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Applied Materials is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint around the world by designing and enabling environmentally friendly products, improving energy efficiency and reducing the impact of operations. Through Applied's educational and community-based environmental grants and employee volunteer support, Applied Materials is working to build a more sustainable future around the world. Highlights include:
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As a supporter of Climate Prosperity: A Greenprint for Silicon Valley, Applied is involved in a comprehensive initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing the local economy and enhancing quality of life.
- In Bangalore, India, Applied supported the installation of solar panels on a Digital Equalizer Center which provides power to computers, allowing underserved youth to gain technical skills and prepare for entrance into the workforce.
- At Mt Fuji in Japan, in Portland, Oregon, and in Austin, Texas, Applied employees regularly volunteer to clean up parks and natural environments.
- In the United States, Applied Materials works to “recycle” excess equipment and supplies by donating the items to nonprofit agencies including the Resource Area for Teachers in San Jose, California, and the Hands on Central Texas Resource Center in Austin for reuse by schools and charities.
- To teach sustainability and environmental concepts to children ages nine and older, Applied has created an innovative Bright Future card game offered free of charge to teachers.
- Applied Materials hosts projects and celebrations in recognition of Earth Day each year.
- At universities around the world, Applied funds specific research projects focusing on renewable energy. With support from Applied, Santa Clara University and University of Texas competed in the Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC.
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