Schneider launches Catalyze, a renewable energy program for semiconductor manufacturing

Schneider Electric launched a program called Catalyze during SEMICON West 2023. Catalyze is a first-of-its kind of program of collaboration among key semiconductor and technology industry leaders to reduce carbon footprint and achieve a more sustainable path to growth by using higher renewable energy. Intel and Applied Materials are the inaugural corporate sponsors of the Catalyze program. Schneider Electric and its supporters are encouraging suppliers from throughout the semiconductor industry ecosystem to join the Catalyze program. Catalyze Program Elements The Catalyze program strives to: Combine energy purchasing power across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects Provide suppliers – who may not have the capability on their own – with the opportunity to participate in the market for utility-scale power purchase agreements (PPAs) Increase awareness of the availability of renewable energy in specific global regions where the semiconductor value chain is operational, to increase greater adoption Continue to assist suppliers who have made commitments to reduce their carbon emissions and/or sign on to this program Educate companies in the semiconductor value chain about the importance of developing operational models to use in their supply chain programs – to close net-zero ambition gaps Engage thousands ...