Edwards joins Catalyze programme by Schneider Electric

Burgess Hill, UK, March 22, 2024 – Edwards has joined the Catalyze programme by Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation and automation.

The Catalyze programme aims to accelerate access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. Edwards joins as the latest corporate sponsor of the programme and as a Tier One supplier to many of the programme’s founding corporate sponsors. Our participation will enable the decarbonisation of our own operations and enable our suppliers to access the Catalyze programme benefits, extending the programme’s reach to include Tier Two suppliers of some of the founding sponsors.

Launched in July 2023, the programme aims to:

·       combine energy purchasing power across the semiconductor value chain to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects,

·       provide suppliers with the opportunity to participate in the market for utility-scale power purchase agreements,

·       enable all suppliers to Catalyze sponsors to participate in the programme,

·       increase awareness of renewable energy availability in regions where the semiconductor value chain is operational,

·       and leverage educational and digital technology platform engagements to drive measurable actions in supply chain decarbonisation.

“We are immensely proud to join this ground-breaking initiative to help decarbonise the semiconductor value chain. It helps demonstrate our ambition to be leaders in enabling industry transformation for a better future. Catalyze provides a great opportunity to partner with our customers and suppliers around the world to accelerate the transition to renewable energy,” said Koen Lauwers, President of the Semiconductor division.

“The Catalyze programme is designed to foster collaboration and partnership among corporate sponsors and their suppliers, enabling collective decarbonisation impact,” said John Powers, Vice President, Global Renewable at Schneider Electric. “Edwards has been at the forefront of working with their customers to develop products, services, and solutions that maximise efficiency and minimise the environmental impact of the semiconductor industry.”

“The Catalyze programme’s continued growth represents our industry’s continued commitment to accelerating the widespread adoption of renewable energy throughout the semiconductor value chain and IT supply landscape. Through this initiative, we aim to empower suppliers to make a significant impact on their supply chain decarbonization strategies,” said John Golightly, Vice President Global Head of Sustainability at ASM. “We are thrilled to welcome Edwards as the latest member of the programme, helping our industry to continue to lead the way to a more sustainable future.”

Through this program, we will play a leading role in taking climate action along our full value chain. This aligns with Atlas Copco Group’s science-based targets and emissions reduction strategy.