Recently, Applied Materials Inc. released its 2009 Citizenship Report. This report highlights their corporate social responsibility activities ranging from energy saving products and contribution to social, environmental and the economy.
The report details key achievements made in Applied’s fiscal 2009 in the areas of “green construction,” information technology sustainability, solar and clean energy solutions, environmental awareness, education, philanthropy, and employee volunteering. Notable highlights of the report include:
- Progress made toward Applied’s goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2012 over a 2006 baseline, which includes the following milestones:
- Obtained 9.5% of power from renewable sources.
- Decreased worldwide electric usage by 14%.
- Decreased natural gas usage by 22%.
- Reduced worldwide water use by 17%.
- An investment of more than $4 million by Applied and the Applied Materials Foundation in educational programs to improve student academic achievement.
- Contributions to local non-profit organizations totaling $1.5 million in Austin, TX, and Northern California’s Silicon Valley to provide rent, utility assistance and other basic services for urgent community needs.
- Launch of the Company’s Clean Tech, Applied blog, a global discussion about the ideas, actions and products shaping a cleaner, brighter future.
For more information visit Applied Materials' website.
