Month: September 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 14, 2023 /3BL/ – Acer Inc. announced the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report offering a transparent disclosure of company strategies, actions, and achievements in sustainability management. In addition, to reduce carbon emissions in shipping its products worldwide, Acer has partnered with logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to reduce standard sea containers emissions thanks to biofuel on various routes since Q4’22.

International maritime transport accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions [1]. Sustainable marine fuels like biofuel have lower carbon footprint than petroleum-based fuels [1]. Researchers have found that biofuels produced entirely from biomass reduce between 67% to 93% in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to heavy fuel oil [2] which is the main fuel used by ships. Acer is taking steps to help decarbonize the marine industry and its goals are aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s GHG reduction strategy for the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies, fuels, and/or energy sources to represent 5-10% of the energy used by international shipping by 2030 [3].

Highlights of Acer’s progress in the sustainability report include:

Net Zero by 2050 
Acer committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 starting from three major aspects: operations, products and services, and value chain. It also continued to advance toward the goals of using 20-30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in its computers and displays by 2025 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2035 for the Acer Group, for which it has reached 17% and 44% respectively in 2022. Since launching its eco-conscious Vero laptop computer that utilizes recycled plastic, recyclable packaging, and ocean-bound plastic, the line has expanded to desktops, monitors, displays, all-in-ones, Chromebooks, and accessories. The Vero portfolio offers consumers, businesses, and organizations more options to reduce their carbon footprint and join Acer’s advocate for circular economies.

Acer Earthion 
The Acer “Earthion” sustainability platform that unites its employees and supply chain partners to tackle environmental challenges continued to gain in strength. A “21-Day Green Challenge” was held for which over 7,000 employees of Acer, its partners, and suppliers were motivated to reduce their carbon footprint. The campaign succeeded in raising awareness for environmental protection, helped employees form “green” habits, and cut an equivalent of 152 tons CO2 emissions.

Responding to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 
Acer continued to respond to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with its existing businesses and new initiatives. For example, Acer’s AI-assisted medical solutions, including diabetic retinopathy diagnosis software, responds to SDG 3 for good health and well-being; Acer provides rainfall and flood control water storage systems that answer to SDG 11 for sustainable cities and communities; and its Vero devices respond to SDG 12 for responsible consumption and production as well as SDG 13 for climate action.

Focusing on Education 
Acer is committed to contributing toward social responsibilities for which education is one of its key focuses. As a global technology company, Acer seeks to promote digital equity and break the barriers between people and technology, and was named among the World Benchmarking Alliance’s 2,000 most influential companies on meeting the United Nations SDGs, in the field of digital inclusion.

For the long-term sustainability of both its operations and the environment, Acer will continue evolving with industry and lifestyle changes and promoting low-carbon transformation by pushing for innovative eco-conscious solutions, increasing the use of PCR plastic and ocean-bound plastic materials, expanding its commitment in energy storage, and more, while further expanding its multiple businesses for growth.

[1] The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) 
[2] News Release: Environmental Concerns Propel Research Into Marine Biofuels, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), May 17, 2021 
[3] Revised GHG reduction strategy for global shipping adopted, International Maritime Organization (IMO), July 7, 2023

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 7,700 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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Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and signatory to the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles, continues to play an important role in ocean conservation. Earlier this year, the beauty brand launched a groundbreaking, user-friendly platform offering valuable guidance, decision-support tools, and practical knowledge for marine practitioners. Following the announcement, Mary Kay participated at the 10th World Ocean Summit and Expo 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by Economist Impact.

The World Ocean Summit is an annual global event that brings together the widest cross-section of the ocean community, from business and finance to governments, national and international policymakers, civil society, and academia. Over 1,500 attendees from more than 100 countries attended the three-day summit, where 188 speakers addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing the ocean, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Mary Kay Portugal’s General Manager, Sandra Silva, was one of the distinguished panelists at the summit’s “Putting Coral Reef Restoration at the Heart of Ocean Conservation Action” discussion, where she joined other notable speakers including Yabanex Batista from the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (United Nations), Tom Moore from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia), and Deborah Brosnan from Deborah Brosnan & Associates.

The World Ocean Initiative transforms the momentum and focal point of the World Ocean Summit into a year-round program on the ocean that powers the full capabilities of Economist Impact, combining the ingenuity of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage a globally influential audience. The World Ocean Initiative seeks to enlighten, motivate, and cultivate better collaboration between businesses, policymakers, investors, scientists, and NGOs to seek solutions to the most pressing ocean challenges and opportunities.

Mary Kay has been working to elevate ocean health and coral reef awareness through its partnership with The Nature Conservancy for over 32 years. One of the key projects Mary Kay supports is called “Super Reefs,” which identifies, protects, and grows a global network of highly resilient coral reefs that can survive in a warming ocean.

At Tapestry, volunteering is part of our DNA. We know that when we support the communities where we live, work and make our products, we live up to our promise to build a future that is both beautiful and responsible. Tapestry is committed to driving change on some of the most critical global social issues and we are supported by our employees’ passion for volunteerism and our strong relationships with community partners across the globe.

Each of our brands wears its commitment to social impact on its sleeve. The Coach Foundation creates opportunities and removes barriers for the next generation of young people who have the courage to Dream It Real. Kate Spade New York puts mental health at the heart of the brand’s social impact work, and advocates for women’s mental health as a critical component of their empowerment. Stuart Weitzman is committed to celebrating the strength of women and girls, inspiring their confidence, and empowering them – through authentic partnerships and programs – to create meaningful change in the communities we live and work in around the world.

FY23 was full of meaningful accomplishments in Tapestry’s volunteering commitment. In North America, 3,700 associates volunteered over 68,500 hours for 895 charities. To recognize our teams in North America for their community contributions, we established our first-ever annual volunteer recognition program, the Tapestry Gives Impact Awards. The program recognizes team and individual honorees from our North America store, corporate, and fulfillment center populations under their brand volunteer program names (Tapestry Gives, Coach Cares, Give in Spades, and Shines Brighter).

Michelle V., a kate spade store leader based in Arizona and recognized as a Give in Spades Honoree said, “culture and community is a big part of why I love working under the Tapestry umbrella for kate spade. Joy. It’s infectious, and one thing I have learned over the course of my Kate Spade career is to lead with empathy. Kindness is free, and we have such an amazing platform to be able to give back to our communities.”

“I’m deeply committed to making a positive impact in our communities because I believe in the power of collective action and the potential for change. Our communities are where we live, work, and connect with one another, and by investing our time and efforts into them, we can create a better and more inclusive society,” said Andrea H. a Stuart Weitzman store manager in Toronto and recognized as a Shine Brighter Honoree. “I’m driven by the desire to address pressing issues, support those in need, and foster a sense of unity and purpose among community members. Ultimately, I do what I do because I believe that together, we can create a brighter future for everyone and help lot of people on the way.”

Coach Cares Honoree Award winner Melissa W, a Tapestry corporate employee based in New York City said, “I’m especially grateful to be honored for something outside my job scope which really highlights the type of company Tapestry is and one aspect of why it is a great place to work.”

Because of our associates’ passion for volunteering, Tapestry has committed to achieve 500,000 hours by 2030 and we are well on our way. Since the start of our program, we have now served 180,000 hours globally.

From serving as mentors to the next generation, to creating self-care boxes to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold, to countless food distributions and meals prepared to fight food insecurity, (and so much more!) our volunteers’ leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact around the world bringing Tapestry’s purpose and values to life.

Learn more about Tapestry and what it’s like to work with us here