COMMUNITY
At Applied Materials, we know that our commitment to and involvement in the community are critical to our long-term sustainability. Through financial investments and employee involvement, we are helping to transform communities and improve the way people live. We are proud of our community involvement over the past 42 years, especially during years when economic and industry conditions were unusually challenging.
For many businesses – including Applied – 2009 was a tough year. The tightening of credit, disruptions in the financial markets, and global economic downturn affected nearly everyone. However, in spite of these adverse conditions, Applied, its employees, and the Applied Materials Foundation once again helped improve the lives of many around the globe through philanthropic contributions, community investments, and volunteerism throughout the year.
INVESTMENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Founded in 1994, the Applied Materials Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the company – provides a steady flow of community investments through varying business cycles and economic conditions. The Foundation's key strategic funding areas are education, civic development (basic needs), the environment, and arts and culture. The Foundation strives to support sustained partnerships in four funding areas while allowing for responsiveness in support of urgent causes and emerging opportunities. In addition to making investments in the core funding, the company also provides support for a number of key signature events including the annual Tech Awards, presented by Applied Materials, and the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot.
Midyear, as the U.S. unemployment rate hit double digits, the Applied Foundation continued its strong tradition of supporting those-in-need. Two Foundation grants – $1 million to establish an Urgent Community Response Fund at United Way Silicon Valley and $500,000 to the Austin (Texas) Community Foundations Basic Needs Emergency Assistance Fund – provided a much-needed infusion of funds into the basic needs sub-sector to respond to increasing requests for food, financial assistance, shelter and other health and human services.
In 2009, cash contributions from Applied and the Applied Foundation totaled $10.7 million, including $1.4 million to match employee donations.
Education
Historically, education has been the major focus of Applied's philanthropic endeavors and partnerships. Through targeted support of strategic education efforts focused on student academic achievement and teacher professional development, the Foundation is enabling measurable results to ensure youth are prepared for higher education and success in life. In 2009, over $4 million of our philanthropic investments were directed to programs focused on education.
The cornerstone of our educational philanthropy is our Education Initiative, launched in 2001. The Foundation annually invests an average of $2 million specifically in support programs aimed at improving the test scores and graduation rates of underserved school districts in Silicon Valley, California, and Austin, Texas, where our corporate headquarters and principal manufacturing facilities, respectively, are located. Because of this sustained investment, Applied was recognized at the 2009 Santa Clara County (California) Children's Summit for its leadership and commitment to long-term change in two high-needs neighborhoods in San Jose. In addition, Kids in Common presented Applied with the “Bold Steps for Children Award,” recognizing Applied's Education Initiative as a model corporate philanthropy strategy which is improving children's lives.
In 2009, Applied and the Applied Foundation also provided funding to programs that support student learning around the globe. In India, the Foundation continued a long-term collaboration with the American India Foundation (AIF) with the opening of three new Digital Equalizer Centers located in very low income areas and government-supported schools in Chennai and Mumbai, India. The AIF Digital Equalizer Program is a computer-aided learning program that prepares tens of thousands of children to compete in today's digital economy.
Civic Development
Through its focus on civic development, Applied and the Foundation make strategic investments in organizations that provide basic needs (including shelter and food), support youth leadership and engagement activities, and help to strengthen the infrastructure of the nonprofit sector. In addition to the $1.5 million infusion to respond to the increase in basic needs in Silicon Valley and Austin described above, Applied and the Foundation invested nearly $2.3 million around the globe in a number of civic initiatives.
- In California, the Foundation pledged to donate $500,000 over the next three years to Destination: Home, an agency focused on addressing the chronic homeless population.
- In India, the Foundation invested in two new organizations: SOS Children's Villages of India, which provides housing and a family environment for thousands of abandoned children, and Akshaya Patra, which provides mid-day meals to 1,000 children in poverty stricken areas.
- Applied was quick to mobilize emergency relief funds for victims of two natural disasters: the Abruzzo, Italy earthquake and devastating Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan. In total, more than $120,000 was contributed to these relief efforts.
