Texas Instruments Incorporated
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2010
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Philanthropy
- Stewardship
- Environmental Responsibility
- Employee Well-being
- Community Commitment
- Responsible Advocacy
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased energy required to design, market and manufacture a semiconductor chip by 24 percent
- Decreased water required to design, market and manufacture a semiconductor chip by 20 percent
- Recycled 95 percent of waste
- Achieved LEED gold certification for new assembly/test facility in Clark, Philippines
- Reduced nitrogen oxide emissions by shutting down old equipment and using advanced abatement systems
- Invested $6 million in efficiency projects, saving $3.7 million in annual energy costs
- Finalized agreement to source about 10 percent of electricity used by Texas sites from renewable resources
- Reused 1.5 billion gallons of water
Social Achievements
- Named to Working Mother Magazine’s Hall of Fame for 15th consecutive year
- Granted $28.2 million in cash and in-kind donations to support education, cultural and community initiatives
- Received the National Association of Software and Service Companies’ Social Innovation Award
- Maintained one of the best safety rates among U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association members
- Scored 100 percent for the third consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s U.S. Corporate Equality Index
- Increased salaries following a wage freeze in 2009
- Paid 17.3 percent profit sharing to all employees globally (except France and Mexico)
- Enabled employees to donate 31,383 hours of volunteer time
Governance Achievements
- Rolled out a computer-based ethics and compliance awareness program to 99.1 percent of the workforce
- Included on the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” list for the fourth consecutive year
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy required per chip by 45 percent (next 5 years)
- Reduce water required per chip by 45 percent (next 5 years)
- Reduce GHG emissions per chip by 30 percent (next 5 years)
- Allocate $10 million for water and energy conservation projects
Environmental Challenges
- Conflict minerals legislation
- Climate change management
- Water use
- Energy use
- Renewable energy
Mitigation Strategies
- Put processes in place to comply with new conflict minerals legislation and identify alternative sources
- Established the company’s first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal
- Formalized global energy strategy including operating efficiency improvement, renewable energy procurement and employee involvement
- Invested in water conservation programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Processes in place to comply with new conflict minerals legislation
- Spent 5.1 percent of total U.S. procurement dollars with certified minority- and women-owned suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3 Guidelines
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index – North America
- Best Corporate Citizens list – CR Magazine
- Most Ethical Companies list– Ethisphere Institute
- Green Rankings list – Newsweek
- Most Admired Companies list - Fortune
- Global Sustainability 50 Index – NASDAQ OMX CRD
- Working for Clean Air Award from the North Texas Clean Air Coalition
- Talent Development Innovator Award by the Association of Educational Publishers
- Top 50 Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives
- Most Admired Employer by U.S. Black Engineer, Hispanic Engineer and Women of Color magazines
Reporting Period: 2011
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Philanthropy
- Stewardship
- Company Operations
- Product Stewardship
- Environmental Responsibility
- Employee Well-being
- Community Commitment
- Responsible Advocacy
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 134 energy-efficiency and water conservation projects that saved $8.6 million in utility costs
- 1.5 billion gallons of water recycled
- 92 percent of waste recycled
- Reduced nitrous oxides emissions by shutting down old equipment, and using advanced burner technology and abatement systems
- Reduced chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant leak rate from 7.27 percent to 4.8 percent
Social Achievements
- $22.2 million contributed to education improvement and local communities
- $14.6 million for more effective science and math education
- Almost $1 million contributed to disaster relief in Japan
- A new supplier environmental and social responsibility policy
- Achieved the best safety rate in the U.S. semiconductor industry
- Reduced the on-the-job recordable injuries rate to 0.19 per 100 employees
- Named by Working Mother Magazine as one of its 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers for the 16th consecutive year
- Enabled 60 percent of our workforce to telecommute
- Increased salaries and paid about 17.3 percent of profit sharing
- Increased new college graduate hires worldwide by 75 percent
- Successfully resolved five allegations of discrimination filed by employees and contractors
Governance Achievements
- Provided ethics and compliance awareness training to 99.2 percent of employees
- Experienced no material incidents and received no material fines due to noncompliance with environmental, labor or human rights laws
- Received no formal allegations of suspected bribery or corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce GHG emissions per chip produced by 30 percent by 2015
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30 percent per area of silicon wafers processed by 2020
- Reduce utility costs by $6 million by implementing energy-savings projects
- Boost overall waste efficiency (recycling) rate to 95 percent
- Reduce chemical use by 3 percent at manufacturing sites
- Achieve a lost/restricted day cases rate of 0.08 or less and an on-the-job recordable injuries rate of 0.20 or better
Environmental Challenges
- Devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan
- Global economic uncertainty
- Flooding in Thailand
- Increased energy use from expanded TI operations
- Increased total water use globally due to the addition of several new facilities
- Slight increase in employee-initiated turnover
Mitigation Strategies
