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RE100

Become a member of RE100 in 2021 and declare that global operations centers will use 100% of renewable energy by 2035

RE100 is an international initiative launched in 2014 by the Climate Group and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

ASUS joined RE100 and commit to use 100% renewable energy with more than 300 companies around the world. In April 2021, ASUS announced the goal of using 100% renewable energy in Taiwan-based operations centers by 2030; and in global operations centers by 2035.

Both of ASUS' operation headquarters have obtained ISO 50001 energy management system certification. We dedicate to achieve RE100 by energy-saving plans, signing green Power Purchase Agreements, purchasing renewable energy certificates and green power construction investment.

Please refer to the official website for more information: RE100

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Take the lead in adopting the IFRS S2 "Climate-related Disclosures" as the reporting framework for climate-related financial disclosure reports

ASUS is a founding member of the "Taiwan Climate Partnership" jointly initiated by eight climate-leading technology companies in Taiwan.

To ensure investors and stakeholders understand our climate change response actions, ASUS has been publishing Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report since 2021, adopting the framework set forth by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) known as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). In 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released the "IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards," providing globally recognized, comparable, and high-quality sustainability reporting. This year, ASUS has taken the lead in adopting the IFRS S2 "Climate-related Disclosures" as the reporting framework for climate-related financial disclosure reports. Outlined in IFRS S2, in addition to governance, strategy, risk management, indicators, and goals related to climate change.

Please refer to the official website for more information: ASUS TCFD report

Science Based Targets initiative

SBTi near-term emissions reduction targets have been validated by SBTi

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) is a joint initiative of the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, the World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). It is a scientific method for enterprises to formulate reasonable carbon reduction goals under the global carbon budget scenario of controlling global warming under 1.5°C and it can be certified by a third party.

ASUS, in accordance with the SBTi framework standards, aligned our scope with the consolidated financial statements of the Company. In 2023, ASUS Group, serving as the boundary, achieved validation of SBTi near-term emissions reduction targets. Following a reduction pathway aligned with a 1.5°C scenario, with the base year set in 2021, ASUS commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. ASUS also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, which cover purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, by 30% within the same time frame. ASUS plans to further commit to the more ambitious SBTi Net-Zero pledge, guiding the entire group towards the net-zero target by 2050.

Please refer to the official website for more information: SBTi

Responsible Business Alliance

Create a sustainable supply chain as a full member of the Responsible Business Alliance

ASUS became a full member of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in 2018 to take on greater responsibilities as the producer. We includes the PAS7000 and SA8000 standards and set the ASUS Supplier Code of Conduct to strengthen the protection of young and female employees.

In accordance with the RBA, we identify risks, conduct on-site audits, and assist the supply chain by training course for more than 300 suppliers and OEMs with a quarterly purchase amount of NT$2.5 million each year.

Please refer to the official website for more information: RBA

Responsible Minerals Initiative-Tin Working Group

Prohibiting minerals from conflict areas, ASUS also pays attention to non-sustainable mining sources

In addition to prohibiting minerals from conflict areas, ASUS also pays attention to non-sustainable mining sources in Indonesia. Tin is an essential metal for electronic products, but due to the lack of management and the neglect of multinational companies, the mining in Indonesia has caused poor working conditions and serious environmental damage.

Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Indonesian Tin Working Group (TWG) is an organization composed by electronics companies, tin mining companies, industry groups and social activists.

ASUS joined the organization to support the project and expect to improve the impact of non-sustainable mining on the local environment.

Please refer to the official website for more information: TWG

The PREVENT Waste Alliance

Dedicated to reducing environmental resource waste and promoting the circular economy

The PREVENT Waste Alliance serves as a platform for exchange and international corporation. Organizations from the private sector, academic, civil society, and public institutions jointly engage for a circular economy. The alliance aims to minimize the waste of environmental resources, eliminate pollutants, and reuse resources.

ASUS not only complies with global electronic waste recycling regulations but also joined the PREVENT Waste Alliance in 2023 and participated in the working group. Upholding the concept of sustainable development, ASUS collaborates with stakeholders worldwide through the alliance to promote the circular economy.

Please refer to the official website for more information: The PREVENT Waste Alliance