Why carbon accountability is the new competitive advantage
As carbon reporting obligations tighten globally and corporate ESG targets become more ambitious, business leaders are realising that their IT purchasing decisions can have a profound impact on both their environmental performance and commercial outcomes. This is where carbon accountability comes into focus and where technology vendors should step up as true sustainability partners.
Carbon neutrality with impact - not just intent
At ASUS, we define carbon neutrality not as a final destination but a continuous process of accountability. That means reducing carbon emissions at every stage of the product lifecycle from design and manufacturing through to packaging, usage and disposal, before offsetting any unavoidable emissions using verified, high-quality carbon credits.
With our Carbon Partner Services, we help enterprise customers reduce their IT-related emissions and offset the rest, all through a flexible, transparent and independently verified framework. Our goal is to make sustainability measurable, transparent and impactful. In Australia, we go beyond offering carbon offset services; we cover the cost of these carbon credits ourselves, delivering carbon-neutral devices straight out of the box. We believe this is more than a sustainability initiative; it's a reflection of our deeper commitment to meaningful, long-term change.
From the eco-friendly materials we use (such as PIR, PCR plastics, FSC-certified packaging, and recycled aluminium) to our renewable-powered manufacturing and industry-leading energy efficiency, carbon reduction is embedded into our product DNA. Devices like the ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED, for instance, use a patented thixomolding process to cut manufacturing materials by up to 29% and time by 75%, while also meeting ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Climate+ standards. ASUS was also the first company globally to launch a commercial laptop with both carbon footprint and carbon neutrality verification, reinforcing our leadership in sustainable innovation.
This isn't just about sustainability for its own sake - it's about creating a business advantage. Organisations that align their technology with ESG goals can unlock operational efficiencies, reduce risk, and build trust with stakeholders across the board.
Why carbon-neutral procurement is rising
A growing number of companies, particularly those reporting Scope 3 emissions, are setting expectations for vendors to provide low-carbon or carbon-neutral offerings. Enterprise IT buyers are now factoring carbon intensity into their procurement criteria, alongside performance, security and cost. Being able to account for, report on and reduce the carbon footprint of their devices isn't just an ESG checkbox - it's now a commercial necessity.
That's why ASUS has invested in being an end-to-end partner. Through our Carbon Partner Services, we make it easier for businesses to track and manage emissions, access high-integrity carbon credits, and confidently report their impact.
This capability is powered by our award-winning ASUS Carbon Data Management Platform - winner of the SEAL Award for Sustainable Service - which supports over 900 suppliers and subsidiaries worldwide. It has digitised 344 carbon management processes, improved verification efficiency by 80%, and reduced guidance time by 70%, making ASUS a data-driven leader in emissions tracking and supply chain transparency.
This leadership has been recognised globally: in 2025, ASUS became the first company in the world to receive a five-star 'Role Model' rating in sustainable procurement under the SGS ISO 20400 standard. We also achieved dual Leadership Level ratings from the CDP for both Climate Change and Water Security, placing us at the forefront of environmental governance in the ICT sector.
This is especially important for the public sector, financial services, and listed companies, where carbon accountability is increasingly scrutinised by regulators, investors, and consumers alike.
From compliance to leadership
Sustainability is no longer just about meeting compliance standards - it is about gaining a clear, strategic advantage. The organisations that lead on sustainability today won't simply be ready for tomorrow's compliance requirements; they will be the ones setting the pace. They'll attract talent who want to work for purpose-driven companies. They'll win over customers who demand transparency, responsibility and ethical operations, and they'll navigate regulatory shifts with confidence rather than scrambling to adapt.
At ASUS, we believe it's time to stop treating sustainability as an isolated function and start viewing it as a strategic advantage. Our integrated approach, which blends sustainable governance, climate action, responsible manufacturing, and digital transformation, demonstrates that sustainability and innovation can move in lockstep.
Carbon accountability is a catalyst that builds trust, brand equity, and long-term resilience. And it begins with the choices we make today, especially in the technology we adopt.
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