The 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) is being held in Dubai, PC manufacturer Acer is committed to carbon neutrality in the Aspire Vero product line, starting from the upcoming 16-inch new 16-inch notebook Aspire Vero 16, calculating the carbon footprint and carbon neutrality in accordance with international standards, taking action at every stage of the product life cycle to minimize the carbon footprint, and the remaining part is offset by high-quality carbon credits to achieve carbon neutrality.
According to Acer, the Aspire Vero 16 chassis is made from a mix of more than 60%** plastic, with standard-gauge screws for easy removal, upgrades, repairs, and built-in Acersense battery management software for energy efficiency. The waste generated during the production of this notebook** is reused and 100% comable** packaging is used to reduce the carbon footprint. Acer is also working with logistics providers to adopt biofuel solutions on various routes to reduce emissions from shipping containers.
Notably, the Aspire Vero 16 will be powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processor, which is more energy-efficient than previous generations, and the Intel AI Boost integrated NPU is designed to drive AI functions with extreme energy efficiency.
As an important partner of Intel in the development of AI PCs, Acer has previewed the new Core Ultra platform notebook, and more details are expected to be announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) in January next year.
The Aspire Vero 16 is not only carbon neutral, but also a new product with Intel Core Ultra processors has also attracted attention.
Not only that, Acer is extending its business tentacles to the energy storage industry as a way to fulfill its net-zero commitments, covering from household to industrial use, from manufacturing to application, and from front to back, providing a full range of solutions for the entire ** chain. Acer is also expanding its product lineup by investing in battery cell technology and releasing new energy storage solutions.
Another major manufacturer, ASUS, is also actively taking action towards the vision of carbon neutrality, and two notebooks, such as the ZenBook S 13 OLED for home and the ExpertBook B9 for business, have been certified carbon neutral. This year, ASUS has launched a carbon neutral product service to implement product carbon inventory and carbon reduction strategies, and customers can purchase additional carbon credits to offset the remaining carbon emissions of their products, helping customers achieve their ESG performance and carbon reduction goals.
The world's thinnest 13-inch OLED notebook, the ZenBook S 13 OLED, has achieved carbon neutrality certification. (Source: ASUS).
Acer and ASUS are committed to contributing to the energy transition, not only by embedding environmental awareness in product design, but also by reducing the carbon footprint of the product life cycle as much as possible. It is expected that AI PC will usher in 2024 and enter the next PC era.
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