GlobalFoundries Accelerates GHG Reductions Commitments with Near Term Science-Based Target
GlobalFoundries (GFS) has announced an acceleration of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals, committing to a 42% reduction by 2030 from 2021 levels, up from its previous target of 25%. This enhanced commitment aligns with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) standards and supports sustainability partnerships with Apple and Infineon Technologies AG.
The company plans to achieve this target through energy efficiency improvements, emissions controls, alternative chemistries, and lower-carbon power implementation across its facilities in the U.S., Germany, and Singapore. GF is particularly focused on reducing fluorinated GHG emissions in collaboration with Apple. The company maintains its long-term objectives of achieving net-zero GHG emissions and 100% carbon-neutral power by 2050.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) ha annunciato un'accelerazione degli obiettivi di riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra (GHG), impegnandosi a una riduzione del 42% entro il 2030 rispetto ai livelli del 2021, rispetto al precedente obiettivo del 25%. Questo impegno rafforzato è in linea con gli standard della Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) e supporta le partnership di sostenibilità con Apple e Infineon Technologies AG.
L'azienda intende raggiungere questo traguardo attraverso miglioramenti nell'efficienza energetica, il controllo delle emissioni, l'uso di chimiche alternative e l'implementazione di energia a basso contenuto di carbonio nelle sue strutture negli Stati Uniti, in Germania e a Singapore. GF si concentra in particolare sulla riduzione delle emissioni di gas fluorurati in collaborazione con Apple. L'azienda mantiene i suoi obiettivi a lungo termine di raggiungere emissioni nette di gas serra pari a zero e energia completamente carbon neutral entro il 2050.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) ha anunciado una aceleración en sus objetivos de reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI), comprometiéndose a una reducción del 42% para 2030 respecto a los niveles de 2021, aumentando su meta anterior del 25%. Este compromiso reforzado se alinea con los estándares de la Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) y respalda las alianzas de sostenibilidad con Apple e Infineon Technologies AG.
La compañía planea alcanzar esta meta mediante mejoras en la eficiencia energética, controles de emisiones, químicas alternativas y la implementación de energía con menor huella de carbono en sus instalaciones en Estados Unidos, Alemania y Singapur. GF está especialmente enfocada en reducir las emisiones de gases fluorados en colaboración con Apple. La empresa mantiene sus objetivos a largo plazo de lograr emisiones netas de GEI cero y energía 100% carbono neutral para 2050.
GlobalFoundries (GFS)는 온실가스(GHG) 배출 감축 목표를 가속화하여 2021년 수준 대비 2030년까지 42% 감축을 약속했으며, 이는 이전 목표인 25%에서 상향 조정된 수치입니다. 이 강화된 약속은 Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) 기준에 부합하며 Apple 및 Infineon Technologies AG와의 지속 가능성 파트너십을 지원합니다.
회사는 미국, 독일, 싱가포르에 위치한 시설 전반에 걸쳐 에너지 효율 개선, 배출 제어, 대체 화학물질 사용, 저탄소 전력 도입을 통해 이 목표를 달성할 계획입니다. GF는 특히 Apple과 협력하여 플루오린화 온실가스 배출 저감에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 회사는 2050년까지 순배출 제로 및 100% 탄소 중립 전력 달성이라는 장기 목표를 유지하고 있습니다.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) a annoncé une accélération de ses objectifs de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES), s'engageant à une réduction de 42% d'ici 2030 par rapport aux niveaux de 2021, contre un objectif précédent de 25%. Cet engagement renforcé est conforme aux normes de la Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) et soutient des partenariats de durabilité avec Apple et Infineon Technologies AG.
L'entreprise prévoit d'atteindre cet objectif grâce à des améliorations de l'efficacité énergétique, au contrôle des émissions, à l'utilisation de chimies alternatives et à la mise en place d'une énergie à faible émission de carbone dans ses installations aux États-Unis, en Allemagne et à Singapour. GF se concentre particulièrement sur la réduction des émissions de gaz fluorés en collaboration avec Apple. L'entreprise maintient ses objectifs à long terme d'atteindre des émissions nettes de GES nulles et une énergie 100% carboneutre d'ici 2050.
GlobalFoundries (GFS) hat eine Beschleunigung seiner Ziele zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen (THG) angekündigt und sich verpflichtet, bis 2030 eine Reduktion von 42% gegenüber dem Niveau von 2021 zu erreichen, anstelle des bisherigen Ziels von 25%. Dieses verstärkte Engagement entspricht den Standards der Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) und unterstützt Nachhaltigkeitspartnerschaften mit Apple und Infineon Technologies AG.
Das Unternehmen plant, dieses Ziel durch Verbesserungen der Energieeffizienz, Emissionskontrollen, alternative Chemikalien und die Nutzung von kohlenstoffärmerer Energie in seinen Einrichtungen in den USA, Deutschland und Singapur zu erreichen. GF konzentriert sich besonders auf die Reduzierung fluorierter Treibhausgasemissionen in Zusammenarbeit mit Apple. Das Unternehmen hält an seinen langfristigen Zielen fest, netto null THG-Emissionen und 100% CO2-neutralen Strom bis 2050 zu erreichen.
- Partnership with major tech companies Apple and Infineon strengthens market position
- Company reports being on track to meet accelerated emission reduction targets
- Demonstrates environmental leadership in semiconductor industry through SBTi commitment
- Significant capital investment likely required for emissions reduction infrastructure
- Potential increased operational costs from implementing new environmental technologies
To further align with industry sustainability goals, GF will accelerate commitment to reduce GHG emissions
MALTA, N.Y., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced it will accelerate its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals, enhancing the company’s commitment to sustainable operations and further supporting the sustainability leadership of partners including Apple and Infineon Technologies AG. GF’s revised targets will be set in line with Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) standards.
GF is updating its Journey to Zero Carbon pledge with the accelerated commitment to reduce total GHG emissions by
As part of this pledge, GF has committed to set its GHG emission reduction target in alignment with SBTi, widely considered the gold standard for science-based carbon reduction targets.
“Addressing today’s sustainability challenges is no small task, and GF has a strong track record of advancing responsible manufacturing and helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals,” said Niels Anderskouv, chief business officer and incoming president and chief operating officer at GF. “The essential chips we manufacture are in countless technologies and devices around the world. Our commitment to SBTi, and its vigilant framework for meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reductions, is both the right thing to do and another way for GF to be an environmentally responsible partner to our customers and communities.”
In partnering with Apple, GF is enhancing the sustainability of its semiconductor manufacturing operations and further reducing fluorinated GHG emissions, which have global warming potential thousands of times greater than that of CO2. GF has also been partnering with Infineon to set and meet more ambitious GHG reduction targets, in alignment with Infineon’s SBTi plans to address climate change across its entire value chain.
As GF works with SBTi on its near-term GHG emission reduction target, the company remains committed to its previously stated goals of achieving net-zero GHG emissions and
Read more about sustainability at GF: https://gf.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility
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