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Murata Receives Gold Rating in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment for 3 Consecutive Years
December 6, 2024 | MurataEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has received a certified “Gold” rating in the sustainability assessment by the French company EcoVadis. Murata has received this “Gold” rating for 3 consecutive years since 2022.
EcoVadis was founded in 2007 as an international certification agency for corporate sustainability and social responsibility in order to advance the sustainability of global supply chains. EcoVadis evaluates corporate activities in the four categories “Environment,” “Labor and Human Rights,” “Ethics,” and “Sustainable Procurement.” The top 5% among all companies they assessed receive a “Gold” rating. As a highly reliable third-party evaluator, and amid the increasing importance of sustainability efforts, EcoVadis’ assessment results are taken into account by many businesses when choosing suppliers and customers.
Murata will continue to strive for improvements in terms of sustainability and its corporate value while fostering relationships with all stakeholders. We will continue to pursue innovations leading to new value creation and contributing to society through the provision of cutting-edge innovative products and technologies.
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EIPC Winter Conference 2026: Driving the Future of PCB Technology
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
12/19/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007We are days away from the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. This Jan. 1 will mark not only the end of a year, but also the end of a quarter-century. Doors are closing, while others are opening, and it wasn’t until I collated my must-reads this week that I noticed that a similar theme, though perhaps with more grace than in other current events around the globe. First up is the final episode of John Johnson’s series on UHDI. If you’re the type of person who reads the last chapter of a book first, definitely start with this episode, then listen to the rest of the series.
Semtech Advances Sustainability Leadership with 2025 CSR Report
12/17/2025 | SemtechSemtech Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems and cloud connectivity service solutions, released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting meaningful progress across environmental, social and governance initiatives that strengthen the company's competitive position while advancing sustainable innovation.
Historic First for Sustainability Reporting in Europe and Beyond
12/16/2025 | Global Electronics AssociationThe Global Electronics Association welcomes the swift conclusion and approval of the Omnibus package on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by the European Parliament earlier today.