Costa Rica Campus

About the Campus

Get to know the Costa Rica campus

The first stone was placed on April 26th, 1997. Immediately after, the talent of 950 Costa Ricans started the operation of the company in our country where Intel started microprocessor Assembly and Test operations in March 1998 until late 2014, when manufacturing operations ceased and the site transformed into a Research & Development facility.

Costa Rica has the biggest R&D center in the country and one of the most diverse and complex global service centers. Nearly 2000 employees currently work on the design, prototype, test and validation of integrated circuits, software solutions, and corporate global services including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and Information Technology.

Intel Costa Rica has been characterized for being an asset to the community, a big contributor to the academia and recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible companies in the country.

Environmental Information

Water

Waste

Energy

Air

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Cubic Meters

Water Conserved

Amount of Water Conserved during the previous year

664

Metric Tonnes

Total Waste Generated

Amount of waste generated during the previous quarter, including hazardous and non-hazardous wastes

21,787,636

kWh

Electricity Saved (kWh)

Cumulative electricity (kWh) savings towards 2030 corporate energy conservation goal since 2020

1,619

MTCO2e

Global Warming Gas (GWG) Emissions

Amount of CO2 Equivalents from scope 1 emission sources, including process gases (fluorinated greenhouse gases (GHGs) and N2O), combustion of fossil fuels (including natural gas, fuel oil, and LPG), and other misc. GHG emissions during the previous year

121,049

Cubic Meters

Water Used

Amount of Water Used (fresh water withdrawals) during the previous quarter

2.00

Percent Total Waste to Landfill

Percent of waste landfilled during the previous quarter

37,824,811

kWh

kWh Used

Amount of energy (electricity, natural gas and fuel oil) used during the previous quarter (all fuels converted to kWh for aggregation).

N/A

Metric Tonnes

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Amount of VOCs emitted during the previous quarter

MTCO2e

CO2 Saved

Amount of Electricity Saved in CO2 Equivalent since 2012

N/A

Metric Tonnes

Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

Amount of HAPs emitted during the previous quarter

N/A

Metric Tonnes

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Amount of Oxides of Nitrogen emitted during the previous quarter

N/A

Metric Tonnes

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Amount of Carbon Monoxide emitted during the previous quarter

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Costa Rica Site

Intel’s Costa Rica facility is known around the company for its two core competencies: A state-of-the-art R&D Center and a Global Services Center. Both centers provide critical services and solutions for the entire corporation. Nearly 2000 employees currently work on the design, prototype, test and validation of integrated circuits, software solutions, and in corporate global services including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and Information Technology

Visit Intel Costa Rica's Innovation Center to learn more. Contact cr.innovation.center@intel.com to schedule your visit!

Operational Support Systems

On-site support systems help to ensure the proper operation of Intel Costa Rica’s building to maintain the optimal conditions for the employees and the environment. These systems include Cooling Towers, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Potable Water Tanks, Fire Systems Water Tanks, Emergency Generators and Air conditioning systems.

Wellness Center and Recreational area

In the north side of the property, Intel located the recreational & sports facilities. In 2011, Intel completed construction of a Wellness Center which offers employees fitness equipment and services including nutritional education, personal training, physical therapy, massage and even dance classes. As Costa Rica’s first green building to obtain the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification, this facility uses less natural resources through the use of solar panels, skylights, natural ventilation and water efficient systems. The area also holds a variety of walking/running trails through a nice forest area, which is part of the aquifer protection zones set by the CR water & forestry regulations and account for nearly 20% of the property.

Intel Costa Rica's Wellness Center is the first certified Green Building in Costa Rica

Wellness Center: machine screens are pedal-activated

Wellness Center: motion activated sinks and towel free restrooms

Usage of natural light and ventilation in the Wellness Center

Intel in the Community

Intel believes being an asset to the community is part of corporate responsibility. Approximately 6 out of 10 Intel Costa Rica employees participate in volunteer projects and programs related to education, environment and technology.

World Water Day Volunteering Event: Tree Planting at a local park

International Volunteer Day 2011 in Sarapiqui

Intel Volunteering Event: Employee volunteers share entrepreneurial concepts with local school students

Intel Volunteering Event: Children and Youth Committee

Intel Volunteering Event: Setting up a recycling center and developing reuse materials projects in Belen High School

Intel Volunteering Event: Writing and reading workshops in Belen elementary schools

Volume Labs

Intel’s Costa Rica facility hosts a state-of-the-art R&D Center. In 2014, Intel officially expanded the Costa Rica site by adding a unique product testing laboratory. The new so called “mega lab,” is responsible for conducting quality control testing on Intel products in development before they move on to high volume manufacturing. The lab has supported testing for high volume product families spanning Client, Server, and even IoTG products forcing the lab to increase the array of analysis set ups and stick to testing and qualifying timelines to support customer demands.

Multiple Sustainability Efforts

In addition to having green buildings and efficient waste water systems, the Intel’s Costa Rica facility has strived to implement a variety of sustainability projects aimed to reduce energy and water consumption, improve recycling, reduce carbon footprint, promote carpooling, prevent storm water contamination – amongst others.