Our Approach
Committed to Doing the Right Thing
At Entegris, we use our science-based knowledge and legacy of innovation to advance technologies that transform the human experience and improve the well-being of the communities where we live and work. We believe that everything we do as a business must be inextricably linked to what we stand for as an organization, aligned with our PACE Values, and have a lasting, positive impact on our world.
We are committed to ensuring the safety of our colleagues, customers, and business partners, and we strive to operate our business in an environmentally responsible way to conserve the world’s natural resources. We expect our suppliers to adhere to industry best practices and global requirements and to manage their businesses in a way that is consistent with Entegris’ values. We are dedicated to being a world-class organization committed to the highest ethical standards, to treat people with respect and dignity no matter their backgrounds, and to provide our colleagues opportunities to learn and develop, professionally and personally.
Our Pillars
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Framework is built around four pillars:
We leverage our innovation engine to enable leading-edge technologies that transform the world and foster positive impact within the global community.
By adhering to rigorous safety standards, we ensure safety in the workforce and in the products we offer to our valued customers.
We support the professional development and growth of our colleagues by creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We aim to limit the impact our global operations have on the environment by reducing our emissions, energy, water and waste.
Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Innovation with Impact
Our latest Corporate Social Responsibility report highlights the progress we are making towards our 2030 goals. Learn more about our achievements across our four CSR pillars: Innovation, Safety, Personal Development and Inclusion, and Sustainability. The dedication and hard work of our team and business partners contributes to our success in delivering impactful innovations for our customers that better our planet and communities.
Our 2030 Goals
Innovation
We believe in pursuing innovation that leads to broad economic value creation, wider access to technology, and the betterment of the lives of millions of people.
Investing in Innovation
Our science-based solutions accelerate the speed of innovation and in collaboration with our customers empower industries from semiconductors to life sciences to facilitate breakthroughs that better our planet and communities.
Aspiration
Power technology that transforms the world and creates value for Entegris, our customers, and our shareholders.
2030 Goal
Invest at least 55% of operating expenditures in Research & Development.
Delivering Sustainable Innovation
Creating a workplace for our colleagues where they can perform their jobs safely is Entegris’ number one priority. We are continuously improving our processes and safeguards to work toward an injury-free workplace.
Aspiration
Use our customer-centric focus and our commitment to Research & Development to enable the most advanced technologies while advancing our shared sustainability goals.
2030 Goal
Align 100% of new product innovation with our sustainability goals.
ADVANCING CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGIES
We are committed to assisting our customers in fulfilling their sustainability objectives by establishing a circular economy strategy for our major product platforms.
Aspiration
2030 Goal
Safety
We are committed to the safety of our people, customers, and business partners. This commitment to safety permeates everything we do from our work on the manufacturing shop floor to the way we design our products, and it is at the core of our value proposition for our customers.
Striving toward an Injury-free work environment
As a manufacturing company, we have a responsibility to minimize risk for our colleagues. Creating a workplace for our colleagues where they can perform their jobs safely is Entegris’ number one priority. We are continuously improving our processes and safeguards to work toward an injury-free workplace.
Aspiration
Foster a best-in-class manufacturing culture with a clear and strong commitment to safety across all our operations.
2030 Goal
Cultivating a Culture of Safety
Entegris’ number one competitive advantage is our people and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to investing in our employees’ development and our talent pipeline as demand for our innovation and expertise grows.
Aspiration
Ensure all our colleagues remain healthy and safe as they perform their work.
2030 Goal
Working together for safety
Our colleagues play a vital role in improving the safety of our operations. Everyone across our global facilities is encouraged to proactively report opportunities to improve so we can take corrective action to prevent injury.
Aspiration
Create a culture of shared responsibility for a healthy and safe workplace environment with safety protocols that are defined and implemented by our colleagues.
2030 Goal
Achieve 100% participation rate in proactive safety activities at operating locations.
Personal Development and Inclusion
Entegris' number one competitive advantage is our people. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly, investing in our employees' development and in our talent pipeline to fuel our long-term growth as demand for our innovation and expertise grows.
Promote STEM education
As a science-based company, we recognize our unique opportunity to effect positive changes and expand access to STEM education in order to build the highly skilled workforce we need to grow and compete.
Aspiration
Increase access to STEM education.
2030 Goal
Invest more than $35 million in engineering internships, co-ops, rotational programs, and STEM scholarships to enable a stronger STEM workplace.
Advancing Inclusion and Belonging
Adaptability is a core competency and business imperative that is rooted in our ability to listen, relentlessly learn, and constantly invite new perspectives and consider new ideas.
Aspiration
Foster a culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
2030 Goal
Advance a culture of equality and belonging to attract and retain highly skilled employees that are in demand in the technology industry.
Developing Talent and Leadership
At Entegris, we are committed to creating a workplace where our colleagues have opportunities to grow and thrive, feel challenged, fulfilled and appreciated and be rewarded for their achievements.
Aspiration
Prepare our colleagues to solve problems in creative ways and be productive in a rapidly changing world.
2030 Goal
Formalize career development plans for all employees, including an annual average of 80 hours of learning per employee.
Sustainability
We will optimize the usage of all resources in our manufacturing facilities by having processes that support a healthy planet, strengthen operational performance and improve cost effectiveness.
REDUCING OUR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
We are focused on emissions reduction strategies and decreasing this consumption to lessen our environmental footprint.
Aspiration
Reduce our absolute greenhouse gas emissions to lessen our environmental footprint.
2030 Goal
Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42%.
DECREASING THE IMPACT OF WASTE
Our operations globally use different types of materials that contribute to waste. We are committed to a company-wide objective to reduce our waste-to-landfill intensity.
Aspiration
Through our reclaim and recycle programs we will advance our commitment to corporate waste reduction.
2030 Goal
Reduce landfill waste by more than 50% in metric tons per Entegris revenue dollar.
Reducing our water usage
The nature of the products we develop can consume a significant amount of water during production, which is why we are focused on reducing this consumption and the impact it has on our planet.
Aspiration
Conserve water throughout our operations and reduce wastewater to help preserve this critical resource.
2030 Goal
Decrease water usage per revenue dollar by more than 50%.