Analog Devices

As of 2017 (latest data available), the world generated around 20 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of waste, estimated to increase and reach 46 Bn t by 2050¹. Industrial hazardous waste is noxious for the environment². Poor waste management causes air, soi...

According to the WHO, ~785 Million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services¹, while 2.7 Billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year². The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m³ at presen...

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹.  Corporate taxes a...

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 2022¹. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy². It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending³. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

Due to the short life cycle of electronic gadgets, electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing segments of waste¹. However, recycling solutions are ineffective, resulting in landfills^2;p257. Also, e-waste contains several harmful addi...

Minorities, because of their status and lack of representation, might experience hostility, discrimination, and violence in the workplace¹. Fostering the inclusion of minorities helps them economically support their families, increase their labor ...

As per the ILO, for an organization to achieve gender balance there needs to be a 40-60% representation of either gender^1;pxii.  As of 2021, women's share in the global workforce was 46%². Women’s underrepresentation negatively affects their ear...

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO₂e^1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required². The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

In 2020, global energy-related CO₂e reached 31.5 billion (Bn) tonnes (t)¹. Electrical energy represents 33% of globally produced energy^2;p3-4. The efficiency rate of converting primary energy to its usable form is only 35%^2;p3-4. Energy-efficient ...

Semiconductors are materials used in day-to-day electrical appliances and electronic devices whose electrical properties can be modulated¹. They make it possible to harness, convert & transfer energy with the least loss of power, enabling responsi...