- Mitigated production and supply-chain impacts resulting from the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and flooding in Thailand
- Launched a supplier risk solutions portal
- Strengthened our ability to meet customers’ needs through the acquisition of National Semiconductor and use of its global suppliers
- Implemented efficiency projects that saved about 467 million gallons of water and $1.5 million
- Reused 1.5 billion gallons of water
- Developed a new health and safety metrics tracking system
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 22 in-depth assessments of critical suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- New supplier environmental and social responsibility policy
- Expanded supply-chain assessments to include suppliers’ programs and performance related to human rights
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Earthquake and tsunami in Japan
- Flooding in Thailand
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Sustainability Reporting G3 Guidelines
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- TI-Nspire CX calculator with rechargeable batteries
- PowerStack™ packaging technology
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index – North America
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CR Magazine
- World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
- Global Most Admired Companies list by Fortune Magazine
- Green Rankings list by Newsweek Magazine
- Global 1000 Sustainable Performance Leaders by CRD Analytics
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Company operations
- Product stewardship
- Environmental responsibility
- Employee well-being
- Community commitment
- Responsible advocacy
- Corporate governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced chlorofluorocarbons refrigerant leak rate from 4.8 percent in 2011 to 2.8 percent
- Implemented 181 energy-efficiency projects that prevented 46,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere
- Reused 1.8 billion gallons of water (a 20 percent increase)
- Improved total waste recycling to 93 percent
- Reduced polyvinyl chloride content of retail packaging by 55 percent in about 1 million Education Technology products
- Replaced printed instruction manuals for about 1.5 million graphing calculators with digital versions
Social Achievements
- Achieved among the safest performance records in the U.S. semiconductor industry with a 0.24 on-the-job recordable incident rate
- Named by the National Business Group on Health as platinum winner of the 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Awards
- Launched a 12-12-12 campaign to encourage employee health and wellness
- Named by Working Mother Magazine as one of its “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” for the 17th consecutive year
- Increased female hires by 23 percent
- Launched a Veterans Diversity Initiative
- Granted $30.4 million to local community organizations
- Enabled employees to contribute almost 47,000 hours of volunteer time
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a new protection of personal data policy
- Experienced no material incidents and received no material fines due to noncompliance with environmental, labor or human rights laws
- Provided ethics and compliance awareness training to all employees; 98.7 percent completed the course
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce energy and water use per chip produced by 45 percent, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions per chip by 30 percent by 2015
Environmental Challenges
- Increased emissions of volatile organic compounds in the U.S. by an estimated 11 percent
- Increased nitrogen oxides emissions from U.S. sites by 3.7 percent
- Increased carbon footprint 1.5 percent
- Increased energy use 5 percent
- Increased water use 9 percent
- Increased ergonomics-related injuries
Mitigation Strategies
- Assessed facility systems, including air quality controls, to address opportunities for improvement
- Worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify and develop workable and more accurate GHG accounting methodologies
- Implemented 217 energy and water efficiency projects resulting in annualized savings of $10.1 million
- Joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants program
- Consolidated product volume, optimized shipping network, and negotiated better prices to save on transportation costs
- Developed a new health and safety metrics tracking system
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Updated supplier environmental and social responsibility policy
- Exceeded goal of spending at least 5 percent of U.S. procurement dollars with minority- and women-owned suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G3 Guidelines
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy meter integrated circuits
- Smart meter system-on-chip and platform
- Low-voltage motor drivers
- Ultra-low-power microcontroller
- SafeTI™ functional safety platform
- DLP® LightCrafter™ design platform
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (North America component)
- CR Magazine (100 Best Corporate Citizens, 10 Best in IT)
- Ethisphere Institute (World’s Most Ethical Companies)
- Fortune Magazine (World’s Most Admired Companies)
- Thomson Reuters (Top 100 Global Innovators)
- Newsweek Magazine (Green Rankings)
- Working Mother Magazine (100 Best Companies for Working Mothers)
- Minority Engineer Magazine (Top 50 Employers)
- National Association for Female Executives (Top 50 Companies for Executive Women)
- Woman Engineer Magazine (Top 50 Employers)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible supply chain
- Community support
- Innovation
- Energy efficiency
- Employee well-being
- Diversity and inclusion
- Ethical business practices
- Climate change
- Water use
- Waste management
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased total energy use by 4 percent despite increased production
- Achieved a 23 percent reduction in normalized energy use from the 2010 baseline
- Reused 28 percent of total water consumption
- Completed 46 water-saving projects reducing water use by 2.6 million gallons
- Achieved a 90 percent total waste recycling rate
- Reduced energy required, water extracted and emissions-per-chip produced by 7 percent or more (on average) since 2005
Social Achievements
- Contributed a record $7.4 million to United Way in the U.S.
