United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | ACER ESG

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The UN SDGs cover important issues and challenges facing the sustainable development of mankind. In 2025, we continued to examine the relevance of the UN SDGs in business operations based on Acer's major ESG issues and value chain, and defined SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) as prioritized issues. Through the company's products and services, we leverage our core competency based on SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and solve various social and environmental issues through plans and programs by promoting the universal and innovative application of technology. Thus helping us to achieve the UN SDGs and realize the important role as a corporate citizen.

SDG3

SDG4

SDG7

SDG8

SDG11

SDG12

SDG13

SDG14

SDG15

SDG16

SDG17

SDG3 | Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

Ensure people's health and well-being through our core products and services

  • Acer and Acerpure collaborate on air quality improvement solutions, which continues to benefit schools, business, healthcare, and other sectors, allowing us to understand and improve indoor air quality in real time, and helping to reduce human health hazards caused by indoor air pollution
  • World Gymnastics, Fujitsu Limited, and Acer Medical have jointly launched an AI-powered sports performance evaluation application to support health-promoting insurance and build a preventive care network for aging societies
  • Acer Medical partnered with Altos Computing to introduce a high-performance AI-integrated medical hardware and software solution
  • Acer Medical has launched medical products such as the VeriSee Platform imaging analysis system and VeriSee GLC (Glaucoma), which utilizes AI for automated analysis and preliminary results to assist clinicians in making timely decisions

SDG4 | Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning

Acer is committed to shrinking the digital divide and nurturing talent, firm in the belief that technology can inspire people and help tap their potential. To this end, we provide free digital education and donate computers to support various groups of disadvantaged people

  • Acer Germany plans to install Solar Power Generation Systems at Stars of Tomorrow Elementary School, providing renewable energy to over 800 students. This initiative ensures reliable lighting, supports digital learning, and provides access to essential educational tools, while contributing to climate protection and the long-term development of the community. The school is also constructing a new computer lab equipped with Acer notebook computers to enhance their digital learning experience
  • Acer France supports the STEM4ALL organization, which is dedicated to promoting inclusion and diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The initiative addresses the persistent underrepresentation of women in technology fields, particularly in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The "Women in STEM Talent Development Program: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity" aligns with Acer Group’s commitment to expanding access to technology— especially through education—and encouraging women to pursue careers in engineering and research. The shared goal is to ensure that young women and disadvantaged groups have access to these opportunities
  • Acer Philippines partnered with De La Salle University–Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) to introduce an internship program for the deaf community. This internship program was part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, intended to create genuine opportunities for individuals who are deaf to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and contribute their unique talents in a supportive, barrier-free environment
  • Acer headquarters collaborates with the Old Five Old Foundation and local senior communities, to integrate digital empowerment with community engagement. This initiative helps bridge the digital divide among underserved older adults while also strengthening employees’ empathy and communication skills, demonstrating Acer’s commitment to using technology as a bridge to foster social inclusion and community well-being

SDG7 | Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all

We provide people with efficient and safe energy usage and encourage our employees to use renewable energy through our initiatives

  • Acer has been increasing its renewable energy ratio annually and has joined the RE100 initiative, with the Acer Group expecting to achieve RE100 by 2035 and net-zero by 2050
  • Acer set a target to reduce the average energy consumption of its personal computers by 45% by 2025. As of 2025, desktop and notebook computers have already achieved a 53% reduction compared to the base year of 2016
  • To actively support the goal of achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2035, Acer's global locations have been continuously evaluating the installation of solar panels over the years, including sites in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland

SDG8 | Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all

  • Acer is committed to promoting a friendly workplace environment that puts people first. In 2025, Acer was named one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers for the sixth consecutive year and was also recognized as one of World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies for the fourth consecutive year
  • Every member of Acer is treated with dignity in accordance with the principle of fairness. We strive to protect personal privacy, provide channels for the free and safe communication of opinions, and offer a safe, healthy working environment
  • Acer strives to protect the human rights and health of labor and provide a safe workplace, by performing on-site audits, which affected 170,000 employees in 2025
  • Acer was included in the Social Benchmark assessment conducted by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), ranking 132nd among 2,000 companies. The assessment evaluates areas including respect for human rights, the provision and promotion of decent work, and adherence to business ethics

