Vishay x Rutronik Podcast | SAQ 5.0 - Improving Sustainability Performance 

Vishay Film Division strengthens sustainability across the entire value chain

SAQ 5.0, the widely recognized sustainability assessment standard, confirms the strong ESG performance of Vishay Film Division. The latest version places greater emphasis on transparency, carbon footprint reporting, and responsible sourcing—areas that are increasingly important for customers and regulators alike. The assessment demonstrates that the division not only meets regulatory expectations but also aligns with the sustainability requirements of global industrial and automotive customers.

To continuously improve environmental performance, the company has implemented a broad range of measures. Investments in energy efficiency, the expansion of renewable energy use, and enhanced water and waste management systems have significantly reduced emissions since 2018. At the same time, the division is working to further improve transparency by calculating emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and developing product‑level carbon footprints and life‑cycle assessments.

Responsible sourcing remains a central pillar of the sustainability strategy. Suppliers are required to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct and the Responsible Business Alliance standards, ensuring that raw materials are obtained ethically, free from conflict minerals, and in line with environmental and social expectations.

Looking ahead, the division plans to further strengthen its SAQ performance by expanding Scope 3 data collection, improving resource management, and integrating a comprehensive climate transition plan into its operations. The long‑term ambition is clear: a 50 % reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and a structured path toward full carbon neutrality.

The Vishay journey began with one man, Dr. Felix Zandman, and a revolutionary technology. From there we would grow and strengthen over decades, arriving where we are today: one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of electronic components. From discrete semiconductors to passive components; from the smallest diode to the most powerful capacitor, Vishay’s breadth of products is the very foundation that brings modern technology to life, every day, for everyone. We call it The DNA of tech.^®

This DNA is more than infrastructure for today’s most vital electronic products, it’s a platform to enable growth. Vishay is well-positioned to propel such timely macroeconomic growth drivers as sustainability, connectivity and mobility. Through R&D, manufacturing, engineering, quality, sales and marketing, we generate the essential components that enable inventors and innovators to create new generations of products—ones that span many sectors: automotive, industrial, consumer, computer, telecommunications, and medical.

On Demand Webinar: From Bigger to Better: How Vishay eSMP & DFN Packages drive automative downsizing 

Automotive downsizing is an important part in the pursuit of higher efficiency through technology in the world of semiconductors. In this Rutronik webinar we meet with Vishay for their presentation in how their eSMP & DFN Packages drive automotive downsizing.

• Why downsizing is reshaping automotive electronics — from ECUs to EV power modules 

• How eSMP® and DFN packages overcome the limits of traditional housings, such as SOT-23 or SMB 

• Real-world applications, such as motor control, ESD protection, lighting, and EV power systems 

• How standardizing on these modern footprints simplifies design and boosts performance