Sustainable Technology: Key Upcoming 2024 Industry Events

The intersection of technology and sustainability is a critical focus for businesses, governments, and consumers alike. Several major industry events this fall will convene global leaders to discuss and implement sustainable solutions, and promise to highlight innovation in sustainable chip manufacturing.

Climate Week NYC: A Catalyst for Sustainable Innovation

Taking place in New York City from September 22-29, 2024, Climate Week NYC will spotlight the role of technology in addressing climate change. A particular focus is expected on sustainable manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Key topics likely to be explored include:

• Decarbonizing the semiconductor industry: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in chip manufacturing processes.
• Circular economy in electronics: exploring strategies for recycling, reusing electronic waste, and reducing semiconductor emissions.
• Clean energy integration in semiconductor production: Leveraging renewable energy sources to power chip fabrication facilities.
• Sustainable materials and supply chains: Identifying and adopting environmentally friendly materials and practices that increase semiconductor sustainability.

ESG Summit Europe: Driving Sustainable Business Practices

The ESG Summit Europe in Madrid, Spain, held October 1 and 2, 2024, will delve deeper into the business implications of sustainability. With a focus on Europe's commitment to green growth, the event will highlight the role of technology in achieving ESG goals.

Key topics expected to be covered include:

• Sustainable finance and green investments: Attracting capital for sustainable technology development and deployment.
• Measuring and reporting environmental impact: Developing robust metrics for assessing the sustainability performance of semiconductor companies.
• Supply chain transparency and traceability: Ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing practices throughout the value chain.
• Digitalization for sustainability: Leveraging technology to optimize resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

World Congress on Sustainable Technologies: Advancing Green Innovation

The World Congress on Sustainable Technologies, held at the University of Oxford from November 4-6, 2024, will showcase the latest breakthroughs in sustainable technologies. With a focus on research and development, the event will explore how innovation can drive a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Key areas of discussion include:

• Sustainable semiconductor materials: Developing environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.
• Energy-efficient chip design: Optimizing chip architecture to reduce power consumption and semiconductor carbon footprint.
• Advanced manufacturing processes: Implementing sustainable chip manufacturing and practices in chip fabrication facilities.
• Circular economy in electronics: Developing closed-loop systems for semiconductor materials and products.

Recognizing the urgent need to go beyond discussion and calls for collaboration, this trio of events promise to put the spotlight on plans and actions being taken by the tech industry to address the issue of semiconductor carbon and deliver on goal of sustainable technology. Ideally, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers will drive progress towards a more sustainable future.