What topic(s) do you see as a priority for the company and the semiconductor industry?
We believe that innovation begins with people. One of our top priorities is encouraging more young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in STEM. As a company rooted in engineering, we see firsthand how diverse experiences and perspectives lead to better solutions and that鈥檚 why we鈥檙e committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting initiatives that promote women in STEM fields.
According to a , although the number of female STEM students is growing, the number of women enrolling in STEM subjects in German universities is still 24% lower than men, despite having similar academic performance.
In Germany and across EMEA, we actively partner with schools and universities to inspire the next generation of engineers. For instance, TI has a range of programs that actively encourage women and girls who enjoy STEM subjects to take up a career in the field. Examples of this include the annual Girls' Day Initiative, the STEM camp for girls and participation in the Bavaria's Women in Digital Professions initiative, which supports young women aged 18-30 in starting a career in STEM.
Internally, our employee networks, such as our Women鈥檚 Employee network, provide employees with peer-to-peer mentoring and professional development opportunities. Diversity in the workplace isn鈥檛 just a value, it鈥檚 a strategic advantage and it helps us build stronger teams, drive innovation, and better reflect the global communities we serve.
How can the transatlantic partnership enhance a stronger partnership in developing technologies?
Transatlantic partnerships are essential for fostering innovation, and as a semiconductor company with global operations, we see this collaboration as fundamental to our growth. From our experience, having diverse, international teams brings different cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the table, and it鈥檚 this diversity that fuels creativity and helps us develop technologies that meet the needs of customers around the world.
Our rotation programs are a great example of how transatlantic partnerships work in practice. They include assignments across different TI sites around the world, allowing our engineers and business professionals to gain experience in both US operations and European facilities. This cross pollination of ideas and methodologies strengthens both regions and creates truly global professionals who understand diverse market needs and approaches.
We鈥檝e been in Freising, Germany for almost 60 years, and, from an HR perspective, being in such a central European location has strengthened our ability to attract and retain top talent across regions. It allows us to share best practices, collaborate across borders, and build a unified culture that values both local insight and global impact 鈥� exactly what you need in today鈥檚 interconnected technology landscape.
How does Texas Instruments integrate sustainability practices into its operations and projects?
Sustainability is deeply embedded in how we operate. We鈥檙e committed to responsible manufacturing and long-term environmental stewardship. Our efforts focus on four key areas: improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reusing water, and minimizing waste.
Here in Freising alone, we鈥檝e implemented more than 180 energy saving projects, resulting in a 30% reduction in power over the past 15 years. That鈥檚 the equivalent of saving the energy consumption of 11,425 single-family homes. These efforts have earned us three TI Global Innovation Awards for energy savings and efficiency projects.
When it comes to manufacturing, we aim to reduce energy consumption per chip by 50% and cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2025. We鈥檙e also expanding our use of renewable electricity, with a goal of reaching 100% in our 300mm manufacturing operations this year, and globally by 2030.
Beyond our own operations, our semiconductor products help customers build smaller, more efficient systems, contributing to a more sustainable future across industries.
What is the importance of Germany as a business destination for a company like Texas Instruments?
Being in Germany plays a vital role in TI鈥檚 global strategy. As the home of our EMEA headquarters in Freising, it serves as a hub for innovation, talent, and collaboration.
The country鈥檚 strong engineering tradition, robust infrastructure, and commitment to sustainability make it an ideal environment for high-tech companies like ours, whilst enabling us to attract top-tier talent from across the region
Moreover, Germany鈥檚 central location in Europe allows us to stay close to key customers and partners. The opening of our new Product Distribution Center in Frankfurt last year has enabled same-day delivery in central Germany, and next day delivery across Europe.
Germany is a place where we can grow, invest, and contribute meaningfully to the local and European economy.
