Worldwide, companies in the semiconductor value chain are undergoing paradigm shifts in how sustainable business is conducted, governed, and reported. From engineering to the board room, the number of interdependent corporate functions charged with improving corporate sustainability performance is growing rapidly, with implications for decision-making across the enterprise.
New global sustainability regulations mean that key decisions regarding a company's sustainability strategy can now have significant regulatory implications. Understanding how one decision affects (or forecloses) another is critical, and companies must think several steps ahead to put themselves in a position to achieve their sustainability objectives without painting themselves into a corner.
This webinar will focus on discrete examples where such an approach is paramount – including making climate risk materiality determinations, adopting a climate transition plan, making product-related sustainability claims, disclosing conflict minerals smelter names, and selecting a double materiality assessment methodology. For each example, we will leverage data to examine industry trends, identify the specific potential issues, and suggest practical strategies to navigate those issues.
To ground the conversation, we will illustrate various ways in which these issues can come up in practice by discussing a set of hypothetical sustainability decisions, the related regulatory implications, and approaches that balance sustainability objectives and regulatory considerations.
As the semiconductor industry prepares for the coming wave of new sustainability laws and regulations, companies have an opportunity to develop a regulatory strategy for sustainability that takes an integrated approach to regulatory requirements, encourages coordination and collaboration between the sustainability and legal departments, minimizes regulatory burden and compliance risk, and enables sustainable and responsible business. We will share common features of strategies that have been successful in this regard and provide our recommendations regarding operationalizing such a strategy in your organization.
This event inaugurates the SEMI webinar series, “Global State of Play: Sustainability Regulations, Reporting, & Incentives.” New in 2024, this series offers semiconductor industry professionals the chance to interact with top-tier experts on the most pressing challenges in compliance, disclosure, and strategy for sustainable business.
Speaker
Ashley Walter is Partner & Chief Sustainability Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where he advises large technology companies, leading apparel brands, multinational retailers, and renewable energy project developers on business-critical climate, product sustainability, human rights and responsible sourcing issues. As Orrick’s Chief Sustainability Officer, he also oversees Orrick’s strategic sustainability initiatives.
Ashley focuses on developing innovative methods of supporting clients in achieving ESG objectives, including designing novel systems to manage supply chain risk; forming and guiding management-level ESG Steering Committees; and helping clients address the ESG requirements of major customers by engaging with those customers on his clients’ behalf.
Ashley is also heavily involved in ESG initiatives at Stanford Law School, where he has served as a moderator at the Stanford Directors’ College, has lectured on ESG at business law courses, and will be teaching the course “Law and Governance in ESG Strategy” in the spring of 2025.
Worldwide, companies in the semiconductor value chain are undergoing paradigm shifts in how sustainable business is conducted, governed, and reported. From engineering to the board room, the number of interdependent corporate functions charged with improving corporate sustainability performance is growing rapidly, with implications for decision-making across the enterprise.
Join us for this first event in our series, “Global State of Play: Sustainability Regulations, Reporting, & Incentives.” The series offers semiconductor industry professionals the chance to interact with top-tier experts on the most pressing challenges in compliance, disclosure, and strategy for sustainable business.
Times
Multiple sessions available!
EMEA: Monday, November 18, 2024 5:30-6:30 pm Central European Time (=8:30-9:30 am Pacific)
America: Monday, November 18, 2024 8:30-9:30 am or 4-5 pm Pacific Time
Asia Pacific: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9-10 am Japan Standard Time (=4-5 pm Pacific)
Developing a Regulatory Strategy for Sustainability
Hours for Drop-off: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (receipts available)
Lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Program: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Hear from Tech Exchange how the equipment will be refurbished and distributed and how recipients will receive the equipment, training and internet skills and access.
Tech Exchange's Highest Needs Current top priorities are laptops, desktops, and mini-computers. Other tech items are welcome, such as mice, keyboards, speakers, monitors, SSD drives, hard drives, cables, chargers, and networking equipment (including servers). All of these can be refurbished for use by students, families, or in classrooms.
In addition, we accept new or gently used tech accessories like laptop bags, tablet bags, and tech cases, as well as consumer technology such as Apple Watches, small speakers, digital/video cameras, audio equipment, drones, tablets, iPhones, iPads, and more.
All apple products that are donated must have their apple iCloud deactivated so we can reuse/repurpose it.
If an item is not on this list, please send Tech Exchange an email at [email protected].
For large lots (>100 laptops) please contact Tech Exchange to arrange a pick up at your location, visit Pickup.techexchange.org to schedule.
Together, we can help close the digital divide!
Join many other companies, including: SAP, Prospera, SmartZip, Snowflake, Sonic, Shell, Lonely Planet, Kaiser, Gap, ETrade, Benchmark Electronics, and many more.
Bring your decommissioned computer equipment to SEMI and change a life!
The SEMI Sustainability Climate Equity and Social Impact group is partnering with Tech Exchange to recycle, refurbish and reclaim your old or unusable computers and transform them into usable equipment for those without in the Bay Area. Tech Exchange secures the equipment, and then wipes all data from memory according to DOD standards, just like third-party e-waste firms do, and issues certificates as requested.
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SEMI Members' Tech Donation Day
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Add to Calendar2024-10-25 10:00:002024-10-25 15:30:00SEMI Members' Tech Donation DayBring your decommissioned computer equipment to SEMI and change a life! The SEMI Sustainability Climate Equity and Social Impact group is partnering with Tech Exchange to recycle, refurbish and reclaim your old or unusable computers and transform them into usable equipment for those without in the Bay Area. Tech Exchange secures the equipment, and then wipes all data from memory according to DOD standards, just like third-party e-waste firms do, and issues certificates as requested. Drop off only, or join us for lunch and learn more about the program!SEMI 673 South Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
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[Northeast Forum 2024] What's Going on in the Northeast Region? Opportunities and Growth Outlook in the Semiconductor Sector
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Member $100 / Non-Member $125
Student $15*
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE NORTHEAST REGION? OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH OUTLOOK IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR SECTOR
The CHIPS Act helps the U.S. regain semiconductor manufacturing leadership. The bill also advances the nation’s strengths in the semiconductor and microelectronics arena. Join us to hear executive experts share how their company is helping to boost the industry in the Northeast Region.
SEMI Northeast Forum is an excellent opportunity to LEARN, NETWORK, and SHARE your business solutions and ideas.
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October 10, 2024
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Add to Calendar2024-10-10 10:00:002024-10-10 14:30:00[Northeast Forum 2024] What's Going on in the Northeast Region? Opportunities and Growth Outlook in the Semiconductor SectorThe SEMI Northeast Chapter Presents—WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE NORTHEAST REGION? OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH OUTLOOK IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR SECTORThe CHIPS Act helps the U.S. regain semiconductor manufacturing leadership. The bill also advances the nation’s strengths in the semiconductor and microelectronics arena. Join us to hear executive experts share how their company is helping to boost the industry in the Northeast Region.SEMI Northeast Forum is an excellent opportunity to LEARN, NETWORK, and SHARE your business solutions and ideas.Host Sponsor—
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Parking on-campus can be often a challenge. Whether you stay at the Union Club Hotel, or another hotel, parking in the Grant Street Parking Garage will be the best option for the day.
Sponsorships can be tailored to meet your branding and marketing objectives. Become a sponsor and brand your company at the Midwest Breakfast Forum.
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Join us for the Midwest Chapter Breakfast Forum—
The Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem and U.S. Innovation in the Midwest
Join us to hear from industry leaders on their pivotal role in America’s semiconductor innovation. Listen in on discussions about how Indiana and our Midwest partners are bolstering the semiconductor industry, and how they are leveraging the exceptional talent pipeline to drive forward key innovations that will impact global markets.
SEMI Midwest Breakfast Forum is an excellent opportunity to LEARN, NETWORK, and SHARE your business solutions and ideas—Register Today!
This new regional chapter was formed to serve SEMI Members in the Midwest region. Its goal is to support member companies to grow and prosper collectively. Future chapter forums will identify, discuss, and find solutions to current topics impacting our industry.
SEMI Breakfast Forum Organized by SEMI Midwest Chapter
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The Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem and U.S. Innovation in the Midwest
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Add to Calendar2024-10-29 08:00:002024-10-29 12:00:00Midwest Chapter Breakfast Forum—The Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem and U.S. Innovation in the MidwestSEMI Breakfast Forum Organized by SEMI Midwest ChapterIn-PersonEastern TimeHosted and Breakfast Forum Sponsored by Purdue UniversityIn-Person—Eastern Time Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom 101 North Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47906-3574 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/New_Yorkpublic
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