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Stated attributes
Publicly stated commitments — not necessarily independently verified.
Acer, Inc.
Computer Processing HardwareHeadquartered in Taiwan
Acer is a large electronics manufacturer (7,700+ employees) with published sustainability commitments and third-party recognition. The company has achieved 60% renewable electricity use ahead of schedule and targets 100% by 2035, with 81% of critical suppliers committed to renewable energy or carbon reduction. However, detailed labor practice transparency and specific material sourcing policies are limited in public disclosure, with content focused on energy and recycled plastic (18.8% achieved toward 20-30% goal by 2025) rather than supply chain labor conditions.
- Renewable energy
- Net-zero target
- Waste reduction
- Supplier code of conduct
How Acer, Inc. scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental55Likely good
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Labor33.8Likely fair
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Compliance47.1Likely fair
What Acer, Inc. does well
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Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment
Acer has had its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to emissions reductions aligned with climate science across its operations and value chain.
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EPEAT-registered products
Acer registers a range of its laptop and desktop products in the EPEAT registry, which evaluates electronics against environmental performance criteria including energy efficiency, materials, and end-of-life management.
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UN Global Compact membership
Acer is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to uphold its ten principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption.
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ISO 14001 environmental management certification
Acer holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems across certain operational sites, as disclosed in the company's sustainability reports.
Controversies
Reported issues Leif found in public sources. Their presence lowers the rating.
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Major data breach exposing customer data
In March 2021, Acer suffered a ransomware attack by the REvil group that reportedly exposed sensitive financial and customer data; the attackers demanded a ransom reported at $50 million, one of the largest ransomware demands publicly reported at the time.
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Second ransomware attack in 2021
Later in 2021, Acer suffered a second cyberattack, this time targeting its offices in India, with attackers claiming to have accessed customer and corporate data, raising further questions about the company's cybersecurity posture.
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Supply chain labor conditions scrutiny
Acer, along with other major PC brands, was identified in a 2021 report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute as sourcing from suppliers linked to factories implicated in the transfer of Uyghur workers under conditions raising forced labor concerns.
The detail
Environment
Acer publishes an annual sustainability report disclosing greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, and has stated commitments to reduce carbon emissions in line with science-based targets. According to the company's sustainability reports, Acer has pursued energy efficiency improvements in its operations and product design, and participates in product take-back and recycling programs in multiple markets. The company has reported progress toward increasing the use of recycled and sustainable materials in product packaging. Acer holds ISO 14001 environmental management system certification for certain operations, and its products carry EPEAT and Energy Star registrations in applicable markets.
Labor
Acer publishes a Supplier Code of Conduct and conducts supplier audits as part of its supply chain management program, with manufacturing concentrated among contract manufacturers primarily in Taiwan, China, and other parts of Asia. The company is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), which sets standards for labor, health and safety, and ethics in electronics supply chains. Acer discloses diversity and inclusion data in its sustainability reports and has published a Modern Slavery Act statement covering its UK operations. The company reports on occupational health and safety metrics for its own employees, though independent third-party verification of supplier labor conditions across the full supply chain is limited in public disclosures.
Acer, Inc. products on Amazon
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