Himax Technologies, Inc..
HIMX.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
Himax Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets display imaging processing technologies. The company's products include display drivers for TVs, laptops, monitors, mobile devices, automotive, and other applications. They also offer timing controllers, ...Show More
Better Health for All
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Himax, through its subsidiary Liqxtal, has launched the Pro-Eye vision care display, which aims to alleviate eye fatigue and blurred vision in seniors and heavy device users, and lower pseudo-myopia risk in school-aged children.
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Liqxtal also has multiple mass production records in the medical field and is dedicated to digital health solutions.
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Himax targets $1.2 billion in 2025 revenue from vision tech.
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The Pro-Eye monitor targets seniors, heavy device users, and school-age children, and is designed for use in medical clinics, home entertainment, and remote-work setups.
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The monitor generates personalized eye-use reports and provides alerts to help prevent excessive eye strain or poor posture.
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Himax's WiseEye™ AI is integrated into the Liqxtal Pro-Eye monitor, and the company is showcasing innovative applications powered by WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing technology at the 2025 Taiwan Healthcare+ Expo.
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The Pro-Eye monitor performs real-time AI face and eye tracking to monitor visual behavior and analyze gaze patterns, automatically generating personalized eye-use reports.
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Himax publicly discloses reports and progress on sourcing "DRC conflict minerals".
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The company aims for zero occupational hazards and provides comprehensive care for the safety and health of its workers and contractors, passing the RBA Validated Audit Process (VAP) in November 2022, which includes health and safety aspects.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Himax Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company, not a financial institution.
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As such, its core business does not involve lending, deposit services, or other financial products for consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial services, such as customer segments for financial products, APRs, fee structures, loan books, customer financial data, lending practices, debt products, and financial literacy programs, are not applicable to the company's operations.
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The company does not generate revenue from high-cost financial products or penalty fees, nor does it have a direct impact on customer credit or savings outcomes.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Based on available evidence, Himax Technologies demonstrates partial misalignment with the value of Fair Pay & Worker Respect. Comparably.com indicates that compensation ranks in the bottom 30% of similar-sized companies, and perks/benefits rank in the bottom 15%
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. Glassdoor reviews mention that salaries are "just okay," "less money," and "lower than other companies"
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. The average employee rating on Glassdoor is 3.7 out of 5, with 64% recommending working at Himax and 62% approving of the CEO
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. This suggests some positive aspects, but the compensation concerns and lower rankings on Comparably indicate areas for improvement. No evidence of labor violations was found. The CEO compensation is not available, so CEO pay ratio cannot be calculated. Approximately 50% living-wage earners, with formal policy to reach 75 % within two years.
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**Score: -20, Confidence: 60**
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. The articles discuss Himax's conflict minerals due diligence, including 100% of 41 affected suppliers providing origin data for 3TG in 2024, and a policy to give suppliers three months (90 days) to remove non-compliant smelters.
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Himax also achieved RBA Gold status in November 2022 with no priority or major findings, valid until November 2024.
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However, these facts do not provide the specific metrics required by the rubric for fair trade certification share, average audit frequency for tier-1 suppliers, number of forced/child labor incidents across the supply chain, overall traceability coverage for tier 1-3 suppliers, median remediation speed for all violations, ethical clause coverage across all suppliers, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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Himax Technologies, Inc. has a formal whistleblower protection policy that encourages anonymous reporting via email to complaints@himax.com.tw or the Audit Office, and explicitly prohibits retaliation.
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Complaints are stated to be investigated based on seriousness, credibility, and confirmability, but there is no explicit evidence of independent investigation processes, training frequency, or resolution metrics.
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The company's board of directors consists of five members, with three identified as independent directors per Nasdaq rules, indicating 60% independence.
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A Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is in place, emphasizing avoiding conflicts of interest, prohibiting insider trading, and misuse of confidential information, but details on training frequency or enforcement effectiveness are not provided.
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The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IECQ QC 080000 certifications, and achieved RBA Validated Audit Process (VAP) Certification in November 2022, but the extent of independent verification of ethical claims beyond these certifications is not specified.
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Kind to Animals
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Himax Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company. The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete evidence regarding the company's direct involvement in animal testing, animal agriculture, or the use of animal-derived ingredients in its products or supply chain. While one article mentions the Himax WiseEye2 platform being used in wildlife camera traps for species identification and for livestock escape monitoring, these describe product applications by others rather than the company's own animal welfare initiatives, conservation impact, or ethical practices.
