Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition: AMD and the Semi Energy Collaborative

AMD is a founding member of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), which works to decarbonize semiconductor manufacturing and increase transparency within the sector through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovative solutions. The SCC brings together nearly 100 organizations operating across five workgroups: Scope 1; Scope 2; Scope 3; baseline, ambition and roadmap; and emissions reporting protocols. Member deliverables in 2024 ranged from white papers and best practices to harmonized data collection guidelines. 

AMD also serves as a sponsor and steering committee member of the SEMI Energy Collaborative (EC), working alongside industry partners including ASML, Google, GlobalFoundries, Lam Research, Samsung Electronics, TSMC and Qualcomm.^[i] 

The EC focuses on understanding and removing obstacles to the installation of low-carbon energy sources in Asia Pacific. By gaining a deeper understanding of regional markets, engaging collectively on policy issues and sharing information on potential clean energy opportunities, the EC aims to broaden access to renewable energy in key regions over the next five to ten years. 

In July 2024, AMD participated in a meeting in Taiwan with EC leadership and member companies along with policymakers to discuss identifying and overcoming barriers hindering the adoption of sustainable energy sources. Taiwan’s clean energy transition is critical given the amount of semiconductor manufacturing in the region and the relatively low amount of renewable energy currently available. AMD and EC leadership also visited TSMC to discuss decarbonization strategies and plans. 

“As a strategic supplier and customer to many SCC and EC members, AMD is a critical partner in the overall collaborative. The company's leadership and commitment to our mission to decarbonize the electronics supply chain has been invaluable.” said Dr. Mousumi Bhat, vice president of global sustainability programs, SEMI.
 

Originally published in AMD 2024-25 Corporate Responsibility Report.
 

^[i] SEMI Energy Collaborative, https://www.semi.org/en/industry-group/sustainability/energy_collaborative (accessed May 23, 2025).