To align with generally applicable ESG standards, we are also providing below our ESG information pursuant to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework, and specifically within its Technology & Communications, Hardware sector, our designated industry classification according to SASB’s Sustainable Industry Classification System®. The Activity Metrics prescribed by SASB facilitate comparison, and the Sustainability Disclosure Topics & Accounting Metrics include the five topics identified by SASB as most relevant to our sector. For more information, see Hardware Sustainability Accounting Standard (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, version 2018-10).
| SASB Code | Metric | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| TC-HW-000.A | Number of units produced by product category | All of Rogers’ advanced materials are “Components” within the applicable SASB product categorization; however, Rogers does not specifically disclose commercially sensitive unit production. |
| TC-HW-000.B | Area of manufacturing facilities | 2,698,500 square feet |
| TC-HW-000.C | Percentage production from owned facilities | Over 90% of Rogers’ manufacturing facilities (by area) are owned. |
| Topic | SASB Code | Metric | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Security | TC-HW-230a.1 | Description of approach to identifying and addressing data security risks in products | Rogers manufactures and sells advanced materials that do not contain or process data, or include embedded software, as delivered to customers, so there are no data security risks inherent to Rogers’ products. |
| Employee Diversity & Inclusion | TC-HW-330a.1 | Percentage of gender and racial/ethnic group representation for (1) management, (2) technical staff and (3) all other employees | Rogers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is implementing additional processes as part of its continuous improvement initiatives to support this commitment, as described on page . At this time, Rogers does not currently report specific percentages of gender and racial/ethnic group representation for our employees. |
| Product Lifecycle Management | TC-HW-410a.1 | Percentage of products by revenue that contain IEC 62474 declarable substances | Rogers does not manufacture or sell any products containing IEC 62474 Declarable Substances above the applicable reporting thresholds. Rogers manages its handling of [potentially] hazardous substances (including, as applicable, IEC 62474 Declarable Substances) in accordance with the standards and processes described on page , which include safety data sheets, product safety information sheets, product safety testing and product labeling requirements. |
| Product Lifecycle Management | TC-HW-410a.2 | Percentage of eligible products, by revenue, meeting the requirements for EPEAT registration or equivalent | EPEAT registration or equivalent is not directly applicable to Rogers’ products, because these registration structures are designed for complete end products. Rogers manufactures and sells advanced materials consistent with EPEAT criteria and the core principles of environmentally preferred products, for example, by employing Sustainability by Design principles as described on page XX. Accordingly, Rogers’ advanced materials are specifically designed into end products registered under EPEAT. |
| Product Lifecycle Management | TC-HW-410a.3 | Percentage of eligible products, by revenue, meeting ENERGY STAR® criteria | ENERGY STAR® criteria are not directly applicable to Rogers’ products because these criteria are designed for complete end products. Rogers manufactures and sells advanced materials consistent with ENERGY STAR® criteria and the core principles of energy efficiency, for example, by employing Sustainability by Design principles as described on page XX. Accordingly, Rogers’ advanced materials are specifically designed into end products meeting ENERGY STAR® criteria. |
| Product Lifecycle Management | TC-HW-410a.4 | Weight of end-of-life products and e-waste recovered, percentage recycled | End-of-life metrics, including e-waste recovery and recycling, are not directly applicable to Rogers’ products, because these metrics are designed for complete end products. Several of Rogers product lines incorporate copper, which is widely recovered and recycled as part of standard end-of-life programs for electronics end products. |
| Supply Chain Management | TC-HW-430a.1 | Percentage of Tier 1 supplier facilities audited in the RBA Validated Audit Process (VAP) or equivalent, by (a) all facilities and (b) high-risk facilities | Rogers conducts extensive internal reviews as part of its supplier selection and maintenance processes, but does not currently conduct independent RBA audits with suppliers. In our interactions with suppliers, Rogers seeks to conduct our business with honesty and integrity, fostering mutual respect and collaboration, in accordance with our Code of Business Ethics. We expect our suppliers to comply with all relevant provisions of our Code, including those related to labor and human rights, health and safety, the environment and fair competition. Rogers does not tolerate child labor nor forced or involuntary labor, including bonded, indentured and involuntary prison labor, and will not work with suppliers that do not adhere to these requirements. See page XX for more details on our supply chain practices. |
| Supply Chain Management | TC-HW-430a.2 | Tier 1 suppliers' (1) non-conformance rate with the RBA Validated Audit Process (VAP) or equivalent and (2) associated corrective action rate for (a) priority non-conformances and (b) other non-conformances | Rogers conducts extensive internal reviews as part of its supplier selection and maintenance processes, but does not currently conduct independent RBA audits with suppliers. In our interactions with suppliers, Rogers seeks to conduct our business with honesty and integrity, fostering mutual respect and collaboration, in accordance with our Code of Business Ethics. We expect our suppliers to comply with all relevant provisions of our Code, including those related to labor and human rights, health and safety, the environment and fair competition. Rogers does not tolerate child labor nor forced or involuntary labor, including bonded, indentured and involuntary prison labor, and will not work with suppliers that do not adhere to these requirements. See page XX for more details on our supply chain practices. |
| Materials Sourcing | TC-HW-440a.1 | Description of the management of risks associated with the use of critical materials | Rogers’ advanced materials require very limited usage of “critical materials” (as defined in the standard), which may include platinum, gold, zirconium and, for experimental purposes, graphite. As a result, Rogers does not believe these materials represent a significant risk to the organization. Suppliers of critical materials are well established business partners with contractual pricing agreements, business continuity measures, and acceptance of Rogers’ Code of Business Ethics. |
