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Product Packaging and Transportation
Product Packaging and Forest Conservation Policy
We released our “Sustainable Paper and Packaging Policy” in 2012 in order to enhance the sustainability of global forest ecosystems, and in 2022, it evolved to become Acer Group’s “Product Packaging and Forest Conservation Policy”. Acer understands that deforestation will seriously impact the stability of the forest ecosystem, and we recognize and appreciate the efforts taken with our suppliers and partners to conserve forest ecosystems. Acer prohibits all business relationships with suppliers that are involved in deforestation and illegal logging. We only permit the sourcing of supplies from non-controversial sources and responsibly managed forests. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, Acer strives to achieve the goal of no gross deforestation by committing to halt or reduce all deforestation associated with the production, trade, or sale of commodities, thereby promoting forest conservation.
Acer incorporates the below principles to strengthen the responsibility of our products and global operations. We also encourage our suppliers and partners to adopt the same principles to promote the conservation effects of the whole value chain:
- Ensure that businesses of the entire group comply with international, national and local forest conservation related regulations, that raw materials are obtained legally, and that suppliers do not violate forest conservation laws or be involved in illegal practices in the countries and regions where they conduct business.Maximize the use of eco-friendly paper in all operations, including those sourced from suppliers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), or other forest-friendly paper sources, as well as recycled paper materials and eco-friendly ink printing. This approach aims to reduce environmental impact from a life cycle perspective and minimize the demand for deforestation.
- Work with suppliers and/or partners to increase materials efficiency of product packaging and minimize the consumption of paper products containing virgin pulp to reduce the harvesting of raw materials.
Collaborate with external partners involved in forest protection, such as non-profit organizations and academic institutions, to seek opportunities for forest conservation and restoration, jointly working toward the long-term goal of no deforestation.
The policy is reviewed, approved, and supervised by Acer's Board of Directors.
Packaging materials and design for waste reduction
In 2025, a total of 12,916 tons of paper packaging materials (including cartons and paper cushioning materials) were used by notebooks, desktops and monitors, of which 10,441 tons were recycled materials.
Acer centers on the life cycle management of product packaging materials and continuously reduces the impact of packaging on the environment at each stage, from research, development and design, material selection, and manufacturing production to logistics and transportation, as well as final waste disposal. In accordance with the product packaging and forest conservation policy, Acer promotes a product packaging design strategy that includes simplifying packaging structures, standardizing packaging sizes as much as possible, and gradually reducing plastic packaging materials or replacing them with recycled plastics, thereby lowering packaging volume and weight and reducing transportation energy consumption. At the same time, while ensuring the protective functions of the products, we continue to enhance its recyclability and reusability. Acer also works with suppliers and partners to promote responsible sourcing and supply chain management, and works with relevant stakeholders to jointly advance toward the long-term targets of no gross deforestation.
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Notebook computers
Acer's packaging is designed around the concepts of limited resources and suitability, and as such, since 2016, we have been planning reductions in the size of our product boxes and the scale of our packaging. Below are the milestones for our notebook products from 2020 to 2025.
2020
- For our ConceptD products, we have taken the further step of eschewing paper user manuals, instead putting digital versions on our website for consumer reference. All that remains is a single product poster, resulting in a notable reduction in paper usage
- We are also removing single-use plastic bags from power and charging cables. This went into action in 2020 with our new ConceptD products and the TravelMate line in Europe
2021
- Eliminated the external carton of laptop R&D prototypes, saving about 1,000 cartons
- Full digitization of User Guide for our notebook computers
2022
- The entire line of notebook products has removed the external heat-shrinkable film of the printed document package and the transparent plastic bag of the power cord
- For non-gaming models, the use of disposable plastic packaging materials such as plastic handles has been eliminated, reducing a total of 593 tonnes of plastic packaging materials
- Aspire Vero notebook green packaging design focuses on reuse and integrates with the product features
2023
- We successfully phased in paper handles in the new gaming series to replace plastic and approximately 40% of gaming series of notebook computer products are equipped with paper handles
2024
- All new gaming series models have fully transitioned to the paper handle design from the plastic handles, saving 5.8 tons of plastic usage. Additionally, we completely redesigned the EPE cushioning materials previously required for gaming series products due to weight considerations, optimizing new models with folded paper designs to achieve another plastic reduction goal, saving 4.7 tons of EPE plastic. After implementing these two plastic reduction initiatives in 2024, we reduced a total of over 10 tons of plastic materials. Furthermore, by shipping products using a 5-in-1 packaging method, we saved 4.2 tons of corrugated paper compared to individual packaging.