Environment
Operationally, Applied has made measured improvements toward our environmental goals of reducing our carbon footprint by 20 percent by 2012 over a 2006 baseline. In addition to improving operational efficiencies inside the company, Applied and the Foundation provided more than $500,000 to external agencies and organizations whose purposes are to protect and improve the environment.
Applied is a supporter of Climate Prosperity: A Greenprint for Silicon Valley, a project of Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network. The Greenprint is a comprehensive initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing the local economy and enhancing quality of life. Along with 16 other members representing government, utilities, and corporations, Applied is a member of the Silicon Valley Climate Prosperity Council and provided funding for the position of director of climate prosperity for the project for 2 years.
Applied and the Foundation also invest in environmental education programs that inspire youth to adopt environmentally responsible behaviors and become stewards of the earth. Applied's Bright Future Card Game has been adopted by science and environmental educators in Singapore, with 2,800 decks distributed to 22 primary and secondary schools. And, at the Marsiling Secondary School in Singapore, Applied continues to sponsor the Environmental Education Hub: an interactive learning environment where students can have fun learning about new eco-friendly technologies and gain hands-on experience at being environmental ambassadors within their community.
New in 2009, Applied partnered with GRID Alternatives to provide solar panels and related equipment on five homes built by Habitat for Humanity in Santa Clara, California. In addition, Applied employees volunteered their time to install the 60 panels on the homes. The solar panels can generate about 2.4 kilowatt (kW) per house – enough energy to cover each family's entire electric bill, saving hundreds of dollars each year.
Arts and Culture
For decades, Applied and its Foundation have supported a broad range of arts and cultural initiatives, from traditional programs to projects that take art “outside the box”. These programs strive to reach people of diverse backgrounds, expose youth to artistic expression and creativity, support small-and mid-sized organizations, and encourage cross-sector collaboration and visionary leadership. Applied is a recognized sponsor of numerous public events and education programs, including community concerts, theatrical and operatic events, and art exhibits. In 2009, $1 million was invested in arts and music events, education and program support.
In 2009, Applied received the prestigious BCA TEN award presented by Americans for the Arts. The honor recognizes the 10 best companies in the U.S. for exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, enhance education and enliven the community. San Jose Opera nominated Applied for this honor.
Now in its eighth year, Applied's Excellence in the Arts Grants Program, a collaboration between the Applied Foundation and the Arts Council Silicon Valley in San Jose, California, supports artistic excellence and leadership development in small-and mid-sized arts organizations. In this highly competitive program, grants are awarded in the areas of artistic programming and technical assistance. In 2009, 27 grants totaling nearly $80,000 were given to agencies that reflect the diversity of arts and cultural institutions in Silicon Valley.
Blending art and environment, “SunFlowers – An Electric Garden” is a unique public art project in Austin, Texas, funded in part by the Foundation. The Garden consists of 15 solar-powered sunflower sculptures that range in height from 18 to 24 feet. The array's largest photovoltaic "petals" form blossoms that span 15 feet in diameter. The self-powered art installation uses the solar power collected through its photovoltaic arrays to glow at night, providing much-needed lighting for a hike and bike trail. The array generates more than 18,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, and excess power generated is channeled back into Austin's energy grid. The solar-powered “SunFlowers” familiarize people with solar energy and help illustrate the possibilities for a solar-powered future.
In Korea, Applied made a significant gift to the Korea Children's Welfare Association, which will provide the opportunity for children living in social welfare organizations to experience the arts and take music lessons.
EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT AND GIVING
Our employees are tremendous ambassadors and they model our value of making a positive social contribution. Both inside and outside the workplace, they provide tremendous benefits to their communities. Throughout the year and around the globe, Applied coordinates group volunteer activities that strengthen work teams and deliver community benefits.
