Better Health for All

Intel's technology, including CPUs, GPUs, and AI solutions, forms the infrastructure for healthcare AI initiatives, enabling improved diagnostics, patient monitoring, and streamlined clinical workflows.

The company also provides comprehensive primary care services through its Health for Life Centers for employees and their families across multiple US campuses. Intel demonstrates exceptional healthcare data responsibility through policies that ensure adequate protection of health-related data, including limitations on access, use of de-identified or anonymized data, encryption, and cross-border transfer rules. It also utilizes innovative methods like federated learning to enable collaborative AI training without sharing actual patient data. Intel actively works on addiction mitigation by using blockchain technology to track opiate-based medications, aiming to prevent them from reaching drug dealers and abusers. The company supports employee emotional well-being through a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and offers employees a 4-week sabbatical after seven years of service. Intel's core products do not have direct negative health impacts or safety implications for users, and the company does not produce food or pharmaceutical products, nor does it conduct clinical trials or public health education.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Intel contributes to economic opportunity through several initiatives. The company received $7.86 billion from the CHIPS Act, which is projected to create over 80,000 jobs

and support small businesses . In 2022, Intel spent $2.2 billion with diverse suppliers, including minority-owned businesses, promoting economic inclusivity . Intel committed $100 million to workforce development , with $65 million for skilled training and $5 million for childcare availability . Additionally, Intel invested $5 million with North Carolina Central University for a tech law center to address systemic inequities and supports micro-financing and small business growth in developing countries through the Small Things Challenge .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Intel's 2024 OSHA recordable rate was 0.71 per 100 employees, which is below the 2023 US semiconductor industry average of 1.0 per 100 employees.

The company achieved gender pay equity globally since 2019 and maintained race/ethnicity pay equity in the U.S., publicly releasing EEO-1 survey pay data in 2019 and 2020. In 2024, Intel reported an 80% overall favorability score from its employee survey, with an 80% participation rate. The undesired turnover rate globally was 5.9% in 2024. For 2024, there were no fines or significant non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and/or regulations.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Intel conducted a supply chain survey in 2023 for conflict minerals (3TG), identifying 226 smelter and refiner facilities

. 99% of these facilities were either conformant to a responsible mineral assurance program or had begun participating . Of the 39 non-conformant facilities identified, 8 became conformant, 13 began participating in a responsible mineral assurance program, and the remaining 18 were removed from Intel's supply chain . The company also supports mining communities in conflict-affected and high-risk areas through projects like Congo Power and the PACT-RMI Youth Vocational Training Program , and collaborates with organizations such as the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) .

Honest & Fair Business

Intel's Code of Conduct outlines key principles for conducting business with honesty and integrity, following the law, treating others fairly, avoiding conflicts of interest, and protecting company assets

. These ethical expectations apply to all employees and suppliers globally, regardless of local business practices or social customs . The company provides training materials and resources to ensure understanding and adherence to these standards .

Kind to Animals

Intel's core business as a semiconductor manufacturer means that most animal welfare KPIs, such as cruelty-free certification, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, and animal agriculture ethics, are not applicable. The company does not engage in these activities. While Intel has undertaken several positive wildlife conservation initiatives, including using AI to protect endangered Marsican brown bears

, combat invasive species , improve fish and wildlife habitats through water restoration , and detect poachers , the provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data on measurable biodiversity impact, such as documented population recovery, increases in biodiversity metrics, or the percentage of revenue invested, which are required to score the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI against the rubric's thresholds.

No War, No Weapons

Intel's products are general-purpose computing products, and its MCP2 technology is applicable to both defense and civilian uses

, with commercial processors used in military applications. The company secured a $3 billion contract from the Pentagon for defense applications and microelectronics. Intel evaluates potential concerns and implements a high confidence standard to prevent and mitigate product misuse. The company prohibits exports to sanctioned countries and collects End-User Certifications as part of its screening process , actively restricting certain product sales in 2023 based on human rights principles. Intel's Global Human Rights Principles and Approach draw upon UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and apply across its operations and supply chain, and it is a signatory to the UN Global Compact. The company demonstrates diligent efforts to protect human rights in the workplace, with suppliers returning over $27 million in fees to workers since 2014 , and ranked number 2 out of 60 public ICT firms in KnowTheChain's 2022–2023 benchmarking for addressing forced and bonded labor risks. In 2023, 99% of smelters and refiners in Intel's supply chain were deemed responsibly sourced through participation in a responsible minerals assurance program.

Planet-Friendly Business

Intel's total carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, and 3) was 29,343,000 tCO2e in 2024, an 8.4% increase from 2023.

The company aims for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, with an interim goal of a 10% reduction from 2019 levels by 2030, and net-zero Scope 3 upstream emissions by 2050. Intel faces challenges in gaining formal approval for its near-term emissions-reduction targets under the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) methodology. In 2024, Intel achieved 98% global renewable electricity. Water use per $1 million revenue was 791.28 m³ in 2024. The company maintained a 96% waste diversion rate in 2024, with only 4% of total waste sent to landfill. Intel received no fines or significant non-monetary sanctions for environmental non-compliance in 2024. The company uses the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework for its climate disclosures and conducts climate change scenario analysis.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Intel has no reported cultural appropriation incidents. The company actively protects cultural heritage sites, utilizing Falcon 8+ drones and AI technology to inspect and preserve the 450+ year-old Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China

. This effort, in partnership with the China Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Wuhan University LIESMARS, reduces inspection time from a month to three days . No incidents of disruption to cultural or heritage sites caused by Intel have been reported.

Safe & Smart Tech

Intel has established a comprehensive approach to responsible AI, guided by principles such as Human Rights, Explainable AI, Security, and Privacy

. Its Responsible AI Advisory Council conducts reviews throughout the AI project lifecycle to assess and mitigate potential ethical risks . In December 2023, Intel filed a patent for a 'misuse index' system designed to detect discrepancies between an AI model's intended and actual use, aiming to prevent unethical applications . In July 2024, Intel joined the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) as a founding member to develop best practices for secure AI .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Intel upcycled 67% of its manufacturing waste in 2022

and diverted 56,000 tons of waste from landfills in 2021 and 2022 . Over 97% of new packaging is recyclable . The company has implemented modular architectures in data center servers and PCs to enable component replacement, supporting repairability and reducing waste . Intel has a goal to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 and has undertaken several waste reduction initiatives, including solvent recovery, which led to the recovery and resale of over 8,000 metric tons of solvent in 2021 , and packaging redesign.