Applied Materials Showcases Leadership in 2005 Environmental Performance Report
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Applied Materials Inc., the world's leading supplier of wafer fabrication solutions to the global semiconductor industry, has published its Environmental, Health and Safety Report 2005 to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to environmental protection. The report provides information on Applied Materials' environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs and performance metrics, including the company's approach to environment-friendly product design and lifecycle stewardship, as well as the company's EHS priorities for the future.
"Applied Materials is committed to responsible leadership in environmental protection, whether in equipment design or production processes, by working closely with our customers on innovative improvements," said Mike Splinter, president and CEO of Applied Materials. "We feel strongly that our performance in these areas is core to our being a good corporate citizen and providing a great place to work."
The report includes performance data on the company's global energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water and waste management, volatile organic compounds usage, and regulatory reporting of incidence rates for illness and injury. The report is available at http://www.appliedmaterials.com/about/environment.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the largest supplier of equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry. Applied Materials' Web site is http://www.appliedmaterials.com.
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