Microchip is committed to continuous improvement of our environmental performance through a proactive approach that integrates environmental protection with business goals.

Microchip utilizes the concept of "Vital Few" to concentrate resources and focus on those environmental aspects that will most improve our business and meet expectations of our customers and the community. Our business practices include an evaluation of the environmental impacts of the manufacturing processes and site activities and, where applicable, developing and implementing a plan for minimizing these impacts. Management regularly reviews progress on objectives and targets and overall environmental performance.

Environment is our commitment. We are committed to complying with accepted environmental practices, including the commitment to meet applicable legal and other requirements, to strive for continual improvement in our environmental management system, and to minimize the generation of waste and pollution.

Safety is Never Compromised. A safe and healthful environment is vital to the attainment of Microchip and no undertaking should be considered so important that it be pursued in an unsafe manner. Microchip recognizes that safety is an essential component of all its activities which shall be managed in such a manner as to avoid, reduce or control all foreseeable risks to health and safety.