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Everywhere microelectronics make a positive contribution to people’s lives, ST is there

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Raw materials

Life cycle thinkingFor us, Sustainable Technology means

improving our social and environmental

footprint at every stage of the product life

cycle, from raw material extraction to end of life.

Sustainable Technology label Our Sustainable Technology label is used

to designate devices that have followed an

eco-design approach, that comply with

environmental legislations and are innovative

in terms of environmental or social sustainability.

Sustainable Technology program Sustainability has been a guiding principle

in STMicroelectronics since the early 1990s.

Today, it is integrated into every part of our

business to maximize opportunities in

areas such as innovation. The Sustainable

Technology program is a driving force that

creates value for our company, customers

and society in general. 

Discover how we use life cycle thinking to develop more sustainable operations and products.

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Our commitments to the planet and people

Products & Processes

People & Community

Health & Safety

Risk management

Energy management

Product development

Manufacturing

Usage

End of life

Water management

Greenhouse Gases (GHG) & Air emissions

Waste management

Measurement & Validation

Regulations & Compliance

Raw materials

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Our responsibility begins with the raw materials we use, which are all sourced in line with the latest environmental and social guidelines

More than 99% of our products are currently ECOPACK®

ECOPACK®1 compliant with RoHS/ELV directives, lead-free

second level interconnect*

*with adapted reliability for soldering at high temperatures, as

some exemptions are necessary mainly for the automotive market

Ecopack® ECOPACK® is an ST trademark for products

that exceed applicable environmental

requirements, such as REACH and RoHS.

ECOPACK®2same as ECOPACK®1 + free from brominated,

chlorinated and antimonyoxide flame retardants

ECOPACK®3same as ECOPACK®2 + free from halogens with

no RoHS exemptions

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CONFLICT MINERALS

Conflict-free sourcing initiative We require the smelters in our upstream supply chain to be

engaged in the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative (CFSI).

Responsible sourcing means

companies can identify the origin

of the 3TG (Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten

and Gold) metals contained in

electronic components and ensure

their extraction does not have

a negative impact on people.

No armed conflict

Respect of human rights

Since 2015, more than 99% of ST products

have been conflict-free

99.6 %2016

18.5%2012

Proportion of ST 3TG minerals

which are conflict-free

Product development

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Eco-design process at the heart of product development

Concept

Design

Eco-designreview

Eco-designconsolidation

Engineering qualification

Production

Eco-designevaluation

By adopting an eco-design approach, we carefully consider the impact of our future products on our planet’s resources.

More innovation, less environmental impact Our eco-design process helps product development teams

innovate to respect our planet’s resources. They run a benchmark

approach on key indicators for silicon products to assess

the environmental performance of new ST designs.

Are we at the cutting edge of power consumption? Can we substitute

gold with copper for this chip?

How many wires for new generation chips?

How can we reduce the die size more?

How can we reduce the number of metal layers?

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Our Eco-design

approach has been

deployed company wide

since 2015

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

EnergyReducing footprint

Semiconductor manufacturing is performed in a stable,

energy-intensive production environment. Today, we remain more

committed than ever to reduce energy consumption and its

associated carbon footprint through programs to increase efficiency

and conserve energy, as well as purchasing CO2-free and renewable

energies.

We are keen to reduce the impact of our manufacturing activities on resources and local communities, while building a resilient supply chain.

Manufacturing

Energy footprint reduced by 50% in 20 years

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Greenhouse Gases (GHG)Hitting new climate change targets

WaterOptimizing vital resources

It takes significant volumes of ultra-pure water to manufacture

semiconductors and processed wastewater can have a negative

environmental impact. At ST, we are committed to reducing water use

and ensuring high standards of effluent and wastewater treatment.

We also believe it is important to identify and manage water-related

risks and opportunities, including the impact on local communities.

Our direct emissions derive mainly from the PFCs (Perfluorinated

Compounds) widely used in our manufacturing processes. To reduce

these emissions, we encourage our sites to find solutions to replace

high GWP (Global Warming Potential) gases with lower ones, or with

GWP-free alternatives.

