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