Applied Materials re-inforces commitment to reducing carbon footprint on Earth day

BENGALURU, INDIA: Reinforcing its commitment toward reducing the company’s carbon footprint, Applied Materials organized a series of internal programs during the past month.

These programs included an e-Waste Recycle Week, demarking a Car Pool/ Public Transport Day, Sapling Plantation, and an upcoming Lake-a-thon Lake Restoration Campaign. In addition employees have also committed to smaller permanent changes to foster conservation of energy and resources at the office.

Through a range of internal programs, Applied Materials have cut down their environmental footprint by more than 20% since 2007; Applied Materials provides energy-efficient manufacturing systems to customers worldwide.

“Billions of energy-efficient electronics and clean energy producing solar panels are manufactured using the equipment made by Applied materials, but the most direct impact that Applied makes on people’s lives is in the neighborhoods where employees live and work.” said Michael R. Splinter, chairman of the Board of Directors, president and CEO Applied Materials.

“We have made a commitment to reduce the company’s carbon footprint to 50,000 tonnes by 2012. In addition to reducing operating costs and manufacturing efficient equipment, we’re encouraging employees to make and sustain changes in their daily energy consumption. Applied Materials is making a difference — one person and one city at a time.”