Better Health for All

Rambus's core business involves semiconductor memory and interface technologies, which are not directly health-related. While the company's security solutions can be applied to medical devices and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in healthcare, potentially improving safety and data protection, these are indirect applications rather than core health benefits from its principal goods or services.

There is no evidence that Rambus's products or services have a direct positive or negative health impact, nor is there evidence of revenue from products with negative health outcomes. The articles discuss cybersecurity vulnerabilities in third-party medical devices, but these do not reflect Rambus's own safety record. The company's privacy policy and security advisories are mentioned, but no specific details on health data protection or risk transparency related to health outcomes are provided. There is no quantifiable evidence of investment in health innovation, programs for health equity, or other health-specific initiatives. Therefore, all KPIs are scored as 0 due to the absence of direct evidence linking Rambus's operations to health outcomes or specific health-related actions.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Rambus Inc. is a technology company focused on semiconductor memory and interface technologies, generating revenue primarily through intellectual property licensing.

Its business model does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money for consumers, nor does it offer financial products or services. All provided articles confirm that the company's reports do not contain data relevant to financial services or fair lending practices. Therefore, the company's operations do not fall within the scope of the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value, rendering all related KPIs not applicable.

Honest & Fair Business

Rambus has a formal whistleblower protection policy that encourages anonymous reporting to the Board or Audit Committee via mail and a confidential whistleblower hotline.

The company restated consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2019 and 2020, and relevant unaudited interim financial information for quarterly periods from September 2019 through December 2020. Additionally, Rambus expected to restate financial statements for fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, and Q1 2006 due to errors in stock-based compensation expenses. The Audit Committee's policy is to pre-approve 100% of all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. The Board of Directors has determined that greater than a majority of its directors are independent. Rambus has a Global Anti-Corruption Policy and a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that prohibits bribery, references the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and requires risk-based due diligence on third-party representatives. Less than 10% of ethical claims are independently verified, with GHG emissions verification available for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Kind to Animals

The provided article for Rambus Inc. focuses on general environmental sustainability, ethical supply chains, and responsible business practices, including compliance with regulations like RoHS and REACH, LEED Gold certification for its headquarters, and reporting on GHG emissions.

However, the article does not contain any specific information or data points related to animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or habitat conservation efforts directly impacting animals. Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Safe & Smart Tech

Rambus holds a comprehensive set of security certifications, including Common Criteria (EAL4+), SESIP, PSA, FIPS 140-3 CMVP Level 2, FIPS 140-2 CMVP Level 2, NIST Entropy Source Validation, Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program, ISO/SAE 21434, and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B, ASIL-D Ready).

The company's privacy policy grants users the right to request information about their personal data, as well as its correction, deletion, copies, and restriction of further processing. Users also have the right to object to data processing. However, Rambus is facing complex US semiconductor IP regulations, including 72 specific export control limitations and technology transfer restrictions impacting 38 countries, with 17 additional compliance requirements for international technology transfers. These trade tensions are projected to have a potential $4.3 billion revenue impact and a 26% reduction in cross-border semiconductor IP transactions.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2022, Rambus achieved a 72% non-hazardous waste landfill diversion rate.

For packaging, 40% was recyclable or compostable in 2020. The company's waste management program includes initiatives such as procurement limitations, waste stream segregation, and reuse/recycling. In 2022, no non-compliance issues were reported for waste management. Rambus generated 5.3 metric tons of hazardous waste in 2023, with 0 metric tons recycled. The company aims for a 90% waste diversion rate by 2030. Rambus requires material composition declarations, ICP test reports for RoHS and halogen substances, and Safety Data Sheets from suppliers. However, there is very limited disposal information provided on products or packaging.