66 intel.com/responsibility 2021-22 Corporate Responsibility Report Environmental Management Unlike many companies in the electronics industry that outsource their production, we manufacture the majority of our products in our own wafer fabrication facilities. As a result, Intel’s direct environmental footprint is more significant than those of our “fab-less” competitors, whose manufacturing footprints sit in their supply chains. This business model also gives us a unique advantage when it comes to integrating sustainable practices within production, as we have direct control over manufacturing processes. Governance and Management The Intel Code of Conduct , Climate Change Policy , Global Water Policy , Energy Policy , and Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy guide our sustainability strategy and help us set goals. We consider environmental impact when we select sites, design buildings, set performance levels for manufacturing tools, and establish goals for production processes. For over a decade, Intel has maintained multi-site, third-party-verified International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 registration to evaluate the effectiveness of our environmental management system. Our Corporate Energy Management System follows the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard; to date, we have received third-party ISO 50001 accred - itation for all of our manufacturing sites. To minimize our emissions of particulate matter (PM) including PM less than 2.5 microns (PM 2.5 ), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and carbon monoxide (CO), we use emissions reduction strategies, including abatement equipment such as rotary concentrator thermal oxidizers, wet electrostatic precipitators, wet scrubbers, and ultra-low NOx burners. We also conduct regular environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program self-assessments to validate EHS compliance at the individual site level. In addition, our senior global EHS professionals partner with legal counsel to complete internal audits related to compli - ance, management systems, and business risk at various Intel sites. The audits include in-depth documentation and records reviews, interviews with site leadership, and physical inspections related to EHS compliance. Key to our chemical management strategy is a compre - hensive review of materials, which starts with a regulatory search of all applicable chemical regulations and use restrictions. The search includes Intel-specific restrictions (which often go beyond regulatory requirements), and local and global regulations. We then identify the environ - mental and safety controls needed to protect personnel and the environment during a chemical’s intended use. In 2021, we launched new chemical management soft - ware systems to improve employee access to hazard information and increase the efficiency and quality of EHS review of new chemical introductions that also includes a review of our chemical suppliers’ regulatory obligations. On an annual basis, we report Intel’s emissions, waste transfers off-site, and treatment of reportable chemicals in the countries where Intel operates in accordance with local and national regulations, such as those set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To better understand how Intel compares to others in our industry, we regularly benchmark our environmental performance with semiconductor and other large compa - nies. To build a supportive policy environment for private sector leadership on climate change, Intel participates in organizations such as the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions , the American Council for an Energy- Efficient Economy , and the Alliance to Save Energy . We also engage our main suppliers on sustainability issues to help them reduce their climate and water impacts, reduce waste and identify circular solutions, advance green chemistry and footprinting practices, and identify collaboration opportunities. To learn more, see “ Public Policy and Political Accountability ” and “ Supply Chain Responsibility ” in the Our Business section of this report. EHS Compliance Reporting Data Year Number of NOVs Fines or Fees 2017 11 $8,075 2018 8 $1,600 2019 7 $400 2020 9 $7,086 2021 9 $2,100 In 2021, government officials made 152 visits (including audits and inspections) to Intel sites across the globe, including 54 health and safety agency inspections, 28 fire protection agency inspections, and 70 environmental agency inspections. Details on Notices of Violations (NOVs) are provided in the Appendix of this report, and previous NOV data can be accessed on our Report Builder website. Senior management reviews all NOVs to ensure that root cause corrective actions for all identified concerns are put in place and tracked to completion. Intel’s Leixlip campus in Ireland. Introduction Our Business Responsible Inclusive Sustainable Enabling Appendix