UMC (NYSE: UMC; TSE: 2303),
a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced that it has completed
the EPD (Environmental Production Declaration) verification for integrated circuit
wafers produced at its facilities. UMC conducted EPD on its 200mm wafers at
the company's Fab 8A following international standards ISO 14040, 14044,14025
and IC PCR, with the results receiving third party verification by Det Norske
Veritas (DNV). DNV is an accredited verifier that is recognized by EPD(R) system
Sweden.
Mr. Muh Liang Liao, vice president from UMC, said, "UMC has always valued
environmentally sustainable growth as an important part of our business. As
such, we provide Total Green Solutions to help customers produce high quality,
environmentally friendly products. UMC's completion of EPD underscores our commitment
to social responsibility by following a rigid international verification system
that tracks and monitors various aspects during IC wafer manufacturing that
may impact the environment. Furthermore, it provides customers with comprehensive
environmental information to help them document the green supply chain of their
product manufacturing."
UMC will build upon this achievement to help enhance the entire supply chain
by aggressively implementing green supply chain programs and helping customers
to produce green products that have lower impact on the environment.