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Semiconductor Sustainability – Eight Moments that Mattered in 2024
Looking back on sustainability developments of the past year, from NVIDIA innovations to legal challenges for emissions reporting, Apple net-zero progress to the release of the first global semiconductor carbon emissions forecast.
Global Semiconductor Carbon Emissions Forecast, 2025-2030
To set the bar for semiconductor sustainability and provide analysis and leadership to address the industry's carbon footprint, TechInsights has developed the Global Semiconductor Carbon Emissions Forecast, 2025-2030.
Semiconductor Sustainability: Predictions for 2025
Explore TechInsights’ 2025 Semiconductor Sustainability Predictions, including insights on carbon emissions, silicon intensity, AI’s environmental impact, and net-zero targets.
Advanced Packaging: A Double-Edged Sword for Semiconductor Emissions
Explore the environmental impact of advanced packaging in semiconductors, highlighting its benefits and challenges, and how the industry can balance innovation with sustainability.
EUV Lithography: A Power-Hungry Path to Innovation
Discover the energy-intensive realities of EUV lithography and its impact on semiconductor innovation—read how industry leaders are addressing sustainability challenges in our full report.
Greener Options for Plasma Cleaning in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Discover greener plasma cleaning solutions in semiconductor manufacturing—explore how low-GWP alternatives like Carbonyl Fluoride (COF2) can help reduce emissions and support sustainable innovation.
Apple's Sustainability Efforts: A Closer Look
Explore Apple's sustainability efforts and challenges in reducing semiconductor emissions, including the carbon neutrality of the Apple Watch Series 10. Read our report for insights on its 2030 net-zero goal.
When Green and Growth Compete – Biden’s New Law Exempts Semiconductor Fabs from Environmental Review
Discover the impact of Biden's new law exempting semiconductor fabs from NEPA reviews. Learn how this change accelerates U.S. chip manufacturing while raising critical environmental concerns like PFAS pollution and local resource strain.
Making the Case to Adopt Renewable Energy in Fabs
Discover why fabs like TSMC are accelerating their renewable energy goals. Learn how TSMC plans to meet the rising demand for sustainable wafer fabrication while reducing carbon emissions.
Navigating the Future of Semiconductor Sustainability
Discover how the semiconductor industry is navigating sustainability challenges and opportunities, from advanced packaging to automotive electronics, chip manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.
The Looming Shadow of AI on Semiconductor Sustainability
Explore the environmental impact of AI on semiconductor sustainability in our latest blog, the second in a five-part series.
Sustainable Technology: Key Upcoming 2024 Industry Events
Explore how technology and sustainability converge at upcoming industry events this fall, where global leaders will discuss innovative solutions and advancements in sustainable chip manufacturing.
Electric Vehicles and their Semiconductor Carbon Footprint
Explore the crucial role of semiconductors in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, uncovering both the opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions at the intersection of these technologies.
Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Mid-Year Roundup of 2024 Top Developments
Explore the top five sustainable semiconductor developments of 2024, highlighting how industry leaders are innovating to meet environmental, consumer, and investor demands.
Sustainability at SEMICON West 2024: Achieving Sustainable Growth in the Semiconductor Industry
SEMICON West recently wrapped up, and one of the notable programs focused on sustainability, which provided a platform for sharing insights, innovative solutions, and collaborative strategies to address environmental challenges.
Sustainability Will Lead Key Discussions at SEMICON WEST 2024
SEMICON WEST 2024 in San Francisco, Calif., July 9-11 promises to be a pivotal event for the semiconductor industry, especially with its strong focus on sustainability. This year's agenda is packed with sessions addressing the environmental challenges and opportunities within the sector.
Rapid Increase in Microsoft’s Emissions Threatens Future Supply Deals
Multi-billion-dollar AI investments from Microsoft are seemingly coming on a weekly basis, suggesting reducing semiconductor carbon footprint is not only an ethical concern, but also big business.
Taiwan’s Green Energy Conundrum – Balancing Increasing Demand with Sustainability Targets
Taiwan's ambitious net-zero emissions goal by 2050 faces challenges due to limited resources, high tech sector demands, reliance on imported fuels, and a contentious energy debate, despite significant gains in renewable energy.
SEC Court Challenge Sidetracks Emissions Reporting Requirements
Unveiling a full picture of a semiconductor's carbon footprint requires a deep dive into the supply chain.
Notable improvements include the expansion of fab coverage, with the model now covering 184 300mm semiconductor fabs worldwide.
Apple M4 Release Charting Progress Towards Sustainability Goals
TechInsights’ analysis of the iPad Pro with the M4 processor highlights its AI leadership. However, the absence of carbon neutrality mentions points to challenges in meeting Apple’s environmental goals.
TechInsights’ sustainability tools provide a clearer view of the NVIDIA Blackwell platform’s sustainability, including cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and power consumption, compared to its predecessors.
A Tale of Three Phone Chips: Eco Edition
TechInsights discovered a 20% gap in carbon emissions from manufacturing the semiconductors of three flagship phones, despite smartphones being typically evaluated based on screen size, processor speed, and camera resolution.
Gearing Up for a Greener Future: Key Circular Solutions at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024
The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) returns to Brussels this month, uniting leaders focused on a sustainable future, with a key focus on circularity in semiconductor manufacturing.
Reducing Carbon Emissions will be a Challenge for Semiconductor Manufacturers
How do you continue to innovate and produce increasingly more powerful and complex silicon wafers, while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns related to the energy and water needs, as well as the chemical and carbon emissions that are part of the manufacturing process?
PFAS in Semiconductor Manufacturing: A Major Sustainability Challenge
As next-gen silicon chips and circuits evolve, the challenge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) emerges. These heat, water, and oil-resistant chemicals are widespread in semiconductor manufacturing—but at what cost?
IEA Forum Paves the Path for a Sustainable Future
The IEA Energy Innovation Forum in Paris, marking the IEA's 50th anniversary, was a key moment in the global push for sustainable energy, highlighting technology’s role in advancing a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future.
TechInsights Launches the BOM Data Carbon Emissions Modules
As TechInsights is the authoritative information source of the semiconductor industry, sustainability is one of our key topics of focus. We continue to develop fact-based data to inform our customers on their sustainability journey.
Driving Towards a Sustainable Future with Electric Vehicles
The global automotive landscape is transforming as the push for sustainability grows. Governments and consumers are driving the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), with countries like the EU, U.S., and China leading the way.
VINATech Hybrid Capacitors used in the Samsung TV Remote Control
In the fast-paced world of consumer electronics, sustainability is the name of the game. In this blog, we'll explore the role of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and the rise of hybrid supercapacitors in making our gadgets more eco-friendly.
Assessing the Value of Sustainable Silicon Carbide Technology
In the quest for sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction, power electronics have emerged as a critical player, with silicon carbide (SiC) at the forefront of innovation.
Navigating the Evolution of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Consumer Electronics
Lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of devices, from smartphones to laptops. As electronics get smaller and demand higher energy capacities, designing the ideal battery solution becomes increasingly challenging.
Sustainability & Sustainable Fabrication in the Semiconductor Industry
The semiconductor industry is shifting toward sustainability, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and create eco-friendly manufacturing processes.
Recycled Cobalt in Rechargeable Batteries
This article explores the multifaceted landscape of cobalt in technology, the environmental impacts of cobalt extraction, and the opportunities and challenges posed by the growing demand for recycled cobalt.
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