PHOENIX — Intel Corporation has unveiled its progress towards achieving its 2030 companywide goals of responsible, inclusive and sustainable business practices in its 2022 RISE Report.
According to the report, steps taken by Intel to achieve these goals have had a large impact on Arizona communities through local purchasing, charitable donations and volunteerism, investments in equity, water restoration and many other ways.
One area of focus in the 2022 RISE Report is the advancement of responsible business practices; Intel aims to further grow Arizona’s economy by continuing its investment in Arizona, announcing last year a $20 billion investment to manufacture two new fabs at Intel’s Ocotillo campus.
“At Intel, we recognize the community impact our presence has and are eager to expand our operations right here in Chandler,” said Liz Shipley, Public Affairs Director at Intel.
“We understand that every decision we make as a company has an opportunity to make a positive impact, as investing in our local economy and communities is at the foundation of Intel’s operations.”
In addition to the focus on responsible business operations, Intel is striving to ensure current and future workforces accurately reflect the diverse makeup of Arizona and the country.
Intel is working to make careers in technology inclusive and accessible through unique partnerships, such as with Maricopa Community Colleges to launch a new semiconductor manufacturing Quick Start program to inspire a new pipeline of diverse talent into the technical workforce.
Intel is also supporting diverse businesses outside of its own organization, with the goal to increase annual spending with diverse suppliers to $2 billion worldwide, having spent $73 million with diverse-certified Arizona businesses in 2021.
Continued sustainability practices at Intel are also at the forefront of its RISE strategy as Intel aspires to be a global leader in sustainability while enabling customers and others to reduce their environmental footprint through responsible actions and technology. In 2021, Intel returned and restored approximately 95% of Arizona freshwater use to local communities and watersheds, through Intel’s water management practices and project investments.
Intel’s final focus is on enabling and accelerating progress through technology and the expertise and passion of Intel employees.
