Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions per gross square foot despite 29% facility expansion.
• Installed almost 500 kilowatts of solar generation, providing 60% of building lighting loads at multiple locations.
• Annually saved more than 13.9 million kilowatt hours through energy-efficient equipment and practices.
• Completed construction projects covering nearly one million square feet of LEED-certified and compliant space.
• Recycled over 16 million pounds of materials from construction projects (77% of generated waste).
• Achieved 100% EU RoHS compliance across all chipset platforms.
• Eliminated bromine in all IC packages and reduced bromine use in MSM products by 70%.

Social Achievements

• Implemented commuter resources (transit subsidies, hybrid fleet, charging stations, etc.), earning #5 ranking on EPA's Best Workplace for Commuters.
• Conducted a recycling awareness campaign resulting in a 55% increase in aluminum and plastic recycling.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased total emissions due to 29% facility expansion in 2005 and 2006.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous investments in energy-efficient equipment and technologies to reduce emissions per square foot.
• Investments in sustainable and renewable energy resources (solar power).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainability assessments in facilities procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lead-free and bromine-free chip designs

Awards & Recognition

• Southern California Green Building Award (2006)
• Director’s Recycling Award (2006, 2005, 2003)
• #5 Best Workplace for Commuters (2006)
• Climate Action Leader (2002-2006)
• Flex Your Power Award (2006)
• SANDAG 2004 Diamond Award
• Recycler of the Year (2004)
• Outstanding Contributor Award for Safer Communities (2002)
• Excellence Award For Energy Management (2001)
• Improving San Diego’s Environment (2000)
• Climate Wise Energy Star Partner of the Year (1999)
• Waste Reduction and Recycling Award (1997, 1996)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity & Inclusion
• Work/Life Balance
• Learning & Development
• Health & Safety
• Community Involvement
• Wireless Reach
• Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced chemical use by 97 percent in cleaning products
• Reduced water usage in cleaning by 88 percent
• Reduced paper towel consumption by 40 percent
• Recycled more than 60 tons of electronic waste (23% increase from 2006)
• Diverted over 212 tons of materials from landfills from three demolition projects
• Reduced bromine content in Mobile Station Modem™ products by over 70 percent
• Earned LEED Gold Certification for two new buildings totaling over one million square feet
• Saved more than 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually in San Diego offices

Social Achievements

• Established Qualcomm Women in Science and Engineering (QWISE)
• Supported numerous educational programs for underrepresented students
• Donated $40,000 to the San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Youth Housing Project
• Donated $80,000 to the Urban League of San Diego County
• Offered over 1,400 programs, events, and services through QLife work/life program
• Employees volunteered more than 55,000 hours
• Over 350 employees served on the board of directors of local organizations

Governance Achievements

• Achieved compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 one year ahead of deadline
• Files 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings concurrently with earnings release
• Established Code of Ethics Hotline for anonymous reporting
• Implemented open door policy to encourage communication
• Has a zero-tolerance policy for retaliation for reporting concerns

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Lead Elimination Program (100% RoHS compliant)
• Bromine/Chlorine Elimination Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED Gold Certification

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Snapdragon™ platform (energy-efficient)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Workplace
• Community
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by more than 22.5 million kilowatt hours annually, saving over $2.92 million.
• Saved 17.8 million gallons of water annually through conservation efforts.
• Recycled 1.4 million pounds of materials and 77% of hazardous waste.
• Introduced bromine/chlorine-free laminate-based IC products.

Social Achievements

• Employee voluntary turnover rate of 2.5%, 5% lower than industry average.
• Over 48,400 enrollments in classroom training courses.
• Donated over $150 million in the past ten years through corporate giving and matching grants.
• 1,789 work/life balance programs, services, and events available to employees.

