Sustainable materials

Sustainable materials

Raw materials with low environmental impact and risk.

 

AUO is committed to advancing sustainable products, promoting product innovation and upgrades through outstanding technology, and assuming extended producer responsibility. We actively respond to stakeholders' expectations for sustainable products. We evaluate the environmental and human impacts of each stage of the product life cycle, giving top priority to selecting raw materials with low environmental impact and risk from the raw material stage. We collaborate with value chain partners to develop sustainable materials, ensuring that AUO's products and services are safe for human health and the environment.

Traceability and source management of raw materials
 

AUO has established a supplier management standard for raw materials, requiring suppliers to comply with AUO's sustainable material GPARS standard based on international regulations such as REACH, GADSL, and IEC 62474. AUO incorporates this standard into its procurement process, and all material suppliers must fill in relevant necessary information in theGPARS (Green Parts Aggregation and Reporting System)including information about the raw material manufacturers.

 
 

In addition, we also require suppliers to continuously reduce their organizational carbon emissions and expand the use of recycled materials to further reduce the energy consumption impact of raw material production.

Critical raw material assessment

 

AUO's main product is display panels, with the main raw materials used in panel manufacturing being glass substrates and LCD module displays manufactured through semiconductor processes, along with related components and material assembly. In order to select raw materials with low environmental impact and risk, we conduct a critical raw material analysis assessment on the raw materials we use during the product life cycle's raw material stage, including material composition and weight proportions. Based on the analysis results, we identify critical raw materials and prioritize the use of recycled materials.

AUO is leading the industry by using 30% post-consumer recycled plastics in plastic frames, demonstrating a commitment to the use of recycled materials. Additionally, AUO is exploring the application of high-quality optical-grade recycled plastics, such as optical films and light guides, which require advanced quality and technology. AUO continues collaborating with suppliers capable of physical and chemical recycling to develop recycled materials and validate product feasibility.

 
Distribution of key raw materials for
 
Utilization of recycled materials in products

Strategy for the introduction of sustainable recycled materials

 

AUO has set targets for promoting the adoption of sustainable recycled materials and has arranged for research and development teams to participate in training with a focus on sustainable materials. This effort aims to continuously improve AUO's capabilities in green research and development.

Goals for sustainable & recycled materials

Introduction process of sustainable recycled materials
2023
Total solution for recycle materials
Establishment of certification mechanisms
Establish a solid recycle materials supply chain
2022
Technology/Product development
  • Recycle plastic PC
  • Recycle Glass
  • Recycle Steel
  • Recycle Aluminum
  • Recycle Optical Plastic
2021
Technology/Product development
  • Recycle plastic PC
  • Recycle Glass
  • Recycle Steel
2020
Technology/Product development
  • Recycle plastic PC
Enhancing sustainability material intelligence
 

We hold periodic training sessions focusing on sustainable materials, with course topics including green product regulations and certifications, hazardous substance management, recycled material verification, etc., to continuously enhance AUO's capabilities in green research and development.

Courses

4    

Number of trainees

19901    attendance

ESG
Go Beyond CSR,
Create Shared Values