- Global employee volunteer hours increased more than 50 percent
- Invested more than $36 million to support access to education globally
- Launched Performance Matters, a global performance-management campaign
- Provided competitive compensation, professional development and growth opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and flexible work arrangements resulting in leading retention rates
Governance Achievements
- Established the Citizenship Executive Committee (CEC)
- Strengthened the Citizenship Stakeholders Team
- Completed an internal audit of report-development and data-collection processes
- Revised employee code of conduct
- Achieved broad recognition for ethical practices and commitment to citizenship (Ethisphere Institute, CR Magazine, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy required per chip produced by 45% by 2015
- Reduce extracted water required per chip produced by 45% by 2015
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions per chip produced by 30% by 2015
- Reduce energy intensity at U.S. manufacturing sites by 50 percent by 2020
- Reduce utility (energy and water) costs by $9.5 million
- Reduce total water use by 4 percent
- Increase the percentage of compliant smelters in the supply chain
- Achieve at least 6.5 percent U.S. spend with certified MWBEs
Environmental Challenges
- Shortage of qualified STEM applicants
- Employee turnover in the semiconductor industry, particularly in Asia
- Risks related to the availability of resources (water and metals) in the supply chain
- Supply disruptions and price volatility for key materials
- Increased pressure to use energy-efficient products and reduce emissions
- Changes in climate change-related legislation
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in education in communities to prepare future talent
- Revamping onboarding processes and providing targeted training for managers to improve retention in Asia
- Working closely with suppliers to address and mitigate potential risks
- Developing low-power solutions and energy-efficient technologies
- Monitoring risks and preparing for potential business impacts to minimize interruption
- Implementing energy-efficiency projects and other initiatives to reduce GHG emissions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 157 major production suppliers completed EICC self-assessment questionnaires
Responsible Procurement
- TI supplier code of conduct
- Supplier environmental and social responsibility policy
- CETRAQ scorecard
- Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Prolonged droughts (Texas and China)
- Hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons (Texas, Asia, and Japan)
Transition Risks
- Changes in climate change-related legislation
Opportunities
- Investments in energy efficiency
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Core level)
Certifications: ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001:2007
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-power semiconductor chips
- Energy-efficient power management ICs
- Sensor technologies
- Solar microinverter development kit
- LED matrix manager IC for adaptive automotive headlight systems
Awards & Recognition
- World’s Most Ethical Companies (Ethisphere Institute)
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens (CR Magazine)
- 10 Best Corporate Citizens, Information Technology sector (CR Magazine)
- North America Component, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
- Top 100 Global Innovators (Thomson Reuters)
- Fortune Magazine, “World’s Most Admired Companies”
- 2020 Women on Boards, “Winning ‘W’ Company”
- Alliance for Work-Life Progress, “Work-Life Seal of Distinction”
- Black EOE Journal, “Top LGBT-Friendly Companies”
- CareerBliss, “50 Happiest Companies in America”
- Glassdoor, Employees’ Choice Awards, “50 Best Places to Work”
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation, “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality”
- Minority Engineer magazine, “Top 50 Employers”
- National Association for Female Executives, “Top Companies for Executive Women”
- Professional Woman’s Magazine, “Top Diversity Employers”
- Universum, “Top 100 Employers”
- Newsweek Green Rankings, “Greenest Companies”
- Outstanding Industrial Property Manager (Long Creek Watershed District)
- Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence (Maine Department of Environmental Protection)
- Confederation of Indian Industries, Southern Region, five-star rating
- Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Special Citation for Excellence in Ecology and Economy
- Taiwan Council of Labor Affairs, First National Occupational Safety and Health Award
- Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration, Enterprise Environmental Protection Award
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Spirit of Caring Award
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Safety
- Ethics
- Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity at U.S. manufacturing sites by 39 percent (from a 2010 baseline)
- Increased energy conservation projects by 26 percent, resulting in 270 projects
- Conserved nearly 2.1 billion gallons of water and 1.45 million MMBtu of energy in the last five years
- 100 percent of the metals used to manufacture integrated circuits are from certified conflict-free sources
Social Achievements
- Grew philanthropic and employee charitable giving to $35 million, with $20.6 million invested in education
- Improved tracking and increased employee volunteerism by 22 percent to 159,000 hours
- Achieved exemplary safety performance – among the best in the industry
Governance Achievements
- 92% of board directors are independent
- Provided ethics and compliance awareness training (including anti-corruption) to all employees; 99.9 percent completed the classes
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy intensity at U.S. manufacturing sites by 50 percent (from a 2010 baseline) by 2020
- Reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 15 percent (from a 2015 baseline) by 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Slightly higher risk in factories in Asia and Japan compared to other regions
- Closure of GFAB manufacturing facility in Greenock, Scotland, impacting approximately 365 jobs
Mitigation Strategies
- Transferring work from Greenock facility to more cost-effective plants in Germany and the U.S.
- Continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance through aggressive processes and goals
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers using conflict-free smelters for TI’s integrated circuit products; 7.9% of targeted suppliers completed environmental and social responsibility assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Conflict-free sourcing of metals
- Environmental and social responsibility assessments
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Core level)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Supply Chain Management
- Community Investment
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Invested in energy conservation projects that saved $6.9 million in energy costs and kept 285,556 million British thermal units (MMBtu) of emissions out of the atmosphere.
- Recycled 33,031 metric tons of materials, an increase of 22 percent over the previous year.
- Reduced energy intensity at U.S. manufacturing sites by 41 percent (from a 2010 baseline).
Social Achievements
- Grew philanthropic and employee charitable giving to $38.7 million, with nearly $25 million invested in education.
- Increased employee volunteerism by 9.2 percent to 173,439 hours.
Governance Achievements
- Board of directors: 85% independent directors, 31% female.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce energy intensity at U.S. manufacturing sites by 50% (from a 2010 baseline) by 2020.
- Reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 15% (from a 2015 baseline) by 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased GHG emissions by nearly 0.4 percent (from a 2015 baseline).
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued investment in energy conservation projects.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: More than 300 supplier sites evaluated.
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Business Alliance’s Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events, droughts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core level
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15.6% by the end of 2019 (against a 15% goal by 2020).
- Reduced total GHG emissions by more than 10% in 2019.
- Reduced per-chip energy intensity by 62% since 2005.
- Reduced water use by 2.5% in 2019 (exceeding a 2.2% goal).
- Implemented 474 water conservation projects since 2015, saving $11.5 million and over 33.3 billion gallons of water.
Social Achievements
- Recognized for water conservation practices at TI Chengdu, China, saving millions of gallons annually.
- Continued to recycle electronic waste, diverting 258,367 pounds from landfills since 2015.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
- Compliance with GHG regulations and reporting to relevant agencies (EPA, CDP, S&P Global Assessment).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15% by the end of 2020.
Environmental Challenges
- Complexities associated with evaluating Scope 3 emissions due to supply chain, employee travel, and distribution network.
- Potential regulatory and physical risks associated with climate change.
- Reducing or eliminating the use of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and chlorinated flame retardants (CFRs) in semiconductor packaging materials.
Mitigation Strategies
- Offering video conferencing, electric vehicle charging stations, flexible work schedules, and subsidizing mass transit to mitigate Scope 3 emissions.
- Closely tracking global trends in environmental and energy policy, regulatory changes, and extreme weather events.
