Acer Inc
Acer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Acer completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Acer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acer's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acer amounted to 16,591.57 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acer decreased by 2.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Acer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acer were 2,339.31 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Acer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Acer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Acer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Acer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,219.65 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 14,252.26 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Acer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Acer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Acer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Acer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Acer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Acer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Acer reported 5,794,134.62 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Acer includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Acer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Acer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,794,134.62 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 84.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Acer's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acer disclose?
In 2023, Acer reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Acer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Acer's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,825,030 tCOâ‚‚e (83.84%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 867,673 tCOâ‚‚e (15.08%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 25,540 tCOâ‚‚e (0.44%)
Acer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Acer reported a total carbon footprint of 5,810,726.19 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Acer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.25%.