Better Health for All
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ACM Research's core business is the development, manufacture, and sale of single-wafer wet cleaning equipment for semiconductor manufacturers.
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These products do not have a direct positive or negative impact on health outcomes. The company does not offer health-related products or services, nor does it engage in health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, health education, or mental health initiatives.
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It also does not collect health data, conduct clinical trials, or operate in industries related to pharmaceuticals, nutrition, or addiction.
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While the company's innovations, such as the Ultra C Tahoe hybrid cleaning tool, achieve up to a 75% reduction in chemical consumption,
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and its Frame Wafer cleaning tool provides nearly 100% solvent recovery,
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these efforts are focused on reducing environmental impact and are explicitly excluded from the 'Better Health for All' value, which does not pertain to environmental pollution control.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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ACM Research, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor wet cleaning equipment and advanced packaging tools.
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The company's core business is industrial manufacturing, not financial services. As such, the KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which are designed to assess financial institutions and their provision of lending or deposit services to consumers, are not applicable to ACM Research, Inc. The company does not offer consumer lending, deposit services, or financial products, nor does it engage in activities that lend, insure, move, or store money for consumers or underserved populations.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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ACM Research, Inc. reported a CEO-to-median worker pay ratio of 15:1 for the 2024 fiscal year, based on CEO David H. Wang's total compensation of $498,607
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and a median employee pay of $33,323.
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This 15:1 ratio was also reported for 2023.
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However, another source reported an 815:1 ratio for 2023, with a CEO total compensation of $23,533,975.
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As of May 1, 2017, none of the company's 154 full-time employees were represented by a labor organization or subject to collective bargaining arrangements.
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Multiple financial reports state no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues were mentioned, though one review noted "pressure to do 'voluntary' unpaid overtime."
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All full-time employees are eligible for health and welfare plans, with the company providing statutory social insurance and additional commercial insurance.
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Employees receive 15 days of paid annual leave annually, in addition to PRC legal holidays, and annual remuneration includes 13 equal monthly payments, subject to conditions.
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The company's manufacturing facility is ISO-9000 certified.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No information was provided in the articles regarding ACMR.US's specific performance or practices related to fair trade and ethical sourcing. The articles discuss general fair trade principles, certifications, and initiatives (such as Fair Trade USA and Fairtrade International), but they do not contain any specific data points for ACMR.US concerning fair-trade certification share, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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ACM Research has a comprehensive Whistleblower Policy, approved by its Board of Directors on October 12, 2017, and effective upon its initial public offering.
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This policy applies to all employees and board members, encouraging reports of illegal practices, policy violations, or misconduct.
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It protects reporters from retaliation
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and ensures confidentiality, allowing for anonymous reporting via in-person, written, email, or telephone channels.
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All reported concerns are investigated promptly
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, with the Audit Committee handling accounting/auditing matters and the Chief Financial Officer investigating others.
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Investigations endeavor to conclude within sixty days or by the next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting.
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The policy is distributed to all employees and directors.
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The company is subject to various domestic and international anti-corruption laws, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Its Code of Business Conduct, adopted by the board on October 12, 2017, applies to all directors, officers, and employees.
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A Conflict of Interest Policy, also approved on October 12, 2017, includes guidelines on gifts and hospitality, limiting advertising/promotional matter and customary gifts to less than $100 in value.
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The company also has an Insider Trading Policy
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and a policy for Accurate Books and Records.
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Kind to Animals
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ACM Research, Inc. manufactures and sells single-wafer wet cleaning equipment for semiconductor manufacturers.
