to sustainability
Pioneering. 27 years of sustainability reporting.
Recognized. DJSI Included in World and Europe indices.
Committed. 2027 Carbon neutrality objective.
We are convinced that a sustainable culture is good for the planet, for our people and for all our stakeholders.
That's why we'll continue to strive to build a more sustainable world.
In the early 1990s, we were one of the first multinational companies to implement an environmental policy, complete with publicly disclosed targets that went beyond legal requirements.
Since then, we have increased our commitments even further.
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We were one of the first semiconductor companies certified OHSAS 18001, replaced in 2022 with ISO 45001. We committed to putting people first.
We were one of the first semiconductor companies certified OHSAS 18001, replaced in 2022 with ISO 45001. We committed to putting people first.
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We were amongst the first members of EICC (now RBA, Responsible Business Alliance), deploying sustainable and responsible practices in our operations and then engaging our suppliers to do the same.
We were amongst the first members of EICC (now RBA, Responsible Business Alliance), deploying sustainable and responsible practices in our operations and then engaging our suppliers to do the same.
See how How we monitor and develop suppliers
By implementing strong measures in our sites, and with the support of standardized management systems (ISO14001, ISO 50001...), we reached our 2025 CO2 reduction goal 6 years ahead of target and took our environmental strategy to next level.
By implementing strong mesures in our sites, and with the support of standardized management systems (ISO14001, ISO 50001...), we reached our 2025 CO2 reduction goal 6 years ahead of target and took our environmental strategy to next level.
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We published our 27th Sustainability report, a significant milestone following our pioneering efforts in this field.
We published our 27th Sustainability report, a significant milestone following our pioneering efforts in this field.
Read our sustainability reportOpenness and accountability are key. That is why our President and CEO regularly updates our Supervisory Board on our sustainability roadmap, risks and opportunities, including climate-related risks, as well as our sustainability strategy and performance.
Our Sustainability Committee, created by the Supervisory Board, aims to support and advise on the Board’s responsibilities regarding sustainability. The committee has five members.
Our President and CEO regularly updates our Supervisory Board on our sustainability roadmap, risks and opportunities, including climate-related risks, as well as our sustainability strategy and performance.
Our Sustainability Committee, created by the Supervisory Board, aims to support and advise on the Board’s responsibilities regarding sustainability. The committee has five members.
Responsibility for sustainability lies with Rajita D’Souza, President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility, who chairs our Sustainability Council (composed of 14 members, representing the key functions within the organization). The Council validates the strategy and ensures that each department and site have the means to deploy the related corporate programs.
The Corporate Sustainability department is responsible for developing our sustainability strategy and programs. It is supported by a network of over 100 local Sustainability and EHS Champions who manage the programs and monitor our performance across all sites and organizations.
At our main sites, Sustainability Committees manage the local governance and take decisions related to deploying the strategy.
Sustainability is embedded throughout our entire business.
Our Sustainability charter describes our commitments and goals.
SG #1 ≥20% of our revenues from new product lines by 2025.
SG #1 ≥20 % of our revenues from new product lines by 2025.
SG #2 ≥33% of our revenues generated from Sustainable Technology products by 2027.
SG #2 ≥33 % of our revenues generated from Sustainable Technology products by 2027.
SG #3 ≤0.15% Recordable Case rate by 2025. (work-related injuries and illnesses, including contractors)
SG #3 ≤0.15 % Recordable Case rate by 2025. (work-related injuries and illnesses, including contractors)
SG #4 ≤2% Severity Rate each year. (work-related injuries and illnesses, including contractors)
SG #4 ≤2 % Severity Rate each year. (work-related injuries and illnesses, including contractors)
SG #5 100% of manufacturing sites recognized for social responsibility by 2025.
SG #5 100 % of manufacturing sites recognized for social responsibility by 2025.
SG #6 20 countries with STEM partnerships by 2025.
SG #6 20 countries with STEM partnerships by 2025.
SG #7 ≥30% women recruited in all exempt positions each year.
SG #7 ≥30 % women recruited in all exempt positions each year.
SG #8 ≥20% women in every management level by 2025.
SG #8 ≥20 % women in every management level by 2025.
SG #9 GHG Be carbon neutral by 2027 in all direct and indirect GHG emissions from scope 1 and 2, and indirect emissions from transportation for scope 3.
SG #9 GHG Be carbon neutral by 2027 in all direct and indirect GHG emissions from scope 1 and 2, and indirect emissions from transportation for scope 3.
SG #10 100% Renewable energy sources by 2027 through energy procurement and green energy installations.
SG #10 100 % Renewable energy sources by 2027 through energy procurement and green energy installations.
SG #11 150GWh Energy consumption reduction every year until 2027.
SG #11 150 GWh Energy consumption reduction every year until 2027.
SG #12 20% Reduction of energy consumption per wafer by 2025 vs 2016.
SG #12 20 % Reduction of energy consumption per wafer by 2025 vs 2016.
SG #13 20% reduction of water consumption per wafer by 2025 vs 2016.
SG #13 20 % reduction of water consumption per wafer by 2025 vs 2016.
SG #14 ≥50% of the water we use recycled each year.
SG #14 ≥50 % of the water we use recycled each year.
SG #15 <3% of waste landfilled each year.
SG #15 <3 % of waste landfilled each year.
SG #16 95% of waste reused or recycled by 2025.
SG #16 95 % of waste reused or recycled by 2025.
SG #17 100% of our employees have access to and are aware of our ethics and compliance support line.
SG #17 100 % of our employees have access to and are aware of our ethics and compliance support line.
SG #18 100% of exempt employees sign an agreement to comply with our Code of Conduct and related procedures.
SG #18 100 % of exempt employees sign an agreement to comply with our Code of Conduct and related procedures.
SG #19 100% of hazardous substances are managed under the highest standards such as HSPM or RMI.
SG #19 100 % of hazardous substances are managed under the highest standards such as HSPM or RMI.
SG #20 100% of our at-risk suppliers are assessed and audited every year.
SG #20 100 % of our at-risk suppliers are assessed and audited every year.
SG #21 20% defects reduction per production unit by 2027 vs 2020.
SG #21 20 % defects reduction per production unit by 2027 vs 2020.
SG #22 ≥10% employee engagement rate at least 10% above local norms in all major countries by 2025.
SG #22 ≥10 % employee engagement rate at least 10% above local norms in all major countries by 2025.
SG #23 Yearly report our progress on all our long-term goals, following the most advanced standards.
SG #23 Yearly report our progress on all our long-term goals, following the most advanced standards.
SG #24 100% of manufacturing sites certified ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001.
SG #24 100 % of manufacturing sites certified ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001.
Each year, socially responsible investment (SRI) rating agencies, analysts and investors evaluate our corporate behavior and performance based on a wide range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics.
Our sustainability performance is recognized worldwide. We are included in SRI indices and sustainability rankings such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World and Europe, CDP, FTSE4Good, and Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
We have been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact since 2000 and a member of the Responsible Business Alliance since 2005. As part of our sustainability mission, we aim to promote the electronic industry’s potential in all countries in which we operate.
We are members of numerous trade associations, working alongside other semiconductor businesses to shape the future contribution of the industry to society and consider the environmental impact.
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The SDGs set by the United Nations define global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030.
As a multinational company, we believe we have a responsibility and
a role to play in helping achieve these goals.
