employee dinners, employee travel, annual bonuses, three-day gifts, birthday gifts
• Zero occupational injuries in the workplace in 2022
• Provides training programs for new employees, as well as professional, management and general education
• Maintains harmonious relationship with employees, organizing labor–management meetings and promoting internal communication channels

Governance Achievements

• Established a sound corporate governance system, including a Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee
• Implemented a diversity policy for board members
• Established functional committees under the Board of Directors
• Adopted the Audit Committee system
• Formulated the “Ethical Corporate Management Best-Practice Principles” and the “Code of Ethical Conduct”

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global financial market fluctuations
• Inflation affecting material prices and people's livelihood
• Fierce competition for orders, lower prices, and market share
• Geopolitical and economic relations affecting global supply chain
• Material shortages

Mitigation Strategies

• Utilizing the synergy of the Acer group to manage the supply chain, balance exchange rate risks, control inventory, and diversify sources to reduce risk
• Developing symbiotic partnerships and leveraging IoT's unique characteristics to gain competitive advantages
• Combining cloud and Internet of Things service solutions to provide better localization services, implement terminal application integration, and assist customers in their industrial digital transformation and continuous expansion

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with laws and/or Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and other related ESG policies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Growth in new energy application markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, Energy Star, Acer Group ISO14064-1

Third-party Assurance: SGS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Fanless heat dissipation technology
• Embedded waterproof touch monitor
• Ultrathin AIO
• Low power consumption e-paper products
• Medical grade antibacterial host, AIO, e-paper, and large signage

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Green energy
• Low-carbon economy
• Environmental protection
• Social responsibility
• Corporate governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) to 17.87 metric tons in 2023.
• All products have 'Energy Star' certificate.
• Established standards for recycling plastic parts >25mg.
• Zero occupational injuries in the workplace in 2023.

Social Achievements

• Various employee welfare measures (group insurance, health checks, training subsidies, etc.).
• Harmonious labor-management relations with regular meetings and communication channels.
• Employee retirement measures in accordance with Labor Standards Act and Labor Pension Act.
• Comprehensive grievance channel for employees.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.
• Independent directors account for more than half of the Board.
• Regular performance evaluation of the Board of Directors and functional committees.
• Liability insurance for directors and key employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global inflation, trade barriers, and geopolitical tensions impacting global industries.
• Overall inflation and geopolitical volatility affecting global trade and corporate purchasing decisions.
• Environmental issues and ESG becoming a new benchmark for global enterprises.
• Fierce competition at low prices eroding profitability and market share.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adjusted business approach and seized opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Close attention to potential risks to operating margins.
• Actively grasping market pulse to increase overall revenue.
• Developing value-added products and integrated applications.
• Collaborating with other industries to bolster supply chain synergy.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with laws and regulations, EU RoHS directive, and environmental protection regulations.
• Cooperation with major suppliers on ESG issues.
• Contractual stipulations for product guarantee responsibility.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (typhoons, hurricanes, floods, droughts) causing disruptions and affecting project progress.

Transition Risks

• Changes in weather patterns impacting supply chain stability and service demand.
• Long-term climate change impacting industry structure and market demand.

Opportunities

• Development of remotely implemented technologies and climate risk management programs.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14064-1 (2021 and 2022), Energy Star

Third-party Assurance: SGS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Fanless and lightweight media players
• Highly efficient rugged industrial computers
• High-performance industrial computers with Edge AI and AI Intelligence applications

Awards & Recognition

• Golden Peacock Outstanding Digital Signage Player Award (14 consecutive years)
• Good Design Award (Japan)
• Red Dot Design Award (Germany)