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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Acer's score of 46 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Acer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acer Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,804,694,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,220,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,794,135,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Acer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets 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 contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Over recent years, Acer has made notable progress in emissions reduction. For instance, in 2020, the company reported total emissions of approximately 8,150,743,000 kg CO2e, which included 3,004,030 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,195,350 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Acer's commitment to significant emissions reductions reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in the technology hardware sector in Taiwan (TW) and beyond.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,568,690 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,275,690 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
