KEMET.
KEM.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
KEMET Corporation is a global supplier of electronic components. The company operates through three segments: Capacitors, Film and Electrolytic, and Sensing, Magnetics and Actuators. KEMET offers a broad selection of capacitor technologies, including ceramic, tantalum, film, electrolytic and paper. ...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess KEMET on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess KEMET on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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KEMET's employee recommendation rate is 69%.
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The company has no substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations recorded in the past three years, with the most recent labor relations violation dating back to 2001
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and a price-fixing violation in 2020.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess KEMET on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess KEMET on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No data specifically related to Kind to Animals or animal welfare for KEM.US is provided in the articles. The available information focuses on KEMET's sustainability practices, conflict minerals policy, and general environmental, health, and safety management
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, without addressing any animal welfare metrics, policies, or initiatives.
No War, No Weapons
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KEMET's supply chain for conflict minerals shows 99.3% of identified smelter/refiner facilities were RMAP conformant as of December 31, 2024.
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The company conducts annual reviews of its supply chain for conflict minerals
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and has a policy to discontinue business with suppliers found to be purchasing materials that benefit armed groups.
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KEMET's tantalum smelting operation undergoes annual independent audits, which validated conformance with the RMAP, Tin and Tantalum Standard in 2023
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and 2024,
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with reports publicly available.
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The company's Human Rights Policy is guided by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,
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and its due diligence measures conform with OECD Guidance,
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with the Board monitoring ethical behavior.
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KEMET's policies ensure worker health and safety consistent with the RBA Code of Conduct.
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The Sustainability Council meets quarterly for supply chain and conflict minerals due diligence.
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However, KEMET's capacitors, which are core products, have been identified as making their way into Russia for military applications like missiles and drones.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The provided sustainability summary for KEMET.US lacks specific quantitative data for most environmental performance metrics. While a net-zero emissions target by 2050 is mentioned
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, this specific target year does not align with any defined tier in the rubric. No other quantitative data points, such as emissions, renewable energy use, waste diversion rates, or compliance violations, are provided in the articles to assess performance against the defined KPIs.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company directs 43% of its procurement spending to local suppliers.
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Its website is available in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese, and it provides multilingual promotional videos and announcements in plants, including English and Vietnamese, demonstrating strong local language support.
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The company has 3 formal partnerships with local community-serving organizations, specifically the Dashe District Public Health Center, Daliao District Public Health Center, and Vast Life Taiwan.
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.
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The company provides an Ethics Hotline and Whistleblowing Hotlines (phone and email) available in the 24 countries where the YAGEO Group operates, which are standard grievance processes.
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Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to the company's operations.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess KEMET on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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KEMET reported four environmental regulatory violations in 2024, resulting in a total fine of NT$940,000.
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The company achieved a 76.16% recycling rate for hazardous waste in 2024.
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Waste reduction initiatives include the Nantze Plant reducing nitrogen usage by 32%, the Suzhou Plant lowering sintering temperature by replacing ceramic materials, and converting 51% of forms to digital records.
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Circular design considerations are evident in some product lines, such as the new-generation PK series, which reduces material usage by 75%.
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