Our approach
to sustainability
Pioneering. 28 years of sustainability reporting.
Recognized. DJSI Included in World and Europe indices.
Committed. 2027 Carbon neutrality objective.
*in 2024
We are convinced that a sustainable culture is good for the planet, for our people and for all our stakeholders.
Sustainability has been in our DNA for over 30 years and is an integral part of who we are.
That's why we'll continue to strive to build a more sustainable world.
Focus on actions
2002
Safety certification
We were one of the first semiconductor companies certified OHSAS 18001, replaced in 2022 with ISO 45001. We committed to putting people first.
2005
Responsible operations
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.
2019
GHG reduction goal achieved in advance
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.
2025
28 years of sustainability reporting
We have published our first integrated annual report, marking a significant milestone in our efforts in this field.
Establishing a robust sustainability governance
Openness 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.
Responsibility for sustainability lies with Rajita D’Souza, President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility. Our executive Sustainability Council, composed of Company Vice Presidents and their delegates, helps validate strategy and maintain alignment, as well as ensuring the means are in place to deploy the relevant corporate programs. The Sustainability Council further ensures the sustainability concerns of our key stakeholders are addressed, including employees, customers, investors, regulators, communities, and partners.
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.
Leading recognition of our performance
DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDICES
CDP THE WORLD'S LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE PLATFORM
FTSE4GOOD INDEX SERIES
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 Sustainalytics.
Embedding sustainability in our value chain
Sustainability has been a cornerstone of our business model and culture for over 30 years.
We implement programs to manage our impacts, opportunities and risks at each step of our value chain.
Playing our part in industry and international organizations
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.
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE
WORLD SEMICONDUCTOR COUNCIL
SEMI
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations define global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030, highlighting the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. As a multinational company, we are convinced we have a responsibility and a role to play to help achieve these goals.
We have mapped the 17 SDGs to our material topics, sustainability programs and business strategy. We have identified the 11 goals that are most relevant to our sustainability strategy.
