And they certainly have the highest ideals when it comes to the environment. This is the company that has reduced its company-wide green-house gas emissions by 56% since 2000 and by 20% since 2004. More than three billion gallons of water have been reclaimed in 2007 and more than 80% of waste has been recycled. Going forward, the company plans to purchase energy provided by renewable sources, such as wind, solar, hydro-electric and biomass. Intel claims that the impact will equal to taking 185,000 cars off the roads.

And this is the company that recognises the key role that Feng Shui can play. Intel has consulted with feng shui masters to develop a harmonious relationship with the wind, sun and interior space of 'the fab'* (scheduled to begin construction in 2010 in Dallan, China).

In 2007, Intel was the only U.S. company named as a supersector leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and was number 1 in the technology industry on CRO Magazine's Best Corporate Citizens list.