Climate Change Data

Acer Incorporated

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,199 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,004.03 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:9,195.348 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:61% of ICT product-related operations, 44% of total Scope 2 electricity usage
Total Energy Consumption:0.908 billion kWh/year
Water Consumption:173,805 million liters/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Governance
  • Innovation and Research
  • Information Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 60% carbon reduction target (compared to 2009 baseline) in 2020, exceeding the goal by 2%.
  • More than 6 million units of phthalate-free products shipped.
  • More than 8.8 million units using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, accounting for 24% of hardware revenue.
  • Acer Taiwan generated 3.24 million kWh of solar power in 2020.

Social Achievements

  • Total investment in global social philanthropy amounted to NT$58.45 million.
  • Launched Project Humanity's "Every Decision Counts" campaign to empower employees to contribute to business decisions.
  • Developed Taiwan Healthcare-Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (THAS), winning the Global ICT Excellence Award for COVID-19 Best Industry Solution.

Governance Achievements

  • 84% completion rate for anti-corruption and anti-bribery education and training (6,201 people).
  • 91% completion rate for Code of Business Conduct training (7,025 employees).
  • AEB received ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and ISO 27701 Personal Data Protection certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 80% carbon reduction compared with baseline year of 2009 by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 60% renewable energy by 2035 (RE100)
  • Reduce average personal computer energy consumption by 45% (2016-2025)
  • 80% of critical suppliers committed to RE100 or set carbon reduction SBTs
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Extreme weather conditions impacting business and society.
  • Increased demand for sustainability-related regulations and practices.
  • Potential risks associated with climate change (physical and transition risks).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a Pandemic Prevention Team and implemented various response measures.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans.
  • Implemented climate risk assessment framework (TCFD).
  • Actively developing low-carbon operation methods and services.
  • Investing in R&D for energy-efficient equipment and low-carbon technologies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 93 audits conducted in 2020 (87 on-site, 6 remote); 827 second-tier audits; 520 third-tier audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • RBA Code of Conduct; Supplier Standards of Conduct Compliance Statement; responsible minerals sourcing; chemical substances management.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased extreme weather events (heavy rainfall, typhoons, extreme low temperatures); increased average temperature; sea-level rise.
Transition Risks
  • Increased costs of greenhouse gas emissions; increased demand for and regulations related to sustainability; increased raw materials costs; costs of low-carbon technology transition; increased negative stakeholder feedback; failed investments in new technologies; low-carbon alternatives to existing products and services.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services; participation in renewable energy projects; expansion into low-carbon technologies.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards Core Option, SASB Guidelines, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14064, ISO 27001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)

Initiatives aligned with SDGs through e-health, e-learning, clean energy, and e-business solutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with improved energy efficiency; products using PCR plastics; products with sustainable packaging.

Awards & Recognition

  • S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021 (Silver Class); Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Emerging Markets Index; MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes (AA rating); FTSE4Good Emerging Index; WSJ 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World; Forbes World’s Best Employers.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:48% in 2023 (Acer Group)
Water Consumption:141,795.95 m3 in 2023 (12.82% decrease from 2022)
Waste Generated:14,995 tons recycled in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Responsible Supply Chains
  • Inclusive Workplace
  • Digital Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased PCR plastic content in computers and monitors to 18.8% in 2023.
  • Reduced average computer energy consumption by 42% (notebooks) and 38% (desktops) compared to 2016.
  • 76% of critical suppliers committed to RE100 or set Science Based Targets (SBTs).
  • Achieved carbon neutrality for Aspire Vero series laptops.
  • Reduced global maritime transportation emissions by almost 4% through the use of Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF).

Social Achievements

  • Launched Project Humanity, engaging 77% of employees in socially driven projects.
  • Developed the Earth Mission app, reaching over 11,000 users.
  • Donated computer products to various charity organizations.
  • Increased the proportion of female directors to 29%.

Governance Achievements

  • Published first TCFD report.
  • Received an “A-” rating for climate change from CDP for the third consecutive year.
  • Listed in the Top 5% of companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023.
  • Achieved an MSCI ESG rating of AAA.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2020.
  • Reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 2020.
  • Achieve 100% renewable electricity usage by 2035.
  • Reduce total water consumption by 7% by 2030 compared to 2023.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 1% by 2024.
  • Reduce average computer energy consumption by 45% by 2025 compared to 2016.
  • Increase PCR plastic content in computers and monitors to 20-30% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and inflation (including green inflation).
  • Competition for strategic resources.
  • Shortage of key talent.
  • Green inflation.
  • Cybersecurity threats.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Supply chain restructuring, diversification, and risk management strategies.
  • Diversification of suppliers and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Enhanced talent acquisition and retention programs.
  • Real-time production and sales reports and alerts, improving component interoperability.
  • Strengthened information security management system and employee training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 83 first-tier and 1145 second-tier supplier audits in 2023; 693 third-tier audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • RBA Code of Conduct compliance.
  • Supplier ESG scorecard.
  • Conflict minerals due diligence.
  • Biodiversity risk assessment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, EPEAT, TCO Certified, ENERGY STAR

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Acer's products and services contribute to these goals through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Vero series products
  • Acerpure air purifiers
  • ebii e-bike
  • Acer Power Bar

Awards & Recognition

  • S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2023
  • CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard
  • Ecovadis Platinum Medal
  • Forbes World’s Best Employers
  • MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes