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Photronics, Inc..

PLAB.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards

Photronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of photomasks. Photomasks are high-precision quartz plates containing microscopic images of electronic circuits. These photomasks are a critical element in the manufacturing process for semiconductors and integrated circuits, as well as other m...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Photronics, Inc. faces environmental scrutiny. Its DitchCarbon score of 25 is reportedly higher than 85% of peers, reflecting concerns about energy-intensive processes and potential chemical pollution. The company lacks publicly available carbon emissions data and is not participating in tracked reduction initiatives, with Marketbeat scores indicating a negative environmental impact. The company's photomasks have dual-use potential, requiring registration under the Arms Export Control Act and ITAR. While Photronics adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and has not reported material cybersecurity incidents, comprehensive data on fair pay, ethical sourcing, and community engagement is largely unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business50
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-20
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Photronics, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Photronics, Inc. is a manufacturer of photomasks for the semiconductor industry and does not operate as a financial institution.

1
The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
2
Therefore, KPIs related to customer segments, pricing, fees, inclusion initiatives, customer financial data, lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, financial literacy, debt products, geographic access points, or financial product simplicity are not applicable to its core business model.
3
The available articles confirm the company's focus on manufacturing and SEC filings, with no evidence of involvement in financial services.
4

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Photronics, Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence was found in the provided article to assess Photronics, Inc. against the 'Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing' value or any of its associated KPIs.

1
The article primarily discusses financial and operational risks and explicitly states it does not contain data relevant to ethical sourcing, certifications, audits, or supply chain practices.
2

Honest & Fair Business

50

The company has a controversy level of 'None' according to ESG data, indicating no recorded controversies.

1

Kind to Animals

0

No relevant data was found in the provided articles regarding PLAB.US's performance on any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

1
All articles explicitly stated that no specific information about animal welfare, testing, or product sourcing could be extracted.
2

No War, No Weapons

0

Photronics, Inc. is required to register as a manufacturer of defense articles or services under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

1
The company has compliance obligations, including extensive record-keeping requirements and restrictions on providing defense services or exporting defense articles to proscribed countries (e.g., China, North Korea) or foreign employees without prior license approval.
2
Failure to comply may result in penalties.
3
However, the provided articles explicitly state that no specific data on Photronics's business activities or metrics relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs are present.
4
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No specific quantitative data points were found across the provided articles to assess Photronics, Inc. against the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs. Multiple articles explicitly state a lack of publicly available sustainability metrics, including carbon emissions data and reduction targets.

1
While some articles mention general ESG scores or risk factors, these do not provide the concrete, quantitative data required for scoring individual KPIs according to the rubric's thresholds.
2
Therefore, all KPIs must be omitted due to insufficient evidence.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Photronics, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

-20

Photronics has not experienced a material cybersecurity incident resulting in a significant interruption of operations as of its December 2024 filing.

1
The company is certified to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and its UK Extension, and complies with GDPR.
2
It adheres to data protection principles including data minimization, collecting only data relevant for processing and retaining it only as long as necessary.
3
Individuals have rights to access, correct, amend, or delete their personal data, object to processing, restrict processing, and data portability, and can withdraw consent for specific processing at any time.
4
Complaints are investigated and resolved within 45 days, with cooperation from EU data protection authorities and an independent dispute resolution mechanism (JAMS) for unresolved issues.
5
Automated decision-making is used in specific circumstances, with individuals notified and given 21 days to request reconsideration.
6

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Photronics, Inc. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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