Socionext Earns Silver Medal in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment
[Langen/Germany, Yokohama/Japan. April 14, 2026] --- Socionext Inc., a global leader in innovative System-on-Chip design and development, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, a France‑headquartered organization recognized worldwide for its business sustainability assessments. This recognition is granted to companies ranking within the top 15% of all evaluated organizations worldwide. Socionext achieved an overall score placing it in the top 12%, reflecting notable improvements particularly in the areas of Environment, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment is based on internationally recognized standards, including the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and the ISO 26000 guidance. Companies are evaluated across four core themes—Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement—using 21 sustainability criteria. Since its establishment in 2007, EcoVadis has assessed more than 150,000 companies across 250 industries in 185 countries.
Driven by its mission, "Together with our global partners, we bring innovation to everyone, everywhere," Socionext considers sustainability a core management priority. Through its business activities, our group is actively addressing environmental and social challenges such as climate change, while engaging with stakeholders to help build a more sustainable society.
About Socionext Europe GmbH Socionext Europe (SNEU) is an integral part of Socionext Inc.'s global structure, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with a key facility in Munich. Central to our operations, the Munich Design and Support Center excels in developing advanced graphics IP, alongside innovative hardware and software solutions tailored for the automotive industry. Our expertise also spans sectors such as networking, data centers, IoT, Radar Sensing, and Industrial Automation. SNEU is committed to delivering comprehensive SoC solutions, catering to the latest market needs from concept through to completion. For more details, assistance, or to connect with our team, please visit our Website, email info@eu.socionext.com, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X und YouTube.
About Socionext Inc. Socionext Inc., a leading global System-on-Chip (SoC) supplier, is a pioneer of the ‘Solution SoC’ business model. This innovative approach encompasses Socionext’s ‘Entire Design’ capabilities and offering of ‘Complete Service’. As a trusted silicon partner, Socionext fuels global innovation, providing superior features, performance, and quality that set its customers’ products and services apart in diverse domains ranging from automotive and data centers to networking, smart devices, and industrial equipment. Socionext Inc., based in Yokohama, operates offices across Japan, Asia, the United States, and Europe for development and sales. For more information, visit https://www.socionext.com/en/.
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