Responsible minerals sourcing
Our ambitions and core values ensure a responsible supply chain, including the sourcing of minerals for our products
Our commitment
TI, like many companies in the semiconductor and consumer electronic industries, uses tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold (known as “conflict minerals” and also “3TG”), cobalt and other mined minerals to manufacture semiconductor devices and consumer electronic products. Each of these metals has specific electrical properties that are necessary for the functionality of our products.
TI is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance and participates in working groups of both the Responsible Minerals Initiative and the Responsible Labor Initiative.
Our approach
Our responsible mineral sourcing practices are aligned with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. This framework guides our efforts in, which requires establishing policies, structures, risk management procedures, and clear communication mechanisms.
We distribute our Responsible Minerals Policy to our suppliers and expect their full and prompt response to our information requests. Further, we actively collaborate with our supply chain, including subcontracted manufacturers, to identify and eliminate noncompliant RMI smelters and refiners.
Resources
Understanding the origin and chain of custody of minerals in our supply chain is critical. While we do not directly procure minerals from mines, smelters or refiners, we are committed to working with our suppliers to trace newly mined minerals back to their origin to ensure responsible sourcing.
For more information, contact our Customer Service Team here.