Schneider launches Catalyze, a renewable energy program for semiconductor manufacturing
Date: 16/07/2023
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 of suppliers simultaneously through digital technology platforms, to drive swift and measurable actions in their supply chain decarbonization
Lead the way for the industry to drive definitive next steps. Sponsoring companies will collaborate on the development of the program – including identifying focus areas and suppliers – as well as encouraging other semiconductor companies to consider the program for their own value chains
“At Schneider Electric, our purpose is to empower companies to make the most of our energy and resources, bringing progress and sustainability together for everyone. Our mission is to be a digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency, and the Catalyze partnership program is an excellent example of how companies in key global industries can collaborate to accelerate decarbonization,” said Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric.
“Switching to renewable energy is an important step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Intel has achieved 93% renewable electricity in our global operations and remains committed to reaching 100% by 2030,” said Intel’s Keyvan Esfarjani, Chief Global Operations Officer. “Intel is proud to be a founding member of Catalyze to help remove barriers to choosing greener energy. Ultimately, we want our entire value chain to achieve net-zero as we continue to deliver leading technologies that power our digital world.”
“Applied Materials has been working with our suppliers to instill sustainability best practices through our SuCCESS2030 initiative, and we are excited to build on our momentum with the Catalyze program,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO, Applied Materials. “Promoting closer collaboration across the value chain is key to accelerating carbon emissions reduction. We look forward to working with our partners to drive higher output of clean energy for the global semiconductor industry.”
The program will initially focus on suppliers with energy load in specific markets in the semiconductor value chain where renewable energy is currently available, with the intention to expand globally where specific interest and renewable energy market opportunities align.
