Climate Change Data

PDF Solutions, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:4,108 GJ
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Data Security
  • Human Capital Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Public Policy
  • Risk Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Sustainable Products
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Impact and Local Communities
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • No reportable spills in operations.
  • Implemented hybrid or on-cloud solutions for semiconductor manufacturers’ process control and manufacturing analysis, using less energy than traditional on-premises IT infrastructure, reducing waste such as paper, and enabling remote work, reducing the need for commuting and travel.
  • No work-related injuries reported to OSHA in 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Incorporated the RBA Code of Conduct into our Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Annual holiday charity drive.
  • Strengthening diversity and inclusion programs with actions around organizational training, formalized company values, and a revitalized recruitment strategy.

Governance Achievements

  • Established formal board oversight of ESG by revising the charter of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Formed a management-level ESG Steering Committee.
  • Successfully completed annual Type II SOC 2 audit of cloud-based offerings.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Conduct employee engagement survey in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant environmental challenges faced by the semiconductor industry (energy consumption, water usage, GHG emissions).
  • Global shortages of semiconductors and associated supply chain disruptions.
  • Emerging regulatory risks and opportunities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing solutions to help semiconductor and other companies improve their environmental sustainability performance.
  • Pushing analytics to the edge of global supply chains to improve product yield, quality, performance, and profitability.
  • Evaluating potential benefits of regulatory developments.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct incorporating RBA Code of Conduct.
  • Due diligence on conflict minerals.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Helping customers achieve their environmental sustainability goals.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (in progress for clean room facility)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Hybrid and cloud-based solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (cleanroom and lab facilities only)
Total Energy Consumption:4,760 GJ (cleanroom and lab facilities only)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Data Security
  • Human Capital Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Public Policy
  • Risk Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Sustainable Products
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Impact and Local Communities
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycled 100% of wood, metal, and recyclable plastic waste at cleanroom and lab facilities.
  • Headquarters, lab, and cleanroom facilities are compliant with California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards.
  • ISO 14001 pre-certification assessment completed for cleanroom facility.

Social Achievements

  • Adoption of a Human Rights Policy.
  • Adoption of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Global Policy.
  • No significant work-related injuries reported to OSHA; no lost time due to work-related injuries.
  • Inclusion on Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers.
  • Deployment of online training courses on various topics, including difficult conversations for managers and technical aptitude.

Governance Achievements

  • Formalized connection between cash bonus and consistent practice of core values.
  • Highlighted core values in quarterly meetings with employee recognition.
  • Deployment of diversity training modules.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Identify and measure the direct environmental benefits of products.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase the scope of ESG priority assessment in future reports.

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant indirect environmental impact of products on customers' operations.
  • High energy consumption in the semiconductor industry.
  • Significant use of ultrapure water and silicone in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Cybersecurity threats.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of hybrid or on-cloud solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
  • Focus on individual actions to reduce and recycle at headquarters, lab, and cleanroom facilities.
  • Implementation of several cybersecurity processes, technologies, and controls.
  • Regular review of cybersecurity risk management by the Audit Committee.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Incorporation of RBA Code of Conduct into Supplier Code of Conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Helping customers achieve environmental sustainability goals.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (pre-certification)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products that indirectly reduce customers' consumption of natural resources.

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers