Social Responsibility
Ichor believes Inclusion and Engagement is foundational to building a sustainable and scalable company. We strive to attract and retain a productive workforce committed to our principles, both in the workplace and in our served communities.
We invite sharing of perspectives, thoughts, ideas, and beliefs to innovate, collaborate and achieve better outcomes. This equally drives our engagement across our global footprint.
Belonging
We create a space where every person feels accepted, valued, and included.
We attract those who strive to deliver excellence and make a positive impact, treat others with mutual trust and respect, embody our Core Values and Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
All employees are trained on topics related to Inclusion and Engagement to increase their understanding of the power of inclusion in the workplace.
Cultural Calendar
Every month, the employees at our sites observe the vast backgrounds and contributions of our employees through observances like Lunar / Chinese New Year, International Women's Day, US Veterans Day, and others. Celebrations include panel discussions, cultural activities, and more.
At Ichor, we are committed to respecting human rights across our operations and supply chain. We strictly prohibit forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Supplier Handbook, and RBA-aligned policies set clear expectations for ethical practices. We continue to strengthen our RBA engagement by encouraging suppliers to adopt the RBA Code of Conduct and complete self-assessment questionnaires. Our Supplier Handbook, reinforces responsible business practices and integrity in our value stream.Global Human Rights & Principles
Our culture is built on our Core Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Honesty, Operational Excellence, and Reliability, and our commitment to the growth and well-being of our people and our community.
Learning and DevelopmentAt Ichor, we cultivate a culture that values continuous learning and development. Through IchorTrainer, our enterprise-wide e-learning system, employees access job-specific training in compliance, safety, IT, and leadership, ensuring access to critical skill building on a regular basis. We collaborate with experts to ensure training content is both timely and relevant. In-person training offerings include frontline leadership, monthly safety programs, and opportunities for employees to engage in conferences and workshops.
Our tuition reimbursement program provides employees up to $7,500 annually to pursue their education at institutions of higher learning. At the same time, managers provide coaching, mentoring, and structured performance feedback to support our employee's career growth.
By integrating training into daily workflows, prioritizing on-the-job training, having accessible learning tools, funding external education and providing ongoing coaching and feedback, we empower employees to excel in their roles, drive innovation, and uphold the quality standards our customers expect from Ichor.
Ichor strives to have a workforce that is fully engaged, guided by our Core Values, takes care in the company, and is energized about the company’s future.
Every year, our employees complete a survey to assess their alignment to our Core Values. Our alignment scores have been maintained or improved year after year, for the last 5 years. In 2025, our participation rate hit an all-time high of 74%. We are proud of our employees' interest in engaging in the survey and providing valuable feedback.
As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our industry, our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement remains unwavering. At Ichor, innovation is at the core of our identity, driving us to surpass expectations and redefine industry standards. Our transformation from a value-added integrator to a company that develops internally designed products challenges the status quo and demands fresh perspectives, which includes our first Vice President of Production Engineering and Continuous Improvement. This strategic move ensures accountability, fosters progress, and facilitates our seamless transition to a product-focused business model.
“Innovation drives Ichor’s evolution. As we transition to a product-based business model, we challenge the status quo, embrace new thinking, and foster continuous improvement. By equipping our workforce with the right tools, technology, and processes, and supporting on-the-job training, we do more than adapt—we lead. Our commitment to excellence positions us to set new industry standards and secure a sustainable global advantage.”
- Dale Morris, Vice President of Production Engineering and Continuous Improvement
Engrain continuous improvement culture into Ichor’s daily work, drive excellence, and establish a global competitive advantage.
Empower Ichor’s workforce with the tools, technology, and processes to improve continuously and sustainably
- Establish a global problem-solving foundation
- Broaden the impact of global waste reduction initiatives
- Actively recognize and reward contributions and commitment to Ichor’s operational excellence
- Scale processes to apply globally and enable product transitions
- Deploy technology to increase efficiency
Our Continuous Improvement Program empowers employees to contribute ideas for enhancing every aspect of their work experience. We actively encourage submissions, and each quarter, we recognize the most impactful improvements with monetary awards. This initiative allows us to amplify the benefits of sharing and implementing best practices across our global sites.
Year after year, Ichor and its employees donated to the following organizations:
- Food from the Heart
- Willing Hearts
- Central Texas Food Bank
- Tri City Volunteers
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley
- Salvation Army
- Norther Nevada Food Bank
- Tualatin Food Pantry
- Round Rock Operation Blue Santa
- Open Heart Kitchen
- Livermore (CA) Fire Department
- Fremont (CA) Fire Department
- Toys for Tots
Women of Ichor Volunteer Program
The IPW-Fremont members of the Women of Ichor, our Women’s Employee Resource Group, started a Volunteer Group where they give back to the site's local community. The projects bring all employees together to:
- Help those in need
- Help preserve our environment
- Help team bonding
- Promote employee collaboration
Industrial Technical Assessment Centers
In 2024, we strengthened our collaboration with universities near our facilities in California, Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota to reduce our carbon footprint. These universities, designated as Industrial Technical Assessment Centers (ITACs) by the Department of Energy, specialize in evaluating small and medium-sized businesses. Their mission is to recommend strategies for energy conservation, efficiency improvements, and waste reduction while providing hands-on learning opportunities for environmental engineering students.
