Friday 15 May 2020

Intel pledges to reach 100% renewable energy use and zero waste by 2030

Intel has committed to 100% renewable energy use by 2030, as well as to produce zero waste and become water net-positive by this time.

In its new corporate responsibility strategy, the brand pledges to invest in reducing its environmental footprint - it has already reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31% since 2000.

It says its use of green power has increased to 71% across its global operations and direct carbon emissions have been reduced by 39% from a 2010 baseline.

Intel has also exceeded its goal to reduce water use by 38% since 2010 and in partnership with an environmental non-profit organisation has restored one billion gallons of water.

The tech giant has also unveiled plans to work with PC manufacturers to create the most sustainable and energy-efficient PC in the world, one that eliminates carbon, water and waste in its design and use.

The company says it will explore a sustainability roadmap, which would include enabling sensor technology to reduce power usage, partnering with material vendors on recyclable packaging and developing longer-term, energy-efficient architectures.

Bob Swan, Intel CEO,  said: “Intel and many others in technology-driven industries see the opportunity to leverage our R&D, creativity, expertise and influence to collaborate on these critical issues and will become even stronger and more relevant as a result.

"For Intel, it’s embedded in our purpose to create world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person on Earth."