GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  August 29, 2024

Acer Partners for SAF

Acer is partnering to lower carbon emissions in aviation by supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The computer hardware manufacturer and its logistics provider Dimerco Express Group signed an agreement to support SAF use on Cathay Cargo's flights starting in 2024. 

Acer's net-zero strategy includes a commitment to greener logistics that the  company is focusing on to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that SAF could contribute to around 65% of the reduction in emissions needed by aviation to reach net zero by 2050. The collaboration will be part of Cathay Pacific's Corporate SAF Program that was launched in 2022 and is one of the first of its kind in Asia.

"The agreement between Acer and Dimerco to support SAF is another advancement under our Earthion sustainability platform to tackle environmental challenges together with our supply chain partners," said Grace Liu, Corporate Sustainability Officer, Acer Inc., in a statement. "Net zero emissions is a global consensus, and we are taking actions to reduce emissions across our entire product lifecycle – from manufacturing, production, to transportation."

Acer started leveraging biofuel solutions to reduce its sea logistics emissions in the fourth quarter of 2022 and offers energy storage solutions from household to industrial use, manufacturing to application, and front-of to behind-the-meter solutions to contribute to the energy transition. 

Acer has also invested in smart solutions that help lower carbon, save energy, and increase productivity, including solutions in e-mobility and parking.