ON Semiconductor Joins UN Global Compact to Further Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Jul 16, 2019 3:15 PM ET

ON Semiconductor Joins UN Global Compact to Further Corporate Social Responsibi…

At ON Semiconductor, corporate social responsibility is integrated into who we are as a company and our culture across the globe. We are proud to announce that we are officially a part of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact.

The UN Global Compact, launched in 2000, encourages collaboration between participating companies, UN agencies, labor groups and societies. In addition, it provides a framework of 10 principles in the areas of 9,000 actively involved businesses and non-businesses from 135 countries, including companies like Qualcomm, NXP and Intel.

We would also like to announce the stand-alone ON Semiconductor Human Rights Policy. Our membership with the Responsible Business Alliance requires a commitment to human rights, yet we feel the need to further prioritize that commitment with our own policy. Our participation in the UN Global Compact and standalone human rights policy enhances our commitment to employees and stakeholders. Ultimately, our goal is to be a good corporate citizen in the communities where we do business and ensuring that our customers and suppliers understand how seriously we take this commitment.

In alignment with this announcement, we are pleased to highlight our achievements in that assisted in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls upon governments, businesses, nonprofits and individuals to work toward achieving 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), each with specific targets associated.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world via the United Nations:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 14: Life Below Water

Goal 15: Life on Land

Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

We are able to contribute to all 17 goals through our Global Corporate Giving, programs, initiatives and products to date. Moving forward, we will narrow our focus on SDGs that align best with our business, strategy and goals, while allowing us to continue to impact and achieving the UN’s SDGs. 

Read our official press release regarding our acceptance as a United Nations Global Compact signatory here.

Learn more about ON Semiconductor CSR in our recently released 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report