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Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

Technology $11.6B market cap

Data as of July 16, 2026

Environment
65.00
People
78.00
Leadership
72.00

Environment story

Semtech discloses minimal environmental data in its 10-K. No Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions are quantified. The company references environmental commitments in Note 13 but provides no targets, carbon reduction initiatives, or renewable energy percentages. No net-zero target year is disclosed. The 10-K mentions natural disaster and earthquake risks to California facilities but does not detail environmental compliance costs or sustainability investments. The lack of substantive environmental disclosure, combined with undisclosed emissions and absent net-zero commitments, results in significant deductions from baseline.

Criticisms on file

  • No disclosed environmental sustainability report or carbon emissions data in 10-K filing.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Environmental disclosures absent from Item 1A Risk Factors and MD&A
  • Rare earth element supply chain risk: significant majority of rare earth elements sourced from China with no disclosed mitigation or environmental sourcing standards.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Risk Factors, Production Operations: 'Certain of our products rely on rare earth elements for their manufacturing, of which a significant majority are sourced from China.'

Disclosed initiatives

No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.

Social story

Semtech reports 1,920 total employees as of January 25, 2026, with 1,437 (75%) based outside the U.S. The company emphasizes talent recruitment, retention, and inclusion initiatives including diversity training, performance management, and comprehensive benefits. Average employee tenure is nine years, indicating stable workforce. However, specific diversity metrics (gender, race, ethnicity breakdowns) for workforce or leadership are not disclosed. CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio is not disclosed. The company reports no labor union representation except for works councils in France, suggesting neutral union standing. Supply-chain labor audits or human-rights assessments are not detailed. No documented union-suppression activities or strikes within 24 months are evident.

Criticisms on file

  • No disclosed diversity metrics (gender, race, ethnicity) for workforce or leadership.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Item 1A Human Capital section provides no quantitative diversity breakdowns.
  • CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio not disclosed; prevents assessment of executive-to-worker compensation equity.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - No pay ratio disclosures in 10-K.
  • Supply-chain labor practices and human-rights audits not detailed; reliance on third-party subcontractors in China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam without disclosed labor standards.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Risk Factors, Production Operations: 'A majority of our package and test operations are performed by third-party contractors based in China, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam.'

Disclosed initiatives

  • Talent Acquisition and Inclusion
    Company focuses on building inclusive workforce through internal and external recruitment. Employees encouraged to provide referrals. Enhanced performance management framework for goal setting and calibration.
    Nine-year average employee tenure reflects strong engagement; supports retention.
  • Compliance and Inclusion Training
    Annual and new-hire training covering inclusion, anti-harassment, and code of conduct. Anonymous hotline for reporting discriminatory or harassing behaviors.
    Establishes minimum compliance baseline; scope and effectiveness metrics not disclosed.
  • Compensation Philosophy
    Pay-for-performance model with competitive base salary, annual incentive bonuses, and long-term equity awards. Designed to attract and retain talent.
    Aligns employee and shareholder interests; specific gender/racial pay-gap analysis not disclosed.
  • Health, Well-being, and Community Involvement
    Access to flexible health and welfare programs, financial well-being tools, and community involvement opportunities.
    Supports employee retention and community engagement; financial metrics not provided.

Governance story

Board independence percentage and dual-class share structure details are not disclosed in the 10-K. No lobbying expenditure data is provided. The company reports no significant antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud regulatory proceedings. The 10-K discusses export-control compliance, FCC regulatory requirements, and data-privacy obligations but no active material litigation or consent decrees. Intellectual property litigation risk is acknowledged as prevalent in wireless-communications industry, but no specific SEC enforcement actions or shareholder litigation outcomes are detailed. The absence of key governance metrics (board independence, share structure clarity, lobbying spend) limits full assessment.

Criticisms on file

  • Board independence percentage not disclosed; prevents assessment against >75% independence benchmark.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - No board composition or independence disclosures in 10-K.
  • Dual-class share structure and voting rights not disclosed; prevents assessment of founder control or potential supermajority voting.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Capital structure details not provided in 10-K excerpt.
  • Lobbying expenditures and political contributions not disclosed.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - No lobbying or PAC contribution disclosures in 10-K.
  • Prior securities class-action litigation; outcomes and settlements not detailed.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Risk Factors: 'We and certain of our directors and officers have previously been named as defendants in securities class action and derivative lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws.'
  • Intellectual property infringement litigation risk identified as prevalent in wireless-communications industry; no material active disputes detailed.
    Source: SMTC_10k.txt - Risk Factors, IP: 'Intellectual property litigation in the wireless communications area is prevalent.'

Disclosed initiatives

  • Export Compliance Program
    Company maintains export-control compliance program to manage export transactions against restricted-export lists, destinations, and end-users; objective to manage export-related decisions and ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws.
    Reduces regulatory risk under Export Administration Regulations and OFAC sanctions; compliance costs and effectiveness metrics not disclosed.
  • Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
    Company subject to FCC regulations, communications-law compliance, and data-privacy protections for personal information across U.S., Canadian, European Union jurisdictions.
    Establishes governance framework for product approvals and privacy; no audit outcomes disclosed.
  • Intellectual Property Protection
    Company holds 303 U.S. patents and 541 foreign patents with expiration dates 2026–2044. Relies on trade secret protections, nondisclosure agreements, and trademarks.
    Protects competitive advantage; litigation risk acknowledged but no material ongoing IP disputes detailed.

These are Missionomics' own editorial scores — directional signals built from disclosed facts under a published method, not certifications or definitive ratings of Semtech Corporation. Coverage and confidence vary by data point, and figures can lag real-world changes. Read the full Methodology for sourcing, scoring, and correction details — or open Semtech Corporation in the app for interactive charts and portfolio building.

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