Clean tech

I have had the opportunity to do lots of volunteer work over the years in cities across the U.S. – gleaning food for distribution to families in need, weeding community gardens, painting houses for the elderly and low income, being a classroom mentor, as well as serving on boards of nonprofit organizations. Every activity has been a great personal experience that helped shape my leadership skills, allowed me to think about social problems in new ways, and create perspective on what's important in life.

Today Applied Materials’ CEO Mike Splinter took part in a well-known global thought-leader forum: The Aspen Ideas Festival. Dedicated to the notion that bringing the major policy, business and social leaders of the world together can lead to more meaningful discussion and action, Applied is proud to be able to take part in such a prestigious event.

Specifically, we’re excited to connect with people who, just like us, want to create a cleaner, brighter future for everyone.

Here at Applied we talk a lot about scale, because ultimately scale is the key to unlocking solar power’s potential to transform our energy economy. The reason for this is simple: scale drives down costs. This is the essential lesson of solar’s historical development, and it has important implications for solar’s future.

Would you believe that the largest threat facing today’s word is the energy crisis?  And that energy, right up there with food, water and shelter, ranks among the top necessities for human existence?  In a Forbes.com article posted today, the energy crisis is credited with opening the door for a variety of alternative energy sources and companies, such as Applied Materials, who represent key components to an alternative energy future.  It goes on to say that clean technology is one of the most promising areas for investment today, with exponential growth potential over the next several decades.  Click here to check it out!

During last month’s California League of Conservation Voters’ 28th annual Environmental Leadership Awards, Applied Materials was honored for “Building a Greener California” through the company’s history of making energy efficiency the core of their work and transforming lives through bold technological advances such as innovative solar technology.

In recognition of this honor, the company received the below proclamations from various state elected officials: