Better Health for All

Synaptics' core business is in semiconductor products, with no direct link to healthcare or public health outcomes. The materiality analysis indicates a low relevance to 'Better Health for All,' as their products enable technologies used in healthcare, such as medical imaging, but these are indirect applications

. The company's CSR report and environmental impact summary do not mention health-related products or services , . While Synaptics aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and water consumption, these are general environmental efforts rather than targeted health initiatives . The code of conduct and labor rights policy do not provide specific data related to health impacts , , . Insufficient evidence exists to provide a score other than neutral.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Synaptics' CEO-to-median employee pay ratio for Fiscal Year 2025 was 32:1, with the CEO earning $3,650,952 and the median employee earning $113,945.

Employee engagement, based on Glassdoor data from February 2026, indicates that 68% of employees would recommend working there to a friend. The company has incurred a total of $3,260,000 in penalties since 2000 across three records. This includes a $3,250,000 penalty in 2009 for a benefit plan administrator violation by Conexant Systems Inc., a company currently owned by Synaptics.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Synaptics conducts annual on-site audits for its tier-1 suppliers.

The company also performs quarterly reviews of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) self-assessments.

Honest & Fair Business

Synaptics has not experienced any material cybersecurity incidents, including penalties and settlements, in the past three years.

The company explicitly states it has had no financial restatements. Synaptics has a Whistleblower Policy for employees, which includes an anonymous site or confidential hotline, and requires suppliers to provide anonymous complaint mechanisms and protect whistle-blower confidentiality. The company also has an Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy that prohibits bribery, facilitation payments, and corrupt activities, covering employees, suppliers, agents, contractors, consultants, and distributors. Synaptics monitors and audits its suppliers for compliance, and references the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and its Validation Audit Program (VAP), suggesting some third-party verification for its supply chain.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2023, Synaptics reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 470,093.12 tCO₂e.

The company anticipates setting an SBTi-validated target within the next two years, with a goal to establish one by 2026. In 2023, 51% of its total energy consumption was from renewable sources, with a target of 100% by 2030. The company achieved a 95% non-hazardous waste diversion rate in 2023 and recycled 42% of total hazardous waste. In 2020, Synaptics offset approximately 90,000 metric tons of CO2e. Synaptics collects climate change and carbon information annually from 100% of its manufacturing suppliers. The company has not stated a net-zero target year. Synaptics uses the TCFD framework in its climate risk assessments and models climate scenarios using the IEA Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) and a business-as-usual scenario (RCP 8.5). The company's San Jose headquarters holds ISO 14001:2015 certification, and no environmental compliance violations or fines were mentioned in the provided articles.

Safe & Smart Tech

Synaptics requires all employees to take annual information security training.

The company strives to address vulnerabilities within an industry-standard time of 90 days after they are reported. It has a vulnerability disclosure policy, aiming to acknowledge reports within 2 business days and provide a preliminary response within 7 business days. Synaptics collects, processes, uses, and retains personal information only in compliance with applicable laws and for legitimate business purposes, with a policy to retain data only for the period necessary to fulfill outlined purposes, unless a longer period is required by law. The company has procedures for suspected data security breaches and will notify users and applicable regulators where legally required. Users can contact DPO@synaptics.com to exercise rights to access, review, modify, or delete their personal information. Synaptics holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Synaptics reported a 95% diversion rate for non-hazardous waste in 2023.

Hazardous waste, which accounts for 5% of overall waste, had a 42% recycling rate in 2023. The company has a target to achieve 95% waste diversion from landfill across in-scope facilities by 2030. Synaptics has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including maintaining recycling and reuse stations, reducing office floor area, simplifying waste segregation, implementing an organic materials recycling program, using compostable single-use food containers at headquarters, monitoring waste generation, reducing waste paper, and donating usable IT equipment. The company follows the EU's RoHS regulations for hazardous substances and disposes of e-waste in accordance with legal regulations. Synaptics has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years. Its San Jose headquarters holds ISO 14001 certification. The company has removed single-use plastic water bottles and straws at its headquarters. Synaptics encourages major suppliers to adopt environmental policies and provides employee education on reducing their environmental footprint.