Sustainable Operations

From Intel's recycling and waste reduction processes to our employee incentive programs, we support and encourage environmental sustainability in our organization.

OverviewResponsible Product DesignSustainable OperationsGlobal Citizenship
Product design lifecycle

Product design lifecycle

Key phases of the product lifecycle—production, use, and ultimate disposal—take the environment into consideration.

Guiding principles and policies

Guiding principles and policies

Intel has a number of policies in place that guide our environmental commitment.

Energy-savings programs

Energy-saving programs

One way we minimize our environmental footprint is by reducing energy consumption. And we make it easy for our employees to participate in our innovative energy-saving programs.

Green buildings

Green buildings

To follow green building practices, Intel's design and building teams evaluate LEED certification requirements for new facilities.

Community

Community

When we're not innovating at work, we're working with utility companies, student groups, and other community organizations to extend our commitment to the environment.

Recycling programs

Recycling programs

Intel's recycling programs focus on collecting and recycling wastewater, solid waste, and chemical waste at our facilities.

Employee programs

Employee programs

We encourage all Intel employees to participate in environmental programs and work with the community to make a difference.

Whitepapers, case studies, and multimedia

Whitepapers, case studies, and multimedia

Browse Intel's collection of research and stories related to our sustainable operations.