Governance Achievements

• Adherence to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA).
• 10 out of 12 independent directors on the Board.
• No legal cases for corruption brought against employees or the company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Declining number of American students pursuing college degrees in technological fields.
• Water supply crisis in communities worldwide.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investments in highly efficient energy, lighting, HVAC systems, and renewable energy.
• Incorporated water-saving fixtures, drought-resistant plants, drip irrigation, and reclaimed water for irrigation.
• Support for math and science education programs for under-represented students.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier diversity program, requirements for ISO 14001 certified environmental management systems

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3 C+ Application Level

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verified for accuracy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Snapdragon chipsets (energy-efficient), mirasol displays (energy-efficient), Gobi module (bromine/chlorine-free)

Awards & Recognition

• FORTUNE '100 Best Companies to Work For', California Fit Business Award, various environmental awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Improved packaging and material handling practices at Singapore Distribution Center, reducing carbon footprint.
• Introduced several lead-free flip-chip integrated circuit products.
• Recycled more than 239 tons of corporate electronic waste worldwide.
• Reduced levels of NO2 emissions 32 percent since 2007.

Social Achievements

• Received the Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award for leadership in diversity.
• Scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index Report.
• Increased the number of diverse suppliers registered with Qualcomm from 108 to 563 between 2007 and 2010.
• Launched Parental Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP) to improve K-12 student achievement.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a new Qualcomm Social Responsibility (QSR) organizational structure.
• Completed a comprehensive revision of The Qualcomm Way: Our Code of Business Conduct.
• No legal case for corruption brought against employees or the company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased GHG emissions due to company growth and increased data center density.
• Balancing company growth with a need to reduce energy consumption.
• Maintaining ethical standards in a complex global industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in energy-efficient IT infrastructure (modular data center, energy-efficient monitors).
• Implementing green IT initiatives (double-sided printing, energy-efficient printers).
• Implementing a comprehensive code of conduct and anti-corruption policies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT) Supplier Code of Conduct
• DRC Conflict-Free Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group, LLC

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lead-free flip-chip integrated circuits
• Bromine/chlorine-free package designs

Awards & Recognition

• Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award
• FORTUNE’s “Most Diverse Companies” list
• Meritorious Support of Veterans Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Transformative Technology
• Sustainable Product Design
• Privacy and Security
• STEM Education
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Ethical Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from global operations by 30 percent, compared to a 2014 baseline, by 2025 (goal)
• Avoided 14,055 metric tons of CO2e as a result of energy-saving initiatives
• Avoided 49,548 megawatt hours of electricity as a result of energy-saving initiatives

Social Achievements

• Wireless Reach initiative benefited over 8 million people globally
• mSakhi program in India improved maternal health and reduced child mortality
• Hapinoy Mobile Money Hub program empowered women entrepreneurs in the Philippines
• Fishing with Mobile Nets program in Colombia increased fishermen's income by 15%
• Thinkabit Lab™ engaged over 5,800 middle school students in STEM activities
• Increased percentage of women in internship program by 30% (2014-2015)

Governance Achievements

• 100% of employees completed anti-corruption training
• Established a Business Conduct Hotline for anonymous reporting of misconduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Low numbers of women and minorities in technology-related fields
• Conflict minerals sourcing in the DRC and adjoining countries
• Addressing climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive work with organizations promoting employment initiatives for underrepresented groups
• Developed a strong management system for responsible sourcing of conflict minerals
• Set a goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025
• Collaboration with industry peers, customers, suppliers, and civil society organizations

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of top 90% suppliers completed EICC SAQ

Responsible Procurement

• EICC Code of Conduct
• Conflict Free Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Innovative applications of technology for reducing carbon emissions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Awards & Recognition

• Top 100 Companies List for Working Mothers 2015
• Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Award 2015
• Business Leadership Network’s Disability Equality Index 2015
• Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer 2015
• Champion of Women Award by Connected Women of Influence 2015

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Purposeful Innovation
• STEM Education
• Responsible Business
• Our People
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Ethics and Governance
• Sustainable Product Design
• Privacy and Security
• Public Policy and Regulation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by approximately 14 percent
• Reduced GHG emissions in India by approximately 22,485 tons of CO2e through solar energy purchase
• Achieved The Climate Registry's (TCR) Climate Registered™ Gold status
• Completed construction on reclaimed water connections in San Diego, reducing potable water consumption by more than 80 million gallons annually
• Diverted more than 1022 tons of waste from landfill in San Diego

Social Achievements

• Increased company-wide female representation by 17 percent and URM population in the U.S. by 5 percent since Q1 FY19
• Increased engineering female representation by 15 percent and URM population in the U.S. by 12 percent since Q1 FY19
• Reduced voluntary attrition rates of women and URMs below the company average
• Increased employee perception of Qualcomm as an inclusive workplace by 10 percent since FY19
• Launched Qualcomm Small Business Accelerator Program, providing transformational technology, services, and support to 33 US-based small businesses

