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 2020 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.
In 2023, our communication efforts were focused on preparing data related to EPEAT Climate+ and the 10th generation of TCO Certified standards, as well as product carbon footprint. This emphasis aimed to minimize carbon footprints at every stage, from manufacturing and packaging to disposal and recycling. It was in line with our commitment to achieve carbon neutrality for the Aspire Vero series notebooks and echoed Acer's product design vision of "Conscious Technology", which prioritizes sustainability for the future.
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. The results of the suppliers' scores are also incorporated into the procurement evaluation, so as 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-stage suppliers to participate in the climate questionnaire to identify suppliers' climate risks and opportunities through their responses to the questionnaire. In 2023, the number of Acer suppliers responding to the CDP questionnaire increased by nearly 30% compared to 2022, and Acer obtained the highest-rating Supplier Engagement Leaderboard in CDP Supplier Engagement Rating.
IIn the supply chain response, 76% of our critical suppliers have compaitted to RE100 or science-based carbon reduction targets (SBTs), which are on track to meet our targets. 95% of our first tier suppliers have incorporated climate issues at board level, and 62% have a transformation plan aligned with the 1.5°C Carbon Reduction Path scenario. 85% who have reported on their carbon reduction actions, and 80% who have reported on their use of renewable electricity. For Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, 75% reported climate issues. 30% have a transformation plan aligned with the 1.5°C Carbon Reduction Pathway scenario, 67% report on their carbon reduction actions, and 48% report on their renewable electricity use. 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.