A successful new employee involvement project in 2009 was the company's “Do One Thing” campaign held throughout April. Collectively raising their social and environmental consciousness, 1,600 people across the company and around the globe posted earth-saving acts on the “Do One Thing” website. While some people volunteered to clean up parks and plant trees, others opted to save energy by turning off lights, lowering thermostats and idling computers or reduce emissions by working from home or biking to work. In recognition for their efforts, the Foundation provided funding to plant 1,600 trees in Applied communities around the globe.
One of the major community events at Applied is the Annual Food Drive where employees across North America raise funds, contribute their time or donate canned food for regional food banks. In 2009, $1 million was distributed to 28 food banks and employees volunteered more than 550 hours with hunger relief agencies.
Employee Giving and Matching
Under the “Employee Giving Program,” the Foundation matches donations (up to $2,000 per employee) by U.S. employees who contribute to eligible non-profit organizations and schools. In 2009, employees donated $1.5 million dollars to causes important to them through this program. The Foundation provided a matching gift of $1.4 million, for a total of $2.8 million in direct community benefit. Employees in India, Israel, Japan and Taiwan also made donations to select organizations committed to improving regional conditions.
Our U.S. Volunteer Time Grant program will contribute $250 to the non-profit organization or school where an employee volunteers 20 hours or more per year. In 2009, employee volunteerism increased by more than 11 percent. U.S. employees recorded 12,645 volunteer hours through the Volunteer Time Grant Program, resulting in a Foundation donation of $51,250.
Through both good years and challenging years, Applied recognizes the volunteer efforts and generosity of our employees, and together we remain committed to making positive social contributions in our communities in order to help to improve people's lives.
PLANS
During 2010, Applied’s Global Community Affairs team intends to focus on:
- Increasing community investments in strategic environmental programs that leverage the benefits of renewable energy.
- Expanding volunteer initiatives around the globe.
- Offering employees in all regions access to a systemic channel to financially support community organizations.
COMMUNITY
At Applied Materials, we know that our commitment to and involvement in the community are critical to our long-term sustainability. Through financial investments and employee involvement, we are helping to transform communities and improve the way people live. We are proud of our community involvement over the past 42 years, especially during years when economic and industry conditions were unusually challenging.
For many businesses – including Applied – 2009 was a tough year. The tightening of credit, disruptions in the financial markets, and global economic downturn affected nearly everyone. However, in spite of these adverse conditions, Applied, its employees, and the Applied Materials Foundation once again helped improve the lives of many around the globe through philanthropic contributions, community investments, and volunteerism throughout the year.
Investments In Our Communities
Founded in 1994, the Applied Materials Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the company – provides a steady flow of community investments through varying business cycles and economic conditions. The Foundation's key strategic funding areas are education, civic development (basic needs), the environment, and arts and culture. The Foundation strives to support sustained partnerships in four funding areas while allowing for responsiveness in support of urgent causes and emerging opportunities. In addition to making investments in the core funding, the company also provides support for a number of key signature events including the annual Tech Awards, presented by Applied Materials, and the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot.
Midyear, as the U.S. unemployment rate hit double digits, the Applied Foundation continued its strong tradition of supporting those-in-need. Two Foundation grants – $1 million to establish an Urgent Community Response Fund at United Way Silicon Valley and $500,000 to the Austin (Texas) Community Foundations Basic Needs Emergency Assistance Fund – provided a much-needed infusion of funds into the basic needs sub-sector to respond to increasing requests for food, financial assistance, shelter and other health and human services.
In 2009, cash contributions from Applied and the Applied Foundation totaled $10.7 million, including $1.4 million to match employee donations.
Education
Historically, education has been the major focus of Applied's philanthropic endeavors and partnerships. Through targeted support of strategic education efforts focused on student academic achievement and teacher professional development, the Foundation is enabling measurable results to ensure youth are prepared for higher education and success in life. In 2009, over $4 million of our philanthropic investments were directed to programs focused on education.
