TAIPEI, October 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting advances in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and “Conscious Technology” that helps address climate change. Additionally, Acer was recognized by TIME as one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 and awarded a platinum medal, the highest recognition in EcoVadis’s sustainability ranking, representing the top 1% of rated companies [1].
Accelerating progress on ESG through partnerships
Working with its partners and subsidiaries to develop intelligent solutions for a better future, Acer has invested in initiatives that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and increase productivity. To reduce carbon emissions, the company has joined forces with its logistics partners to support biofuels, including sustainable marine and aviation fuels, demonstrating its commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) .
Acer’s subsidiaries are also involved in various areas of sustainable solutions in everyday life. Among new business initiatives, Acer continued cross-domain collaboration in technology and healthcare, responding to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Its subsidiary, Acer Medical, offers AI-powered medical solutions, including software to screen for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and osteoporosis, with the goal of providing actionable insights to physicians. As a human-centric company, Acer drives the development and innovation of “Conscious Technology” with people and the planet in mind.
Working towards net zero
Acer is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 through a low-carbon transition and climate strategy that sets out nine directions across three main pillars: business operations, products and services, and the value chain. Reiterating the direction of “smart, circular and renewable applications”, Acer has entered the field of renewable energy and energy storage. It started investing in a company dealing with the development, design and construction of solar power plants in Taiwan actively develop green energy activities; has also invested in battery cell technologies and now offers energy storage solutions across the supply chain, from home to industrial, from manufacturing to application, and front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter solutions to contribute to the energy transition.
In 2023, Acer expanded its Vero portfolio of eco-friendly products with its first carbon-neutral laptop, the Aspire Vero 16 (AV15-53P). Acer requires suppliers to increase the share of renewable energy used in the production of its products, so the final assembly of the Aspire Vero 16 used 100% renewable energy. Moreover, Acer is actively communicating with key component suppliers, especially those with higher carbon footprints in their products, such as LCD panel manufacturers, to use renewable energy in their processes to reduce carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint product in Aspire Vero 16.
Continuation of March Ahead in ESG initiatives
Acer’s efforts to make ESG a sustainable part of its business continue to be recognized around the world. It was named to TIME’s 2024 World’s Most Sustainable Companies list, according to a methodology that took into account companies’ participation in respected climate programs such as the Science Targets Initiative (SBTi), CDP scores, as well as whether they have incorporated sustainability into their models business. In addition, Acer has received a platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking for the third year, representing the top 1% of rated companies. Acer will remain steadfast in its ESG efforts as it strives to achieve its goals of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and net zero emissions by 2050.
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[1] Ecovadis Sustainability Assessment, August 2024 |
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s leading ICT companies, present in over 160 countries. As Acer evolves with industries and lifestyles, it is focused on creating a world where hardware, software and services interconnect, creating ecosystems and opening new opportunities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,700 employees research, design, market, sell and support products and solutions that break down the barriers between people and technology. More information can be found at www.acer.com.
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