SDG11 | Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

Through software, hardware, and service products, Acer makes the cities where we live more friendly, inclusive, and accessible

  • Acer Gadget offers smart mobility solutions, including e-scooters, that support short-distance personal transportation and may contribute to lower transportation-related emissions while enhancing the convenience and efficiency of urban mobility
  • Acer ITS, guided by its core philosophy of "diverse payment technologies and human-centric smart transportation," continues to expand the application scenarios of its "JJ-Beep" multi-payment platform. The company is also deepening the integration of AI technologies with transportation systems

SDG12 | Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Coordinate supply chain stakeholders to implement responsible production/consumption, sustainable management and effective use of natural resources, and reuse/recycling systems

  • Committed to reducing the environmental impact of its products throughout the product life cycle by integrating the concept of circular economy
  • Integrates environmental and safety regulations in the product development stage, and through a rigorous review process, ensures that all production stages of the supply chain meet environmental and safety-related requirements
  • Negative impacts on the environment and society across the product life cycle were reduced by beginning with the use of recycled plastic materials, incorporating a greater proportion of recycled materials, and further avoiding the use of materials sourced from biodiversity-sensitive areas
  • Acer Taiwan's Taoyuan Logistics Center obtained UL 2799 (Zero Waste to Landfill) platinum-level certification in 2025. Through an international standards review of on-site waste classification, recycling, reuse, and final disposal performance, it ensured that the waste management processes were consistent, transparent, and traceable

SDG13 | Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Acer is actively implementing climate change response strategies, including drafting low-carbon, strategies

  • Acer is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and has developed key strategies to guide its net-zero transition
  • Acer partnered with logistics suppliers to implement biofuel solutions in marine and air transportation for reducing carbon emissions
  • Launched the Climate Lab Initiative—driving "Technological Awakening" through development and innovation
  • Acer's employees continue to launch a number of energy-efficient and carbon reduction projects, such as the tree-planting projects in the United Kingdom, Poland, and the Philippines
  • Acer continues to promote the Earth Mission application, which helps users develop habits in daily life. Through gamified tasks, the app encourages participants to set sustainability goals and build ESG-related behavioral habits over 21 consecutive days, mobilizing broader public participation in sustainability efforts

SDG14 | Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Acer leverages AI-based image recognition and citizen science to support sea turtle monitoring, build a shared biodiversity database, and enhance public awareness of marine conservation through educational and interactive platforms, using technology to help protect marine ecosystems

SDG15 | Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

In collaboration with Taiwan's Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Acer promotes the "Forest Neighborhood Coexistence – Xizhi Dajianshan Biodiversity Survey and Environmental Education Project." The initiative integrates ecological surveys, habitat restoration, and community participation to protect low-mountain species and forest ecosystems, strengthen long-term ecological monitoring and environmental education, and build a network through collaboration between enterprises and local communities

SDG16 | Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels

Acer is implementing responsible supervision and management of conflict minerals, and promoting a peaceful and inclusive society

  • Acer continues to focus on the human rights impacts of our business development, advocate responsible mineral sourcing, and publish responsible minerals reports
  • Acer formulates and publishes human rights policies to implement human rights protection through principles such as protection, respect, and remedies

SDG17 | Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Acer leverages and implements its core competencies to collaborate and create value with all stakeholders

  • We work in tandem with schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, vendor partners, and customers to solve problems through collaboration with all sectors of the community
  • Acer collaborates with logistics suppliers to implement biofuel solutions in marine and air transportation, thus demonstrating its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • Supporting disadvantaged communities and public welfare through technological equipment and educational resources
  • Donating technology equipment and providing educational assistance in Indonesia, Thailand, and other countries