Microchip’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program is based on our “Professional Ethics Are Practiced” and “Safety and Security Are Never Compromised” guiding values. Our focus on the health and safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate and our commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and products are anchored in our recognition of our social and environmental responsibilities.
Our goal of being the leading supplier of embedded control and processing solutions is deeply rooted in our environmental stewardship. Our approach is guided by a focus on transparency and engagement, ensuring that our decision making processes meet all regulatory requirements. By holding ourselves accountable, we are dedicated to continuously improving our environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.
The well-being of our employees, contractors, vendors and the communities we serve is a top priority. Our dedication to health and safety is reflected in every aspect of our operations. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, guided by a robust Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program. Our dedicated EHS team works tirelessly to implement and manage comprehensive safety programs that meet all applicable laws and regulations. Through continuous improvement and vigilance, we strive to ensure that everyone who interacts with our company is protected and supported.
We are dedicated to protecting air quality, minimizing our environmental footprint by being proactive in our approach to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) abatement and implementing cutting-edge technologies and practices to reduce emissions. We meet our climate commitments by building relationships with regulatory agencies to secure and maintain air permits, ensuring that our operations meet required air quality standards. We utilize wet and thermal oxidizer scrubbers as an integral part of operations to effectively capture and remove pollutants from exhaust streams. Our commitment to air emissions management underscores our broader dedication to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
We are committed to responsible water management and sustainability through our advanced wastewater treatment facilities and we ensure that all discharged water meets stringent quality standards through our partnership with local wastewater authorities. We adhere strictly to stormwater requirements, implementing best practices to manage runoff and protect local water resources from pollution. We are dedicated to reducing and reusing water wherever possible by continually seeking innovative ways to conserve this precious resource.
When it comes to waste and material management, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility.
We are aligned with regulatory requirements—international, domestic and regional—such as Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), TIER II (Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory), Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), to name a few. Furthermore, we prioritize recycling to minimize waste and promote sustainable practices throughout our operations, such as our robust recycling programs to promote landfill reduction that includes plastics, wood, metals, electronic waste, glass, lead, batteries and other materials. Our unwavering commitment to sustainability and regulatory excellence is reflected through our integrated approach to environmental compliance and waste management.
We prioritize the well-being of our employees through rigorous adherence to OSHA, NIOSH and ANSI standards (domestic and international). Our comprehensive health and safety program ensures that all operations meet or exceed regulatory compliance, safeguarding our workforce in every aspect of semiconductor manufacturing. Safety is our priority, today and every day, as we strive to adhere to the “Safety and Security Are Never Compromised” guiding value.
Our EHS working groups are actively collaborating with surrounding communities to advance environmental initiatives. These efforts include community outreach programs aimed at promoting sustainability, reducing environmental impact and fostering greater community engagement. By working together, we are driving meaningful progress on key environmental issues and making a positive difference in the communities where we operate.
The management systems that we have implemented to support our EHS program are aligned to international standards (see ISO Standards/EHS Certifications section below) and are administered by a team of dedicated professionals providing EHS-aligned resources in the areas of quality, environmental, energy management, occupational safety and industrial hygiene.