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Nuclear is Out. How Do We Solve the High Tech Sustainability Problem?

The past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity in high tech sustainability. We’ve moved from using nuclear power for data centers to only some nuclear power for data centers. A change of administration where support for renewables and sustainability will not be as strong as under the previous...

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May Member News: Strategic Moves, Product Launches, Sustainability and more

May member news showcases significant strides in advancing semiconductor technologies and fostering sustainability efforts. From strategic divestitures and innovative product launches to educational initiatives and workforce development programs, the semiconductor industry continues to evolve and thrive. Dive into the latest updates from our member companies and stay informed about the...

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Sustainability 101: Water Conservation and Innovation

March 22 was World Water Day, a perfect excuse to reflect on water use in semiconductor manufacturing. What industry leaders are doing about water conservation All the nominees for the 3D InCites 2023 Sustainability Award are tackling water conservation and recycling. Henkel reduced water use per ton of product by...

Is Energy Reduction the Key to a Successful Sustainability Program?

Running a successful sustainability program is a significant challenge facing CEOs. In some instances, the simple solution is to go out and build a renewable power source or purchase power that is created from renewables in a power purchase agreement. Unfortunately, not all companies have the resources to build a...

SEMICON Europa 2022 to Highlight Smart Mobility, Smart MedTech, Advanced Packaging, Fab Management, Materials, Sustainability and Talent 

MUNICH, Germany ─ September 27, 2022 ─ Innovations in advanced technologies such as Smart Mobility, Smart MedTech, advanced packaging, fab management, materials, and other semiconductor industry growth drivers will come into sharp focus as visionaries and experts gather at Messe München in Munich, Germany 15-18 November for SEMICON Europa 2022. Registration is open. Themed Chips...

Sustainability 101: Cleaner and Greener Cleaning

Household hazardous waste includes quite a few products that are related to cleaning. In the list that I compiled for my book Rethink the Bins, 9 of the 35 common hazardous waste items are cleaning products of some kind: chlorine bleach, oven cleaners, paint thinners, and more. There are safer...

Sustainability 101: Water Management – Global Problem, Local Solutions

Of all the natural resources that manufacturing consumes, fresh water is the one where demand might outstrip supply. The concept of “peak oil” forecast decades ago never materialized. Driven by profits, companies developed ways to extract oil and gas from additional sources. We need to curtail our consumption of oil...

Rare Earth Mining: The Dark Underside of Sustainability

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are increasing demand for Cobalt and Lithium: Two of the world’s rare earth minerals that come with their own environmental issues. (Photo above: The MP Materials mine in Mountain Pass, Calif., is the only rare-earth producing mine in the U.S. (PHOTO: STEVE MARCUS/REUTERS Source Wall Street Journal)...

SEMICON West 2020: Sentiment, Sustainability, Diversity and Pandemic

Another SEMICON West has come and gone. Well almost gone, this one will be with us virtually until mid-September. SEMI’s 50th SEMICON West wasn’t the celebration that they expected; however, I think it turned out all right, considering the circumstances. As Larry Broome posted “my feet hurt less, the food...

2024 Awards Additional Questionnarie: Sustainability

2024 Awards Phase 2 QuestionnaireSustainability Finalists for the Sustainability Awards must complete this form by Tuesday, January 16 to be considered. No extensions will be granted! "*" indicates required fields Company Name*Contact Name*Role at Company*Phone Number*Email* Sustainability Awards Phase 2 QuestionsEngagement*How do you engage your employees in the company’s activities...