Advancing Communities: Our Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility in India

At AMD, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. As the world moves rapidly toward a digitally driven future, we continue to push the boundaries of high-performance and adaptive computing—powering scientific research, immersive gaming, AI and next-generation personal computing.

For us, innovation goes beyond technology. It is also deeply rooted in responsibility—to people, to communities and to the planet. This philosophy drives our commitment to corporate responsibility globally and defines how we engage with communities in India. We believe that technology, when applied with purpose, can be a powerful force for social good.

In India, AMD Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focus on meaningful, scalable impact through technology and employee engagement. Our programs are aligned with national priorities, community needs and company goals with a strong focus on STEM education, digital empowerment, skill-building, disaster relief and inclusive innovation.

In India, this philosophy comes to life through programs that prioritize impact, sustainability and inclusion. One of our most significant areas of investment is STEM education, with a focus on strengthening the ecosystem for science and technology learning, particularly in government schools and colleges. During 2024–2025, we supported 13 major STEM initiatives in collaboration with organizations such as Agastya International Foundation, Nirmaan Organization, Soham Academy of Human Excellence, United Way of Bengaluru and United Way of Delhi. Together, these programs reached over 70,000 students and teachers across more than 300 government schools. In 55 schools across Karnataka and Telangana, we set up dedicated STEM labs to enhance science learning infrastructure. Our efforts also emphasize inclusion, with targeted support to encourage girls from marginalized communities to pursue careers in science and technology.

Our commitment to digital empowerment goes beyond classrooms. Over 19,000 individuals benefited from AMD supported digital education and skills training programs in 2024–2025. We helped establish libraries in 23 government PU colleges in Karnataka to aid students preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams. Through collaborations with Youth For Seva and Kriti Social Initiatives, we rolled out digital literacy programs in 17 schools, reaching over 7,000 students. We also supported technical skills training programs that enabled over 2,800 individuals to access industry-relevant courses in Information Technology (IT), Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) building pathways to employment and economic self-reliance.

Our support for innovation goes beyond the community level and extends to research and entrepreneurship. This year, AMD partnered with the Indian Institute of Science to support R&D under its incubator, Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID). Through this grant, we are enabling one startup developing drone detection technology to advance India's capabilities in innovation that enhance security and privacy.

In times of crisis, our commitment to community resilience stands strong. In response to the devastating floods in Telangana, AMD organized donation drives across offices in Hyderabad and extended aid to 1,000 affected families. We provided essential supplies and education kits to help families rebuild and ensure that children could continue their education without interruption.

A key force behind our CSR efforts is the passion and dedication of AMD employees across India. Our culture of giving back is reflected in the thousands of hours our teams dedicate to volunteering, ranging from mentoring students to leading community clean-ups and organizing donation drives. In 2024, AMD India employees logged over 4,000 volunteer hours. We also encouraged and supported skills-based volunteering, leveraging our core strengths in technology for social impact.

As I reflect on the work we’ve done, I am deeply proud of the impact we are creating together. These programs are more than numbers—they represent lives changed, opportunities created and communities empowered. I thank the AMD India team for their unwavering commitment to building a better, more inclusive world. Together, we are living our values and driving innovation that truly matters.

Jaya Jagadish,
Senior Vice President and Country Head AMD, India

Jaya Jagadish

Our Approach

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is integral to how we operate as a global business, valued partner and trusted employer. From advancing high-performance and energy efficient computing to cultivating an innovative, inclusive workforce, we are committed to driving the computing industry forward responsibly. We embed environmental sustainability efforts in our culture and operations, promote safe and responsible workplaces in our global supply chain and advance stronger communities where we live and work.

Digital Impact

Digital Impact Robotics

Taking Robotics Education to the Hinterlands of India

In 2024, AMD collaborated with the Soham Academy of Human Excellence to deliver hands-on robotics training to publicly funded schools across Telangana, India. As part of the Robotics in Academics program, students participated in day-long workshops featuring a carefully structured curriculum with 21 interactive activities. Using open-source Arduino Uno microcontrollers, they explored core robotics concepts through practical exercises, building confidence in circuit design, programming and problem solving.

Following the workshops, students applied their skills in innovation challenges, designing solutions for real-world needs. Using breadboards, sensors, jumper wires, LEDs, LCDs, resistors and various types of controllers, modules, motors and displays, they built functional prototypes. They showcased their creativity and technical skills during Innovation Melas (exhibitions), where they presented real-life application models. The program has made a significant impact across Telangana, training over 12,000 children from 126 publicly funded schools and 13 higher education institutions.

From time to time, AMD employees also engage with the project by mentoring students. During Mini Robotics Hackathons held at the AMD office in Hyderabad, AMDers team up with students to build smart applications that tackle modern-day challenges. 