The cornerstone of our educational philanthropy is our Education Initiative, launched in 2001. The Foundation annually invests an average of $2 million specifically in support programs aimed at improving the test scores and graduation rates of underserved school districts in Silicon Valley, California, and Austin, Texas, where our corporate headquarters and principal manufacturing facilities, respectively, are located. Because of this sustained investment, Applied was recognized at the 2009 Santa Clara County (California) Children's Summit for its leadership and commitment to long-term change in two high-needs neighborhoods in San Jose. In addition, Kids in Common presented Applied with the “Bold Steps for Children Award,” recognizing Applied's Education Initiative as a model corporate philanthropy strategy which is improving children's lives.
In 2009, Applied and the Applied Foundation also provided funding to programs that support student learning around the globe. In India, the Foundation continued a long-term collaboration with the American India Foundation (AIF) with the opening of three new Digital Equalizer Centers located in very low income areas and government-supported schools in Chennai and Mumbai, India. The AIF Digital Equalizer Program is a computer-aided learning program that prepares tens of thousands of children to compete in today's digital economy.
Civic Development
Through its focus on civic development, Applied and the Foundation make strategic investments in organizations that provide basic needs (including shelter and food), support youth leadership and engagement activities, and help to strengthen the infrastructure of the nonprofit sector. In addition to the $1.5 million infusion to respond to the increase in basic needs in Silicon Valley and Austin described above, Applied and the Foundation invested nearly $2.3 million around the globe in a number of civic initiatives.
- In California, the Foundation pledged to donate $500,000 over the next three years to Destination: Home, an agency focused on addressing the chronic homeless population.
- In India, the Foundation invested in two new organizations: SOS Children's Villages of India, which provides housing and a family environment for thousands of abandoned children, and Akshaya Patra, which provides mid-day meals to 1,000 children in poverty stricken areas.
- Applied was quick to mobilize emergency relief funds for victims of two natural disasters: the Abruzzo, Italy earthquake and devastating Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan. In total, more than $120,000 was contributed to these relief efforts.
Environment
Operationally, Applied has made measured improvements toward our environmental goals of reducing our carbon footprint by 20 percent by 2012 over a 2006 baseline. In addition to improving operational efficiencies inside the company, Applied and the Foundation provided more than $500,000 to external agencies and organizations whose purposes are to protect and improve the environment.
Applied is a supporter of Climate Prosperity: A Greenprint for Silicon Valley, a project of Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network. The Greenprint is a comprehensive initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing the local economy and enhancing quality of life. Along with 16 other members representing government, utilities, and corporations, Applied is a member of the Silicon Valley Climate Prosperity Council and provided funding for the position of director of climate prosperity for the project for 2 years.
Applied and the Foundation also invest in environmental education programs that inspire youth to adopt environmentally responsible behaviors and become stewards of the earth. Applied's Bright Future Card Game has been adopted by science and environmental educators in Singapore, with 2,800 decks distributed to 22 primary and secondary schools. And, at the Marsiling Secondary School in Singapore, Applied continues to sponsor the Environmental Education Hub: an interactive learning environment where students can have fun learning about new eco-friendly technologies and gain hands-on experience at being environmental ambassadors within their community.
New in 2009, Applied partnered with GRID Alternatives to provide solar panels and related equipment on five homes built by Habitat for Humanity in Santa Clara, California. In addition, Applied employees volunteered their time to install the 60 panels on the homes. The solar panels can generate about 2.4 kilowatt (kW) per house – enough energy to cover each family's entire electric bill, saving hundreds of dollars each year.
Arts and Culture
For decades, Applied and its Foundation have supported a broad range of arts and cultural initiatives, from traditional programs to projects that take art “outside the box”. These programs strive to reach people of diverse backgrounds, expose youth to artistic expression and creativity, support small-and mid-sized organizations, and encourage cross-sector collaboration and visionary leadership. Applied is a recognized sponsor of numerous public events and education programs, including community concerts, theatrical and operatic events, and art exhibits. In 2009, $1 million was invested in arts and music events, education and program support.
In 2009, Applied received the prestigious BCA TEN award presented by Americans for the Arts. The honor recognizes the 10 best companies in the U.S. for exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, enhance education and enliven the community. San Jose Opera nominated Applied for this honor.
