Sustainability In Semiconductors - Why Eco-Friendly Initiatives Are Important In The Tech Industry

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www.brewerscience.com/, Mar. 20, 2023 – 

Global Warming is a hot topic lately, pun intended, contributing to an over 2-degree temperature increase in the last two centuries–which might not seem significant until you factor in the larger stress it puts on our ecosystem (and economy!): fire threats, water shortages, and increases in natural disasters. In the last four decades, damages from climate disasters have cost the US 2 trillion dollars (about $6,200 per person in the US). From a business economics standpoint, this is detrimental. From a humanitarian standpoint, this is unacceptable. It is our responsibility, as corporations, as inhabitants of this earth, to be responsible for our actions and hold each other accountable for making more sustainable choices.

The EPA created a breakdown of Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Economic Sector, with transportation, electricity, and industry being the three most prominent contributors–all sectors that are directly engaged in the semiconductor industry.

Being a global leader in the semiconductor industry, Brewer Science made it a mission to address the company's environmental impact. Now achieving Zero Waste GreenCircle Certification for six consecutive years, along with several other honorable accolades such as becoming B Corp Certified™, the company shares its successful programs to encourage other industry partners to adapt their business models for more sustainable initiatives.

It is more than just global impact–it is about people.

Adapting sustainable practices has an impact far greater than global footprint–it impacts your people. Whether it is employees, customers, or investors, a successful business model relies on adapting to the demands of the stakeholders. As the global economy shifts to be more environmentally conscious, it is essential to address it with your business programs.

Environmental initiatives not only show stakeholders you are listening, but also allow you to attract high-caliber candidates from a wider application pool since studies show that one of the deciding factors for workplace selection among millennials is global impact and sustainability. This is quite evident at Brewer Science, where employee engagement has increased significantly, in part due to the environmental initiatives. Vicki Hallsworth, Director of International Human Resources at Brewer Science, states that there's a common theme among recent applicants, "Employees seek to work at a place that they can call more than just a job but to know that they are making a positive impact in the world. They know that when they come into work each day they are contributing to a greater good and that the company's mission aligns with their values, whether it be environmental responsibility or social impact."

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