Corporate Responsibility

As the 2021-22 school year begins, we are thankful for the dedication, passion and grit of education providers around the world.

Alliance for Global Inclusion aims to improve diversity and inclusion across industries with goals tied to representative leadership, inclusive product development and broader access to STEM education for underserved communities.

Applied Materials’ latest Sustainability Report demonstrates the company’s continued dedication to, and wide-ranging progress towards, its ESG strategy and commitments.

We are in awe of the arts groups and their leaders whose tremendous creativity and clever use of technology brought artists and audiences together for powerful, entertaining, engaging experiences all while we sheltered in place.

During Applied’s annual EarthWorks campaign, employees across the globe are encouraged to learn about and take action dedicated to environmental sustainability.

Applied Materials employees around the world joined together in March to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Nonprofits funded by Applied Materials Foundation’s Generation Girl initiative provided high-quality programming for girls across the United States, despite a very difficult year.

While Applied Materials’ ESG ratings are improving, we’re not satisfied yet. Our aspiration is to help drive the semiconductor industry into a leadership role on climate change and supplier engagement.

Recently I participated in an engaging panel discussion on the topic of “Driving Decarbonization in Turbulent Times and Beyond.” What was clear from the discussion is that many businesses are innovating to improve not only their footprint but those of their value chain—suppliers and customers, and that these efforts present tech companies with opportunities for innovation and differentiation.