- Working with industry associations to provide context on potential impact of legislative and regulatory proposals.
- Removing BFRs and CFRs from 90% to 95% of products during the conversion to Pb-free and RoHS compliance.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct; screening of incoming materials and chemicals; restrictions and standards related to chemicals in supplier contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Semiconductors enabling energy-efficient electronics; smart water meters using TI technology.
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, “North America Component”
- 3BL Media, “100 Best Corporate Citizens”
- Fortune magazine, “World’s Most Admired Companies”
- Barron’s “The 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies”
- Euronext Vigeo, U.S. 50
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22.4% from 2015 to 2020 (exceeding a 15% reduction goal)
- Reduced water usage by 4.4% versus the previous year (exceeding a 2.6% conservation goal)
- Reused or recycled nearly 90% of waste and surplus materials
Social Achievements
- Supported employees during the COVID-19 pandemic with additional paid time off, extended leave benefits, and mental well-being resources
- Donated nearly $50 million to support community needs, including over $16 million to education and over $10 million to COVID-19 relief efforts
- Received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year
- Received recognition for the 16th consecutive year by the National Association of Female Executives for efforts to advance women
Governance Achievements
- 91% of board members were independent at year-end 2020
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% from a 2015 baseline by the end of 2025
- Reduce energy intensity worldwide by 50% from a 2015 baseline by the end of 2025
- Divert 90% of materials from landfills by 2021
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing or eliminating the use of essential but potentially harmful compounds (brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, perfluorinated substances, and perfluorooctanoic acid)
- Managing risks associated with the use of critical materials
- Potential risks and opportunities associated with environmental issues (climate change, water availability, etc.)
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactively removed brominated and chlorinated flame retardants from 99% of products
- Stopped using PFOSs in 2015 and planned to eliminate PFOAs from fabrication processes in 2021
- Working with the Semiconductor Industry Association to find safer alternatives
- Continuously monitoring, planning, and training for operational risks (cyberattacks, natural disasters, pandemics, etc.)
- Developing and modifying plans to address risks and training employees on crisis response
- Investing in controls to protect TIers, community, and the environment from harm
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: More than 250 suppliers assessed in 2020; 140 production suppliers with 332 factory locations audited; 95% met expectations.
Responsible Procurement
- Collecting information on suppliers’ human rights practices, environmental and safety records
- Specifying performance requirements and expectations in policies, contracts, and purchase orders
- Adhering to the RBA Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
- Water availability
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Emerging regulations
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, CDP, TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Microcontrollers for smart thermostats (reducing energy consumption)
- Wireless battery management systems for electric vehicles (improving driving range and reliability)
Awards & Recognition
- Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America
- Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies
- Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies
- Wall Street Journal's Top 100 Sustainably Managed Companies
- CAREERS and the disABLED magazine's Top 50 Employers
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (100% rating)
- Minority Engineer magazine's Top 50 Employers
- National Association for Female Executives, Top Companies for Executive Women
- Woman Engineer magazine, Top 50 Employers
- Working Mother magazine, 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Workplace
- Community Giving and Volunteering
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 18.6% and energy intensity per chip by 33%, both since 2015.
- Reused or recycled 90% of waste and excess materials.
Social Achievements
- Received a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year.
- Donated (along with the TI Foundation, TI employees, and TI retirees) more than $61 million to communities in need, including more than $35 million for education.
- Steady and consistent increase in the number of employees with African American and Hispanic/Latino/x backgrounds in the United States. Employees with African American and Hispanic/Latino/x backgrounds represent 20% of the total US employee population.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained strong governance practices, with a majority of independent directors on the board.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 2015 baseline by the end of 2025.
- Reduce energy intensity per chip by 50% from 2015 baseline by the end of 2025.
- Conserve 2.6% of total 2020 water usage by the end of 2025.
- Divert 50% of total solid waste from landfills by the end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the global pandemic.
- Increased production leading to higher overall emissions and resource consumption despite per-chip efficiency improvements.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued investment in emission and energy reduction activities.
- Implementation of water conservation projects exceeding targets.
- Focus on improving energy efficiency through various projects.
