Silicon Motion Technology Corporation.
SIMO.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation is a global leader in designing, developing, and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. The company's controllers are used in a wide range of products, including SSDs, embedded storage, and expandable storage products. Silicon Motion p...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company's core business involves designing, developing, and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, which are general-purpose technology components. While one product, FerriSSD, is noted for its use in medical equipment to improve reliability and data security, leading to better patient care and reduced downtime, there is no information on the proportion of the company's overall product portfolio or revenue dedicated to health-related applications.
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Therefore, the net health effect of the firm's principal goods or services is considered neutral. No evidence suggests any of the company's products have negative health outcomes. The company's products are components, and there is no data on direct user harm or adverse events rates. Similarly, there is no data on product pricing, accessibility for vulnerable populations, specific health risk disclosures, investment in health innovation, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, or mental health initiatives. The company does not operate in industries related to pharmaceuticals, nutrition, addiction, or clinical trials, making those KPIs not applicable.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Silicon Motion reported zero incidents of human and labor rights abuses for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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The company states that all foundry, assembly, testing, and key component suppliers comply with the Code of Conduct of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), and primary suppliers have adopted the International Labour Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the United Nations Global Compact.
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Silicon Motion assesses supply chain risks using the EICC/GeSI template and supports the Conflict-Free Smelter Program (CFSP) for 3TG minerals, reporting 0% non-compliant 3TG smelters for 2022-2024.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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Silicon Motion Technology Corporation states it is not in the arms industry.
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The company's FerriSSD products are noted as suitable for both industrial and military applications, indicating dual-use technology.
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The company's policy states that its products cannot be used in the design, development, or production of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons, missile technology, or other prohibited end-uses.
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For the reporting period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, the company was unable to conclusively determine that all 3TG (tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold) used in its products did not originate in Covered Countries, relying on third-party audits conducted by suppliers rather than direct audits of smelters or refiners.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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No evidence available to assess Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on Planet-Friendly Business.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Silicon Motion has established at least 17 formal partnership agreements with local community groups, including 8 in Taiwan and 9 in the US.
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These partnerships include collaborations with organizations such as the Chung Yi Social Welfare Foundation and the Syin-Lu Social Welfare Foundation, and participation in initiatives like "Walk to End Alzheimer's – Silicon Valley, CA" in 2021.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company's policy, last updated in November 2018, states an intent to collect only necessary data and references compliance with applicable laws.
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It also outlines user rights to access, update, and delete their data.
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No other specific, concrete evidence regarding data breaches, cybersecurity investment, AI ethics, encryption implementation, security testing, or other advanced security and privacy practices is available.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company's products are free of restricted chemicals and are compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations.
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There were zero environmental incidents reported by suppliers in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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Furthermore, 100% of suppliers had documented environmental policies in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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The company works closely with all its suppliers to monitor their processes, materials, and yields, and to ensure they meet corporate social responsibility commitments. No waste disposal violations or citations were mentioned in any of the provided articles.