BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an trade chief in progressive reminiscence and storage options, right this moment introduced that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has named its facility in Singapore as a Sustainability Lighthouse – the first front-end semiconductor fab in the world to have acquired this recognition.
The designation demonstrates Micron’s main place in driving the way forward for sustainable manufacturing and acknowledges Micron’s proactive strategy to eco-efficient operations which are good for its business and the planet. Micron’s manufacturing services in Singapore and Taiwan have been first awarded WEF Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) standing in 2020 for his or her elite services which are main the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“Sustainably operating leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facilities at scale requires sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques that can efficiently analyze and process data,” mentioned Manish Bhatia, government vp of Global Operations at Micron Technology. “We’re proud to be recognized by the World Economic Forum for our industry leadership in paving the future for smart and sustainable factories.”
“Members of the Global Lighthouse Network – a unique global community of like-minded peers – are exploring synergies and collaborating to share insights and best practices on how to unlock not only efficiency, productivity and growth, but also new levels of sustainability and workforce engagement, to lead towards a cleaner and more inclusive future of manufacturing,” mentioned Francisco Betti, head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum. “Micron as a leader in its approach to environmental stewardship, will be able to share knowledge and best practices with peers, support new partnerships and help other manufacturers deploy technology, adopt sustainable practices and transform their operations.”
Micron’s manufacturing strategy contains implementation of AI instruments, good management methods and predictive upkeep to enhance manufacturing effectivity and automation. The firm leverages information analytics, smart-controlled methods, predictive upkeep and deep studying applied sciences to enhance automation, cut back power use and emissions. Micron Singapore has been ramping up its manufacturing in step with trade demand progress and produced the world’s first 232-layer 3D NAND- the most superior NAND expertise in the trade. At the identical time, it has grown sustainably by lowering assets used per gigabyte produced by 45% from 2018 to 2021.
Micron has dedicated to spending $1 billion by 2028 to fulfill its environmental targets. These targets embrace reaching 75% water conservation and 95% waste diversion globally in 2030, and commits to net-zero emissions from its operations and bought power (scopes 1&2) by 2050 with 42% absolute emissions discount throughout the firm’s world operations (scope 1) from 2020 ranges by 2030 as a milestone on the means. The firm additionally focuses on procuring renewable power globally to assist its internet zero goal and continues to focus on 100% renewable power in the U.S. by the finish of 2025. Through this mixture of short-term targets and long-term commitments, Micron seeks to align its targets to the goal of the Paris Agreement on local weather change to restrict world warming to not more than 1.5 levels C.
For extra data on Micron’s sustainability commitments go to, www.micron.com/sustainability.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an trade chief in progressive reminiscence and storage options reworking how the world makes use of data to counterpoint life for all. With a relentless deal with our prospects, expertise management, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a wealthy portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR reminiscence and storage merchandise via our Micron® and Crucial® manufacturers. Every day, the improvements that our folks create gas the information economy, enabling advances in synthetic intelligence and 5G functions that unleash alternatives — from the information middle to the clever edge and throughout the consumer and cell consumer expertise. To study extra about Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), go to micron.com.
© 2022 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information, merchandise, and/or specs are topic to alter with out discover. Micron, the Micron emblem, and all different Micron emblems are the property of Micron Technology, Inc. All different emblems are the property of their respective homeowners.
Micron Media Relations Contact
Erica Pompen
Micron Technology, Inc.
+1 (408) 834-1873
[email protected]
Micron Investor Relations Contact
Farhan Ahmad
Micron Technology, Inc.
+1 (408) 834-1927
[email protected]