Water footprint reduced by more than 73% in 20 years

World Semiconductor Council target:30% reduction in PFC emissions by 2020 vs. 2010

Waste is another key concern because of its potentially negative

impact on the health and safety of employees and the environment.

We are committed to reducing, re-using, recycling and managing waste

streams from manufacturing sites including hazardous substances,

metals, packing, plastics and other non-biodegradable materials.

Many substances used for manufacturing semiconductors can

be hazardous for the environment, health and safety, particularly

in front-end activities.

We therefore pay special attention when managing chemical

substances and materials to avoid potential exposure, while

also complying with legal and customer requirements.

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ChemicalsManaging risks and regulations

ST has been PFOS (Perfluorooctanesul-fonic acid) free since 2013

WasteReduce, Reuse, Recycle

91% of waste reused,recovered orsent for recycling

Promoting human rights Our human rights policies are in line with international laws and

accepted practices including the United Nations Declaration of

Human Rights, International Labor Organization conventions and

the United Nations Global Compact. In 2005, we adopted the

Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) code of conduct.

These principles promote:

Fair wages and working conditions

Reasonable working hours

No child labor

No forcedlabor

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

No discrimination

Freedom of association

100% of manufacturing sites assessed based on EICC

100% of high-risk manufacturing sites audited according to EICC

We expect our suppliers to adhere to the same principles. We require them to undergo assessments

and audits to improve working conditions within our supply chain.

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Usage

Our innovation ladder

solves a problem with no existing

solution available on the market

significantly improves an existing solution

through cutting-edge innovation

improves an existing solution

We want to create innovative devices that have a positive impact on our planet, business and people’s lives.

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCT

Products carrying our

Sustainable Technology label

are recognized for their social

and environmental benefits.

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Devices that provide new solutions

to improve quality of life e.g. medical

products or safety applications.

SocialA helping hand

Devices that help reduce emissions,

generate renewable energy or save

natural resources.

EnvironmentLess is more

Devices that are more power efficient or

enable solutions that allow consumer to

reduce their energy consumption.

EnergyGreener products

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End of life We strive to minimize the waste produced when disposing of our devices and facilitate recycling for our customers and end users.

We are constantly improving our lean

packing program, which optimizes

packing for transportation and

recycling to decrease logistics costs, air-freight

space, GHG emissions and waste disposal.

As an electronic component

supplier rather than an equipment

manufacturer, ST is not directly affected by

legislations that enforce recycling of end

products, such as the European 2012/19/EU

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) directive. Nevertheless our Ecopack®

program reduces hazardous substances in ST

products, and our HSPM (Hazardous Substances

Process Management) program monitors

the remaining substances. In so doing, both

programs facilitate recycling when our devices

are disposed of.

Optimized packingLighter and greener

Hazardous substancesReduce and monitor

RECYCLING IMPACT

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AboutSTMicroelectronics ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering

intelligent, energy-efficient products and

solutions that power the electronics at the heart

of everyday life. Today, ST products can be found

everywhere, and together with our customers, we

are enabling smarter driving, factories, cities and

homes, as well as a new generation of mobile

and Internet of Things devices.

By getting more from technology to get more

from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

For more information, visit www.st.com

About Quantis Quantis empowers companies around

the world to perform sustainably. We work with

organizations to measure, understand, manage

and communicate on the sustainability of their

products, services and operations. Our team

is made up of globally recognized experts

in life cycle assessment, tool development,

stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy

and communication. With offices in Switzerland,

Germany, France and the US, Quantis is a key

partner for international sustainability leaders.

For more information, visit www.quantis-intl.com

The story behind the label

The leaves

The roots

The three leaves represent

the three cornerstones on

which we build our commitment

to create technology and

products that promote

a more sustainable future.

ST’s roots nourish a more

sustainable world through

a global responsible approach

in designing and manufacturing

semiconductors, which

demonstrates our commitment

to the environment and people.

3 leaves for 3 pillars :

People

Business

Environment & Operations

Located as the fertile

ground between

the leaves and the roots,

the Sustainable

Technology program

underpins our vision,

actions and products.

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