Annual Report 2021

At the heart of the future for a more sustainable world

03_For a more sustainable semiconductor industry

Helping the electronics industry reduce its carbon emissions through more efficient semiconductors.

Air Liquide’s Advanced Materials centers design cutting-edge technologies that enable the production of the smallest semiconductors yet. In turn, as devices shrink, they become better insulated and more energy efficient, which has allowed for energy savings even as global demand surges. Between 2010 and 2018 alone, data centers reduced their electricity consumption by ~297 TWHr thanks in part to the continued performance improvement of semiconductors and Air Liquide’s advanced materials.

04_Localization of advanced materials production

Supporting customers as they relocate production closer to home for increased supply chain security.

Microchip manufacturing sites are facing increased demand for advanced materials and growing risks related to complex global supply chains. This context is pushing them to localize their materials sourcing. Air Liquide invests alongside industry leaders in materials production facilities, allowing them to ensure the quality and the security of their supply. The recently commissioned facility in Singapore expands our existing network of centers, strategically located in electronics hubs in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Island, the U.S. and Europe.