Intel has a long history in Arizona and a longstanding commitment to water stewardship. We have been investing in water conservation projects and setting ambitious water conservation goals for more than two decades, including our 2030 goal to achieve net positive water in our global operations.
In 2022, Intel returned and restored more than 100% of our Arizona freshwater use to our community and local watersheds through our water management practices and project investments. For example, our 12-acre on-site water treatment and recycling facility, in addition to the Ocotillo Brine Reduction Facility, reduces our overall use of freshwater resources. Intel has also funded 21 nonprofit-led water restoration projects benefiting Arizona, which will restore almost 2.2 billion gallons of water each year.
Intel’s Ocotillo campus received a Platinum certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship, recognizing our work and commitment to being good stewards of water. Intel is the first semiconductor company in the United States to be AWS Certified and the second company in the country to earn the Platinum certification.
To learn more about Intel’s approach to water and sustainability, visit intel.com/sustainability. For more information about Intel in Arizona, visit intel.com/Arizona.