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Acer

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Acer Inc., a leading global technology company headquartered in Taiwan (TW), has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1976. Renowned for its diverse range of products, Acer operates primarily in the computer hardware and electronics industry, with significant presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is best known for its cutting-edge laptops, desktops, monitors, and gaming devices, which are distinguished by their performance and design. Acer's commitment to sustainability and user-centric technology has solidified its position as a trusted brand among consumers and businesses alike. With numerous accolades for its advancements in gaming and education technology, Acer continues to shape the future of computing while maintaining a strong market presence globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acer's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Acer's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Acer Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,804,694,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 5,794,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to reducing carbon footprints. Acer has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with 2020 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Over the years, Acer's emissions have varied, with significant figures reported in previous years, such as 8,786,400,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 6,705,684,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall environmental impact, reflecting a growing trend in the technology sector towards greater accountability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
3,813,300
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
14,037,170
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acer's primary industry is Office machinery and computers (30), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Acer is headquartered in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Acer is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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