We are one link in an intricate technology supply chain that spans the globe. By accelerating continuous improvement and promoting transparency, we can drive improvement in human rights and environmental stewardship across our industry.
Micron manages a complex supply chain that includes a variety of materials, equipment and services required to support our operations, from office supplies to highly specialized design components. With 5,950 suppliers in 52 countries in 2018, managing our supply base is a critical undertaking. It requires a dedicated team to guide our supplier evaluation and approval process to ensure new and existing suppliers meet our expectations, including those related to social and environmental criteria. By communicating our expectations to our Tier 1 suppliers — those we source from directly — we strive to have responsible practices replicated throughout our supply chain.
We are an active member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA, formerly the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition). The RBA is composed of leading electronics industry companies that have joined together to promote responsible working conditions, ethical business practices and environmental stewardship globally throughout the electronics industry supply chain. RBA members adhere to a common RBA code of conduct, which addresses supply chain performance expectations for labor, health and safety, environmental practices, ethics and management systems.