Better Health for All

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable evidence to assess SigmaTron International, Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. While the company is an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider

that serves the medical industry and holds certifications like ISO 13485:2016 for medical devices, there is no data on the net health effect of its principal goods or services, revenue from products with negative health outcomes, safety records (such as adverse event rates or recent recalls attributable to SGMA.US), pricing accessibility, reach to vulnerable populations, risk transparency, health innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, or mental health initiatives. The articles explicitly state a lack of data for most of these metrics.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

SigmaTron International includes Conflict Minerals Flow-Down Clauses in all new and renewing supplier contracts.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold were necessary for products manufactured. Of the 445 unique smelters or refiners reported by suppliers, 228 were certified as conformant by the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP). The company found no reasonable basis to conclude that uncertified smelters and refiners sourced conflict minerals that directly or indirectly finance armed groups in the conflict region.

Honest & Fair Business

The company has established procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters, including anonymous submissions.

However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes. The company also explicitly states oversight of its compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), with a senior executive responsible for day-to-day FCPA compliance, but details on training frequency or effectiveness metrics are not provided.

No War, No Weapons

In 2024, 379 out of 566 smelters/refiners in the supply chain were certified as compliant with the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP), representing 66.96% of the reported smelters/refiners.

The company does not independently verify its product supply chains, conduct supplier audits, or require supplier certifications regarding slavery and human trafficking, instead relying on customers and suppliers to address these issues, which creates a data gap regarding human rights and conflict-related risks in its supply chain. While SigmaTron publicly cites alignment with UN Guiding Principles by stating it does not tolerate forced labor, third-party audits note major gaps due to the company's lack of independent verification of its supply chains for human trafficking and slavery risks.

Planet-Friendly Business

SigmaTron International, Inc. does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets, and is not participating in any tracked reduction initiatives.

No specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues are mentioned in the provided articles.

Safe & Smart Tech

SigmaTron International has not reported any material cybersecurity incidents, and states it is not aware of any, indicating no documented data breaches.

The company mentions having an incident response plan and monitoring third-party providers. Periodic employee training on cybersecurity is conducted, and penetration testing and external audits are performed, which are considered standard practices. The company's privacy policy states it collects only necessary data and limits retention periods, and commits to notifying users of security breaches under applicable law. However, specific details on data types, retention schedules, or minimization practices are not provided. User control over personal data is limited to opting out of promotional communications, with no details on access, deletion, or other privacy settings. The company states it is committed to industry best practices and uses NIST and ISO standards, and mentions compliance with applicable law, but no specific regulatory compliance details or certifications are provided. There is no information available regarding AI ethics, cybersecurity investment, encryption implementation, bug bounty programs, or privacy by design.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

SigmaTron applies Lean manufacturing philosophy, automates processes to minimize defects, and deploys Six Sigma Black Belts and Green Belt-certified IPO team members using Six Sigma tools throughout its organization, indicating at least 4-5 waste reduction initiatives.

The company requires its suppliers to comply with environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and California’s Proposition 65, and expects them to source materials from socially responsible suppliers. SigmaTron maintains a system for regulatory material content and sourcing reporting, and obtains periodic chain of custody declarations from suppliers for transparency. The company meets or exceeds environmental and business regulations in its operating regions and has no waste disposal violations in the past three years. SigmaTron uses Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize new products for automated production, which is a standard approach to material efficiency.