Leading Sustainability Applications for More Responsible Logic Technology Development

The purpose of this paper is to outline the path that Intel has been taking to drive sustainable semiconductor manufacturing processes. As new sites are built to deliver Intel’s Design & Manufacturing (IDM) 2.0 strategy, we expand and grow our manufacturing output and facilities scope. To minimize environmental impact, there was focus on chemical and water usage reduction, chemical reuse, improvement of Destruction Removal Efficiencies (DRE), abatement of hazardous by-products, & innovation of novel Point of Use (POU) systems. There is also commitment to replacing fossil fuel with electrically driven alternatives and/or renewable natural gas. There has been a collective approach in the decarbonization methodology for all manufacturing emissions through technology-based innovations to reduce climate impact in global manufacturing. Intel also engages with suppliers and customers with a focus on reducing waste and wastewater emissions by leveraging technology to reduce environmental impacts on global manufacturing. There has been a focus on enabling greener circular economy strategies across the industry value chain by transforming its chemical footprint methodology. Collaboration with others to lead the way in the semiconductor sector has led to accelerating progress on reducing climate impact by advancing sustainable and green chemistry use. Intel strives to achieve renewable energy use and energy conservation across its global manufacturing operations, along with maximizing water conservation and implementing novel technologies to drive reduction in greenhouse gases.