Throughout the year, we completed assessments at all our U.S. sites. Experienced teams of professors and students analyzed utility data from high-use equipment, assessing waste generation, water consumption, and electricity usage. Their findings, compiled into detailed reports, included recommendations for efficiency projects and projected returns on investment.
By participating in this program, we have identified the most impactful and cost-effective initiatives to drive sustainability and advance our ESG roadmap.
Ichor is proud to partner with the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP), a Portland, Oregon-based consortium dedicated to fostering diverse talent and connecting students with career opportunities. Through this collaboration, we engage with local educational institutions to support aspiring professionals, providing them with networking opportunities and industry experience. This partnership, which has expanded year after year, allows Ichor to attract and develop early-career talent from diverse backgrounds, strengthening our workforce and contributing to the growth of our local community.
On the global level, interns at Ichor gain hands-on experience by working on meaningful projects that contribute to the organization's goals. Internship opportunities are available across key areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Operations.
In addition to challenging and rewarding work, interns benefit from a competitive pay structure, paid holidays, networking opportunities, and professional development programs—providing them with valuable industry exposure and a strong foundation for future career growth.
We also are long-time donors to universities and technical schools that are local to our sites. We donate in the form of scholarships to first-generation engineering and business students at San Jose State University (CA) and Alexandria Technical College (MN).
“My internship experience has not only enhanced my knowledge of corporate sustainability strategies along the semiconductor value chain but also underscored the importance of cross-functional collaboration to achieve climate goals.”
Anjali Sharma, ESG Intern, San Jose State University student
At Ichor, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the well-being of our employees. Our compensation philosophy is built on three key principles: pay for performance, market competitiveness, and internal equity—ensuring a culture of recognition, merit, and fairness.
We conduct annual pay equity analyses through a third party to maintain alignment with industry standards and ensure fairness across our workforce. Compensation merit adjustments are made based on internal performance reviews, reinforcing our commitment to equity and excellence. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 8% contributed, with immediate vesting and a self-directed brokerage option. Employees also have access to our global Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing them to purchase Ichor stock at a 15% discount and share in the company’s success.
We prioritize accessible and affordable healthcare, offering a premium medical plan fully covered by Ichor for all U.S. employees working at least 20 hours per week. This coverage extends to pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents. Beyond physical health, our through our partnership with Spring Health provides resources for mental and emotional well-being, including virtual therapy, stress management tools, and multilingual support. We also promote overall wellness by offering resources focused on nutrition, exercise, and financial health, ensuring that employees have the tools they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Ichor maintains leave entitlements that meet or exceed all applicable statutory requirements across the jurisdictions where it operates, including federal, state, provincial, and local regulations in the United States and country-specific labor laws in international locations such as Mexico, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Leave entitlements include dependent care leave and parental leave as required by applicable employment laws. Dependent care leave covers the care of children, elderly dependents, or family members with medical needs. Parental leave covers childbirth, adoption, and other parental responsibilities. Both are provided in accordance with local statutory requirements across all jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
All leave programs are designed to support employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. Ichor monitors changes in applicable labor laws to ensure continued policy compliance with evolving requirements.
At Ichor, protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our employees is a top priority across all our global sites. We take a holistic approach by promoting awareness of our mental health resources and comprehensive health benefits, ensuring employees have the support they need.
Supporting mental health needs is a priority for employee well-being at Ichor. In 2024, we launched a partnership with Spring Health Mental Wellness Plan that provides therapy and coaching. We continue to offer this benefit today.
Ichor’s Safety programs are extremely robust, starting with our enterprise online training platform IchorTrainer.com. On this platform, Ichor deploys safety, compliance, ESG and other training subjects that meet statutory requirements. All employees are required to complete and demonstrate proficiency of at least 1 safety training module per month, as well as a variety of safety & other regulatory requirements upon hire. Our online training platform is regularly recognized by 3rd party auditors as one of Ichor’s strengths.
- Everyone is responsible for their personal safety and for the safety of those around them
- Ichor will keep all employees informed of required safety, health and environmental procedures and requirements and provide the resources for each employee to ensure his/her/their own safety
- Ichor will ensure the performance and commitment to safety standards will be an integral part of every employee’s job and performance evaluation
- Ichor will drive continuous improvement in all aspects of our safety and environmental compliance program training, implementation, and motivation
- All employees have the right and responsibility to immediately halt and report unsafe or non-compliant equipment, acts, or practices
- Management support of this policy will be total and absolute
- Ichor will meet or exceed all government regulations that affect our facilities
"Ichor continues to prioritize safety and sustainability, achieving our third consecutive year of injury rate improvements while advancing environmental initiatives. In 2025 and beyond, we remain committed to reducing workplace injuries, enhancing safety programs, and driving impactful energy reduction efforts."
- Keith Nelson
There have been no monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with employee health and safety violations since 2022.
We also had zero reportable spills in 2025. In the event of a spill, we train our employees on site emergency response procedures.
Our lost time injury rate (LTIR) has reduced year-over-year since 2022.
There were no product safety-related or product quality recalls in 2025.