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The provided articles contain no information regarding animal testing, animal agriculture, animal products, or cruelty-free certifications, indicating that these activities are not part of the company's core business model. While environmental sustainability initiatives are mentioned, such as a target to achieve a 75% pure water purification rate by 2030,
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recycling 2,800 kg of plastic crates and 1,200 kg of wooden crates in 2024,
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and chemical reduction in its cleaning tools (up to 75% for the Tahoe system
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and nearly 100% solvent recovery for the Frame Wafer tool
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), these efforts are not quantified with measurable biodiversity impact, species recovery, or habitat restoration metrics directly related to animal welfare. Employee volunteer work for environmental cleanup and habitat restoration in Oregon is noted, but without specific animal welfare outcomes. An ESG risk screening system for suppliers is under development for a planned launch in 2025,
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but its scope regarding animal welfare audits is not specified. The company completed its first CDP Climate submission in 2024,
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which pertains to environmental reporting, not animal welfare policy advocacy.
No War, No Weapons
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess ACMR.US against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value
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. All articles are placeholder text and contain no specific information regarding the company's operations, policies, or performance related to any of the defined KPIs, such as revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, or sales to embargoed regimes
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Planet-Friendly Business
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ACM Research, Inc. has an ESG risk screening system for suppliers under development, planned for launch in 2025
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, indicating a current lack of supply chain climate transparency. The company completed its inaugural CDP Climate submission in 2024
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, but explicit TCFD alignment or climate scenario analysis details are not provided. On a positive note, no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues were mentioned in the provided reports
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. The company published its 2024 ESG report
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and maintains ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications across key facilities
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. ACM has a target to achieve a 75% pure water purification rate by 2030
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. Its Tahoe hybrid cleaning system reduces sulfuric acid usage by up to 75%
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, offering estimated annual cost savings of up to $500,000
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, and the Frame Wafer cleaning tool achieves nearly 100% solvent recovery and filtration efficiency
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. In 2024, 2,800 kg of plastic crates and 1,200 kg of wooden crates were recycled
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. ACM pledges not to invest in fossil fuel expansion projects
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and adheres to international electronic waste management standards like the WEEE Directive
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. The company also systematically identifies climate-related physical and transition risks
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.
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The company demonstrates basic language inclusivity by making its 2024 ESG report available in both Chinese and English.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The provided cybersecurity summary from ACM Research, Inc.'s 2024-02-28 10-K filing lacks the specific quantitative data and detailed metrics required to assess the company against the Safe & Smart Tech KPIs
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. The filing date was 2024-02-28
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. While the document mentions general cybersecurity risk management processes, employee training, vulnerability management, and security testing, it provides no specific data on breach frequency or scale, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, training effectiveness, encryption implementation, AI ethics or audits, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication methods, vulnerability patching timeframes, bug bounty programs, privacy-by-design, security testing coverage, data minimization, regulatory compliance details, algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy
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. No specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues are mentioned
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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ACM Research demonstrates strong material efficiency, with its Ultra C Tahoe hybrid cleaning tool achieving up to a 75% reduction in chemical consumption
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and its Frame Wafer cleaning tool achieving nearly 100% solvent recovery and filtration efficiency
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. The company has established a target to achieve a 75% pure water purification rate by 2030
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. ACM Research implements multiple waste reduction initiatives, including promoting eco-friendly design, enforcing strict waste classification and recycling, optimizing production processes to reduce water and wastewater, and emphasizing R&D for environmentally friendly cleaning technologies
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. In 2024, the company recycled 2,800 kg of plastic crates and 1,200 kg of wooden crates
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. For hazardous waste, ACM adheres to international electronic waste management standards like the WEEE Directive
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, has a comprehensive chemical safety management system
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, and is actively reducing the use of traditional sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide
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, estimating annual savings of up to $500,000 from sulfuric acid reduction
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. The company has no reported waste disposal violations and has grievance mechanisms in place
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. ACM is dedicated to enabling a circular economy
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, with its Ultra SFP AP system featuring a proprietary electrolyte recycle-and-reuse system
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. For its supply chain, ACM advocates for compliance with environmental laws
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, promotes green procurement
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, and requires suppliers to maintain sound environmental management systems
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, with an ESG risk screening system for suppliers under development for a 2025 launch
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