Sustainability Sustainability Report Our vision to be the leading supplier of embedded control solutions includes a corporate commitment to acting in an ethical manner. Our focus on environmental and social responsibility, transparency and engagement guides our decision-making processes and helps keep us accountable as we continuously improve all aspects of our business. We are pleased to introduce our 2020 Sustainability Report, detailing our annual environmental and social performance and sharing selected activities that highlight key workplace and community activities. As the eighth report that Microchip has published, it is an ongoing reminder of our commitment to transparency and disclosure. Key Links 2020 Sustainability Report 2019 Sustainability Report 2018 Sustainability Report CDP Response Our Company We own and use facilities in nine countries: China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. We have sales offices, design centers and remote workers in more than 20 additional countries. We are committed to protecting the environment and minimizing the potential environmental impact of our operations and products within the global communities in which we operate. This includes complying with accepted environmental and regulatory compliance practices as we strive for continual improvement. We are also committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and acting ethically and transparently in accordance with local, national and international laws and regulations and industry standards. Our Employees We are a U.S. company with operations around the world. Our global workforce consists of approximately 19,500 employees. We recognize that employees are our greatest strength and place a high value on the diversity of our global workforce. In 1990, we designed a cultural framework to unite employees around the world through shared workplace values and to guide employees’ decisions, actions and job performance. Our Guiding Values convey our overall philosophy and shape our day-to-day decisions and the way we conduct business, which creates a successful foundation for employee empowerment and enhances employee development on all levels. We place a high value on the diversity of our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities and respect and value the diverse experiences and backgrounds of all applicants and employees. We invest in our employees’ futures by ensuring our training is available in native languages and during times that accommodate our global presence and workforce. In addition to the 85 full-time training professionals and 130 identified leadership coaches around the world, 1,764 managers and employees acted as subject matter experts in 2020 to assist in delivering practical leadership and technical training to their peers. The opportunity to "share what you know with your co-workers” fosters a sense of pride within our workforce, as well as an expectation for continuous learning. Our efforts were once again recognized when Microchip was named to Training magazine’s “Top 100” for our employee training programs. We were also recognized by community organizations in Austin, Phoenix, New York and California’s Bay Area as a top place to work. Our Products Our purpose is empowering innovation which enhances the human experience by delivering smart, connected and secure technology solutions. We specialize in high-efficiency semiconductor microcontrollers (MCUs), analog, wireless, security, timing, discrete and human-interface products. We offer green, low-power solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce the generation of hazardous waste, enabling our customers to design and manufacture environmentally preferable products. We are committed to providing products and technologies which contribute to positive change in the world and in people’s lives. This includes minimizing the environmental impact of our products throughout all stages of their life cycle. Each year we make significant investments developing new technologies and products, enabling a sustainable future and allowing our customers to innovate for tomorrow. We believe the continued development of green and high-efficiency products is central to the future of our company and the global economy. Producing environmentally preferable products is not a static exercise. It takes continuous innovation, and we are proud to share our vision. Our Supply Chain We are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and acting ethically and transparently in accordance with local, national and international laws and regulations and industry standards. We have adopted the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct as the standard for labor, health and safety, environment and ethics for its operations and has committed to using these standards throughout its supply chain. The Supplier Code of Conduct is part of Microchip’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program. It applies to suppliers and their directors, officers, employees, contractors and subcontract labor. 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