11.6.1 - 3-3,13.7.1 - 3-3,14.7.1 - 3-3,3-3 - Management of material topics: Water and Effluents
Describe the actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights:
R ambus assess water risk for our operations at a local and global level using WRI's Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. Based on the Aqueduct Analysis for all operating locations, we have identified 1 location in Bangalore, India that falls under overall extremely high water risk. Rambus does not have manufacturing operations, so water quality/quantity is not a high risk to Rambus business operations. The combination of the Aqueduct tool with internal company knowledge has helped us better understand our water-related risks. Although 1 of our sites is located in a water-stressed area, we have not identified a substantive water risk at this time given that our water withdrawals are not a significant portion of our operating costs.
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No references providedReport whether the organization is involved with the negative impacts through its activities or as a result of its business relationships, and describe the activities or business relationships:
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No references providedDescribe policies or commitments regarding the material topic:
Rambus' Environmental and Climate Change statement details our commitment to contribute to a healthier environment, which includes our commitment to avoid risks associated with water withdrawal or scarcity and our preference to have LEED certified facilities which help to use less water.
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No references providedDescribe actions taken to manage the topic and related impacts:
Rambus monitors its wafer foundry suppliers on a quarterly basis for water efficiency and water dependence. We require direct wafer manufacturing suppliers to respond to surveys on an annual basis and provide their water quantity data.
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No references providedReport information about tracking of effectiveness of actions taken:
In 2023, 100% of contract manufacturing suppliers responded to our surveys for information related to water management.
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No references providedDescribe how engagement with stakeholders has informed the actions taken and how it has informed whether the actions have been effective:
Potential water-related risks across our operations may impact employees, local communities, suppliers and customers. These stakeholders are engaged through multiple channels and their input is integrated into our assessments.