Now in its eighth year, Applied's Excellence in the Arts Grants Program, a collaboration between the Applied Foundation and the Arts Council Silicon Valley in San Jose, California, supports artistic excellence and leadership development in small-and mid-sized arts organizations. In this highly competitive program, grants are awarded in the areas of artistic programming and technical assistance. In 2009, 27 grants totaling nearly $80,000 were given to agencies that reflect the diversity of arts and cultural institutions in Silicon Valley.
Blending art and environment, “SunFlowers – An Electric Garden” is a unique public art project in Austin, Texas, funded in part by the Foundation. The Garden consists of 15 solar-powered sunflower sculptures that range in height from 18 to 24 feet. The array's largest photovoltaic "petals" form blossoms that span 15 feet in diameter. The self-powered art installation uses the solar power collected through its photovoltaic arrays to glow at night, providing much-needed lighting for a hike and bike trail. The array generates more than 18,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, and excess power generated is channeled back into Austin's energy grid. The solar-powered “SunFlowers” familiarize people with solar energy and help illustrate the possibilities for a solar-powered future.
In Korea, Applied made a significant gift to the Korea Children's Welfare Association, which will provide the opportunity for children living in social welfare organizations to experience the arts and take music lessons.
Employee Involvement and Giving
Our employees are tremendous ambassadors and they model our value of making a positive social contribution. Both inside and outside the workplace, they provide tremendous benefits to their communities. Throughout the year and around the globe, Applied coordinates group volunteer activities that strengthen work teams and deliver community benefits.
A successful new employee involvement project in 2009 was the company's “Do One Thing” campaign held throughout April. Collectively raising their social and environmental consciousness, 1,600 people across the company and around the globe posted earth-saving acts on the “Do One Thing” website. While some people volunteered to clean up parks and plant trees, others opted to save energy by turning off lights, lowering thermostats and idling computers or reduce emissions by working from home or biking to work. In recognition for their efforts, the Foundation provided funding to plant 1,600 trees in Applied communities around the globe.
One of the major community events at Applied is the Annual Food Drive where employees across North America raise funds, contribute their time or donate canned food for regional food banks. In 2009, $1 million was distributed to 28 food banks and employees volunteered more than 550 hours with hunger relief agencies.
Employee Giving and Matching
Under the “Employee Giving Program,” the Foundation matches donations (up to $2,000 per employee) by U.S. employees who contribute to eligible non-profit organizations and schools. In 2009, employees donated $1.5 million dollars to causes important to them through this program. The Foundation provided a matching gift of $1.4 million, for a total of $2.8 million in direct community benefit. Employees in India, Israel, Japan and Taiwan also made donations to select organizations committed to improving regional conditions.
Our U.S. Volunteer Time Grant program will contribute $250 to the non-profit organization or school where an employee volunteers 20 hours or more per year. In 2009, employee volunteerism increased by more than 11 percent. U.S. employees recorded 12,645 volunteer hours through the Volunteer Time Grant Program, resulting in a Foundation donation of $51,250.
Through both good years and challenging years, Applied recognizes the volunteer efforts and generosity of our employees, and together we remain committed to making positive social contributions in our communities in order to help to improve people's lives.
Plans
During 2010, Applied’s Global Community Affairs team intends to focus on:
- Increasing community investments in strategic environmental programs that leverage the benefits of renewable energy.
- Expanding volunteer initiatives around the globe.
