Enabling A More Sustainable World
We help customers build connected devices that are transforming industries, growing economies, and improving lives. From energy-conserving solutions to portable medical devices and innovative infrastructure – Silicon Labs is truly enabling a more sustainable world through the tens of thousands of IoT devices that run every day on our technology. We power sustainable IoT solutions that are solving global challenges across home, medical, industrial, and commercial environments.
Our Corporate Responsibility Approach, Goals & Progress
Silicon Labs is committed to becoming a sustainable leader in the semiconductor industry, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles throughout our business. Our strategy is guided by engagement with our key stakeholders, focusing our sustainability goals in five strategic areas: employee wellbeing, product and services innovation, eco-efficient operations, climate change mitigation, and responsible supply chain.
Product Innovation
Product Innovation
Product innovation is central to the Silicon Labs culture and important for our success in the markets we serve. It’s a strategic topic that includes product development,manufacturing, safety & quality, distribution, use, maintenance & security, and recycling. Our approach to evaluating the environmental impacts of our product portfolio can be broken down into three focus areas:
- Assessing our product portfolio (covering 100% of products) and carrying out an inventory of raw materials (including hazardous substances), GHG emissions, energy use, water use, and waste generation.
- Selecting products for a detailed life cycle analysis using industry best practices and standards.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement.
Product Innovation Goals
Develop sustainable products in line with our Global Environmental Policy.
Current Progress
Of our revenue came from products designed with features that reduce energy consumption, as compared with a baseline version of Silicon Labs products, while offering the same or greater functionality in 2024.
Environmental Management
Environmental Management & Climate Change Mitigation
As a responsible member of the global community, Silicon Labs works hard to minimize the impact of our actions. Environmental management & climate change mitigation is a strategic topic that includes waste management, water management, energy management, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity.
We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint by focusing on science-based goals to lower greenhouse gas emissions. This includes expanding our greenhouse gas inventory, reducing energy consumption, and transitioning our global facilities to renewable energy.
Energy & Emissions Goals
90% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by the end of 2030 versus a 2021 baseline.
100% renewable energy use in all facilities where programs are available by end of 2025.
5% absolute waste reduction at our Austin headquarters versus 2023 baseline.
Current Progress
Reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions in 2024 versus a 2021 baseline.
Renewable energy use. Transitioned our Boston and Hyderabad facilities to 100% renewable energy and transitioned our Rennes facility to 100% renewable energy as part of an office relocation.
Reduction in waste in 2024.
Employee Wellbeing
Employee Wellbeing
The success of Silicon Labs relies on our people. We strive to maintain a safe, healthy, inclusive, and engaging culture where our employees can thrive. Our commitment to these values is evident in our employee training programs, which focus on eradicating harassment, discrimination, and bias in the workplace.
- Provide a healthy and safe environment to reduce accidents and hazards, as highlighted in our EHS policy.
- Expand STEM education and access to technology, providing opportunities for women and under-represented groups.
- Support projects and initiatives that enable a more environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient world.
- Invest in organizations and activities that improve the communities where our employees work and live.
Inclusion Goals
85% or higher in our annual engagement survey, maintain strong employee engagement by 2025.
90% of employees to participate in one or more Silicon Labs inclusion initiatives by 2025.
Current Progress
Employee engagement score in 2024.
Of employees participated in at least one inclusion initiative in 2024.
Supply Chain Mangement
Supply Chain Management
Silicon Labs prioritizes exceptional product quality and ethical practices in our supply chain. Our commitment ensures safe working conditions, respectful treatment of workers, and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
- Our major suppliers are required to be ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, and abide by our Supplier Code of Conduct.
- In 2022, we joined the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in global supply chains.
- Silicon Labs requires all its suppliers to source from third-party audited conflict-free smelters, maintain a conflict-free sourcing policy, and comply with OECD due diligence guidelines.
Supply Chain Goals
100% of major suppliers complete facilities SAQ by 2024.
80% of all suppliers complete facilities SAQ by 2024.
By the end of 2025, engage with major suppliers on science based reduction targets for our scope 3 emissions.
Current Progress
Of major suppliers completed facilities SAQ in 2024.
Of all suppliers completed facilities SAQ in 2024.
Of major suppliers completed VAP in 2024. All receiving silver recognition.
Ethics & Governance
Ethics & Governance
Ethics & governance is a strategic topic that includes board oversight, compliance & ethics reporting, risks & opportunities, and cybersecurity, data privacy & artificial intelligence. We have a strong corporate governance framework and a defined set of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the success of the company, generating value for our stakeholders, and fulfilling our mission of building a smarter, more connected world.
- All employees receive annual training on Business Conduct Standards.
- All employees receive training on Harassment and Discrimination Prevention every two years.
- Promote company culture of ani-corruption and anti-harassment.
Ethics and Governance Goals
100% of employees recieve annual training on Business Conduct Standards
Current Progress
of employees completed Business Conduct Standards training in 2024.
Explore our comprehensive 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report and discover in detail our goals, action placs,
and progress to reduce our environmental impact.
Corporate Governance
Silicon Labs has a strong corporate governance framework and a defined set of responsibilities aimed at fulfilling our mission of building a smarter, more connected world. ESG is a shared responsibility with the Board of Directors, ESG Steering Committee, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. Together, we prioritize risk and opportunities to focus our efforts where we will have the most impact - setting clear goals, tracking progress, and ensuring accountability.
Our Latest Efforts
- Silicon Labs Streamlines Energy Harvesting Product Development for Battery-Free IoT
- Texas CHIPS Act Awards Silicon Labs $23 Million to Expand R&D Advancements in Austin
- Achieving Excellence in ESG: Silicon Labs Scores Among the World's Top 1% in EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings
- Powering India's Energy Future: Silicon Labs ships four million chips with Wirepas for Advanced Metering Initiative
Connected to What Matters
Silicon Labs has a long history of providing financial, volunteer, and in-kind support to nonprofits worldwide. Our charitable giving and community engagement efforts focus on three core areas: expanding technology access and education to underrepresented groups, supporting advancements in sustainability and energy conservation, and investing in critical community needs.
Policies and Documenation
Corporate Governance
We’re committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and business ethics.
Reports & Disclosures
Annually we provide updates on our progress following global reporting frameworks and standards.
Silicon Labs' Policy on Artificial intelligence
Silicon Labs develops leading IoT platforms across a wide range of protocols and ecosystems to facilitate quick creation of secure, intelligent connected devices. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has great potential to enhance our development of these IoT platforms, to increase product quality and reliability, and to improve customer and developer experience. We are committed to the ethical and responsible application of AI tools. We've formed a cross-functional AI Council to investigate the use of AI tools, provide guidance in the applications of AI tools, and review and approve AI initiatives.
Our Memberships & Recognitions
LEAP Awards
Silver Embedded Computing
MG26 in Connectivity
BG24 and MG24 families of 2.4 GHz Wireless SoCs
EE Awards of Asia and Taiwan
Featured IoT Solutions Supplier: Silicon Labs
Best Security Technology Platform: Secure Vault
Great Place to Work 2024
Certified since 2017
2024 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award
MG26 SoC for Bluetooth LE and 15.4 Connectivity
CES Inovation Awards
Embedded Technologies: SiWx917
Best Workplace for Commuters 2024
Code2College 5th Annual IDEA Awards
Workshop of the Year 2024
Greater Austin Business Awards
Tehnology and Innovation Award
Elektra Awards 2024
Smart Buildings of the Year: Highly Commended FG28 Sub-GHz Wireless + 2.4 GHz Bluetooth LE SoC
IoT Breakthrough Semiconductor
Product of the Year Award xG22E