We Believe in Making a Material Difference At Veeco, we implement environmental and social responsibility programs that apply across our organization and to our suppliers. These programs are based on our core values and are integral to our corporate culture. We are committed to upholding the highest levels of integrity and are working to improve social, ethical, safety and environmental conditions across our organization.
Our People
We believe that an inclusive, motivated and well-developed workforce is vital to our success. We are committed to fair treatment, equal opportunity, and an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We support all employees’ right to a living wage. All our employees will be paid at least the minimum wage that is required by the law, or in its absence, the prevailing industry wage. We foster personal and professional development with on-site resources that enhance both the mental and physical health of our employees. In 2023, our employees received an average of 7.5 hours of training in support of their professional development. On average, female employees received 6.5 training hours, and male employees received 7.7 training hours.
Our Community
We embrace the opportunity to be a responsible member of our community. With offices worldwide and a diverse workforce, we strive to align with employees on initiatives that matter most. Whether it鈥檚 promoting STEM education or building a home for Habitat for Humanity, our mission is to give back. Since political contributions are prohibited by our Code of Conduct, the monetary value of our political contributions and lobbying activities are zero. Our objective is to make no political contributions on behalf of the Company.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Environmental, health and safety responsibilities are integral to producing world-class products. We are passionate about minimizing any adverse effects on the community and about protecting our natural resources. Ensuring a safe work environment, reducing waste, and sourcing non-conflict minerals is at the core of everything we do.
The Company established a new waste reduction goal in July 2024 (after meeting our previous target). 聽Our new goal represents a 5% reduction in total waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) by the end of 2025 (using 2023 as a baseline). We will document our progress in our 2025 Sustainability Report.
Our Supply Chain
We recognize that a responsible supply chain is one that is inclusive and diverse. We actively seek to provide opportunities for diverse suppliers who can deliver goods and services that meet our standards, supplier selection criteria and customer requirements.
Certificate and Environmental Policy
