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Analog Devices Inc.

ADI.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a global semiconductor company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a broad portfolio of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs). These products are used in a wide range of electronic equi...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) presents a mixed ethical profile. The company dedicates 80-85% of its product portfolio to healthcare, including an FDA-cleared remote monitoring system. ADI also shows environmental commitment, sourcing 54% of electricity from renewables and diverting 90% of waste from landfills in 2022. However, ADI's involvement in military applications draws scrutiny. The company settled SEC charges in 2008 for stock option backdating. While ADI reports zero severe forced labor cases in three years, its supply chain has been linked to materials from conflict zones. ADI ceased business in Russia and Russian-backed regions of Ukraine and Belarus.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-40
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-60
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-30
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Analog Devices' core products, semiconductor components, enable a wide range of health-positive applications. The company offers solutions for vital signs monitoring, diagnostics, medical imaging, and therapy devices.

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Its Sensinel™ Cardiopulmonary Management System, an FDA 510(k) cleared device, provides non-invasive remote monitoring for chronic diseases like heart failure, aiming to reduce hospitalizations.
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The MAX86178 vital signs AFE enables small body-worn devices that improve healthcare delivery and lower costs.
3
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Analog Devices dedicated manufacturing lines to critical healthcare components
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and donated $500,000 to vaccine development and point-of-care testing.
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The company's products do not have significant negative health impacts or direct safety implications for physical or mental health. Analog Devices does not hold healthcare-related patents, produce food products, or have products with addiction potential. There is no evidence of the company conducting clinical trials or specific initiatives for healthcare workforce support, health equity programs, or preventative health measures with quantifiable investment. Similarly, there is no specific data on healthcare data responsibility or health education initiatives.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) is a semiconductor company, not a financial institution. Its core business is the design and manufacture of integrated circuits, not offering lending, deposit, or insurance services to consumers.

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Therefore, the company does not have external customers for financial services, nor does it offer financial products that would be subject to the criteria of the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value. While ADI offers a 401(k) plan to its employees
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and its foundation supports underserved communities,
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these activities do not align with the specific definitions of the KPIs, which focus on financial services provided to the general public. All relevant KPIs are scored as 0, indicating they are not applicable to ADI's business model.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Analog Devices Inc on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

-40

Certain ADI suppliers undergo a validated assessment program (VAP) compliance audit every two years.

1
The company is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
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and requires new suppliers to sign its Supplier’s Ethics Commitment.
3
ADI's standard purchase terms and service agreements include clauses mandating compliance with employment, labor, and human rights laws.
4
All employees receive ethics and compliance training, which prohibits forced and child labor.
5
ADI reports to the RBA on self-assessment questionnaires and significant audit findings from its facilities and supplier facilities.
6
The company has a third-party operated Ethics Hotline.
7
ADI conducts due diligence for conflict minerals (tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold) in its supply chain, conforming to OECD guidance.
8
In 2022, responses from suppliers listed 333 smelters or refiners of conflict minerals, with 230 verified as conformant.
9
ADI aligns with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
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and complies with regulations such as the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and the UK Modern Slavery Act.
11

Honest & Fair Business

0

Analog Devices has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizing ethical conduct, compliance with laws, accurate reporting, and fair dealing.

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The company is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance, engaging in audits related to human rights and ethical supply chain practices.
2
In 2023, Analog Devices released its 2022 ESG Report.
3
Following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the company ceased business in affected regions and enhanced monitoring for compliance and ethical sales practices.
4
A settlement with the SEC regarding stock option backdating occurred in 2008.
5

Kind to Animals

0

Analog Devices Inc. operates in the semiconductor industry, which typically has minimal direct interaction with animals. The provided evidence confirms this, stating the company has 'minimal direct interaction with animals.'

1
Consequently, most KPIs related to animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, humane operations, and animal agriculture are not applicable to ADI's core business model and are scored as N/A (0). While the company's general sustainability efforts are noted to indirectly benefit wildlife and preserve habitats, the article does not provide specific, measurable data on biodiversity impact for conservation initiatives. Therefore, this KPI is omitted due to a lack of direct evidence.

No War, No Weapons

-60

Analog Devices manufactures semiconductors with applications in both civilian and military products, including weapons and missile guidance systems.

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Its products have been found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine, and exports to countries assisting in Russian diversion efforts were significantly elevated in 2023, indicating inadequate end-use monitoring despite the company ceasing business in Russia and blocking sales to diversion entities since 2024.
2
Analog Devices is a signatory to the UN Global Compact
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and states its values align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
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For conflict minerals, 98.72% of identified smelters and refiners were conformant in 2024.
5

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

In 2022, Analog Devices sourced 54% of its electricity from renewable sources

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and diverted 90% of waste from landfills
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. The company has committed to setting science-based targets to be verified by the SBTi, aligned with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C
3
. It has a net-zero emissions target for 2050
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. In 2021, the company incurred one environmental violation, resulting in a $91,479 penalty from the EPA
5
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.

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Analog Devices has a three-year partnership with Cork City Council
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and has been part of the Cork community for 25 years.
3
The company donated €170,000 to community initiatives across Ireland through its 2025 Ireland Community Awards.
4
A cross-cultural masterclass was conducted for the PDC-ACA Team on May 24, 2024, to enhance understanding of workplace diversity.
5
The Analog Devices Foundation supports charitable organizations that protect the environment, improve education access, and advance social change, and matches employee gifts to eligible charities.
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The company aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and promotes economic development by engaging diverse suppliers within local communities.
7

Safe & Smart Tech

10

Analog Devices Inc. has not experienced any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected its business in the last three years.

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The company has established guiding principles for the responsible use of AI in products, development, and operations, supported by a Responsible AI Officer and policies that include prior screening for legal and contractual requirements.
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Users are granted rights to access, review, modify, and delete personal data, and can withdraw or modify consent, with specific rights for California residents under the CCPA.
3
ADI is committed to applying privacy by design in its decisions.
4
The company practices data minimization by providing access to data on a need-to-know basis, retaining data only as long as necessary, not intentionally collecting personal data from children under 13, and stating it does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by CCPA, nor does it use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics.
5
It complies with major privacy regulations including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, China's PIPL, and the Swiss FDPA.
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The company conducts regular cybersecurity training for employees.
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No documented incidents of unauthorized data use have been reported.
8

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-30

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) achieved a 90% waste diversion rate at its manufacturing facilities in 2022, progressing towards its target of 100% waste diversion from landfill by 2030.

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The company has a history of setting and meeting waste reduction targets, including a 10% reduction in waste volume by 2010 and a 5% reduction by 2015, and a new goal of a 2.5% reduction by 2020.
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ADI implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, such as diverting waste to fuel production, blending waste solvent for fuel, introducing composting for biodegradable waste, and modifying tool operations to reduce water in solvent waste.
3
For hazardous waste, ADI reduced generation by 8.6% between 2019 and 2021, recovered 11% of hazardous waste in 2021, and conducts regular investigations into reduction opportunities.
4
The company incorporates design-for-environment concepts into its product designs and manufacturing processes.
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ADI also minimizes incoming packaging material through its procurement system.
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No enforcement or compliance issues arose from EPA visits in 2008.
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