Auo
Auo, officially known as AUO Corporation, is a leading player in the display technology industry, headquartered in Taiwan (TW). Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key innovator in the design and manufacturing of advanced LCD and OLED panels, serving a diverse range of sectors including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as Asia, Europe, and North America, AUO is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company’s core products, including high-resolution displays and energy-efficient solutions, are distinguished by their superior performance and reliability. AUO's notable achievements include significant advancements in display technology and a robust market position, making it a trusted name in the global display market.
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Auo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AUO Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,602,307,410 kg CO2e, comprising 70,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, AUO plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. AUO is also a member of RE100, committing to achieve 30% renewable energy usage by 2030 and 100% by 2050. The company’s near-term targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies their goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect AUO's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware sector.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 250,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,750,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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