Driving Environmental Sustainability
Introduction
Since 1989 we have developed our site in Leixlip to become one of the most complex manufacturing locations in the world where we proudly produce products that are powering the global digital infrastructure upon which our modern society relies.
These complex operations have a heritage of mindful manufacturing – it’s something that is in our DNA. Intel’s founders instilled a strong commitment to environmental responsibility that lives on today.
This commitment to sustainability has been unwavering and we strive to pursue new ways to reduce emissions and improve energy management through conservation, renewable energy, efficient building design, and other efforts.
Water Restoration in Ireland
In 2021 Intel and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) launched a blanket bog restoration project in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. This is Intel’s first water restoration project in Ireland.
Find out more about environmental health and safety management at Intel Ireland
Explore Intel
Explore Intel is a dedicated online resource to promote corporate transparency by sharing information on our environmental performance. You can find information about Intel Ireland environmental metrics, campus features and governance materials at the Explore Intel site.
Our commitment to Environmental Health and Safety
Our manufacturing operations in Leixlip are underpinned by rigorous environmental management systems. Central to these systems is our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. Find out more about our EHS Team.
Each year Intel commissions AQUENS Ltd., who provide independent service for assessment of environmental issues in inland surface water, to conduct a limnological survey of the Rye Water. The main focus of the study is to assess the water quality of the Rye Water and a main tributary upstream of Intel Leixlip campus using the macroinvertebrate community as bioindicators, and to assess the salmonid populations in the surveyed stretches.
The annual fish survey contributes important data to the long term dataset of the water allowing trend analysis to determine how fish populations fluctuate over long periods of time in response to prevailing environmental and water quality conditions. This assessment also serves to determine if any short-term impacts are occurring along the Rye Water near Intel or if any significant impacts are originating further upstream. These surveys, which have taken place since 1992, provide a valuable long time data series for both the macroinvertebrates and salmonids, which is unique in this respect as no similar long-term assessment has been made anywhere else on the island of Ireland. Please click here to request a copy of the latest Limnological survey.
Intel Ireland recently launched ‘The Friends of the Rye’, a special publication that celebrates over three decades of stewardship of the Rye River waters, including investigations which have documented the aquatic life and water quality of the waters since the early 1990’s.
View the online publication and download here.
In 'Stories from the Rye' we invite you to take a walk with broadcaster Liam Geraghty along the banks of the River Rye in Kildare to explore the Rye River, with all its twists and turns. The 4-part podcast series includes perspectives from biologists and conservationists that help uncover the story of this unique waterway through history.
Enabling a Strong Environmental Health and Safety Culture
In our complex manufacturing environment at our Leixlip campus, the number one priority is always safety and leading the way on our world class safety standard is our site Emergency Response Team (ERT). Find out more about our ERT Team.
Michael Cullen
Environmental engineer Michael Cullen talks about the Environmental Health and Safety Team at Intel.
Kevin Moloney
Kevin explains his role in the management of water systems at the Intel campus.
Biodiversity at Intel
At Intel Ireland, we aim to be a leader when it comes to voluntary on-site biodiversity action.
Embracing Biodiversity at Intel
At Intel Ireland, we aim to be a leader when it comes to voluntary on-site biodiversity action. To date, we have enhanced, restored, and created biodiverse habitats in and around our campus and ensured continual improvement by embedding biodiversity into our Environmental Management System. We have amplified the impact of these initiatives beyond the limits of our site by supporting local partnerships for nature and engaging employees in efforts to support local wildlife. Click here to view the 'Embracing Biodiversity at Intel' publication.
Biodiversity in North Kildare
In 2018, we joined together with Maynooth University, St. Patrick's College and the Tidy Town Committees from Leixlip, Celbridge, and Maynooth to create a map highlighting the key biodiversity features found in North Kildare. To view this map,
click here.
Biodiversity Video
Intel Water Stewardship Case Study
Intel employee Ronan Kearney, who is the Water steward at the Intel campus in Leixlip, explains the important role of water in the production of microprocessors and shares information about our commitment to water conservation and to the Irish Water Stewardship program.
At Intel, we recognise and respect that water is a shared natural resource that is of critical importance to the communities where we operate and essential to semiconductor manufacturing. In this specially created document, we take a comprehensive look at the topic of water at Intel Ireland.
Earth Day Infographic
From energy and water conservation to waste reduction and environmental design, see how we at Intel Ireland are reducing our footprint to protect the planet we call home.
Climate Action Plan
Intel Ireland has launched its first ever Climate Action Plan, which outlines steps for sustainability, aiming for a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water use and waste to landfill.
What Do You See?
Find out more about features at our manufacturing campus in Leixlip.