Major Advocacy Initiatives and Participation

Acer works with global non-governmental organizations and businesses to discuss ESG-related issues and enhance the sustainability of the ICT industry. We work with stakeholders from various regions to create value and foster a win-win industry ecosystem. Instead of engaging in climate-related lobbying activities, we participate in sustainability issue related organizations as a long-term member and leverage Acer's influence to encourage more companies to fulfill corporate responsibility actively. Regarding environmental issues, we support the goal of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5°C as outlined in the Paris Agreement. We are committed to achieving the net-zero goal by 2050. We work with like-minded stakeholders, organizations, and trade associations to ensure that we are working toward our common goals together.

In order to use the results of this communication to promote ongoing progress, we have also established a communications evaluation mechanism and procedure for managing issues of concern. These are aimed at properly managing the opinions of different stakeholders as collected and assessed through communication channels, and at helping us achieve the expected level of communicative performance. Our management process can be summarized as follows.

To ensure alignment with our stakeholders, organizations, and trade associations on the net-zero position, we adhere to the principles of due diligence. We have designated the ESG Office as the responsible department for collecting and analyzing information across all regions globally. Before engaging with any group, we assess their environmental position and periodically review their alignment with Acer's environmental goals and the Paris Agreement during collaboration. If any collaborating entity demonstrates inconsistencies with Acer's environmental position or sustainability activities, we will proactively communicate with them, provide feedback, and request adjustments or the implementation of improvement plans. In cases where there are persistent inconsistencies that cannot be resolved in the short term, the ESG Office will assess the possibility of corrective action, including a withdrawal mechanism. 

We also disclose the contributions to the trade associations whose primary role is to influence public policy.