The International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), an industry group for the semiconductor industry, recognized Tokyo Electron Limited and Applied Materials for their dedication to sustainability. Representatives for both companies were presented with plaques to commemorate the achievement at an industry workshop.

Sandro Pampel, ISMI’s ESH Energy Conservation Program leader, said that the companies received the awards based on the following:

“These companies have implemented effective internal processes to characterize and improve the environmental performance of