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In 2022, 3.3 billion people were employed globally¹. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers². It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes accounted for...

E-waste encompasses electronic devices and equipment that have become obsolete and are discarded after serving their intended purpose¹. Every year, over 57 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of electronic or e-waste are generated, with only 17.4% of that was...

Minorities, because of their status and lack of representation, might experience hostility, discrimination, and violence in the workplace¹. Fostering the inclusion of minorities helps them economically support their families, increase their labor ...

As per ILO, a company needs a 40-60% share of either gender to achieve gender balance^{4;p xii}. Women's underrepresentation negatively affects their earning negotiations, hiring, etc., impacting their stand in society¹. Equality boosts women's socia...

In 2022, global energy-related CO₂e reached 36.8 Bn t¹. If energy-efficient motors and optimized systems were used, 40-60% of energy could be saved^2;p2-3. Semiconductors help electrify motors while supporting automation, thereby cutting energy use...

As the powerhouse of multiple industries, semiconductor development and innovation have rippling effects on society⁴. Aside from being key components in increasing system efficiency, semiconductors drive social innovations^18,17. MEMS (Micro Electr...

GHGs trap the Sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature, sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change¹. Industries need to develop carbon-free systems to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of keeping the atmospheric temperature rise bel...

There is still a wide gap in the digital divide, with around three billion people still lacking access to the internet (37% of the world's population)¹. The existence of the digital divide makes the underprivileged of society lose opportunities to...

Over 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed¹. Around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted globally¹. Improper waste management pollutes wat...