Applied Materials is committed to contributing to the well-being of our employees, communities and the planet. As a leader in materials innovation, we have a responsibility to foster a more sustainable future amid semiconductor industry growth. Our commitment is demonstrated throughout our 2024 Impact Report.

Focused on Progress: As we accelerate commercialization of new products and technologies, we remain focused on reducing the environmental impact of our operations and those of our customers and suppliers. Our Net Zero 2040 Playbook™ guides our environmental progress strategy, providing a collaborative approach to reducing emissions across our own footprint and that of the semiconductor industry. We’ve made substantial progress by:

• Reducing our Scope 3 carbon emissions by 6 million metric tons since 2022 – a 24% reduction
• Scaling use of renewable electricity, reaching 73% globally and maintaining 100% in the U.S.
• Innovating with customers and improving product efficiency resulting in an average 13% decrease in energy consumption per wafer pass across all our semiconductor products
• Adding ECO Services to help our customers reduce carbon emissions
• Promoting a circular economy by refurbishing parts and recycling 136,000 chamber kits

Why It Matters: Our Impact Report emphasizes the importance of transparency and performance, showing how sustainable growth can benefit our business, our customers and partners, and the overall chip industry. This is especially important in an age dominated by AI and other data-heavy applications. By igniting our engineering spirit, we are compelled to work together to create breakthrough innovations that enable major technology inflections. Our commitment is evidenced by our investment in the EPIC Center, a facility for high-velocity collaboration where Applied team members can  work with customers and partners to advance energy-efficient computing technologies. This commitment to sustainable and transformative innovation helps us stay ahead of the curve, inspire talent, and meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers and the industry. 

CEO’s Perspective: “As the world’s leading semiconductor and display equipment company, Applied is uniquely positioned to accelerate our industry’s roadmap and enable more energy-efficient computing. Integral to executing our strategy is our commitment to making a positive impact. We remain focused on ensuring the trust of all our stakeholders as we empower people and advance environmental progress,” - Gary Dickerson, President and CEO.

Community Investment: Applied has a long history of investing in initiatives that matter to our employees and have a positive impact on our local communities. In fiscal 2024, Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation contributed over $14.5 million to charitable organizations, and Applied Materials employees logged nearly 18,000 volunteer hours towards education, civic engagement, arts and culture, and the environment.

Dig Deeper: Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about Applied’s initiatives and progress toward driving sustainable growth for our company and the semiconductor industry.