Acer Shortlisted for RE100 Leadership Awards 2021 for Clean Energy Efforts

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Acer Inc. has been shortlisted for the RE100 Leadership Award in the Key Collaborator category, recognizing its efforts in clean energy transformation. Currently, 45% of its suppliers utilize green energy, and 50% of critical suppliers are committed to RE100 or Science Based Targets. Acer aims to achieve 100% renewable energy across all global operations by 2035. The RE100 initiative, led by the Climate Group and CDP, promotes corporate commitment to renewable energy.

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• Shortlisted for RE100 Leadership Award, indicating recognition in sustainability efforts.
• 45% of suppliers currently adopt green energy, showcasing commitment to sustainability.
• 50% of critical suppliers are actively committed to RE100 or Science Based Targets.

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TAIPEI, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced that it has been shortlisted for an RE100 Leadership Award in the Key Collaborator category. The Awards celebrate the work of RE100 members who are transforming the clean energy sector. The Key Collaborator category ^[1] recognizes collaboration with peers and suppliers, through best practice sharing and key learnings to ensure more companies can implement and achieve sustainability targets.

Acer strongly believes that by working together with its stakeholders, it can create a larger, more powerful impact. Currently, 45% of its suppliers adopt green energy, while 50% of its critical suppliers are committed to RE100 or SBT (Science Based Targets). Moreover, Acer requests two tiers of suppliers to participate in the CDP global disclosure system, and will extend the ask to the third tier in 2022.

As a member of the RE100 initiative, Acer has set a commitment to source 100% renewable energy among all worldwide operations and subsidiaries by year 2035.

The RE100 is a global corporate renewable energy initiative that brings together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. It is led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, with a mission to accelerate change toward zero carbon grids at scale.

[1] Four RE100 award categories: Changemaker, Market Trailblazer, Key Collaborator, and Enterprise Leader

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 7,500 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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FAQ

What recognition has Acer received regarding its sustainability efforts?

Acer has been shortlisted for the RE100 Leadership Award in the Key Collaborator category.

What percentage of Acer's suppliers use green energy?

Currently, 45% of Acer's suppliers adopt green energy.

When does Acer aim to achieve 100% renewable energy?

Acer aims to source 100% renewable energy by the year 2035.

What is the RE100 initiative?

The RE100 initiative is a global commitment among businesses to source 100% renewable electricity, led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP.