STMicroelectronics China

e participate in the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI). Through the company's Sustainable Technology program the company designs products systematically taking into consideration the environmental impact of the device during its whole life cycle, including raw materials, transportation, manufacturing, usage and end of life. Front-End manufactur... ing requires large quantities of water and some ST sites are located in water scarce regions. Through the company's water management programs the company is continually reducing the company's water footprint through reuse and recycling. The company implement the company's Code of Conduct and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly EICC standards in all the company's sites to mitigate the company's ethics and labor and human rights risks. Although most of the company's Front-End production is based in Europe, the company also have Front-End and Back-End manufacturing located in Asia where risks can be higher. The company do regular assessments of the company's production sites. The company ensures the health and safety of the company's employees through advanced management systems and certification. The company manages the company's direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from all the company's operations, including Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) which have a very long atmospheric lifetime and high Global Warming Potential. e minimize the environmental, health and safety risks related to the chemicals and materials used in the manufacturing process, by basing the selection, handling and substitution on the precautionary principles. The company's products are designed to minimize the carbon footprint and consume as little energy as possible in the end-application. The company also develop innovative products to help the company's customers develop new energy-saving applications. ST products are not subject to WEEE but the company's management of hazardous substances minimizes the impact of disposal and facilitates recycling. Sustainability GovernanceRead More