Corporate Responsibility

In India, approximately 30% of the country's population - or 300 million people - do not have access to a dependable source of electricity. While solar power can be an excellent solution, barriers still exist for people living in impoverished communities. Most significant are the lack of end-user financing and the absence of reliable service and maintenance of the solar equipment.

The goal is well-defined. The rules are strict. Penalties are stiff. But imagination is unlimited!

The 2013 Tech Laureates have just been announced and it is an amazing and diverse roster of individuals and groups being recognized for using technology to benefit humanity.

Some of the brightest university students in Taiwan majoring in material science and engineering visited Applied Materials and met with key employees.

Learn how Applied Materials is helping to develop the next generation of innovators and engaged global citizens through its support of Breakthrough.

Team UOW – from the University of Wollongong in Australia – took first place at the Solar Decathlon China!  Not only did their entry score the highest points in the competition but it received recognition as the oldest house in the event.  The Team avoided the environmental impacts of new construction by retrofitting a typical existing Australian home built in the period of the 1950’s and 60’s.

Applied Materials hosted United States Congressman Mike Honda and members of the newly formed Silicon Valley STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Advisory Board to discuss advancing STEM programs throughout schools across the U.S. to ensure that the children of today have the educational background to become the tech innovators of tomorrow.

The wait is over as 20 student teams from 35 universities across 13 countries on six continents have officially arrived in Datong, China for the first-ever Solar Decathlon held in Asia.  The China Solar Decathlon runs from August 2-11 and challenges college teams to complete against one-another to design and build an energy-efficient home that is attractive, affordable and ready for occupancy.

At Applied Materials we understand the value of global diversity and inclusion and we weave it into the fabric of our company. It is reflected in processes and day to day business practices and culture.  Recently the company held celebrations in California, Texas and Massachusetts to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of diversity and inclusion.