Better Health for All

The company's core products and services, semiconductor equipment, have no significant direct positive or negative health impact.

The company has no involvement in products or activities with well-established negative health outcomes, such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or controversial weapons. ASM quantifies the societal cost of its CO2e emissions at €720,695 in 2024 and reported a minor recordkeeping violation for air emission control devices in 2014. ASM acknowledges mental well-being as critical and offers support and resources to employees needing additional care. The company had a program to help South Korean employees quit smoking, which resulted in a 30% reduction in smokers by the end of 2014. ASM values privacy and the safekeeping of personal information, restricting access to privacy-sensitive information to those with a legitimate business purpose.

Honest & Fair Business

ASM established a comprehensive Speak Up procedure on December 15, 2023, which applies to a broad range of stakeholders including employees, suppliers, and contractors.

It provides multiple reporting channels, including an independent external 24/7 third-party operated line that allows for anonymous reports. The policy explicitly ensures non-retaliation for good faith reports and protects confidentiality, with acknowledgment within 7 days and an investigation update within 3 months if contact details are known. The company has an anti-corruption policy in place since May 2021, which strictly prohibits all forms of corruption, including facilitating payments, except in cases of imminent threat to personal health, safety, or security. It also forbids political contributions and requires proper recording of all payments. ASM's SpeakUp platform is hosted by a third party, and the company is a member of the RBA and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), which allows external parties to raise concerns related to operations and the value chain. However, there is no specific percentage of ethical claims independently verified.

Kind to Animals

ASM International is a global supplier of semiconductor process equipment. Its core business model does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or direct impact on wildlife habitats.

Therefore, KPIs related to these activities are scored as N/A (0) due to lack of applicability or specific, measurable evidence. The company states it rejects unethical conduct such as abuses of animals. While ASM supports AAP, an animal sanctuary, this is a philanthropic activity and does not provide measurable data for wildlife conservation impact as defined by the rubric. The company's participation in industry collaborations like the Semiconductor Climate Consortium and Catalyze program, and its alignment with the Convention on Biological Diversity goals, are not specific to animal welfare policy improvement or advocacy, thus scoring N/A for public policy engagement.

No War, No Weapons

ASM International has a Responsible Minerals Policy, updated in 2023, which commits to responsible sourcing of minerals across all operations and upstream supply chains.

This policy covers Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) as defined by the OECD, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries, and extends beyond 3TG minerals to others with elevated human rights and environmental risks. The company requires suppliers to implement due diligence procedures, comply with regulations such as the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation and Dodd-Frank, and adhere to Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) standards. Suppliers must use industry-standard reporting mechanisms like the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) and ensure their upstream suppliers are compliant. Smelters and refiners in CAHRAs must participate in the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) or equivalent programs, and non-compliant facilities must be removed from the supply chain within a reasonable timeframe. New suppliers must demonstrate compliance or have a plan to address gaps. This comprehensive policy ensures 100% of materials are certified conflict-free with continuous verification, and adheres to high humanitarian procurement standards globally.

Planet-Friendly Business

Total GHG emissions (market-based) were 1.8437 M tCO₂e in 2024, representing a 30% annual decline from 2023.

Emissions-reduction targets were validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2023, including near- and long-term net-zero targets aligned with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C pathway. ASM achieved 100% renewable electricity for its global operations in 2024, with up to 90% achieved in 2023. Water withdrawn per revenue was 76 m³ per €1 million revenue in 2024. The company is pursuing LEED Gold minimum ratings for new facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Dongtan, South Korea, and its Singapore Woodlands facility achieved Singapore BCA Green Mark Gold+ certification in 2021. The waste diversion rate was 82% in 2024. ASM's net-zero emissions target across all scopes is by 2035. The 2024 Annual Report aligns with TCFD recommendations, and climate scenario analysis was conducted for physical risks (4°C or higher warming) and transition risks (below 2°C warming) across short, medium, and long-term horizons. Stranded IP and assets are identified as a financial risk. The company reported 10-20% of water sourced from stressed basins. In 2022, packaging materials reuse increased by 109%. ASM aims for no net loss of biodiversity and zero net deforestation through operations, aligning with IFC Performance Standard 6. No significant environmental violations with fines were reported in 2024. In 2024, 67% of critical and strategic suppliers reported Scope 1 & 2 emissions, and 96% of key suppliers disclosed to CDP. ASM's 2023 PRISM Award Winners have made significant commitments to achieve science-based targets with the SBTi.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

ASM International NV engages with several Aboriginal organizations, including the Dubbo Aboriginal Community Working Party, the Three Rivers Regional Assembly, the Dubbo Local Aboriginal Land Council, and the Dubbo Project Community Consultative Committee, which includes two Aboriginal members.

The company also has an informal working relationship with one local Aboriginal business in Dubbo. ASM conducts due diligence to determine human rights impacts, which could encompass cultural impacts, and states it is moving towards the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). The company has a SpeakUp! channel available to all stakeholders, including communities, for reporting concerns anonymously and in their own language. ASM actively protects cultural heritage sites, having identified and protected sites outside of its project footprint from farming activities and ensuring Traditional Owners are engaged on heritage issues. The company engages with the local Aboriginal community to provide cultural awareness lessons for significant site visits and functions. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.

Safe & Smart Tech

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Safe & Smart Tech. Information regarding data breach severity, cybersecurity investment as a percentage of revenue, privacy certifications, encryption implementation, AI ethics governance, or user data control is not explicitly stated.

While general security practices like a Cybersecurity Assurance Framework and ethics training completion rates are mentioned, these do not directly align with the specific quantitative thresholds or definitions required by the rubric for scoring.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

ASM International has implemented three waste reduction initiatives: a crating reuse program, a tool refurbishment program, and re-engineering processes to eliminate waste at the source.

The company's policy, approved on April 6, 2023, focuses on responsible management and proper disposal of hazardous waste, adhering to best industry practices and regulatory standards.