Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Human Capital Management
• Human Rights
• Responsible Supply Chains
• Climate Change
• Environmental Management
• Our Community
• Our COVID-19 Response

Environmental Achievements

• Installed energy efficient LED lighting to reduce energy consumption
• Began a project to install solar panels on the rooftop of our facility in Korat, Thailand

Social Achievements

• Benchmark’s site in Korat, Thailand received the Excellent Practices Establishment on Occupational Safety and Health National Level award for the third consecutive year from Thailand’s Ministry of Labour.
• Conducted “Understanding Unconscious Bias” training for all U.S. employees
• Conducted first annual global Employee Engagement and Inclusion Survey

Governance Achievements

• Benchmark’s Board of Directors formally amended the charter of our Nominating and Governance Committee in 2021 to include sustainability as a primary responsibility.
• Benchmark was the winner of a 2021 Corporate Governance award from Corporate Secretary magazine in the “Best Use of Technology” category.
• Implemented a “Speak Up!” campaign to promote a positive and ethical organizational culture.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Climate change risks (identified but not detailed)
• Data collection and mapping for ESG (ongoing process)

Mitigation Strategies

• Robust enterprise risk management (ERM) program
• COVID-19 Task Force
• Proactive supplier onboarding and auditing process
• Developing and implementing a DEI strategy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% compliance with RBA self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ)

Responsible Procurement

• RBA Code of Conduct
• Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative Due Diligence reporting process
• Conflict Mineral Policy
• Declaration on Business Ethics and Compliance Letter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Core option, SASB Electronic Manufacturing Services & Original Design Manufacturing 2018 Sustainability Accounting Standard, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (various sites), ISO 45001 (various sites), ISO 9001:2015 (various sites), ISO 13485:2016 (various sites), AS9100:2016 (various sites), IATF 16949:2016 (various sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Mapped to UN SDGs in GRI Content Index

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Miniaturized RF filter for 5G wireless network (Benchmark Lark Technology)
• Contract manufacturing services to SunPower

Awards & Recognition

• 2021 Corporate Governance award from Corporate Secretary magazine
• Excellent Practices Establishment on Occupational Safety and Health National Level award (Korat, Thailand)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Our People
• Our Community
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Maintained Silver Sustainability rating from EcoVadis and improved overall score.
• All but one manufacturing facilities are certified to ISO 14001:2015.
• Set a 15% reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2021 base year.
• Installed rooftop solar panels at Korat, Thailand facility, generating up to 160KW of AC electricity (2% of annual energy use).

Social Achievements

• Created a new DEI officer position and launched an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for women.
• Ayutthaya and Korat sites in Thailand received responsible manufacturing awards.
• Received a national award for excellent OHS practices at Korat, Thailand facility for the fourth consecutive year.
• Improved employee engagement survey participation to 82% (from 77% in 2021).

Governance Achievements

• Established an executive-level ESG/Sustainability Council and made sustainability oversight a primary responsibility of a Board Committee.
• Established an Inclusion Council focused on DEI.
• 96% of employees completed training on ethics and compliance.
• Added sustainability risks to annual enterprise risk assessment and management plans.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Climate change risks (implied)

Mitigation Strategies

• Robust enterprise risk management program including sustainability risks.
• Supplier audits and responsible procurement practices.
• Disaster recovery plans from suppliers.
• Energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy procurement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of preferred suppliers audited within the last four years.

Responsible Procurement

• Declaration on Business Ethics and Compliance Letter for all new suppliers.
• Supplier assessment including social and environmental responsibility questions.
• Requirement for suppliers to adhere to RBA Code of Conduct or equivalent.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Increased customer demand for cleantech services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (most facilities), ISO 45001:2018 (some facilities)

Awards & Recognition

• MSCI ESG Rating of AA (2022)
• C grade on CDP Climate Change questionnaire (2022)
• Responsible manufacturing awards for Ayutthaya and Korat sites in Thailand (2022)
• National OHS award for Korat, Thailand facility (2022)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Our People
• Our Community
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Relocated corporate data center to an energy-efficient facility providing 100% renewable energy for IT equipment
• All 7 manufacturing sites are ISO 14001:2015 certified, including the newest Mesa site.
• Reduced the proportion of shipping materials that becomes waste by employing reusable packaging, resulting in 37.7 metric tons in avoided landfill disposal.

Social Achievements

• Launched second employee resource group (ERG) for veterans, BRAVE, complementing existing Women Inclusion Network (WIN)
• Expanded diversity recruitment efforts and fostered a more inclusive culture with events, partnerships, and training.
• Contributed $100K USD per year for three years to develop an internship program through partnership with Minnesota State College Southeast.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a global policy that codifies the annual enterprise risk assessment process
• Created the role of Global Director of Sustainability
• Established a Health and Safety Council and an Environmental Council with representatives from every site.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Climate change impacts
• Water security

Mitigation Strategies

• Strengthened terms and conditions for purchase orders regarding supplier expectations on social responsibility and environmental protection.
• Expanded data collection on health and safety.
• Responded to CDP Climate Change questionnaire and submitted first response to their Water Security questionnaire.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual RBA Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) completed by all manufacturing sites; 93% supplier compliance with RBA Code of Conduct in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• Declaration on Business Ethics and Compliance Letter for all new suppliers
• Compliance with Benchmark Code of Conduct and RBA Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Increased customer demand for sustainable product design and manufacturing services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Awards & Recognition

• Corporate Social Responsibility Award (Thailand)
• Model Factory for Workplace Safety (Korat, Thailand)
• IPC Asia Outstanding Education Enterprise Company Award (Thailand)
• Zero Accident Award - Platinum Level (Korat, Thailand)
• Certificate of Honor for Good Labor Practices (Ayutthaya, Thailand)
• Green Industry Award Level 4 (Ayutthaya, Thailand)