Intel adheres to the concept of sustainable development and uses "core" to create a sustainable future

Sustainable development concerns the common future of mankind, and technology is the only way to achieve sustainable development. Recently, Bian Chenggang, Vice President of Intel Manufacturing and Supply Chain Division and General Manager of Intel Chengdu, Liang Yali, Vice President of Intel Marketing Group and General Manager of Cloud and Industry Solutions Division in China, Jiang Tao, Vice President of Intel and Managing Director of Government Affairs in China, and Zhang Qiang, Professor of School of Social Development and Public Policy of Beijing Normal University, held a roundtable discussion on the theme of "Using 'Core' Development to Talk about Sustainable Future". In a relaxed atmosphere, the four guests discussed how Intel, as a semiconductor technology company, can contribute to a sustainable future, focusing on hot topics such as sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, East-West computing, and "dual carbon" goals.

In terms of sustainable development strategy, Intel has always insisted on giving equal importance to reducing its "carbon footprint" and expanding its technological "handprint". It not only reduces its own operational "carbon footprint", but also works with partners to apply Intel technology to reduce environmental footprint, while mobilizing employees and social forces to jointly promote sustainable development and expand its technological "handprint". "Sustainable development is a belief rooted in our hearts. From Intel's practical experience, sustainable development is not a matter of one or two years, but a story of continuous evolution over decades, and also a journey." Liang Yali said.

"Reducing carbon footprint" refers to Intel's reduction of carbon emissions in its own direct or indirect operations, supply chain, and the marketing and use of its products. At present, some phased results have been achieved. For example, as a model of Intel's sustainable development, Intel's Chengdu factory saves more than 4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year through the transformation of equipment and processes and the improvement of chip performance; in terms of solid waste recycling, the Chengdu factory's solid waste recycling rate has reached 97%; by transforming process water in the production and manufacturing process, the Chengdu factory saves more than 4 billion liters of water each year. Bian Chenggang said: "The concept of sustainable development has been implanted in the Intel Chengdu factory from an early stage. Sustainable development is a challenge, but also an opportunity. It is an opportunity for technology to be used for good and to change the world. It is also a win-win situation."

As a semiconductor design and manufacturing company, Intel's unique position in the industry allows it to change the wider world beyond its business scope. Intel has taken active actions to help other parties reduce their carbon "footprint" through technology and industry influence. Intel has worked with many industry partners, customers and suppliers to launch various innovative solutions in the fields of PCs, data centers, communications, etc., to help achieve the East-West computing and "dual carbon" goals.

Among the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, areas including education, healthcare, and employment are included, which fully demonstrates that "sustainable development of people" cannot be ignored. In addition to actively promoting the sustainable development of the environment, Intel has also taken a series of actions to use the power of technology to help a wide range of people achieve self-development. For example, Intel is promoting an artificial intelligence education program, targeting different age groups, different needs, and different career developments, and setting up targeted courses such as AI for Youth, AI for Workforce, and AI for Citizens to cultivate a new generation of artificial intelligence talents. "Human development is an important part of Intel's sustainable development practices. Let us use technology as a bridge, cross the gap with digitalization, and move towards a sustainable future." Jiang Tao said.

Intel also attaches great importance to inspiring employees' enthusiasm and motivating them to use their expertise to accelerate their contribution to the world. In China, the cumulative volunteer hours of Intel Chengdu Factory have exceeded 410,000 hours . In 2012, Intel Chengdu volunteers began to cooperate with Chengdu Kanghua Community Development Center to carry out wetland care and water source protection work in Yunqiao, such as natural care of wetlands, collection and collation of biodiversity data, and maintenance and improvement of facilities. So far, about 3,000 volunteers have used 15,000 hours to pull out nearly 5,000 kilograms of alien pests, Alternanthera philoxeroides.

Sustainable development is the future of mankind and the only way for Intel. Intel will continue to uphold its long-term commitment to the environment, work together with industry partners, continue to innovate, and jointly promote sustainable development to fulfill its mission: to create technology that changes the world and benefits everyone on the planet.