2025
- Through dedicated efforts, a paper handle design was fully adopted for the new gaming series models (with plastic handles replaced by paper handles) in 2024, reducing use of plastics by a total of 19 tons. In addition, the gaming series products adopt paper cushioning materials in place of EPE cushioning material design to achieve another target of reducing plastics, while also saving 113 tons of EPE plastics. In 2025, following the implementation of the aforementioned two plastic reduction initiatives, a total of 132 tons of plastic materials were reduced for the environment. At the same time, by shipping products adopting 5-in-1 packaging, nearly 3 tons of corrugated paper was also saved compared with single-unit packaging.
Desktop computers
We continue to use paper cushioning materials or 100% recycled EPE cushioning materials instead of conventional polystyrene or general EPE cushioning materials. Some product lines have removed plastic packaging materials or introduced paper packaging materials to further replace the use of plastic packaging materials. Compared with 2024, the total percentage of paper packaging materials used in 2025 remained at 90%, of which 85% used recycled materials. The usage rates of EPE and EPS packaging materials also decreased significantly by 50%, effectively reducing the amount of plastic packaging materials used. In addition, the number of projects implementing 100% PET recycled bags doubled compared with the previous year, and usage has also doubled. Since 2024, plant fiber cushioning packaging has been introduced, with a cumulative usage of 884 kg to date. In addition, with the introduction of paper cushioning materials, some commercial models have also eliminated the PE bag for charging cables, thereby concretely implementing the transition of low-carbon packaging. the
Display products
Acer continues to implement paper cushioning materials to replace the existing polystyrene cushioning materials, in order to reduce the use of plastic packaging materials. In 2024, we adopted paper cushioning material designs in all new commercial models, and also gradually introduced paper packaging materials in other models to replace polystyrene cushioning materials. In 2025, the percentage of paper cushioning materials used in the BV7 and B8 series products was 62.2%, a 53% increase compared with 2024. As we introduced paper cushioning materials into the packaging for commercial models, we also eliminated the use of plastic packaging materials for external cables, further reducing the use of plastic packaging materials. In 2025, a total of 12,916 tons of paper packaging materials (including cartons and paper cushioning materials) were used by notebooks, desktops and monitors, of which 10,441 tons were recycled materials.
Mouse Innovative Packaging Design
By maximizing resource efficiency through "universal packaging" strategies, this design adopts "interchangeable insert" technologies to achieve structural normalization. It is suitable for mice of various colors, effectively reducing material waste and costs, and successfully reducing the need for exterior box printing plates by approximately 92%, and significantly lowering energy and ink consumption. A simple color insert was embedded in the front of the mouse packaging, enabling consumers to clearly identify the appearance of the mouse inside. By simplifying printing imposition and optimizing production scheduling, the carbon intensity produced per unit of product is reduced.
Through a new Swap packaging design, there will no longer be a need to produce multiple package designs or labels for products of different colors or specifications, greatly simplifying inventory management for multi-color product lines and enhancing consumers' purchasing experience. A "what you see is what you get" visual design helps consumers quickly identify products and effectively reduce the carbon footprint of transportation for returns and exchanges resulting from incorrect purchases.
2025 Packaging Transition Results for Predator Headphones
In 2023, Predator headphones won the Red Dot Design Award's "triangular geometric structure" packaging technology, achieving significant material reduction and extending the product life cycle through structural innovation.
- Reduction of packaging weight: Compared with the previous packaging, the weight for each packaging material is reduced by 20%, and every 5,000 pcs shipped can save approximately 402 kgs of paper waste on an annual cumulative basis.
- Optimization of transportation spaces: Packaging volume is reduced by 5%, and every 5,000 pcs shipped can save 1.6 cubic meters of freight spaces on an annual cumulative basis, effectively reducing Scope 3 carbon intensity from transportation.
