Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
AMD.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures a wide range of high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization products. Its primary offerings include central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), field-programmable gate arra...Show More
Better Health for All
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AMD's technology, including EPYC processors, machine learning, and Zynq™ technology, is integral to various healthcare solutions. These applications include enhancing robotics in medical settings
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, providing high-performance computing for medical imaging
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, supporting advancements in oncology and genetic disease research
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, and enabling early diagnosis through anomaly detection
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. The company also offers telemedicine solutions to enhance remote healthcare access
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and facilitates high-definition ultrasound scanning in handheld devices for improved diagnostic access
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. There is no evidence that AMD's products or activities have well-established negative health outcomes, nor do they have direct safety implications or addiction potential. The company does not produce food or pharmaceutical products, nor does it conduct clinical trials.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures computing and graphics products, not a financial institution. As such, the company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Consequently, all KPIs related to financial products, consumer credit, financial literacy, and financial inclusion are not applicable. While AMD has a Supplier Diversity Program
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and contributes to economic opportunity through STEM education by donating technology to over 150 institutions,
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these initiatives do not involve providing financial services or directly impacting customer financial health as defined by the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No specific, quantitative data was provided in the articles to assess Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s performance against the defined KPIs for its direct workforce regarding fair pay and worker respect. While the company mentions conducting regular pay equity analyses
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and annual employee surveys,
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no outcomes or specific metrics were disclosed for these initiatives. Information regarding supplier audits
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and worker surveys for suppliers
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does not apply to AMD's own workforce metrics.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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In 2023, AMD's manufacturing supplier audits identified 195 nonconformances, with approximately 58 related to labor issues, including freely chosen employment and child labor avoidance.
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In 2024, approximately 230 workers had fees reimbursed as part of forced labor remediation efforts.
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AMD works with suppliers to map smelters and refiners for conflict minerals, and in 2022, 100% of the smelters and refiners reported in AMD's supply chain participated in the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP).
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The company also took action to remove 14 smelters that did not meet RMAP or equivalent standards.
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Honest & Fair Business
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AMD operates a 24/7, multilingual, and anonymous AMD Aware helpline, which is managed by an external third-party vendor.
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The company maintains a strict non-retaliation policy for good-faith reports and commits to promptly investigating all concerns.
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AMD has a Global Anti-Corruption Policy with a zero-tolerance stance on bribes and kickbacks, applicable to all personnel and business partners.
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As of 2023, approximately 92% of employees were current on their training.
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The policy includes requirements for additional due diligence and special considerations for third parties interacting with government officials in high-risk regions.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles do not contain specific, measurable data points related to animal testing, cruelty-free certifications, humane operations, or the use of animal-derived ingredients. While AMD engages in general environmental initiatives like tree planting and park cleanups, the articles do not provide quantifiable biodiversity impact metrics (e.g., species recovery, habitat restoration metrics) as required by the rubric. Supplier audits are mentioned, but there is no explicit evidence that these audits cover animal welfare compliance. Public policy engagement is noted for responsible supplier management, but not specifically for animal welfare policy improvement. Therefore, all KPIs related to the 'Kind to Animals' value must be omitted due to a lack of direct and measurable evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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AMD offers products tailored for aerospace and defense applications, including defense-grade devices designed for land, sea, air, and space systems
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. In February 2024, AMD partnered with Raytheon on a $20 million contract to develop a multi-chip package for military sensors
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. The company also received an $8.38 million U.S. Army contract in 2022 for a graphic intelligence program
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. Historically, AMD has supplied commercial off-the-shelf components to various branches of the U.S. military since at least 2008
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Planet-Friendly Business
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By 2023, AMD sourced 40% of its operational energy from renewable sources, an increase from 18% in 2020.
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The company aims for a 30x increase in product energy efficiency by 2025, having achieved 13.5x progress by mid-2023.
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In 2023, AMD's chiplet architecture innovation saved approximately 132,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions by reducing wafer manufacturing, which is 2.8 times AMD's annual operational CO₂ footprint.
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AMD committed to a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 and achieved a 24.5% reduction.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported in the provided articles.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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AMD has a Responsible AI framework that incorporates principles of privacy, security, fairness, and transparency
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. A cross-functional Responsible AI Council is established to ensure ethical AI deployment
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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AMD's non-hazardous waste diversion rate was 57% in 2024, a decrease from 63% in 2023.
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The company integrates circular design principles, notably through its modular "chiplet" architecture, which has been in use for over a decade to conserve natural resources and reduce waste during wafer manufacturing.
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Design considerations also include recycled content and hazardous substances, and AMD aims to design long-lasting embedded products, exemplified by extending the lifecycle of AMD 7 Series devices (2011-2015 launches) to at least 2035.
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AMD implements multiple waste reduction initiatives, including pollution prevention practices, recycling, composting, reuse, and wafer harvesting and redundancy repair strategies.
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For hazardous waste, AMD characterizes, tracks, and manages regulated waste, auditing facilities and transporters.
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In 2024, 108 metric tons of hazardous waste were generated, while foundry suppliers recycled 100% of their hazardous waste in 2023.
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AMD collaborates with wafer foundry suppliers to address waste generation and works with manufacturing suppliers to track waste metrics and improve performance in material reuse, reduction, and diversion programs.
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