Semiconductor Climate Consortium Elects New Governing Council and Expands Membership

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SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced the election of four new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council members and an expanded membership. 

Beginning their two-year terms immediately, the new SCC Governing Council members join those elected last year in guiding the Consortium in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor value chain. The Council convenes regularly to ensure the SCC is on track to fulfill its vision.

Newly Elected SCC Governing Council Members

• Missy Bindseil, Director of Sustainability and Communications, JSR
• Shawn Covell, Managing Director, Global Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy, Lam Research
• Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor Digital Industries, Siemens AG
• Yuji Ogino, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Management, Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL)

Existing SCC Governing Council Members

• Chris Librie, Senior Director – ESG, Applied Materials
• John Golightly, Vice President Sustainability, Climate, Global EH&S, ASM
• Young Bae, Global Business Director, DuPont
• Bruce Gall, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google
• James Larsen, Supply Chain Responsibility Environmental Program Manager, Intel
• Claire Hyun Jung Seo, Corporate Sustainability Vice President, Samsung Electronics
• Henri Berthe, Vice President, Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric (appointed in January 2024 to replace Dallal Slimani)

The new SCC Governing Council members add extensive technical, business and sustainability background and knowledge to the group. As the SCC advances in its mission, the Governing Council members act as sponsors to the SCC Working Groups, lead ambition-setting efforts and advise on the formation of new partnerships. Each function is vital in ensuring the effectiveness of the SCC as it serves the semiconductor industry.

What New SCC Members Have to Say

Missy Bindseil, JSR – “I’m excited to join this group because of the synergies that can be created to help the semiconductor industry move the needle on climate change. As a materials supplier, our understanding of the challenges, focus priorities and planning will be critical.”

Shawn Covell, Lam Research – “I look forward to working with fellow semiconductor leaders on the Council to leverage key learnings and insights to drive meaningful progress on limiting global warming. To adapt an old adage – only by working together will we go faster and farther toward a more sustainable future.”

Katharina Westrich, Siemens AG – “Being part of the Council aligns perfectly with Siemens’ commitment to transform the everyday using next-generation technologies from design to production. I personally believe in the power of the semiconductor ecosystem to tackle the sustainability challenge and am passionate about unlocking the potential of resilient, smart, and sustainable semiconductor manufacturing by collaborating with my fellow SCC members across the entire value chain.”

Yuji Ogino, TEL – “Realizing the critical urgency of climate change, I strongly believe that the SCC will play an even more vital role in tackling the issues we face today and develop the opportunities for the industry to create value through our business in a collaborative and progressive manner.”

Companies that joined the SCC, now numbering more than 90 members, between April 2023 and February 2024 include:

• C2MI
• Ecosys Abatement
• EFC Gases & Advanced Materials
• Exyte
• W. L. Gore & Associates
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
• Jacobs Engineering
• Kioxia
• NALCO Water
• Qualcomm
• Renesas Electronics
• Siemens AG
• Synopsys
• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG

SCC members continue to work under the pillars it established upon its founding:

1. Collaboration – Align on common approaches, technology innovations and communications channels to continuously reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Transparency – Publicly report progress and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions annually.
3. Ambition – Set near- and long-term decarbonization targets with the aim of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

Members have affirmed their support of the Paris Agreement and related accords driving the 1.5⁰C pathway and are aligned on the need to drive climate progress within the semiconductor value chain.