- Plastic-free progression: Acer achieves a 100% paper-based design to fully replace plastic inserts, and implements plastic-free targets during the product production stage.
- Implementation of mono-materials: By adopting a 100% paper-based structure, Acer simplifies the consumer-end recycling process, and substantially increases back-end recycling values.
- Functionalization of packaging: Innovative design transforms packaging into a durable headset stand, giving the packaging a second life and realizing a 100% extension of the product life cycle.
Acer continued to make use of environmentally friendly packaging for our notebook computers
Cardboard Boxes
Made from recycled paper
90%
Moulded Pulp
Made from recycled kraft paper
100%
Polyethylene foam（EPE）
Made from recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
100%
Posters
Made from FSC certified paper
FSC
Printed Matter
Made from recycled paper
40%
Non-woven Fabrics
Made from recycled PET
100%
Product Transportation
Acer continues to promote product life cycle management, and activities related to product transportation are also one of the important low-carbon strategies. Through logistics, transportation and packaging initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and plastics, Acer changes its freight model and improves supply chain management to reduce the volume and weight of product packaging and to enhance transportation efficiency. It also lowers energy consumption during transportation through the use of low-carbon fuels and electric vehicles, further reducing carbon emissions generated during transportation. We value and are willing to pursue all carbon reduction opportunities by choosing reputable logistics service providers and adopt constantly evolving and updated transportation technology in the industry for product transportation operations.
Product Transport GHG Emissions and Reduction Target
Acer annually assesses greenhouse gas emissions associated with product transportation as part of its Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory. The assessment follows the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard and the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, applying a fuel-based, well-to-wheel (WTW) approach. Using this approach, Acer accounts for emissions across the product transport routes for which it bears the freight cost, from the port of departure to the destination specified under the governing Incoterms.
For the reporting period from 1 January to 31 December 2025, Acer’s total product transport GHG emissions were 56,840.80 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e), comprising 34,418.32 tCO₂e from air transport, 14,740.40 tCO₂e from sea transport, 7,630.58 tCO₂e from road transport, and 51.49 tCO₂e from rail transport.
Acer has established a target to reduce absolute product transport GHG emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Progress towards this target will be publicly disclosed annually.
Reduction of carbon emissions through adoption of new energy sources
Acer primarily transports its products to customers by sea, either directly or indirectly. Since 2022, we have piloted the use of Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF). In 2023, we continued to partner with logistics providers KUEHNE+NAGEL and Expeditors to use SMF. In 2024, we partnered with logistics providers DSV and Dimerco and expanded our scope to include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). In 2025, we collaborated more proactively with suppliers to adopt sustainable fuel, increasing carbon emission reductions by 165% year-over-year to 1,172 metric tons of CO₂. Regarding land transportation, we continue to use electric vehicles in Chongqing to transport notebook computers, and we also began collaborating with logistics provider DSV in November 2025 to use electric vehicles for short-haul transportation of goods in the Netherlands. We will continue to work closely with suppliers and hope to further reduce carbon emissions during the transportation through a variety of new energy solutions.
increasing carbon emission reductions
165 %
Minimizing carbon emissions through logistics consolidation
Following the completion of notebook computer production in China, we closely collaborate with our logistics suppliers to continuously enhance the land transportation. We have successfully implemented logistics consolidation to transport products to the port, resulting in a reduction of 529 truck trips. This has further decreased carbon emissions during the transportation process by 381 tons. Not only has it cut transportation costs but it also fulfilled the objective of reducing carbon emissions.
Elimination of yellow packing tape
Commencing in 2022, we initiated a gradual elimination of yellow packing tape, starting with our monitor products. Following an evaluation of its effectiveness in 2023, we plan to extend this policy to our entire product lines by 2024. As a result, we will reduce our tape usage by over 10,000 kilometers annually, which is equivalent to a quarter of the Earth's circumference.
Moving forward, Acer will maintain its commitment to three key policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and plastic waste in logistics, transportation, and packaging, first implemented in 2022.
Implementing new energy solutions for logistics and transportation
Enhancing order consolidation efficiency through order management control tower
Streamlining logistics packaging operations while prioritizing cargo safety
We choose reputable logistics service providers and adopt the constantly evolving and updated transportation technology in the industry for Acer's product transportation operations.