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Acer

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.

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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.

49

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Acer's score of 49 is higher than 97% 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 and 8,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 5,794,135,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Acer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Over recent years, Acer's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 8,786,400,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 6,705,684,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility strategy.

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3,813,300
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Scope 2
14,037,170
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0,000,000,000
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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 very 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. This request for Acer is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Acer is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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