- Offering employees in all regions access to a systemic channel to financially support community organizations.
| Performance Indicator |
Description | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
| Economic | ||||
| EC1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed, including revenues, operating costs, employee compensation, donations and other community investments, retained earnings, and payments to capital providers and governments. | |||
| Revenues, Operating Costs (thousands) | $5.01B, ($393,616) (loss) |
$8.13B, $1,355,431 |
$9.73B, 2,371,506 |
|
| Total Applied Materials philanthropic contributions and Foundation grants ($M) | 10.7 | 12.0 | 8.5 | |
| Total Employee Giving plus company match ($M) | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.9 | |
| Total Volunteer Time Grant hours | 12,644 | 15,191 | 14,644 |
| Environmental | ||||
| EN3 | Direct energy consumption by primary energy source. (Gas) (Therms) | 3,235,200 | 4,159,419 | 4,151,000 |
| EN4 | Indirect energy consumption by primary source. (Electricity) (GWh) | 272 | 318 | 347 |
| Worldwide total - Green Power Purchases (GWh) | 29 | 29 | 19 | |
| EN8 | Total water withdrawal by source.(1) | |||
| Worldwide total - Water usage (CCF) (2) | 487,500 | 587,500 | 588,500 | |
| EN16 | Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. (MTCE) | 182,552 | 198,950 | 213,550 |
| EN17 | Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. (MTCE) | 31,748 | 34,101 | 29,949 |
| EN20 | NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by type and weight. | negligible | negligible | negligible |
| EN21 | Total water discharge by quality and destination. (CCF) | 426,000 | 454,000 | 473,000 |
| EN22 | Total weight of waste by type and disposal method (Haz/Non-Haz) (metric tons) | 1,390 / 1,500 | 1,100 / 1,300 | 1,950 / 1560 |
| Recycling, diverted from landfill: bottles, cans, packaging, paper (tons) | 9,090 | 9,169 | 8,515 | |
| EN23 | Total number and volume of significant spills. | none | none | none |
| Social: Labor Practices and Decent Work | ||||
| LA1 | Total workforce (by employment type, employment contract, and region). | 12,619 | 14,824 | 14,002 |
| Workforce breakdown by region (RFT and interns) | NA: 6,170 EUR: 2,909 ASIA: 3,562 |
not available | not available | |
| LA4 | Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. | <4% | not available | not available |
| LA7 | Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities by region. | |||
| Total case incidence rate (TCIR) (North America (NA) only) | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.57 | |
| Total lost workday case incidence rate (DAFW) (NA only) | 0.17 | 0.34 | 0.27 | |
| Total number of work-related fatalities worldwide | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Number of office ergonomic evaluations performed worldwide | 1,156 | 963 | 1,195 | |
| LA8 | Education, training, counseling, prevention, and risk-control programs in place to assist workforce members, their families, or community members regarding serious diseases. (Total number of hours online training in pandemic preparedness.) | 4,600 | 7,224 | 9,169 |
| Total hours training provided to employees, contractors, interns, and temporary workers by Applied Global University (online and classroom) | 434,000 | 754,133 | 902,838 | |
| LA12 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews. | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Notes: (1) The only withdrawal is through a pump-and-treat system at the Arques campus (Sunnyvale, CA) as a result of a legacy groundwater issue prior to Applied purchasing the land. (2) Water footprint for owned facilities includes landscaping and process. Water footprint for leased facilities includes only process. Conversion: 1 m3 = .353 CCF. Does not include “office-only” facilities. |
| STAKEHOLDER | PROFILE | ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholders | Registered and beneficial stockholders of record |
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| Employees | 12,641 employees (as of 10/25/09) |
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| Customers | Semiconductor, LCD flat panel display, solar manufacturers |
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| Suppliers | Global supplier network that range from multinational companies to small, locally owned businesses |
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| Local Communities | Active participation in the numerous communities around the world, particularly where we do business |
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| Nongovernmental organizations | Numerous business forums, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions and development organizations |
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| Governments | Government engagements in the US and other countries where we conduct business |
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| Indices |
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| STANDARD DISCLOSURES: Profile Disclosures | Profile Disclosure |
Description | Cross- Reference |
|---|
| 1. Strategy and Analysis | ||
| 1.1 | Statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization | CEO STATEMENT |
| 2. Organizational Profile | ||
| 2.1 | Name of the organization. | CORPORATE |
| 2.2 | Primary brands, products, and/or services. | CORPORATE |
| 2.3 | Operational structure of the organization, including main divisions, operating companies, subsidiaries, and joint ventures. | CORPORATE |
| 2.4 | Location of organization's headquarters. | CORPORATE |
| 2.5 | Number of countries where the organization operates, and names of countries with either major operations or that are specifically relevant to the sustainability issues covered in the report. | CORPORATE |
