Tuned-In with intel

The Future of Factories Will Include Sustainable Goals

This episode builds off of the first two parts of the series! Go back and learn details from Fawn Bergen about Intel’s 2030 and 2040 sustainability goals and corporate responsibility. Read more detail on the RISE strategy here. “What’s really important for Intel is for our communities to feel that Intel is making a positive difference in their community. We want to build those strong relationships with our community, and sustainability is one of those ways that we do it,” said Bergen. By 2030 Intel strives to reach net positive water and zero waste to landfill. By 2040 Intel is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions.“ Over the last year, Intel announced two sites for chip manufacturing, one in the US and one in Germany (Intel). “Sustainability is a part of our design, and all of our new sites and expansions are within our same goal structure,” said Bergen. “Regardless of how many sites we have and how much output, those are our commitments that we’ve made to reach by 2030 or 2040... it’s so important to us that we integrate sustainability into the design and operation of our sites. That includes everything from the energy usage of a building. We’re building all of our new factories and buildings to US Green Building LEED standards, which incorporates a lot of energy efficiency, water efficiency, reaching 100% renewable electricity,” said Bergen. Intel and its partners must work together to reach these ambitious goals. From supply chain partners and product groups, Intel focuses on making products that meet customers' expectations while doing good for the planet. “It’s going to take really significant amount of innovation which is at Intel’s core, part of who we are is innovation. We’re an innovation company,” said Bergen. Intel has consistently reached and exceeded its sustainability standards. Find out more in the 2022 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report. “Part of why I believe we’ve been so successful in reaching our sustainability goals is that sustainability is not seen as a kind of stand-alone, nice-to-do effort. It’s really part of our business,” said Bergen. Despite new growth or challenges, sustainability is embedded into Intel. “Some of these initiatives, like energy conservation and water conservation, also have a cost saving for Intel. What is a better way to drive something in operations than to have a return on investment from a dollar standpoint?” said Bergen. Of course, initiatives without dollar signs are considered, too. Many times, the team thinks, “what is the risk if we do not change this practice” when implementing new procedures. “We look at those commitments as long-term commitments to our communities, to our employees, and to our customers,” said Bergen. Follow Fawn bergen on LinkedIn and keep up with all of Intel’s innovative sustainability practices. Subscribe to this channel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts to hear more from Tuned In with Intel.

Working Towards the Goal of Using 100% Renewable Electricity

Fawn Bergen’s work spans industries, but the root of her values stems from her childhood. She attributes her passion to “my mother, who instilled in us from a really young age to appreciate what nature does and to really take care of it,” said Bergen, Corporate Sustainability Manager for Intel. She’s been a part of the Intel team for eight years. Bergen dug into the Intel archives. “Our first environmental report that we published was in 1994 - when most companies weren’t even thinking about this,” she said. “Sustainability or some kind of environmental commitment has been a part of the company, pretty much since it was founded.” According to the UN, sustainability is simply “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” By this definition, sustainable companies must consider their needs and a future without them. Intel’s sustainability focuses on renewable electricity, waste generation, and water conservation. The company’s initiatives have avoided 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. “Today, we have a commitment to get to 100% renewable electricity. We’ve been investing in renewable electricity for over a decade. We’re 100% in the US, all of our European locations, and also Malaysia and Isreal. We are working to 100% at all of our other global sites around the world,” said Bergen. Intel’s future goals are zealous and necessary. “Our latest ambitions that we committed to in the last two years is to get to net zero gas emissions by 2040, and on water, our goal is to reach net positive water by 2030. And waste - zero waste to landfill and upcycling of our manufacturing waste. All of this is built on the progress we’ve made in the last two decades.” The industry needs cross-company research and development for new chemistries and abatement technologies to reach net zero goals by 2040. The sustainability movement needs constant work and solutions for a better tomorrow.

Goals for a Sustainable Future

Fawn Bergen’s work spans industries, but the root of her values stems from her childhood. She attributes her passion to “my mother, who instilled in us from a really young age to appreciate what nature does and to really take care of it,” said Bergen, Corporate Sustainability Manager for Intel. She’s been a part of the Intel team for eight years.  Bergen dug into the Intel archives. “Our first environmental report that we published was in 1994 - when most companies weren’t even thinking about this,” she said. “Sustainability or some kind of environmental commitment has been a part of the company, pretty much since it was founded.” According to the UN, sustainability is simply “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” By this definition, sustainable companies must consider their needs and a future without them. Intel’s sustainability focuses on renewable electricity, waste generation, and water conservation. The company’s initiatives have avoided 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. “Today, we have a commitment to get to 100% renewable electricity. We’ve been investing in renewable electricity for over a decade. We’re 100% in the US, all of our European locations, and also Malaysia and Isreal. We are working to 100% at all of our other global sites around the world,” said Bergen. Intel’s future goals are zealous and necessary. “Our latest ambitions that we committed to in the last two years is to get to net zero gas emissions by 2040, and on water, our goal is to reach net positive water by 2030. And waste - zero waste to landfill and upcycling of our manufacturing waste. All of this is built on the progress we’ve made in the last two decades.” The industry needs cross-company research and development for new chemistries and abatement technologies to reach net zero goals by 2040. The sustainability movement needs constant work and solutions for a better tomorrow.

Coming November 16th: Tuned-In with intel

The debut episode of Tuned-in with Intel, kicks off with the history of sustainability at intel, its goals for the future, & where it's going.