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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
TW
updated 3 months ago

Auo Sustainability Profile

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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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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

Auo's score of 61 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

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Auo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AUO Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,602,307,410 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 116,570 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,361,055,730 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). Additionally, AUO aims for net-zero emissions in its corporate headquarters by 2023, in all offices by 2030, and across its operational boundaries by 2050. The company is also a member of the RE100 initiative, pledging to achieve 30% renewable energy usage by 2030 and 100% by 2050. AUO's long-term strategy includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, based on 2021 levels, while also targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect AUO's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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2007200820092010201120132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
-
-
-
00,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
539,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
2,516,000,000
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

How Carbon Intensive is Auo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Auo's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Auo's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Auo is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Auo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Auo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 124% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2007, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 49% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
29%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
20%
Capital Goods
7%
Investments
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Auo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Auo has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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