“We must speed up the adoption of renewable energy to fight climate change caused by global warming. In 2022, the Acer Group reached 44% of renewable electricity usage. To reach our goal of 100%, solar and wind power utilization in energy storage technology will be the key. We are taking decisive actions that advocate circular economies and providing solutions that minimize the negative impacts on our environment.” ~Jason Chen, Acer Chairman and CEO
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| Acer Chairman and CEO Jason Chen |
Acer Inc.
(TWSE: 2353) unveiled today, at a press conference in Dubai, its “Conscious
Technology” vision for technology designed and made with consideration for the
future. It also shared its ongoing climate efforts, while a showcase of two new
energy storage solutions and a climate exhibition featuring technology and
product concepts were made open to the public.
Acer has joined
the RE100 initiative and committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by
2035. It has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As one of the
world’s top ICT companies, Acer seeks to amplify positive impacts on the
environment through united actions; 60% of its critical suppliers have
committed to RE100 or set science-based carbon reduction targets (SBT). Acer
has set a goal to use 20-30% post-consumer recycled plastic in its computer and
monitors by 2025, for which 17% use was achieved in 2022.
Some of the
efforts that Acer shared at the event include its Vero line of products made with a
high percentage of recycled materials, the Project Humanity initiative
that educates and unites its employees around the world to take greener
actions, and the Earthion platform that
further brings together its supply chain partners including their employees to
tackle environmental challenges through innovative and integrated solutions.
Reducing Acer’s sea logistics emissions with biofuel and researching
sustainable packaging materials with manufacturing partners are some of the
initiatives under Earthion.
As part of its
net-zero commitment, Acer is expanding its presence in the energy storage
industry, offering solutions across the supply chain, from household to
industrial use, manufacturing to application, and front-of to behind-the-meter
solutions to contribute to the energy transition. With its
investment in battery cell technologies, the company unveiled new energy
storage solutions that extends its portfolio.
The exhibition,
themed “Conscious Technology for a Brighter Tomorrow,” speaks of Acer’s ongoing
climate efforts and the technology designed and made with consideration for the
future. Showcased at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai, the exhibition highlights products
and services under four lifestyle concepts:
● Concept for
Working – An on-demand subscription service to Acer’s vast product
portfolio with subscription package upgrades, services and repairs that can be
made available with the click of a button. Customers can actively become part
of a system that stretches the life of a digital device, lessening the use of
new resources.
● Concept for
Learning – Computer hardware and software that help schools reduce their
carbon footprint. Students can learn in a climate positive environment using
refurbished laptops along with tools to enable conscious use.
● Concept for
Moving – A network of mobility stations with charging hubs, nimble
e-bikes and e-scooters available to ease journeys, along with tools such as
data-informed urban planning and prediction of micro-mobility infrastructure,
helping to increase transportation access for more people and support
infrastructure planning within smart cities.
● Concept for
Living – A hyper-compatible system with a mobile app that enables the
use of both existing and new smart appliances to make homes more climate
resilient. The app lets users manage their energy consumption more efficiently
and increase visibility on the energy distribution of appliances.
The exhibition
is open to the public from December 7-12 at 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., at Alserkal
Avenue, the arts center of Dubai, where visitors can learn more about Acer’s
environmental commitments and solutions, and new concepts for sustainable
living.
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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