Intel, a manufacturer of semiconductors, and Applied Materials, a supplier of equipment for the semiconductor industry, have been involved in Catalyze from the outset. In particular, the partner program aims to strengthen the importance of digital technologies for socially and economically sustainable climate protection. As a result of the increased demand for digital solutions, the chip industry's CO₂ emissions are also expected to rise. Schneider Electric would therefore like to actively counteract this together with its partner companies.

One focus of the newly launched partner program is the accelerated use of renewable energies. For example, when it comes to cooperating on energy procurement, Catalyze supports smaller suppliers of chip industry companies in particular in concluding power purchase agreements. Schneider Electric, Intel and Applied Materials will continue to develop the program together and are encouraging other manufacturers and suppliers in the semiconductor industry to participate. The aim is to network entire supply chains via digital technology platforms in order to drive forward decarbonization quickly and measurably.

Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric

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"Catalyze is an excellent example of how companies in key industries are working together to accelerate decarbonization. As an expert in digitalization, sustainability and efficiency, we are bringing all our expertise to the program to support the semiconductor industry on its path to carbon neutrality," said Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric.

Catalyze joins existing Schneider Electric initiatives, including the Energize program for the pharmaceutical industry and the Gigaton PPA program for Walmart. With the 'Zero Carbon Project' support program, the company has also been working since 2021 to reduce CO₂ emissions from its 1000 top suppliers by 50% by 2025. By 2050, the emissions of Schneider Electric's entire value network are to be reduced to net zero.