TOKYO, Japan—Oct. 29, 2024—Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) today announced that it has earned third place in the stakeholder capitalism ranking published as a part of the "100 Great Companies" special feature in Forbes JAPAN, the Japanese edition of the global business magazine Forbes (December 2024 issue, published on October 24).
The "100 Great Companies" Ranking was independently calculated by Forbes JAPAN with the cooperation of Sustainable Lab, which collected and analyzed sustainability-related data in five categories: natural capital, employees, shareholders, suppliers/communities, and customers/consumers. The analysis covered 1,644 companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. Companies were scored on indicators in each of these categories, based on a relative evaluation of each industry, and the final score for each company was calculated by weighing the scores based on the materialities of the industry.
Advantest defines sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
Advantest aims to be the most trusted and valued test solutions company in the semiconductor value chain. To achieve this vision, the company is committed to meeting the expectations and needs of its global stakeholders. Advantest strives to provide a balanced mix of economic and social values, contributing to global sustainable development while enhancing its corporate value in the medium to long term.
About Advantest Corporation
Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high-performance computing (HPC), including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. More information is available at www.advantest.com/en/.
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