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Powering
Sustainable
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Net Zero
2040
Playbook™

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Purpose

Corporate Responsibility

Transforming the future of technology innovation Learn More »

Net Zero

Driving cross-industry collaboration to reduce and mitigate our climate impact Learn More »

eco Products & Services

Taking a systems-view to fundamentally transform our industry's approach to sustainability Learn More »

Purpose

Anchoring purpose at the core of our business strategy Learn More »

Applied is advancing energy-efficient computing, respecting people and the planet, and accelerating commercialization and industry progress with integrity and strong partnerships

2024 Highlights

6M MTCO2e

Reduction in Scope 3 emissions since fiscal 2022—even as our business grows

73%

Renewable electricity sourced for global operations in fiscal 2024; 100% in the U.S.

$14.5M

Invested in local communities by Applied Materials and the Applied Foundation in fiscal 2024

Applied Materials Impact Framework

Applied Materials Impact Framework

We consider social and environmental impacts within the semiconductor ecosystem—in our business, across our value chain and how we advance energy-efficient computing.

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Sustainability Priorities

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Ensuring Trust

We are committed to being our customers' most valued partner, built on a foundation of mutual trust and respect. With integrity and ethics at our core, we safeguard privacy, data and intellectual property and environmental, health and safety across our global operations.

Empowering People

Advancing the world’s technology starts with a skilled, mission-focused team empowered to reach their full potential. We foster a connected, collaborative culture where people feel respected and have access to continuous growth and development.

Environmental Progress

We're driving sustainability across our business and value chain, making progress on our science-based Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our bold 3x30 ambition to achieve a 30% reduction in equivalent energy use, chemical impact, and cleanroom floorspace requirements by 2030.

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Net Zero 2040 Playbook™

Applied’s Net Zero 2040 Playbook is our roadmap to transform the manufacture of semiconductors and advance cleaner energy. Updated biennially, it guides our journey to decarbonize the grid, create a low-carbon supply chain and develop more sustainable solutions.

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ecoUP™ Products

Our growing portfolio of innovative, eco-advantaged products and services optimizes energy and chemical efficiency with a smaller footprint and helps customers better monitor and manage their fab and subfab processes to achieve their sustainability goals.

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Purpose

We invest in communities to create lasting impact. Through funding from Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation, we support initiatives that matter to our employees and align with our values—driving meaningful change where it’s needed most.

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Awards and Recognition

Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2025
Barrons Most Sustainable Companies 2025
Americas Most Just Companies
Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2024
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