Vishay Intertechnology Inc..
VSH.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a global manufacturer and supplier of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. The company's product portfolio includes diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, optoelectronics, selected ICs, resistors, inductors, and capacitors. These components are used in a w...Show More
Better Health for All
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Vishay Intertechnology manufactures electronic components, such as MOSFETs and multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs).
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These components are used in a wide range of medical devices, including MRI systems, X-ray machines, hearing aids, nerve stimulators, pacemakers, defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, blood pressure cuffs, and blood glucose meters.
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The company's plant in Migdal Ha’Emek, Israel, achieved ISO 13485:2003 certification for its quality management system processes for medical devices.
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However, the proportion of Vishay's overall product portfolio dedicated to medical applications is not specified. As an electronic component manufacturer, the company's products do not have direct health impacts, carry health risks, or have addiction potential for end-users.
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Vishay is not a pharmaceutical or food company, nor does it conduct clinical trials or manage health-related data.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Vishay Intertechnology Inc. is a global manufacturer and supplier of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.
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The provided articles confirm this business model and explicitly state that they do not contain data specific to financial products or services offered by the company.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity are not applicable to Vishay's operations, as the company does not offer lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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In 2024, Fostermation Inc., a company identified as relevant to Vishay Intertechnology, faced investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor for violations of child labor laws and workplace safety regulations.
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OSHA cited six serious and one other-than-serious violation, totaling seven substantiated labor-law violations.
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These stemmed from a May 2024 incident where a 16-year-old employee suffered a thumb amputation.
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For the 2024 fiscal year, the CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 293:1.
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Employee reviews indicate an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, with 76% of employees recommending the company to a friend.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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The provided article highlights Vishay's commitment to a sustainable supply chain and ethical sourcing, noting its adherence to the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) effective January 1, 2023, which mandates human rights due diligence in supply chains
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. However, the article does not provide specific quantitative data or performance metrics for any of the requested KPIs, such as fair-trade certification share, audit frequency, forced/child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which was amended and restated on August 22, 2017, to include social media, data privacy, and email use
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. The company also has various related policies, including anti-corruption, human rights, anti-discrimination, gifts, modern slavery, workplace violence, and political spending
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. A mechanism for reporting ethics concerns is in place, with contact information provided
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, but there is no evidence of independent investigation processes. The provided articles do not contain quantitative data or specific details to assess regulatory fines, transparency index scores, the strength or effectiveness of its anti-corruption policy, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board conflict of interest percentages, or third-party verification of ethical claims.
Kind to Animals
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Vishay Intertechnology Inc., a manufacturer of electronic components, is listed by CrueltyFreeInvesting.org as having "No Animal Exploitation."
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This indicates that the company does not engage in activities that involve the use or counting of live animals, making animal testing policy and volume not applicable to its operations.
No War, No Weapons
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The company achieved a 99% validation rate of conflict-free smelters for 3TG minerals in 2023.
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It maintains a Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy for 3TG (Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten, and Gold) and other minerals, aiming to ensure a conflict-free supply chain.
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This policy incorporates due diligence procedures aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and the Responsible Minerals Initiative.
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The company sources only from independently validated smelters, expects first-tier suppliers to have similar policies and certifications, and will review or terminate relationships with non-compliant suppliers.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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In March 2024, a Vishay subsidiary, Vishay Dale Electronics LLC, faced an EPA enforcement action for six hazardous waste management violations, including storing hazardous waste beyond 90 days without a permit, failing to properly label, contain, and maintain hazardous wastes, and failing to inspect hazardous waste containers
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. This resulted in a $387,000 penalty
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. The company has an emissions reduction target of 30% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using a 2018 baseline
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, but these targets are not stated to be SBTi-validated or part of any tracked initiatives
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company has no formal process to engage with affected communities, indicating an absence of community representation on governance or advisory bodies.
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No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported. The company fulfills its obligation to establish a transparent complaints procedure under the German Act on Due Diligence in Supply Chains
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and provides an Ethics Helpline, email, and Whistleblower Procedure, which are standard grievance mechanisms.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Vishay Intertechnology's 2024 10-K filing reported no material cybersecurity incidents.
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The company's privacy policy explicitly states compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and PRC Data Laws.
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The policy also mentions data minimization practices and retention schedules, with cookie retention periods ranging from temporary to up to 10 years.
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Website forms utilize TLS encryption, and users can change cookie settings and revoke consent.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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In 2023, Vishay Intertechnology Inc. diverted 49.41% of its total waste from disposal.
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The company actively manages hazardous waste, diverting 45.69% of it from disposal in 2023, and maintains an active program to reduce or eliminate Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
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All manufacturing facilities are audited on a continuous basis.
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Vishay has an internal aspiration to landfill less than 50% of its waste worldwide by 2030.
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Furthermore, suppliers are expected to comply with the provisions laid out in the RBA Code of Conduct.
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