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July 27, 2023
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EarthWorks 2023: Inspiring Action for Environmental Sustainability Around the World
By Siobhan Kenney
July 27, 2023
At Applied Materials, our drive to Make Possible® a Better Future is integral to our business and our culture, and one of the ways we bring this vision to life is through our annual global EarthWorks campaign.
While we encourage our employees to “make every day Earth Day,” we also invite our global workforce to take part in our spring EarthWorks activities to learn about and inspire action for environmental sustainability. This year’s campaign saw the return of in-person environmental activities in full force following heightened safety protocols and limited in-person gatherings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,500 employees from around the world mobilized to protect our planet and enjoy nature. In celebration of these efforts, the Applied Materials Foundation will donate funds to plant a tree in recognition of each participant.
Click through the photos below to see how our teams around the world made a difference in their communities during our EarthWorks campaign:
In the U.S., employees got out of their cars and biked to work, gathered to hike, clean up beaches and plant trees, learned about the environmental impacts of fast fashion, and more.
Applied Materials China focused on the theme of urban biodiversity, encouraging employees to learn about the natural beauty of their cities and support the wellbeing of our planet. They also cleaned up Guanyin Mountain beach, collecting over 200 pounds of garbage!
Employees in Greece hiked to the Center for Environmental Information at Panachaiko Mountain to learn about the local ecosystem.
In India, employees got creative and participated in eco-friendly crafts. In celebration of World Environment Day, they volunteered for a restoration project at Yerappanahalli Lake and planted 200 saplings to help restore the Earth’s natural resources.
Our colleagues in Israel participated in a bike building activity to encourage bicycling and joined a green energy initiative at a local tree nursery.
Across Japan, employees competed in an environmental themed photo contest – sharing beautiful shots of nature (the cherry blossom photos did not disappoint!) – and helped clean up Mt. Fuji.
In Korea, our team focused on a “Save Our Rivers” theme, encouraging participants to share photos of their local rivers and inviting them to remove invasive species from river areas.
Singapore employees contributed to the country’s One Million Trees movement, participated in an Earth Hour power shutdown, and organized a kayak-based coastal cleanup along Pasir Ris Beach.
Employees in Taiwan cleaned up beaches in Hsinchu and Tainan, participated in an Earth Hour shutdown, and volunteered in elementary school classrooms, reading stories that inspire children to care for the environment and all creatures.
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Thank you to all our event hosts for helping us bring to life our commitment to sustainability and our culture of purpose.
Get inspired by visiting Applied’s corporate responsibility webpage and follow us on Twitter @Applied4Good to see how we’re engaging in environmental sustainability and other efforts year-round.
Siobhan Kenney
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