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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Auo's score of 51 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Auo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AUO Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,602,307,410 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 70,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,360,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, such as 2022, when total emissions were about 3,447,555,010 kg CO2e. AUO has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for a more substantial reduction of 42% in these emissions by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. In addition, AUO is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. In a long-term commitment, AUO joined the RE100 initiative in 2022, pledging to achieve 30% renewable energy usage by 2030 and 100% by 2050. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate AUO's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Auo 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.
