Sustainability Through the Ages

Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore founded Intel Corporation in 1968, establishing the foundation for decades of semiconductor innovation. Their vision to create reliable, high-performance integrated circuits transformed the technology industry.

Impact: This founding year marks the beginning of Intel's journey to becoming the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer.

Intel's 4004 microprocessor, released in 1971, was the world's first commercial microprocessor. This groundbreaking innovation contained over 2,300 transistors and executed about 60,000 instructions per second.

Revolutionary Impact: The 4004 sparked the microprocessor revolution and paved the way for personal computing, mobile devices, and the digital age we live in today.

The 8086 processor, launched in 1978, established the x86 architecture that has dominated the computing industry for over 40 years. This processor was the foundation for IBM's first personal computer.

Legacy: The x86 architecture remains the standard for personal computers and servers worldwide, demonstrating the lasting impact of this innovation.

The Intel 386 processor, introduced in 1985, was the first 32-bit processor in the x86 family. It featured virtual memory support and could address up to 4 gigabytes of memory.

Advancement: This processor ushered in a new era of computing performance and enabled multitasking capabilities that became standard in modern operating systems.

2006 marked Intel's highest annual greenhouse gas emissions. Rather than ignore this challenge, Intel made a strategic decision to invest heavily in environmental improvements.

Turning Point: Intel invested in chemical abatement technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy-efficient manufacturing processes to reverse the trend of rising emissions.

Intel launched its RISE strategy in 2020, standing for Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable, and Enabling. This comprehensive framework outlines specific 2030 goals for environmental and social progress.

Goals Include: Climate action, water stewardship, waste reduction, supply chain responsibility, and diversity and inclusion initiatives across all Intel operations.

In 2022, Intel announced an ambitious commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across its global operations by 2040.

Scope: This includes direct emissions from Intel's operations and indirect emissions from purchased electricity. The commitment demonstrates Intel's long-term dedication to combating climate change.

Intel achieved a major milestone in 2023 by reaching 99% renewable electricity usage worldwide across all its global operations.

Achievement: This significant progress toward the 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030 demonstrates Intel's successful implementation of renewable energy strategies across manufacturing facilities, offices, and data centers globally.

Intel hosted its first Sustainability Summit in 2024, bringing together key stakeholders to drive industry-wide progress on sustainable semiconductor manufacturing.

Participants: The summit united suppliers, government officials, industry leaders, and environmental organizations to collaborate on next-generation sustainable manufacturing practices and share best practices.

Responsible, Inclusive, Sustainable, Enabling

Intel's RISE strategy encompasses four key pillars:

• Responsible: Operating with integrity and ethical business practices
• Inclusive: Creating diverse and inclusive workplaces and supply chains
• Sustainable: Reducing environmental impact and advancing circular economy principles
• Enabling: Using technology to solve global challenges

With specific 2030 goals, RISE guides Intel's corporate strategy and operational decisions across all business units.

Intel's commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 represents a comprehensive approach to climate action:

• Covers Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions
• Applies across all global operations and manufacturing facilities
• Supported by interim targets for 2030
• Includes investments in clean energy, carbon capture, and emission reduction technologies

This commitment positions Intel as a leader in corporate environmental responsibility within the semiconductor industry.

Water Conservation

Intel conserves billions of gallons of water annually through:

• Advanced water recycling and reuse technologies
• Watershed restoration projects with local communities
• Water intensity reduction goals

Waste Reduction

Intel's circular economy approach includes:

• Material upcycling and recycling programs
• Zero waste to landfill initiatives
• Sustainable supply chain practices