Governance Achievements

• Revised Human Rights Statement reaffirming commitment to respecting all internationally recognized human rights
• Conducted two Human Rights Impact Assessments
• 99 percent of employees completed policy training and certification process for Code of Business Conduct
• Conducted mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees worldwide

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change risks including water stress, high heat days, coastal flooding, and air pollution
• Competition for highly skilled talent, especially in STEM fields
• Outdated immigration laws hindering recruitment and retention of foreign nationals

Mitigation Strategies

• Conducted climate scenario analysis to assess potential impacts and identify strategic changes
• Implemented energy efficiency measures across facilities, resulting in approximately $7.5 million in avoided costs annually
• Increased renewable energy purchases, including a 10-year power purchase agreement in Bangalore
• Employs a dedicated team of talent acquisition specialists, including immigration specialists, and engages in public policy efforts to support immigration reform

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of top 90% of suppliers completed RBA SAQ

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct or similar code required for semiconductor manufacturing suppliers
• Qualcomm Taiwan Sustainability Collaboration Project to support SMEs in advancing renewable energy use and reducing GHG emissions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• High heat days
• Coastal flooding
• Air pollution

Transition Risks

• Price of carbon

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services (IoT, 5G, C-V2X)
• Increased revenues from new markets
• Reduced operating costs through efficient operations

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1
• Goal 3
• Goal 4
• Goal 5
• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 9
• Goal 10
• Goal 11
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 15
• Goal 16
• Goal 17

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms with power efficiency features
• Qualcomm Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology

Awards & Recognition

• Fortune's Change the World List
• Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies
• Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
• Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index (perfect 100 score)
• Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity
• Avtar's 100 Best Companies for Women

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Purposeful Innovation
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Ethics and Governance
• Sustainable Product Design
• Privacy and Security
• Public Policy and Regulation

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by approximately 24%
• Signed a 10-year renewable energy agreement with Shell Energy North America to power its headquarters campus in San Diego
• Successfully completed the test phase of a PECVD chamber clean project, replacing high global warming potential gases with a Fluorine-based gas mixture

Social Achievements

• Launched the Racial Justice Giving Initiative, allocating $500,000 to ten organizations working to drive systemic change in racial justice and equity in the U.S.
• Publicly confirmed equitable pay for female and non-white employees in the U.S.
• Launched the Pathways Program, providing employment opportunities for non-traditional experienced and early career talent
• Launched the Mentoring Matters program to support career development

Governance Achievements

• Refreshed the Global Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Anti-Corruption Policy and training
• No material information security breaches or cybersecurity incidents in 2021

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global challenges including poverty, access to education, digital inclusion, racial and social injustice, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change
• Increased competition to recruit highly skilled and talented individuals
• Existing immigration laws making it more difficult to recruit and retain highly skilled foreign nationals

Mitigation Strategies

• Three-part emissions mitigation strategy including transitioning to renewable energy, decarbonizing operations, and using RECs and carbon offsets
• Focused approach to finding top talent and use of training and development as key recruitment tools
• Supporting existing and future employees through a dedicated team of talent acquisition specialists, including immigration specialists; leveraging experts in immigration law and an outside legal firm

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 78% of primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers audited in the last two years (2021)

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
• RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• High heat days
• Increased average temperatures
• Coastal flooding and sea level rise
• Air pollution

Transition Risks

• Price of carbon

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products (e.g., Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms, C-V2X technology)
• Increased revenues through access to new markets (e.g., telemedicine, remote education, smart cities)
• Reduced operating costs through resource efficiency

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification for energy, air quality, and GHG emissions data

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms
• Qualcomm Technologies Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology

Awards & Recognition

• 3BL Media 100 Best Corporate Citizens
• Newsweek, America’s Most Responsible Companies
• Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), North America
• Forbes, America’s Best Employers for Diversity
• Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Empowering Digital Transformation
• Acting Responsibly
• Operating Sustainably

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 4 percent in 2022, with a total reduction of 28 percent since 2014.
• Reduced natural gas consumption at German manufacturing facility by 50 percent.
• Achieved The Climate Registry’s (TCR) Climate Registered™ Platinum status.

