The first semiconductor manufacturer in the global semiconductor industry to be carbon-neutral

Austrian Microelectronics announced that it will implement a proactive plan to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2015 and become the first global manufacturer to achieve carbon neutrality in the semiconductor industry. As a company that actively works hard to take responsibility for environmental protection, since 2004, Austrian Microelectronics has been actively reducing its carbon footprint. By 2010, it has achieved a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to 31,000 tons. In the past two years, austriamicrosystems has fully mastered the CO2 production of all company activities including employees. In 2011, Austrian Microelectronics will further reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to more than 9,000 tons by using hydroelectric power to switch to 100% green power.

John Heugle, CEO of austriamicrosystems stated: "Austriamicrosystems has always insisted on checking the business's impact on the environment and taking measures to reduce the pollution to the environment. We have always focused on clean technologies to reduce the impact of carbon dioxide, so we are very It is an honor to announce that the company has made a big step forward in its goal of achieving a zero carbon footprint, and investing in energy-saving, sustainable energy projects and carbon dioxide reduction programs not only helps protect the environment, but also bring us tremendous business advantages. At the same time, it creates revenue for our customers. Austrian Microelectronics has played a leading role in this important area and hopes that other colleagues can take responsibility for protecting the environment together with us."

As a world-class design and manufacturing company, Austria Microelectronics has continuously invested in the efficient use of energy and natural resources in order to create a better environment. The company is currently operating and developing projects that include advanced solar cooling, advanced cleaning technologies for wastewater, exhaust gas, products for renewable energy applications, biomass power plant construction, and the use of renewable fuels for heating and cooling. The implementation of these projects has reduced the company's use of coal and oil power generation, reduced Austrian microelectronics dependence on imported natural gas, and further achieved carbon neutrality.