Decarbonization Opens Pathway to a Sustainable Future

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Decoupling economic growth from carbon dioxide emissions is crucial to fighting climate change.

www.eetasia.com/, Aug. 15, 2023 – 

Decarbonization is a crucial global initiative that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to mitigate climate change and transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The primary goal of decarbonization is to reduce or eliminate CO2 emissions and other GHGs associated with human activities. The combustion of fossil fuels–the primary source of carbon emissions–releases significant amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. To effectively combat climate change, it's crucial to decouple economic growth from GHG emissions, ultimately achieving a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative state.

The semiconductor industry contributes substantially to global GHG emissions. Global CO2 emissions increased by 0.9% in 2020, with 37,000 gigatons of CO2 emitted, according to reports. The use of renewable energy and the transition to electric vehicles helped avoid 550 million tons of CO2 emissions, even though the increase in emissions has been less than anticipated.

Net–zero GHG emissions

Due to the energy needed to produce chips and the specifications of the manufacturing processes, reducing GHG emissions is one of the semiconductor industry's most difficult tasks. The need to expand the semiconductor ecosystem globally to meet the escalating chip demand adds to this complexity. To achieve net zero, new designs that don't exist must be found, created and tested.

To create a more sustainable computer future, Intel, one of the biggest semiconductor firms in the world, is strengthening its long-standing ecosystem partnership. In April last year, CEO Pat Gelsinger announced Intel's commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its operations, known as Scope 1 and Scope 2, by 2040. Intel has made major investments in various processes, including chemical substitution, abatement, energy conservation, process enhancement and renewable and alternative energy sources. As a result, Intel's cumulative GHG emissions over the past 10 years have fallen by more than 80%.

Intel is also committed to addressing climate impacts across its upstream and downstream value chain, or Scope 3 emissions. The company's Scope 3 strategy focuses on forming partnerships with suppliers and customers to implement aggressive measures to reduce overall emissions.

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