Sustainability | Infineon Technologies

Our sustainability strategy

Over the next ten years, decarbonization and digitalization will profoundly change the world we live in. We are just at the beginning of a far-reaching economic and social transformation. Dealing with issues such as the required transition of energy supplies, more efficient resource management, clean and intelligent mobility, connectivity and security in the Internet of Things calls for a bold approach, one that is underpinned by technology.

Under the vision “Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together.” Infineon wants to make an active contribution to global CO₂ reduction and to the implementation of the targets set out in the Paris Climate Agreement.

Sustainability Report

Infineon is already one of the most sustainable semiconductor producers. Carbon Dioxide avoidance and resource efficiency in production have been a priority for us for years, as in the setting up of our 300-millimeter thin wafer technology. With our goal of becoming carbon-neutral we are strengthening our efforts through electricity from renewable sources and investments in exhaust air treatment that far exceeds the industry standard.

Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon

Infineon is already one of the most sustainable semiconductor producers. Carbon Dioxide avoidance and resource efficiency in production have been a priority for us for years, as in the setting up of our 300-millimeter thin wafer technology. With our goal of becoming carbon-neutral we are strengthening our efforts through electricity from renewable sources and investments in exhaust air treatment that far exceeds the industry standard.

Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon

Building sustainable foundations

We understand sustainability as the symbiosis between economy, ecology and social engagement, continuously respecting and recognizing the importance of cultural diversity. This is reflected in our CSR Policy that sets guidelines for responsible and sustainable business operation, based on the fulfilment of the legal requirements where we operate and the commitment to follow the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, which we signed up for in 2004. Furthermore, internal rules and requirements, voluntary self-commitments, as well as our customers' requirements, form an additional framework for our approach.

CSR Reporting CSR Policy

Balancing success and responsibility

Microelectronics made by Infineon are the key to attaining better living standards. Our inventiveness and commitment let us create value for customers, staff and investors. We understand how technical systems can be made increasingly efficient through the use of semiconductors, providing sustainable solutions for the world of today and the world of tomorrow. This makes our customers more successful and is an important contribution to society. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of our customers’ systems, optimizing our products and solutions, and achieving adequate profitability in line with our targets, it is also imperative that we run our business on a sustainable basis, responsibly committed towards society.

Sustainability targets

Driving sustainability from within

We anchored our commitment to sustainability even more firmly in our organization by setting up a CSR Board in the 2021 fiscal year. It consists of two members of the Management Board and representatives of Infineon’s specialist departments. The composition of the CSR Board enables it to cover the wide range of CSR topics and ensures that it can discuss current topics and determine at an early stage the measures the company should adopt.

Our fields of activity

Environmental Sustainability and Climate protection

Infineon established a global management system, IMPRES (Infineon Integrated Management Program for Environment, Energy, Safety, and Health ), which integrates targets and processes relating to ecological sustainability (including energy management) as well as occupational safety and health protection.

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Occupational Safety and Health

Ensuring a safe working environment is a very high priority at Infineon. Here we take a preventive approach. Our Occupational Safety and Health Management System has been certified in accordance with ISO 45001.

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Business Ethics

Integrity shapes how Infineon deals with shareholders, business partners, employees and the general public. To operate ethic business and remain as a sustainable and responsible partner for our stakeholders, we need to look at risks both inside and outside our organization.

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Corporate Citizenship

As a socially committed company, we consider as a voluntary approach to make an ongoing positive contribution to the development of the local communities in which we operate. Corporate Citizenship, understood as our voluntary commitment to these communities, is therefore a key component and one of the pillars of our CSR strategy.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Compliance with our requirements in the areas of human rights and labor, environmental protection as well as occupational safety and health is crucial when selecting new suppliers and evaluating existing business partners, as well as for decisions regarding future supplier development.

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Human Rights & Human Resources Management

At Infineon, we are committed to respecting human rights and protecting the environment in our own business areas and across our global supply chains.

We also embrace and encourage Diversity and Inclusion. It is our shared responsibility to build an inclusive culture and ensure everyone can contribute.

Human Rights

Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Sustainability and Climate protection

Infineon established a global management system, IMPRES (Infineon Integrated Management Program for Environment, Energy, Safety, and Health ), which integrates targets and processes relating to ecological sustainability (including energy management) as well as occupational safety and health protection.

Learn more

Occupational Safety and Health

Ensuring a safe working environment is a very high priority at Infineon. Here we take a preventive approach. Our Occupational Safety and Health Management System has been certified in accordance with ISO 45001.

Learn more

Business Ethics

Integrity shapes how Infineon deals with shareholders, business partners, employees and the general public. To operate ethic business and remain as a sustainable and responsible partner for our stakeholders, we need to look at risks both inside and outside our organization.

Learn more

Corporate Citizenship

As a socially committed company, we consider as a voluntary approach to make an ongoing positive contribution to the development of the local communities in which we operate. Corporate Citizenship, understood as our voluntary commitment to these communities, is therefore a key component and one of the pillars of our CSR strategy.

Learn more

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Compliance with our requirements in the areas of human rights and labor, environmental protection as well as occupational safety and health is crucial when selecting new suppliers and evaluating existing business partners, as well as for decisions regarding future supplier development.

Learn more

Human Rights & Human Resources Management

At Infineon, we are committed to respecting human rights and protecting the environment in our own business areas and across our global supply chains.

We also embrace and encourage Diversity and Inclusion. It is our shared responsibility to build an inclusive culture and ensure everyone can contribute.

Human Rights

Diversity & Inclusion