Supply Chain Environmental Management | ACER ESG
Supply Chain Environmental Management
Acer's zero-carbon commitment represents not only Acer's determination to promote zero-carbon emission, but also its vow to collaborate with the supply chain to take positive actions to achieve low-carbon transformation. We are committed to reducing value chain carbon emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to the 2022 base year through supplier climate initiatives, supplier climate capacity building, and supply chain greenhouse gas management strategies.
Earthion Initiative
In 2021, we brought together our employees and supply chain partners to expand the reach of sustainability efforts by launching the Earthion initiative, with the goal bringing everyone together to create a better future and achieve our ambitious goal of a clean planet. Through the Earthion Sustainability Platform, we share the spirit of sustainability with our partners and suppliers, helping to address the environmental challenges of our generation through innovative and integrated solutions. To this end, we are focused on innovative green product design, chemical substance management in production processes, renewable energy use, low-carbon emission logistics, packaging materials and design, and product recycling & reuse, combining the efforts of our suppliers and partners to accelerate the development of green designs and processes and completely minimize our environmental impact.
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Climate Capacity Construction
We offer information and training on the latest trends and developments in social and environmental responsibility, helping suppliers better confront the challenge of sustainable development. We continue to invite suppliers to participate in annual supplier ESG communication meetings, CDP project briefings, and major training programs on social and environmental responsibility. This helps them get access to the latest information on global trends, while also presenting opportunities for suppliers to engage in multilateral communication with Acer senior management or relevant industry experts. We invite major suppliers to take part in annual ESG Communication Meetings, where we share the latest global trends in corporate sustainability, human rights issues, and climate mitigation and adaption measures, along with Acer’s requirements of and goals for supply chain ESG management performance.
Starting in 2023, we have concentrated our communication efforts on product carbon footprints and low-carbon manufacturing. Utilizing the newly implemented e-ARSM Acer responsible supply chain management system alongside the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) carbon footprint system, we have effectively collected and managed carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, establishing a solid foundation for advancing net-zero emissions. In 2024, we conducted ISO 14067 product carbon footprint training for suppliers, providing comprehensive explanations of relevant product carbon footprint standards and sharing practical inventory case studies. For selected suppliers, we have partnered with external experts to actively carry out carbon footprint inventory on products and critical components, enhancing the accuracy of carbon calculations. This approach enables us to devise more effective carbon reduction strategies across all stages-from manufacturing and packaging to end-of-life recycling-thereby minimizing carbon footprints and promoting product decarbonization. We remain committed to supporting suppliers in strengthening their low-carbon manufacturing capabilities, aiming to extend carbon reduction and sustainability impacts throughout the entire supply chain. Together with our suppliers, we strive to achieve a low-carbon transformation that aligns with Acer's ''Conscious Technology'' vision, which prioritizes future sustainability in product design.
Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Management
Since 2008, Acer has joined the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) supply chain, and has been using the ESG scorecard to further review suppliers' overall carbon management, carbon reduction achievements, and renewable energy usage. We manage the environmental impact of the supply chain and incorporate suppliers' scores into the procurement evaluation. To encourage the whole supply chain to enhance its ability to cope with climate change. Starting from 2019, second-tier suppliers were invited to join the CDP Supply Chain. In 2022, Acer formally started inviting third-tier suppliers to participate in the climate questionnaire to identify suppliers' climate risks and opportunities through their responses to the questionnaire. In 2024, Acer’s suppliers achieved an average performance score of B- in the CDP Climate questionnaire. Acer was recognized on A List in the CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), receiving the highest rating for supplier engagement.
Regarding to the response by suppliers, 81% critical suppliers have committed to RE100 or science-based carbon reduction targets (SBTs), which have achieved the anticipated 2025 goals ahead of schedule. Among the suppliers invited by Acer to respond to the CDP climate questionnaire, 90% disclosed their operational carbon emissions, 81% have reported on their active targets, and 88% have reported on their use of renewable electricity. We will continue to communicate and implement low carbon initiatives with our first and second tier suppliers, and collaborate with our ODM suppliers to further influence third tier suppliers, and jointly drive upstream suppliers to deepen the growth potential of carbon management in the industrial chain .