- Supplier audits to ensure alignment with RBA Code of Conduct and ethical, sustainable, and social practices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Nearly 300 suppliers audited in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Human Rights Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, UL Standards
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies LLC (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products
Awards & Recognition
- Barrons' 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index, North America
- Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies
- The Wall Street Journal's Top Companies for Social Responsibility
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Responsible Business Practices
- Workplace
- Giving & Volunteering
Environmental Achievements
- 23% reduction in Scope 1 & Scope 2 GHG emissions (vs 2015)
- 28% reduction in energy use per chip (vs 2015)
- 3.2% reduction in water use
- 90% waste diverted from landfills
Social Achievements
- 30+ honors for D&I and talent development
- 50.7 average learning hours per employee
- $52.6 million in giving by TI, the TI Foundation, employees, retirees and other giving
- 257,000 hours of employee and retiree time donated to helping others
Governance Achievements
- Board of directors includes 10 independent directors and 33% female representation in 2022
- 100% employee-funded, regulated, transparent and nonpartisan Political Action Committee (PAC)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 25% from a 2015 base year by year-end 2025
- Reduce energy intensity per chip by 50% at worldwide manufacturing sites by year-end 2025 from a 2015 base year
- Conserve equivalent of 2021 total water usage in 2022
- Divert 90% of solid waste materials generated from landfills
Environmental Challenges
- Slight year-over-year increases in consumption and emissions due to increased production and ramping up of new factories
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Investment in hundreds of projects aimed at reducing environmental impact (advanced manufacturing tools, renewable energy contracts, solar roof installation)
- Strong partnerships with external foundries and subcontractors to offer supply continuity
- Building and positioning inventory globally at strategically located product distribution centers
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Nearly 230 suppliers evaluated in 2022 (160 production suppliers with 335 factory locations)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Ethics Expectations
- Supplier Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Human Trafficking Statement
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- severe weather
- water availability
- flooding
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: ERM Certification & Verification Services Incorporated
Awards & Recognition
- 30+ honors and recognitions in 2022
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental sustainability
- Workplace
- Community impact
- Supply chain responsibility
- Ethics and compliance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 22% since 2015
- Conserved 264 million gallons of water in 2023 (equivalent to 4.1% of 2022 water use)
- Diverted 84% of materials from landfills in 2023
- Increased renewable electricity used to 19.3% of total energy mix
Social Achievements
- 87% of global employees view TI’s workplace as inclusive (2023 employee engagement survey)
- 28% women in senior leadership roles in the U.S. (2023)
- 23% improvement in women in technical roles worldwide (vs. 2020)
- 36% Black and Hispanic representation in the U.S. workforce (2023)
- More than 2,400 interns welcomed in 2023
- 277,800 employee and retiree volunteer hours in 2023 (valued at ~$8.8 million)
Governance Achievements
- 10 independent directors out of 12 board members at year-end 2023
- TI pays women as much as men in the U.S. and worldwide (2023 compensation analysis)
- TI pays minorities as much as non-minorities in the U.S. (2023 compensation analysis)
Climate Goals & Targets
- 100% renewable electricity globally by 2030
- Internally own 90% of wafer manufacturing and 90% of assembly and test capacity by 2030
- 100% renewable electricity for U.S. operations by 2027
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 25% from 2015 base year by 2025
- Reduce energy intensity per chip by 50% from 2015 base year by 2025
- Divert 90% of solid waste materials from landfills by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Slight increase in absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions in 2023 due to ramp-up activities and increased energy use
- Falling short of the 90% landfill diversion goal in 2023
- Regressed on energy intensity goal to reduce energy use per chip by 50% by 2025
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in more efficient abatement systems and renewable electricity
- Implementing hundreds of water and energy conservation projects
- Installing newer, more efficient manufacturing technologies
- Announced aggressive new targets to expand renewable electricity use to 100% of 300mm factories by 2025, 100% of U.S. operations by 2027, and 100% globally by 2030
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 265 supplier assessments in 2023, including 175 production suppliers representing 370 factories
Responsible Procurement
- TI Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Human Trafficking Statement
- Responsible Minerals Policy
- RBA Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather
- Water availability
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949
Third-party Assurance: ERM Certification & Verification Services (limited assurance for GHG emissions and energy data)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Semiconductors for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and renewable energy applications
Awards & Recognition
- 30+ honors and recognitions for talent development and diversity programs