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Therefore, there is no factual basis in the provided evidence to score any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.
No War, No Weapons
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Insufficient evidence to determine a value score for Himax Technologies, Inc. regarding No War, No Weapons. No articles or relevant information found. A neutral score of 0 is assigned.
Materiality Analysis: Company Summary (75-100 words): Himax Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in display imaging processing technologies. They operate through Driver IC and Non-Driver Products segments, offering display driver ICs, timing controllers, touch controllers, power management ICs, CMOS image sensors, and related solutions. Their products are used in a wide array of devices, including TVs, monitors, mobile phones, automotive displays, and ePaper devices. Himax markets its products to panel manufacturers and device manufacturers globally. They are headquartered in Taiwan and have a significant presence in China and other Asian markets.
Peer Comparison (50-75 words): Compared to peers in the semiconductor industry, Himax's involvement in defense or weapons manufacturing is likely low. Many semiconductor companies supply components used in various sectors, including defense, but Himax's focus on display technology suggests less direct engagement than companies specializing in high-performance computing or specialized chips for military applications.
Materiality Assessment (1-2 clear sentences): Himax's business model is fundamentally neutral to this value, with a low level of materiality, as their products are general-purpose display components that could be used in both civilian and military applications, but without direct involvement in weapons manufacturing.
Detailed Rationale (150-200 words): Himax's primary business revolves around display driver ICs and related components. While these components could potentially be integrated into military devices or systems, Himax does not directly manufacture weapons or engage in arms contracts. The company's revenue streams are diversified across various consumer and industrial applications, reducing its reliance on any single sector, including defense. The dual-use nature of semiconductors means that complete avoidance of military applications is nearly impossible for many companies in this sector. However, Himax's focus on display technology, rather than specialized military-grade components, suggests a lower risk profile compared to companies directly supplying the defense industry. There is no indication of specific policies or practices related to avoiding military applications, but the general-purpose nature of their products mitigates direct concern.
Value Interaction Notes (if applicable, 25-50 words): The "Safe & Smart Tech" value may be relevant if Himax's image sensing technology is used in surveillance applications, but this is separate from the "No War, No Weapons" value.
Scoring Boundary Flags (if applicable, 25-50 words): Scores above 3 should be considered illogical without evidence of direct involvement in weapons manufacturing or significant defense contracts. A score of 1 or 2 is most appropriate given the company's business model.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs. The articles contain general policy statements, certifications for management systems (ISO 9001
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, ISO 14001
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, ISO 45001
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, ISO 14064
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, RBA VAP
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), and a commitment to comply with environmental laws
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, but lack quantitative performance data on emissions
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, renewable energy
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, water use
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, waste
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, or specific climate targets
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. Statements about the absence of data or commitments are not considered evidence for scoring.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles focus on career opportunities, conflict minerals policy, and labor practices, including RBA VAP certification. No specific, concrete data points or information relevant to the ethical value of 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' were found in the evidence provided. Therefore, no KPIs under this value can be scored.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Himax's WiseEye PalmVein Module and HX6538 (WE2) AI processor are certified to PSA (Platform Security Architecture) Level 2, with the HX6538 certification issued on November 27, 2024.
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The WiseEye PalmVein authentication system offers rapid identity verification in under 100 milliseconds with a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) below 1%.
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This bimodal authentication solution combines palm-vein and facial recognition with advanced liveness checks.
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The WiseEye system is built on a privacy-first architecture, performing real-time palm vein recognition entirely on endpoint devices and eliminating biometric data storage, indicating privacy-by-design principles for this product.
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Himax's biometric authentication portfolio, including WiseEye, complies with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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The company also successfully passed the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Audit Process (VAP) in November 2022.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Himax Technologies Inc. is certified in accordance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14064.
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The company states it follows global environmental trends, including energy saving and waste reduction, in its daily operations and aims to reduce environmental impact and improve safety, specifically targeting product design and waste handling.
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It is committed to energy-saving and waste-reducing design of all products, is devoted to research and development of green products, and aims to implement resource-recoverable activities.
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Himax also aims to eliminate hazards and reduce occupational safety and health risks, and complies with legal and other requirements related to environmental aspects and occupational safety and health management.
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