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Intel pledges to achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2040

Part of Intel’s commitment includes reducing its scope 3 emissions through partnering with suppliers to take ‘aggressive’ action to reduce overall emissions

Chip making giant Intel announced plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its global operations by 2040.

The California-HQ group pledged to further reduce its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable technology solutions.

Intel said its commitment will increase the energy efficiency and lower the carbon footprint of Intel products and platforms with specific goals, and work with customers and industry partners to create solutions that lower the greenhouse gas footprint of the entire technology ecosystem.

"The impact of climate change is an urgent global threat. Protecting our planet demands immediate action and fresh thinking about how the world operates," said Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger.

"As one of the world's leading semiconductor design and manufacturing companies, Intel is in a unique position to make a difference not only in our own operations, but in a way that makes it easier for customers, partners and our whole value chain to take meaningful action too."

To reach its goals the semiconductor company has set some interim milestones for 2030, which include achieving 100 per cent renewable electricity use across its global operations; and investing $300m in energy conservation at its facilities to achieve four billion cumulative kilowatt hours of energy savings.

What this means for Intel's supply chain

Intel claims it is actively engaged with its suppliers to identify areas of improvement, including increasing supplier focus on energy conservation and renewable energy sourcing, increasing chemical and resource efficiencies, and leading cross-industry consortia to support the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas semiconductor manufacturing value chain.

To accelerate progress, Intel is committed to partnering with suppliers to drive supply chain greenhouse gas emissions to at least 30 per cent lower by 2030 than they would be in the absence of investment and action.