As we look well into our future and the future of society, sustainability is an essential component of the why and how behind what we do at NXP. On our journey, we aim to advance sustainable solutions in everything we do, through our people and products and in partnership with our customers and stakeholders.
NXP is positioned to accelerate breakthroughs that anticipate, automate and advance the world. We go beyond simply creating components. We build system solutions that solve complex problems and offer transformative speed and scale to our ecosystem partners.
NXP technologies and solutions are everywhere, improving the daily lives of people through the highest levels of safety, security and convenience from their connected devices. Our design principles enable maximum efficiencies in manufacturing, miniaturization and power consumption to minimize technology’s impact on climate and the environment.
Diversity is key to our success, inherent in our beliefs as a company and creates a competitive advantage for NXP. By leveraging the unique backgrounds, skillsets and ideas of a diverse NXP team, we can deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions, not just for customers but for the company’s internal operations as well.
Our policies and tools help ensure our suppliers and manufacturers are sourcing and producing our products in an ethical, environmentally friendly and humane manner. NXP is proud to be a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and a full member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), and we are committed to not only meeting but exceeding the utmost standards of ethical and sustainable conduct.
For us, sustainability is a constant effort with many layers, as an evolving world and advancement in technology yield new opportunities for innovation at every turn. As such, I am pleased to share with you our progress made in 2019, just as I look forward to building on our achievements in 2020 and beyond:
A sustainable future holds challenges and opportunities, and we aim to drive innovative solutions with our products, through our operations and within our supply chain. Working with our stakeholders, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and work, we will create a more sustainable world together.
I look forward to keeping you informed and involved in our journey.
Kurt Sievers
President and CEO, NXP Semiconductors