Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance and Ethics
• Environment, Health and Safety
• Workplace
• Community
• Product Responsibility
• Supplier Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced global injury rate over several years
• Reduced landfill waste at major sites (San Jose, Colorado, Ireland, Singapore, Hyderabad) in 2015
• Collected over 4,000 kilograms of household e-waste globally during Earth Day
• Purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) offsetting 3,073 MWh of electricity from non-renewable sources (2015-2016)
• Implemented energy conservation projects resulting in verified energy reductions and utility incentives

Social Achievements

• Implemented a “Pay for Performance” philosophy linking individual performance to business results
• Offered a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of the global workforce
• Provided impactful learning solutions and tuition reimbursement
• Supported employee-driven volunteering and community engagement through the Global Day of Giving and other initiatives
• Partnered with Junior Achievement in multiple locations

Governance Achievements

• Maintained high standards of corporate governance, business conduct, and ethics
• Complied with laws and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Implemented a mandatory Code of Conduct and compliance training program
• Established an anonymous reporting process for violations

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Reducing waste sent to landfills
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Ensuring ethical and responsible practices throughout the supply chain
• Managing risks related to conflict minerals

Mitigation Strategies

• Set a Carbon Reduction Goal of 10 percent over 5 years (starting 2014)
• Implemented waste reduction programs
• Provided health and safety training
• Established Supplier Ethics & Compliance Policy
• Used the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI) reporting tool to track suppliers’ practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits to maintain Approved Supplier eligibility

Responsible Procurement

• Xilinx Code of Social Responsibility
• Xilinx Supplier Ethics and Compliance Policy
• Regular supply chain verifications
• Onsite supplier audits
• Supplier assurances
• Periodic business reviews

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lead-free components (RoHS compliant)

Awards & Recognition

• Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators
• San Francisco Business Times Top 200 Public Companies
• Silicon Valley Business Journal Top Philanthropic Companies
• EDN China Innovations Awards
• YWCA Tribute to Women Awards
• EE Times and EDN Ace Awards
• National Instruments Outstanding Scorecard Performance
• Community Foundation for Ireland Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award
• Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership
• Lightwave Innovation Reviews award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Governance and Ethics
• Supply Chain Responsibility
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced global carbon footprint per employee by more than 30% over the past five years
• Exceeded carbon reduction goal of 10% by the end of CY2019, achieving a 31% reduction per headcount.
• 60% of electricity used at headquarters generated by onsite renewable sources (solar and fuel cells) as of July 2020.

Social Achievements

• Consistently outperformed technology industry benchmarks for employee engagement since 2013.
• Implemented a new global wellbeing program with on-demand mental health support.
• Donated more than $2 million to non-profits and hosted 50 service events in FY20.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained highest standards of corporate governance, business conduct, and ethics.
• Board of Directors with eight of nine members being independent directors.
• Adopted a Code of Conduct outlining expectations for ethical business dealings.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing energy reduction goals with employee comfort in building operations.
• Managing risks associated with recruiting foreign nationals and offshore employees.
• Ensuring responsible sourcing of materials throughout the supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Partnerships with employees and Earth Day initiatives to reinforce commitment to climate change.
• Regular supply chain verifications and supplier audits to assess and mitigate risks.
• Implementing Supplier Ethics & Compliance Policy aligned with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Ethics & Compliance Policy
• Regular supply chain verifications
• Onsite supplier audits
• Supplier assurances
• Periodic business reviews

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

Xilinx's initiatives align with these SDGs through various programs and actions detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Power-efficient Xilinx UltraScale and Versal products

Awards & Recognition

• Barron’s “Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America” (three years running)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Supplier Responsibility
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Evaluating market-based renewable energy options for alignment to the 1.5-degree Celsius warming scenario
• Implementing technology solutions for improving power efficiency in products
• Reducing energy usage in office facilities
• Conducting energy audits to identify improvement opportunities
• Employing water conservation initiatives in office facilities

Social Achievements

• Supporting gender equality with Women in Technology and Diversity Initiatives
• Educating and inspiring students in STEM education
• Creating a culture that invests in people, is inclusive, and treats employees equitably and fairly
• Increasing diversity across the organization and nurturing a culture of inclusion

Governance Achievements

• Aligning disclosure with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework
• Aligning disclosure with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework
• Following the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Social Responsibility Policy
• Expectation that suppliers adhere to the same business ethics and human rights standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 4 (Quality Education)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Xilinx's corporate responsibility strategy and initiatives are in alignment with the UN SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Workforce Demographics
• Environment, Health & Safety
• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Management
• Water Management
• Waste Management

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy usage by 6% from CY2020 to CY2019 due to remote work, but maintained operational data centers and buildings.
• Renewable energy sources supplied 53% of total energy needs at San Jose headquarters by the end of 2020.
• Completed a 1.4MW Parking Lot Solar System with 1MWh battery storage in early 2020 at corporate headquarters.
• Significant improvements in recycled and compost waste versus landfill waste at major sites.
• Colorado office awarded Colorado Renewable Energy Society Award of Merit in 2002.
• Singapore headquarters awarded BCA Green Mark Platinum Award in 2007.
• San Jose headquarters received LEED Award for building renovation in 2007 and completed another energy-efficient renovation in 2016.
• Achieved net-zero energy levels in 100% of San Jose office spaces.

Social Achievements

• Developed a robust global ergonomic program to address WMSDs.
• Adapted the global ergonomics program to address employees' varying home setups during the pandemic.
• Provided enhanced technical and emotional support services to employees during the pandemic.
• Offered third Fridays off each month for a year during the pandemic.

Governance Achievements

• Third-party certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards at key operational sites for over a decade.
• Annual review of goals, targets, and metrics with executive leadership team.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing energy reduction goals with employee comfort in building operations.
• Managing risk to prevent workplace injuries.
• Addressing employees' varying home setups during remote work.
• Maintaining business continuity during the pandemic while implementing safety measures.

Mitigation Strategies

• Partnerships with employees and promoting Earth Day initiatives.
• Risk assessment process to identify and evaluate hazards.
• Implementing temperature checks, improved cleaning, social distancing, and mask requirements.
• Providing enhanced technical and emotional support services and additional time off.
• Adapting the global ergonomics program for remote work and providing stipends for equipment.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Colorado Renewable Energy Society Award of Merit (2002)
• BCA Green Mark Platinum Award (2007)
• LEED Award (2007)