Asus, officially known as ASUSTeK Computer Inc., is a leading multinational technology company headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 1989, Asus has established itself as a key player in the computer hardware and consumer electronics industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, and networking equipment. Asus is particularly noted for its ROG (Republic of Gamers) line, which caters to the gaming community with high-performance devices. With a commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology, Asus has garnered numerous awards and accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the global market. Its dedication to innovation continues to drive the company forward, making it a prominent name in the tech landscape.
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In 2023, Asus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,517,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,807,750 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,905,467,460 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Asus aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. Asus has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment includes a long-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2050. Furthermore, the company plans to use 100% renewable energy in its global operations by 2035, with a specific goal of achieving this in its Taiwan-based operations by 2030. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from ASUSTeK Computer Inc., the parent company, and are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, ensuring that the targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2008 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 00,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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