Social Achievements

• Increased representation of women in leadership by more than 7 percent since 2020.
• Increased representation of underrepresented minorities (URM) in leadership by more than 5 percent since 2020.
• Increased overall representation of URMs by more than 12 percent since 2020.
• Achieved 2025 goal of engaging 1.5 million students and teachers in STEM initiatives.

Governance Achievements

• Reorganized compliance-related functions to address emerging issues, appointing a Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.
• Revised and streamlined Global FCPA and Anti-Corruption Policy with company-wide mandatory training.
• No material cybersecurity incidents in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Water scarcity in California and other regions.
• Competition for highly skilled talent.
• Climate change regulations and natural disasters.

Mitigation Strategies

• Expanded recycled water system at San Diego headquarters (51% reduction in freshwater dependency since 2016).
• Implemented water savings projects in Singapore manufacturing facility (200,000 m3 annual savings).
• Implemented internal carbon price across manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborated with trade associations and employer coalitions to advocate for immigration policies supporting talent acquisition.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 88% of primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers audited in the last two years.

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct or similar code.
• RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ).
• RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Coastal flooding
• High heat days
• Water stress
• Extreme cold days
• Average temperature increase
• Air pollution

Transition Risks

• Increased climate change regulation
• Price of carbon

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services (e.g., Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms, Qualcomm C-V2X technology)
• Increased revenues through access to new markets (e.g., telemedicine, remote education, smart cities, smart factories).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification of energy, air quality, and GHG emissions data; report as a whole not externally assured.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms
• Qualcomm C-V2X technology

Awards & Recognition

• 3BL Media 100 Best Corporate Citizens
• Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), North America
• Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
• Fortune, Change the World List
• Many other awards listed in the report

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• STEM education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Supply chain sustainability (including forced labor risks)
• Social impact programs
• Human rights
• Health and safety
• Sustainability reporting
• Policy and regulation
• Resource management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by over 35 percent compared to a 2014 baseline (achieved 2025 goal two years ahead of schedule)
• Decommissioned one of its electricity cogeneration plants at its headquarters in San Diego and switched to renewable energy
• Implemented 15 energy-saving projects across manufacturing facilities, resulting in over 3,000 MWh of energy savings per year
• Achieved Climate Registered™ Platinum status from The Climate Registry

Social Achievements

• Exceeded 2025 goal of enriching the lives of 27 million people through Wireless Reach (one year early)
• Launched Alumno Sempre Conectado (“Always Connected Student”) program in Brazil
• Supported “XR Vision for Future” program in China
• Opened 23rd Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ site in the United States
• Reached over 4.7 million students and teachers globally through STEM initiatives since 2020

Governance Achievements

• Strengthened and consolidated ESG committees and governance process
• Launched a DEI Advisory Council
• Improved governance standards for employee networks
• Achieved 100 out of 100 on Disability:IN’s annual Disability Equality Index survey for nine consecutive years
• Achieved Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange certification and ISO 27001:2013 certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic and industry-wide challenges requiring balancing actions
• Water stress in certain regions
• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Climate-related physical and transition risks (identified but not considered material)

Mitigation Strategies

• Renewable energy procurement through PPAs
• Internal carbon pricing
• Water conservation initiatives (e.g., reclaimed water use, innovative water-saving technologies)
• Waste reduction and recycling programs
• Risk-based approach to supply chain management, including supplier audits and corrective action plans
• Operational resilience program to mitigate disruptions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 88% of primary semiconductor manufacturing suppliers audited in the last two years

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct (based on RBA Code of Conduct)
• RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
• RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audits
• Sustainability audits of selected non-primary suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (implied)

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Higher energy costs
• Higher CO2 abatement costs

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001:2013, Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification of energy, air quality, and GHG emissions data; report as a whole not externally assured

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1 (No Poverty)
• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
• Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Initiatives described in the report contribute to these goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lead-free flip-chips
• Energy-efficient Snapdragon platforms

Awards & Recognition

• Numerous awards listed in the report, including Forbes World’s Best Employers, Fortune Change the World List, Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies, 3BL Media 100 Best Corporate Citizens