Acer Shares Earthion Sustainability Mission Milestones on Acer Green Day

• Acer invites more partners and suppliers to join the Earthion mission and increase the positive impact on the environment together.

• Acer is expanding its CDP Supply Chain to three supplier tiers.

• The company plans innovative smart city solutions to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainable living.
• Acer aims to popularize environmental habits in everyday life with its 21 Day Challenge program.
• Acer has expanded its environmentally oriented Vero range with the Chromebook Vero 514, which includes laptops, desktops, monitors, projectors and accessories.

Acer announced today that it is inviting more business partners and suppliers to join forces to reduce environmental impacts and conserve valuable resources by moving to a circular economy as environmental issues become more pressing for the entire world. The company argues that with the increasing number of natural disasters worldwide caused by climate change, constructive and collective action is needed to address pressing issues.

According to Acer, at this point it is worth noting that the measures to be taken by the entire industry will have a greater positive impact on the environment. According to the Thomson Reuters Foundation, efforts to tackle climate and wildlife challenges must be doubled by 2022 to reduce the carbon pollution accumulated over the past 10 years to maintain the 1.5 degree Celsius warming limit and reduce the damaging effects of climate change. on the planet and its inhabitants. Emphasizing the urgency of the issue and calling on more companies to join the green movement, Acer shares progress in its environmental sustainability efforts with its business partners, suppliers and Acer employees on Acer Green Day. the hope of inspiring the world for each individual to do their part.

Acer has been committed to sustainability for over 10 years. Acer has been using CDP’s global disclosure system to manage the environmental impacts of its supply chain since 2008 and is expanding the system to three supplier tiers. Acer started significantly increasing the recycled content of laptop packaging in 2013. In 2017, the company launched Project Humanity, the global initiative it pioneered to make the world a better place, involving more than 70 employees around the world to embed a green philosophy into corporate culture.

Acer is committed to the environment, society and governance (ESG) in 2021 Earthion program and began working closely with suppliers and business partners to integrate eco-friendly initiatives into the supply chain ecosystem, with a particular focus on energy, product and packaging design, manufacturing, logistics and recycling. Acer is aware of the environmental impacts behind these processes, from product design to manufacturing, and underlines that the driving force behind the Earthion project is the belief that each member’s collaboration can have an effective positive impact on the environment.

As a result of these efforts, Acer launched the Vero family of eco-friendly devices in 2021 to offer its customers greener options. Combining eco-friendly and recycled materials, the Vero series is designed to extend the life of devices by reducing material consumption and general waste.

Responsible production and logistics systems

To combat the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes, Acer stepped up its collaboration with business partners Compal and Quanta to develop waste management systems. Acer is working with partners and suppliers to create more responsible manufacturing and logistics processes, from reducing the use of plastic bags on the production line to incorporating sustainability-oriented changes into the suppliers’ production system.

The elimination of excess security tape used in the pallet packaging process stands out as one of the changes made to help reduce non-recyclable waste in the logistics system. After tests and evaluations to verify package security levels, Acer was able to remove unnecessary security tapes from monitor shipments that are expected to save approximately 5,500 km of tape by 2023, the estimated distance between London and New York.

The carbon accounting system developed by Acer for its transportation operations was another critical step the company took in line with its green energy vision, especially as it contributes to approximately 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions from freight and logistics. sector. This system, where Acer provides a unified approach to measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, is expected to be implemented globally.

Environmentally conscious Vero product family

Acer has launched the Vero series, starting with the Aspire Vero laptop, the first green computer whose chassis is made of 30 post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and keycaps of 50 PCR plastic to reduce pollution from the production of unused products. reduce plastic and waste. Designed by simplifying repair or upgrade processes to extend its life, the device does not compromise on performance and quality.

Acer today announced the newest member of the Vero product family. Acer Chromebook Vero 514 Pushing the boundaries of using recycled materials in its growing product portfolio that includes commercial laptops, monitors, projectors, desktops, accessories and more.

The packaging of the Aspire Vero has been redesigned from the ground up in accordance with a design system that spans multiple product lines, device sizes and packaging components. Winner of the Red Dot Brands and Communications Design awards for packaging design, the box is made from 80-85 percent recycled paper, reducing plastic bags by using paper sleeves to protect the adapter. The layer 100 between the laptop bag and the keyboard is also made of recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate). The inner packaging, which is 100% recyclable, can be fully reused, even after the device has been opened and installed. With just a few steps, users can turn the inner packaging into an adjustable laptop stand.

Finding a balance between sustainability, the use of recycled materials and the sustainability of products is one of the most challenging issues for the industry. Acer has worked diligently with designers and partners in the Vero series, including Golden Arrow, Shin Shin, Sun Young, Quanta and Wistron, to find innovative ways to use more environmentally friendly materials without sacrificing durability and longevity. Through all these efforts, the company continues to look for new and more environmentally friendly materials for future product improvements, as it approaches its goal of adding up to 30 PCR plastic ingredients to its core products by 2025.

Smart City Solutions That Save Resources

Following the mission to develop more environmentally friendly product designs, Acer is also working on smart city solutions that reduce the waste of resources and create a more efficient and sustainable lifestyle. In many cities around the world, Acer has implemented a smart roadside parking and electric car charging solution that helps drivers find parking spaces to effectively reduce wasted time and energy consumption on the road, reducing traffic and carbon emissions are reduced. Acer also develops smart solutions to save water, monitor air quality and improve general environmental conditions.

Target: 100 renewable energy sources by 2035

Acer Group Joined the RE100 initiative in 2021 and has pledged to provide 100 renewable energy sources by 2035. In addition to the launch of the “Earthion” platform and the adoption of CDP’s global information system, Acer’s activities started already in 2011 with the use of green energy. At some points, the company installs solar panels to generate its own energy. By the end of 2020, Acer offices in more than 30 countries around the world will use 100 renewable energy sources, while 45 of the energy used by the Acer Group is renewable.

Acer believes that to make a real difference in sustainability, the world must take responsibility globally. Acer aims to enable companies to participate in the journey to a low-carbon, circular economy, while giving consumers the opportunity to choose more environmentally friendly products.

On Green Day, Acer launched the “21 Day Challenge” as part of its Earthion mission to encourage its employees to take action every day that focuses on green energy and to make environmental attitudes and actions a habit. This project will be expanded to include consumers as well as Acer partners and suppliers.

Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency