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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In 2023, AUO Corporation reported total greenhouse gas 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). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the base year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Looking ahead, AUO aims for a more significant reduction of 42% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on 2021 levels. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. AUO is also a member of the Taiwan Alliance for Net Zero Emission, with a commitment to achieve net zero emissions in its corporate headquarters by 2023, in all offices by 2030, and across its operational boundaries by 2050. AUO's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its membership in the RE100 initiative, aiming for 100% renewable energy usage by 2050. The company is actively working towards these targets to align with global climate goals and reduce its environmental impact.
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2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Auo 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.