Community Involvement | ACER ESG
Community Involvement
Acer Volunteer Teams have long encouraged our staff to get involved in charity service outside of work and to contribute their talents. Through volunteer activities, Acer nurtures the seeds of kindness in the hearts of our staff, helping them bloom by giving everyone the chance to contribute. Every employee of Acer enjoys two days of paid volunteer work each year.
Acer Volunteer Teams
Our volunteer teams have also created many opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer experiences, organizing a number of activities for both staff and their families to promote concepts of charity.
Each year we organize and hold a variety of charitable activities, including:
 | Helping Underprivileged ChildrenIn response to Project Humanity's theme of "Education" and "Environmental Sustainability," the Quality and Service Division has partnered with the Taiwan Faith Hope Love Development Association in Xizhi since 2020 to assist and accompany disadvantaged children in their computer studies.This volunteer service is provided by Acer volunteers who collect and repair used computers by integrating resources from various units within Acer and design a variety of courses for students, including software, hardware and digital literacy.Even though the program was interrupted by the epidemic,Acer volunteers continued this long-standing volunteer service and received an overwhelming response from the students. |
 | Caring for the ElderlyIn cooperation with the Old Five Old Foundation , the Acer Volunteer Team has worked over the past 14 years to deliver piping hot meals to residents in communities in Xizhi, Shenkeng, and Shiding for Chinese New Year, helping solo elderly people and disadvantaged families who may have long suffered with nutritional or mobility issues with some warmth for the festive season. |
 | Regular Blood Drives
Acer has held blood drives for 16 consecutive years. In 2023, a total of 1,118 participants took part, donating 1,741 bags of blood. |
 | Annual Fundraising EventAcer holds an annual fundraising event. In 2023, four social welfare organizations were selected by the Acer Volunteer Team. An internal small-scale fundraising campaign was launched to help vulnerable groups, raising donations amounting to NT$733,000. |
 | Used Goods Collection EventEvery year, Acer Taiwan headquarters hosts a second-hand goods collection event to donate to charitable organizations. In 2023, the scope of collection expanded further to include usable second-hand laptops. The event visited three office locations over a span of five days, with the participation of more than 350 colleagues. Throughout this period, a total of 80 discarded laptops, 35 screens, 210 mobile phones and tablets, and 151kg of waste batteries were collected. Once volunteers have sorted the discarded 3C products, they are then handed over to professional recyclers for processing. The proceeds generated from the recycling process are donated to the Taipei Orphan Welfare Foundation. Furthermore, we have gathered 43 functional laptops that have been refurbished by HSN HighCare, and generously donated to the ELIM youth academy. This initiative ensures that the unused computers can be put to good use, and thanks to the kindness of our colleagues, it carries even greater importance. |
Providing sustained support for cultural and artistic activities
Acer has long been committed to supporting cultural and artistic activities, which not only contribute to cultural development but also enrich the lives of employees, alleviate work stress, and stimulate creativity through their support for culture, creativity, and the arts. In 2023, the Acer Group, Acer Foundation, and Acer Welfare Committee jointly sponsored cultural and artistic activities, with a total amount exceeding NT$7 million.
Supporting domestic performance groups
Since 2018, the Acer Foundation has been annually sponsoring the One Song Orchestra New Year's Concert, following a request from Mr. Shih, the founder of Acer Group. In 2023, it is also urged the subsidiaries of Acer Group to join in sponsoring the Crazy for Taiwan Concert of the One Song Orchestra. Through the universal language of classical music, Taiwan's compositions and music inspired by Taiwan's culture are introduced to the world, promoting the value of Taiwanese music culture.
Supporting domestic films to promote the beauty of Taiwan
The Acer Foundation has been sponsoring the CNEX Taiwan Matters Initiatives International Documentary Production and Broadcasting Project, a five-year program starting in 2021. The project aims to showcase the diversity and uniqueness of Taiwan through the production and international dissemination of a series of documentaries.
Promote the participation of employees and their families in cultural and artistic activities
Acer Taiwan's Family Day in 2023 had the theme 'Light up the Green Night' and took place in the evening at Taipei Children's Amusement Park. Alongside the amusement park facilities, the event showcased performances by popular singer Crowd Lu and various other groups, drawing a crowd of nearly 4,000 colleagues, family members, and friends. In the afternoon, a special arrangement was made for the 'Green Afternoon Excursion' with two itineraries. One route encouraged colleagues to visit the Taipei Astronomical Museum and the National Taiwan Science Education Center for an exploratory journey. The other route, known as the 'Walk in Taiwan - Dadaocheng Tour', guided colleagues through the alleys to explore the local historical and cultural context, supporting local industry development and cultural preservation. A total of 1,206 colleagues and their families participated.
The Acer Welfare Committee also organizes a variety of cultural activities, including the Acer Music Salon held within the company. The invited performing units include the One Song Orchestra and the Taiwan Connection Chamber Orchestra, which were co-founded by Stanley Yen and Taiwanese-American violinist Hu Nai-yuan. Additionally, they sponsor colleagues to attend and enjoy events such as the Dark Heart Concert organized by Dialogue in the Dark, the Oh Yeah! Talk Show at the Live Comedy Club Taipei, Amazing Formosa by Ambi Space One, and the Crazy for Taiwan Concert by the One Song Orchestra.
Six cultural events were held in 2023. Acer also offers longterm support for paintings by domestic artists, which are showcased in the company's internal meeting area and the art corridor in the employee rest area.
Global Philanthropy
Singapore second-hand clothing recycling event
Acer Singapore organized a
second-hand clothing recycling
event, during which employees
donated a total of 32 bags
of clothing to a charitable
organization.
Furthermore, Acer's subsidiaries in the United States, Poland, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Italy, and the Czech Republic have actively engaged in donation and fundraising activities for various disadvantaged groups through non-profit organizations. These activities encompass charity runs, walks, toy donations, and monetary contributions, showcasing the dedication of Acer employees to making a positive impact on society.