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Powering
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Net Zero
2040
Playbook™

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Lead
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Purpose

Corporate Responsibility

Transforming the future of technology innovation Learn More »

Net Zero

Driving cross-industry collaboration to reduce and mitigate our climate impact Learn More »

eco Products & Services

Taking a systems-view to fundamentally transform our industry's approach to sustainability Learn More »

Purpose

Anchoring purpose at the core of our business strategy Learn More »

Applied Materials advances semiconductor sustainability by accelerating energy‑efficient computing, scaling sustainable product solutions, reducing our environmental impact and investing in employees and communities to build a more sustainable future.

2025 Highlights

4M MTCO2e

Reduction in Scope 3 emissions since fiscal 2022—even as our business grows

75%

Renewable electricity sourced for global operations in fiscal 2025; 100% in the U.S.

$17.8M

Invested in local communities by Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation in fiscal 2025

Applied Materials Impact Framework

Applied Materials Impact Framework

We consider social and environmental impacts within the semiconductor ecosystem—in our business, across our value chain and how we advance energy-efficient computing.

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Sustainability Priorities

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Ensuring Trust

We are committed to being our customers' most valued partner, built on a foundation of mutual trust and respect. With integrity and ethics at our core, we safeguard privacy, data and intellectual property and environmental, health and safety across our global operations.

Empowering People

Advancing the world’s technology starts with a skilled, mission-focused team empowered to reach their full potential. We foster a connected, collaborative culture where people feel respected and have access to continuous growth and development.

Environmental Progress

We're driving sustainability across our business and value chain, making progress on our science-based Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our bold 3x30 ambition to achieve a 30% reduction in equivalent energy use, chemical impact, and cleanroom floorspace requirements by 2030.

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Net Zero 2040 Playbook™

Applied’s Net Zero 2040 Playbook is our roadmap to transform the manufacture of semiconductors and advance cleaner energy. Updated biennially, it guides our journey to decarbonize the grid, create a low-carbon supply chain and develop more sustainable solutions.
 

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ecoUP™ Products

Our growing portfolio of innovative, sustainable products and services improves energy and chemical efficiency and provides customers the ability to optimize fab and subfab processes to meet their sustainability goals.

 

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Purpose

We build a culture of purpose through strategic grantmaking and employee engagement that strengthens communities and expands pathways to opportunity. Together, Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation activate grant resources and employee volunteers around the world to advance this work.

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Awards and Recognition

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Forbes Net Zero Leaders
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