Socionext Inc. Awarded "Silver" Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment
Socionext Inc. has been awarded a "Silver" medal in EcoVadis's sustainability assessment, placing it within the top 15% of all assessed companies. The company received an overall top 12% rating, particularly recognized for improvements in "Environment," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement." Socionext positions sustainability initiatives as a key management issue, contributing to the development of a sustainable society.
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[Yokohama, April 14, 2026] Socionext Inc. has been awarded a "Silver" medal in the sustainability assessment by EcoVadis (Headquarters: France), a global leader in business sustainability ratings, placing it within the top 15% of all assessed companies. The company received an overall top 12% rating, particularly due to improvements in "Environment," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement."
EcoVadis's sustainability assessment is based on international sustainability standards such as the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO26000 standards. It is determined by four core themes: "Environment," "Labor & Human Rights," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement," and 21 sustainability criteria. Since its establishment in 2007, over 150,000 companies in 185 countries and 250 industries worldwide have undergone this assessment.
Under the mission "Together with our global partners, we bring innovation to everyone everywhere," Socionext positions sustainability initiatives as a critical management issue. We are earnestly working to solve environmental problems such as climate change and social issues through our business activities, while striving for mutual communication with stakeholders and contributing to the development of a sustainable society.
Socionext Sustainability
EcoVadis Official Website
About Socionext
Socionext Inc. is a global supplier of SoCs (System-on-Chip). We have established a unique "Solution SoC" business model by providing "Entire Design" and "Complete Service." As a silicon partner in advanced technology fields including automotive, data centers, networks, smart devices, and industrial equipment, we contribute to global innovation by providing functions, performance, and quality that differentiate our customers' products and services.
Socionext is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and conducts product development and sales activities globally through its bases in Japan, Asia, the United States, and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.socionext.com/jp/.
Company names, product names, and other proper nouns mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The content described in this press release is current as of the announcement date. It may be changed without prior notice thereafter. Please be aware of this.
Socionext Inc.
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https://www.socionext.com/jp/contact/
EcoVadis's sustainability assessment is based on international sustainability standards such as the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO26000 standards. It is determined by four core themes: "Environment," "Labor & Human Rights," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement," and 21 sustainability criteria. Since its establishment in 2007, over 150,000 companies in 185 countries and 250 industries worldwide have undergone this assessment.
Under the mission "Together with our global partners, we bring innovation to everyone everywhere," Socionext positions sustainability initiatives as a critical management issue. We are earnestly working to solve environmental problems such as climate change and social issues through our business activities, while striving for mutual communication with stakeholders and contributing to the development of a sustainable society.
Socionext Sustainability
EcoVadis Official Website
About Socionext
Socionext Inc. is a global supplier of SoCs (System-on-Chip). We have established a unique "Solution SoC" business model by providing "Entire Design" and "Complete Service." As a silicon partner in advanced technology fields including automotive, data centers, networks, smart devices, and industrial equipment, we contribute to global innovation by providing functions, performance, and quality that differentiate our customers' products and services.
Socionext is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and conducts product development and sales activities globally through its bases in Japan, Asia, the United States, and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.socionext.com/jp/.
Company names, product names, and other proper nouns mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The content described in this press release is current as of the announcement date. It may be changed without prior notice thereafter. Please be aware of this.
Socionext Inc.
[Media Inquiries]
Socionext Inc. Public Relations & IR Department
https://www.socionext.com/jp/contact/
FAQ
What did Socionext Inc. receive in the EcoVadis assessment?
They received a "Silver" medal, awarded to the top 15% of all assessed companies.
What specific areas were highly evaluated?
Improvements in "Environment," "Ethics," and "Sustainable Procurement" were particularly recognized.
What are the EcoVadis assessment criteria based on?
The assessment is based on international sustainability standards such as the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact, International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO26000 standards.