Advantech has become a member of the RE100. Advantech has committed to switching 50% of its energy consumption to renewables at Advantech Taiwan and Advantech Kunshan by 2030 and has set a goal of completing its transition to green energy at all its locations around the world by 2040. This commitment is in line with Advantech's long-term vision of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values of "intelligently enabling a sustainable planet."
Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at Climate Group, stated: “We are delighted that Advantech has joined RE100, the global initiative spearheaded by the Climate Group in collaboration with CDP. By committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2040, Advantech is taking an important step forward to improve its sustainability by joining 400 of the world's leading companies committed to driving market change. We encourage others to follow the same path.”
Advantech committed in 2021 to set a science-based target to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions energy. Additionally, during this year's (2023) ESG committee meeting, Advantech set its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Addressing climate change and energy management is also critical within Advantech's plans for IS G. Advantech remains committed to investing in renewable energy, research and development of energy efficient products, and developing smart and sustainable solutions. Advantech aims to promote sustainable development in conjunction with its core business of energy management.
Advantech is implementing several measures to achieve the goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2040. In addition to improving its technologies for energy saving, daily energy consumption management and energy efficiency solutions, it has developed an iEMS system (Intelligent Energy Management System) to effectively manage energy use by implementing an intelligent system. Advantech has also been gradually incorporating renewable energy into its locations. For example, in 2022 photovoltaic solar panels were installed at the Advantech office in Newcastle, UK. iEMS systems have also been incorporated into its offices around the world, as well as a solar power generator, with an annual generating capacity of about 912.000 kWh, installed at Advantech's new US headquarters, which is currently It is under construction.
In addition, in 2021 Advantech started investing in a 10MW solar power plant that will supply electricity to its headquarters in Taiwan from 2024. Advantech's Manufacturing Center in Kunshan, China will also gradually meet the target set with RE100 thanks to to the implementation of a green energy supply plan from 2023.
Advantech is approaching its 40th anniversary by fulfilling its commitment to harness technology, intelligence and sustainability to build the future while striving to achieve net zero emissions.