| 2.6 | Nature of ownership and legal form. | CORPORATE |
| 2.7 | Markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers/beneficiaries). | CORPORATE |
| 2.8 | Scale of the reporting organization. | CORPORATE |
| 2.9 | Significant changes during the reporting period regarding size, structure, or ownership. | CORPORATE |
| 2.10 | Awards received in the reporting period. | AWARDS |
| 3. Report Parameters | ||
| 3.1 | Reporting period (e.g., fiscal/calendar year) for information provided. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.2 | Date of most recent previous report (if any). | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.3 | Reporting cycle (annual, biennial, etc.) | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.4 | Contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.5 | Process for defining report content. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.6 | Boundary of the report (e.g., countries, divisions, subsidiaries, leased facilities, joint ventures, suppliers). | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.7 | State any specific limitations on the scope or boundary of the report. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.8 | Basis for reporting on joint ventures, subsidiaries, leased facilities, outsourced operations, and other entities that can significantly affect comparability from period to period and/or between organizations. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.10 | Explanation of the effect of any re-statements of information provided in earlier reports, and the reasons for such re-statement (e.g.,mergers/acquisitions, change of base years/periods, nature of business, measurement methods). | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.11 | Significant changes from previous reporting periods in the scope, boundary, or measurement methods applied in the report. | INTRODUCTION |
| 3.12 | Table identifying the location of the Standard Disclosures in the report. | DATA TABLE(G3) |
| 4. Governance, Commitments, and Engagement | ||
| 4.1 | Governance structure of the organization, including committees under the highest governance body responsible for specific tasks, such as setting strategy or organizational oversight. | CORPORATE |
| 4.2 | Indicate whether the Chair of the highest governance body is also an executive officer. | CORPORATE |
| 4.3 | For organizations that have a unitary board structure, state the number of members of the highest governance body that are independent and/or non-executive members. | CORPORATE |
| 4.4 | Mechanisms for shareholders and employees to provide recommendations or direction to the highest governance body. | CORPORATE |
| 4.14 | List of stakeholder groups engaged by the organization. | DATA TABLE (Stakeholder) |
| 4.15 | Basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage. | DATA TABLE (Stakeholder) |
| STANDARD DISCLOSURES: Performance Indicators | Performance Indicator |
Description | Cross- Reference |
|---|
| Economic | ||
| EC1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed, including revenues, operating costs, employee compensation, donations and other community investments, retained earnings, and payments to capital providers and governments. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EC7 | Procedures for local hiring and proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation. | WORKPLACE |
| Environmental | ||
| EN3 | Direct energy consumption by primary energy source. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN4 | Indirect energy consumption by primary source. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN8 | Total water withdrawal by source. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN16 | Total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN17 | Other relevant indirect greenhouse gas emissions by weight. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN18 | Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reductions achieved. | ENVIRONMENT |
| EN19 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances by weight. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN20 | NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions by type and weight. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN21 | Total water discharge by quality and destination. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN22 | Total weight of waste by type and disposal method. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN23 | Total number and volume of significant spills. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| EN26 | Initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts of products and services, and extent of impact mitigation. | ENVIRONMENT |
| Social | ||
| LA1 | Total workforce by employment type, employment contract, and region. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| LA3 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by major operations. | WORKPLACE |
| LA4 | Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| LA7 | Rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities by region. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| LA8 | Education, training, counseling, prevention, and risk-control programs in place to assist workforce members, their families, or community members regarding serious diseases. | WORKPLACE |
| LA12 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews. | DATA TABLE (KPI) |
| HR5 | Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights. | WORKPLACE |
| HR6 | Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights. | WORKPLACE |
| HR7 | Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to the elimination of forced or compulsory labor. | WORKPLACE |
