Environmental sustainability is imperative Our goal is for sustainable thinking to inform every aspect of our business. From our energy-efficient fabs to stringent emission controls, GF has a proven track record of environmentally responsible manufacturing and operations. We recognize climate change is an unprecedented global challenge, and we are committed to growing responsibly and minimizing our impact on the environment. Learn more about our sustainability efforts and outcomes below. #environmental-sustainability-is-imperative– Journey to Zero Carbon This year GF accelerated our Journey to Zero Carbon. Our previous target was to reduce total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030. To further support our own sustainability goals and the goals of our customers, GF has now committed to reducing total GHG emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030. As part of this pledge, GF has committed to set its GHG emission reduction target in alignment with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), widely considered the gold standard for science-based carbon reduction targets. It’s important to note that GF is already on track to meet this more ambitious 42% reduction goal, which we’ll accomplish through a thoughtful mix of energy efficiency improvements, state-of-the-art emissions controls, expanded use of alternative chemistries and use of lower-carbon power across our global manufacturing sites. As this work moves forward, we remain committed to our long-term goals of achieving net-zero GHG emissions and 100% carbon-neutral power by 2050. #journey-to-zero-carbon- Resource conservation In 2024, GF completed projects to realize the following estimated annualized savings: 33 GWh electricity 224km³ water 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MTCO2e) of GHG emissions 900 tons of chemical use and corresponding waste generation Energy management We are committed to being an industry leader in sustainable manufacturing. Making semiconductor chips is among the most complex and sophisticated manufacturing processes in the world, requiring up to thousands of individual steps over several months. We continually improve and optimize this process, identifying and implementing further efficiencies and energy-saving measures into our operations. In 2024, our sustainability and efficiency efforts are expected to annually save more than 33 million kWh of electricity – enough to power over 3,000 average U.S. households for a year. Read the full report. Water management Water is vital to our planet. It is also necessary for semiconductor manufacturing. As part of our water conservation efforts, in 2024 we have implemented projects expected to annually save more than 224,000 m³ of water annually – about the water used by 540 average U.S. households in one year. These savings are driven by our extensive water reclamation programs in place at our manufacturing facilities. In 2024, our global water reclaim rate was 73%. GlobalFoundries manufacturing sites are not located in, and do not use water from, any identified high water stress areas. Read the full report. Climate We recognize climate change is an unprecedented global challenge, and we are committed to growing responsibly and reducing our emissions in a meaningful way. We are already on track to meet our accelerated Journey to Zero Carbon goal of reducing our total greenhouse gas emissions 42% from 2021 to 2030. It’s the right thing to do – for our business, for our global team and for our planet. In 2024, GF executed projects expected to save 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) in annual greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full report. Waste management As part of our efforts to increase the sustainability and efficiency of our operations, GF carefully manages all manufacturing waste produced. We recycle and reuse as much of this waste as possible, with the goal of keeping waste out of landfills. For example, spent sulfuric acid from our facilities is reused in wastewater treatment or in the manufacture of fertilizers. In 2024, teams across GF executed projects for an expected combined benefit of nearly 900 metric tons of hazardous waste reduction and chemical use that save chemicals and reduce waste generation. Read the full report.
