Monolithic Power Systems
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Management
- Greening Operations
- Supply Chains
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Well-being
- Corporate Governance
- Ethical Behavior
- Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity by 23% compared to 2021.
- Generated 579 MWh of onsite solar power, saving 137 MTCO2e.
- Recycled 86% of global waste (565 metric tons), with 1/3 of hazardous waste recycled.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity for US operations in 2023.
Social Achievements
- 41% female global workforce.
- 90% employee retention rate in 2022.
- 94% of employees feel valued and respected (Pulse survey).
- Launched a new learning management system (Cornerstone).
- Provided unconscious bias training to 84% of US managers.
- $5.6 million donated to the MPS Foundation in 2022.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Steering Committee.
- Linked environmental risks and opportunities to management compensation.
- No reports of concern received through the Whistleblower Hotline in 2022.
- Implemented robust cybersecurity safeguards.
- Completed a data privacy gap analysis.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 (vs. 2022 baseline).
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2026 (vs. 2022 baseline).
- Achieve 75% renewable electricity by 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for extreme weather events to damage facilities and disrupt operations.
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events.
- Growing energy use due to business expansion.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a business continuity plan.
- Diversified operations geographically.
- Implemented a global green procurement strategy.
- Increased energy efficiency of manufacturing systems and buildings.
- Increased procurement of renewable energy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual RBA audits; Quality Assurance audits of key manufacturing suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- RBA standards
- ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, IATF 16949 compliance
- 100% RMI conformant smelters
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, flooding, hurricanes)
Transition Risks
- Supply chain disruptions
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, SASB, TCFD, RBA
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Third-party expert (Assurance Statement in Appendix 1)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient power management solutions for various applications (data centers, electric vehicles, etc.)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Corporate Governance
- Supply Chain Ethics
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 8% compared to 2022.
- Increased renewable electricity use to 20% in 2023 from 2% in 2022.
- Reduced overall Scope 1 GHG emissions by 27%.
- Reduced emissions from refrigerants by 21%.
- Reduced stationary emissions by 77%.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new learning management system (Cornerstone) in 2022, resulting in 16,138 training hours completed globally in 2023.
- 97% of US-based managers completed unconscious bias training.
- 100% of managers globally completed sexual harassment awareness training.
- 100% of Chengdu staff completed RBA code of conduct training.
- Maintained 89% employee retention rate in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Steering Committee to oversee ESG initiatives.
- Tied environmental-related risks and opportunities to management compensation.
- Received no reports of concern from the Whistleblower Hotline in 2023.
- Implemented robust data privacy policies aligned with GDPR and CCPA.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 40% by 2030 (from 2022 baseline).
- Achieve 75% renewable electricity by 2026.
- Reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2026 (from 2022 baseline).
- Recycle 80% of hazardous waste by 2026.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events impacting third-party manufacturing partners.
- Water scarcity risks in China and Spain.
- Increased energy use due to business growth and more complex product testing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversifying operations outside of China to mitigate risks.
- Implementing water conservation plans in various facilities.
- Identifying energy efficiency opportunities and developing implementation strategies.
- Developing a resilient supply chain strategy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Bi-annual RBA audits; annual Supplier Code of Conduct review.
Responsible Procurement
- RBA Code of Conduct
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 compliance requirements for key suppliers.
- 100% of smelters used are RMI conformant.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme heat events
- Droughts
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products for customers' sustainability goals.
- Supporting sustainable infrastructures (renewable energy, electric transportation, data centers).
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1:2018, ISO 14064-3:2019, RBA Code of Conduct, Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) standards, OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 26262, IATF 16949
Third-party Assurance: UL Solutions (Limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
MPS's energy-efficient products and commitment to renewable energy contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient power management solutions for various applications (electric vehicles, renewable energy, data centers).