Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Responsible Operations, Policy and Strategy
• Supplier Sustainability
• Environmental Performance
• Innovation in Technology and Data
• Measuring Our Impact
• Leading a Responsible Company
• Engaging Our Workforce
• Supply Chain Responsibility
• Environmental Performance
• Innovation in Technology and Data
• Measuring Our Impact

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved LEED Gold certification for San Jose headquarters
• Partnered with Bloom Energy for cleaner energy at headquarters
• Offset all Scope 1 emissions and Scope 3 emissions related to Business Travel, Employee Commute and Upstream Leased Electricity
• Installed beehives on the headquarters rooftop to promote biodiversity

Social Achievements

• Launched Rambus 8 Elements of Wellness framework for employee wellbeing
• Implemented a global Workplace Options Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Launched a mobile wellness technology platform for employees
• Launched Diversity & Inclusion training modules
• Partnered with Textio to create more diversity-friendly job descriptions
• Partnered with Techbridge Girls to support STEM education for BIPOC girls
• Provided resources for employees in India during the COVID-19 pandemic

Governance Achievements

• Adopted a Vendor Code of Conduct based on the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct
• Joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
• Formed a Cyber Risk Committee
• Implemented a comprehensive management plan for sustainable procurement

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change
• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Gender representation in the workforce
• ESG risk management

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing sustainable procurement policies
• Joining RBA to improve supply chain sustainability
• Investing in renewable energy sources
• Implementing carbon offsetting strategies
• Developing DEI initiatives
• Implementing a more robust enterprise risk management system in 2022

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Yearly audits to demonstrate compliance with Rambus and RBA Codes of Conduct

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct based on RBA Code of Conduct
• Sustainable procurement policies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Natural disasters
• Adverse weather events

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Semiconductor Standard, TCFD framework

Certifications: ISO 14001 (suppliers), ISO 45001, LEED Gold (San Jose HQ)

Third-party Assurance: BSI (limited assurance for GHG emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Rambus' initiatives contribute to these goals through investments in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, employee wellbeing programs, STEM education support, and responsible supply chain practices.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Responsible Governance
• Environmental Impact
• Product Stewardship
• Supplier Sustainability
• Our People

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 & 2 market-based GHG emissions by 46% compared to 2021 despite 40% revenue growth.
• Diverted 91% of non-hazardous waste from landfill (203% increase from 2021).

Social Achievements

• 100% employee completion of DEI training module.
• Increased percentage of women in management positions from 15% to 17% since 2021.
• Achieved Great Place to Work certification in multiple regions.

Governance Achievements

• Zero confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken.
• Zero material cybersecurity incidents.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Majority of GHG emissions occur in the supply chain.
• Managing climate-related risks within the overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.

Mitigation Strategies

• Working with contract manufacturers to collect data and monitor trends for improvement goals.
• Planning to update ERM program to further incorporate climate-related risks.
• Setting science-based targets aligned with the SBTi.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 95% of strategic contract manufacturing suppliers had onsite, independent, third-party-validated VAP audits within the last three years.

Responsible Procurement

• Rambus Vendor Code of Conduct (based on RBA Code of Conduct)
• Sustainable Procurement Guidance (based on ISO 20400)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Adverse weather events affecting operations

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Semiconductor Standard, TCFD framework

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Buffer Chip Division and Security Business Unit), ISO 50001 (Energy Management System), LEED Gold (San Jose HQ)

Third-party Assurance: Keramida (GHG emissions data)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Gender Equality
• Reduced Inequalities
• Partnerships for the Goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products with improved processor energy efficiency

Awards & Recognition

• GSA Award for Most Respected Emerging Public Semiconductor Company