In significant recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices, EFC Gases & Advanced Materials was awarded the 2024 Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Environmental Excellence Award at its annual meeting. This accolade was given in acknowledgment of EFC’s innovative Neon Gas Recycling System, a pioneering achievement in sustainable semiconductor manufacturing.
The Neon Gas Recycling System represents a breakthrough in the industry, ensuring long-term stable pricing and supply chain continuity for neon. By capturing and recycling laser gas, the system facilitates improved financial planning and enhances operational efficiency for businesses across the semiconductor sector. This recycling initiative is particularly noteworthy as it potentially reduces over one million metric tons of associated carbon dioxide emissions per semiconductor fabrication facility over the next two decades through offsetting neon production. Such a reduction is in line with the semiconductor industry’s overarching goal of achieving sustainable manufacturing processes.
The CGA, an organization that collaborates with over 130 member companies globally, is committed to developing technical specifications, safety standards, and best practices for the handling, storage, and transportation of industrial and medical gases. It works closely with governmental agencies to shape responsible regulations and ensure industry compliance, thus promoting safety in the workplace. Being recognized by such a body underscores EFC’s dedication to ingenuity, safety, and environmental responsibility.
As a proud member of the CGA, EFC is honored to receive this award, which not only recognizes the innovative Neon Gas Recycling System but also celebrates the hard work and dedication of the EFC team. This award underscores EFC’s commitment to providing solutions that power the semiconductor industry toward a more sustainable future.