AUO Corp

Common Name
AUO
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
N/A
Ticker
2409
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
AU Optronics Corp. is a prominent player in the electronics and display technology sector, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of a broad array of flat panel displays. These displ...

AUO's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, AUO 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).

However, AUO has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind AUO’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. AUO's Annual Report 2024
a. AUO's Annual Report 2024
b. AUO's Sustainability Report 2022
b. AUO's Sustainability Report 2022
c. AUO's Annual Report 2023
c. AUO's Annual Report 2023

Insights into AUO's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AUO amounted to 2,286,064.57 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). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AUO decreased by 5.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

AUO's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e-23%-12%-4%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AUO's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AUO were 60,886.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has AUO reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, AUO's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 40.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), AUO's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are AUO's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, AUO reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,225,178.27 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has AUO reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, AUO's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 23.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), AUO's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AUO 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does AUO use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, AUO reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

AUO's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240750 k1.5 M2.25 M3 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into AUO's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, AUO reported 2,169,995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of AUO includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

AUO's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-13%-22%+362%-53%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are AUO's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, AUO reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,169,995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has AUO reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, AUO's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 47.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), AUO's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 53.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

Insights into AUO’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, AUO reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,886.3 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,555 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

AUO's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00010,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UILSTWMANUnimicron TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,522Scope 1 Intensity: 12.77 tCO2e/$MYageoYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,915 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,941Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MEverlight ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MInnoluxYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,609Scope 1 Intensity: 11.95 tCO2e/$MHannstar DisplayYear: 2023Scope 1: 18,665 tCO2eRevenue: $M 403Scope 1 Intensity: 46.35 tCO2e/$MUUUnitech Printed Circuit BoardYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 567Scope 1 Intensity: 7.47 tCO2e/$MDarfon ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,593 tCO2eRevenue: $M 841Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MLotesYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,434 tCO2eRevenue: $M 882Scope 1 Intensity: 3.89 tCO2e/$MRadiant Opto-ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,437Scope 1 Intensity: 1.80 tCO2e/$MIIITEQYear: 2023Scope 1: 59,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 818Scope 1 Intensity: 73.26 tCO2e/$MLLLARGAN PrecisionYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,672 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,592Scope 1 Intensity: 1.05 tCO2e/$MEnnostarYear: 2023Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 51.54 tCO2e/$MSSSyncmold EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 286Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MFoxconn Interconnect TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,158 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,798Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan PCB TechvestYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 617Scope 1 Intensity: 19.80 tCO2e/$MWWWalsin TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,207 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,069Scope 1 Intensity: 5.81 tCO2e/$MGold Circuit ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,830 tCO2eRevenue: $M 979Scope 1 Intensity: 50.88 tCO2e/$MFlexium InterconnectYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,067Scope 1 Intensity: 11.59 tCO2e/$MMMMarketech InternationalYear: 2022Scope 1: 143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,639Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MDelta ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,855Scope 1 Intensity: 2.12 tCO2e/$MSinbon ElectronicsYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,068Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MCheng Uei Precision IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,952Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MAAAsia Vital ComponentsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,084 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,930Scope 1 Intensity: 3.15 tCO2e/$MNNNan Ya Printed Circuit BoardYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,377Scope 1 Intensity: 2.47 tCO2e/$MHon Hai Precision IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 127,936 tCO2eRevenue: $M 209,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MAUOYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,555Scope 1 Intensity: 7.12 tCO2e/$M

How does AUO's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, AUO reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.15 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does AUO rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, AUO ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

AUO is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into AUO's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, AUO reported a total carbon footprint of 4,456,059.57 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 36.95% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to AUO's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 49.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 48.7%. a

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