Cultivating the Next Generation of STEM Professionals with STEM Labs

More than 22,000 students and teachers from underserved communities in Karnataka and Telangana, India now have the tools, resources and opportunity to explore and excel in STEM careers, thanks to new STEM labs in 55 government schools supported by AMD.

India is engaging a skilled workforce and increasing research and development to position itself as a leader in the global innovation landscape. Quality education and equitable access to resources and opportunities are key to furthering innovation, but these are limited due to a lack of well-equipped STEM labs, tools, practical learning and career guidance in the country. The existing confidence gap and the STEM pedagogy in schools also need attention.

In India, AMD is determined to bridge the gap in resources, pedagogy and opportunities to enable the creation of the next generation of innovators and scientists. In 2024, AMD in India partnered with Nirmaan Organization and United Way of Bengaluru to support Project Vigyaan and Integrated School Development Project – STEM Education. Together, we set up state-of-the-art STEM Labs in 55 public funded schools to encourage more students from diverse backgrounds to take up careers in STEM.

The new labs give students and teachers access to teaching aids, plug-and play models for experiments, hands-on experiment tools, digital classrooms and DIY kits that introduce advanced engineering concepts at a young age. The resources train teachers in advanced methodologies and provide students opportunities to showcase their talent, helping grow interest and narrow the confidence gap.

Digital Impact STEM

Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion

AMD in India: Championing International Women in Leadership

A new mentoring program launched in 2024 supports the professional growth and career advancement of women engineers at AMD in India. The I-WIL – International Women in Leadership program – plays a unique role in providing a mentoring space, addressing learning barriers, developing career strategies and bridging the confidence gap.

Promoting equal opportunities for women is a key focus for AMD in India and we recognize the importance of mentorship, training and targeted programs to address the unique challenges women face in the tech industry.

The I-WIL mentoring series is designed for members of technical staff level and aspiring women engineers at AMD who are seeking 1:1 mentorship from leaders in the organization. A dedicated mentor is assigned to a mentee and the individual mentoring spans a period of six months or six sessions. In the first two batches of the program, 67 AMDers volunteered to be mentors for almost 100 nominated engineer mentees, with 50 mentees successfully onboarded already.

The program benefits both mentees and mentors, as Jaya Jagadish, senior vice president, country head, AMD in India explained: “During mentoring, learning happens for both the mentor and the mentee. I owe a large part of my success to the mentors I have had throughout my career. They gave me new perspectives and opened a world of new possibilities for me. And I also heard from them that their interactions with me helped them gain valuable insights.”

The first batch of the program was successfully completed and with batch two underway, the I-WIL program is now going global across AMD.

Community Impact

Ramping Up Support for Local Communities

Ramping Up Support for Local Communities in Need 

Flood relief donations, a park cleanup and support for children studying STEM were among the community initiatives AMD in India undertook in 2024. AMD is dedicated to supporting local communities and in 2024, AMDers in the region volunteered 184% more hours on community projects compared to the previous year.

In September 2024, the districts of Khammam, Mahbubabad and Suryapet in the state of Telangana were severely affected by relentless rainfall and floods. As part of our commitment to giving back, AMD organized a Material Donation Drive in collaboration with the Nirmaan organization to collect essential materials, such as clothing and stationery, for people living in shelter homes in the affected districts of Telangana.

Community support in 2024 extended to the local environment too, as 60 AMD volunteers from the GFX Team in Bengaluru, Karnataka undertook a park cleanup. The team identified a local park – Bengaluru Park, which welcomes 400 visitors a day – where they cleared waste, repainted footpaths, removed invasive plants and planted 200 saplings to provide a refreshed outdoor area for the local community.

AMDers also gave back to school students through three events in 2024. At Zilla Parishad High School in Kawadipalli, 63 volunteers contributed 483 hours on various activities, ranging from preparing meals to painting classrooms. At Government Primary School in Yelahanka, volunteers from the AMD IT team in Bangalore contributed 105 hours to repainting a classroom and maintaining the school grounds. And on Children's Day, November 14, 273 volunteers from the CSG Team at AMD Technostar created teaching and learning materials for government school students from grades 8 to 10.

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  1. Based on AMD internal calculations and third-party emission factors for electricity sources. AMD sourced 23,000 megawatt hours of India international renewable energy credits (iRECs) in 2022, approximately matching the amount of electricity used by AMD India operations in the region over the same time period.
  2. Based on AMD internal estimates. In 2022, major AMD sites in India reported 15,777 cubic meters of water use and 19,547 cubic meters of rainwater recapture, a difference of 3,770 cubic meters going to local water resources.