Awards

Business | Corporate Citizenship and Ethics | Good Employer and Diversity | Environmental, Safety and Health

Business

Barrons, “500 best-performing companies” – 2003 - TI named 341st
BusinessWeek, “Complete Rankings by Industry of all S&P 500 Companies” – 2005 - TI ranked 139th overall
Dallas Morning News, “Dallas/Fort Worth Top 200 Companies” – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes, "Index Component" for leadership in corporate sustainability – 2004, 2006, 2007
Electronic Business, “Top 300 Companies in the Industry” – 2003 - TI ranked 48th
Forbes, "The Global 2000"
Fortune, “The 500 Largest U.S. Corporations
Fortune – Blue Ribbon Company – for making four of Fortune’s “Best Lists” including America’s Most Admired Companies (#1 in Semiconductors), Global Most Admired Companies (#1 in Semiconductors), Best Companies to Work For, and Fortune 500 – 2007
Fortune – Blue Ribbon Company – for making five of Fortune’s “Best Lists” including Fortune 1000, Global 500, America’s and Global Most Admired, and Best Companies to Work For – 2006
FTSE Group, “Member Company”, FTSE4Good, a responsible investment index – 2005, 2006
InformationWeek, “500 leading IT innovators” – 2002, 2003, 2006
Institutional Investor, ranked #1 “Top Shareholder-Friendly Companies” in the Semiconductor category - 2008
Institutional Investor, ranked Rich Templeton “Best CEO in America” among US Semiconductor companies 2008, 2007 and 2006
KLD Research & Analytics, “Member Company,” Domini 400 Social Index – 1998 to 2007
Money Magazine listed TI in its top 10 tech investments for the next decade – 2004
Nasscom Innovation in IT Award -- 2007
Red Herring, “100 Most Important Companies” and “100 Top Tech Companies” – 2002

Corporate Citizenship and Ethics

American Red Cross, Dallas Chapter, “Humanitarian Award of the American Red Cross” – 2006
Boys and Girls Clubs of America – “Chairman’s Award” in recognition of TI’s long history of support for education –2006
Business Week, “Best Boards” – 2000, 2001, 2002
Circle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America, “Whitney M. Young Service Award,” for outstanding contributions to scouting and among low-income members – 2003
CoreNet Global, “Sustainable Leadership Award” in the over $5 billion in sales category – 2006
CRO Magazine, “100 Best Corporate Citizens” – 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Dallas Black Dance Theater's "Founder's Award" for contributions to both the community and to the arts – 2007
Dallas/Fort Worth Asian American Council, “Corporate Citizen Award” – 2002
Dallas Independent School District, “Superintendent’s Award” for outstanding commitment and dedication – 2003
Dallas Together Forum, “Pacesetter Award” – 2004
Dallas Women’s Covenant, “Advancement Award” – 2004
Design News, “Golden Mousetrap Readers Choice Awards” for Best Community/Education Efforts in the electronics industry – 2006
Ethisphere Magazine – World’s Most Ethical Companies – 2007
Friends of Fair Park, “Spirit of the Centennial Award” – 2004
Human Rights Campaign, “Corporate Equality Index” Recognition – 2002 to 2006 consecutively
Judicial Committee of the Israeli Council for Social Development – Corporate Community Involvement – 2002
Jungle Magazine, “100 Companies with a Conscience” – 2006
Obelisk Award, for community partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art – 2002
Obelisk award for outstanding business support for arts and cultural agencies in North Texas – 2007
Southern Methodist University, “Mustang Award,” for service and philanthropy – 2003
SMU, “Hall of Leaders Award,” for distinguished community service – 2005
Topping Out Magazine, “Topping Out Award,” 1st Place for RFAB’s innovative design and positive impact on the community – 2006
RP International, “Vision Award for Technology Enhancements that Help the Blind” - 2007
Women’s Business Council-Southwest, “Corporation of the Year” – 2006

Good Employer and Diversity

Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility – 2005
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas, “Corporation of the Year” – 2005
Asian Enterprise, “Top U.S. Companies for Asian Americans” – 2006
Black Enterprise, “40 Best Companies for Diversity” – 2007
Business World India, “Top 25 Great Places to Work,” TI ranked 1st – 2003
Capital, “50 Best Companies to Work For in Germany” – 2004, 2005
CAREERS and the disABLED Magazine, “Top 50 Companies for People with Disabilities” – 2002
Dallas Arboretum, “Celebration of Diversity Award” – 2006
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, “Corporation of the Year” – 2001
Dallas Business Journal, “Best Places to Work in DFW” – 2003, 2004
Dallas Child and Fort Worth Child Magazines, “Best Family-Friendly Large Company” – 2002
Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Development Council, “Corporation of the Year” – 2003, 2006
Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Council, “Trailblazer Award” – 2003
Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities, “Corporate Best Practices Award” for the TI Diversity Network and ABLE Initiative – 2003
Dallas Women’s Covenant – “Leadership Award” for board diversity – 2007
Dallas Women’s Covenant – “Advancement Award” for promotion of women – 2004
Dave Thomas Foundation, “Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces” list – 2007
Diversity Best Practices and Business Women's Network, “Best of the Best: Corporate Awards for Diversity & Women” – 2002, 2003, 2004
DiversityInc.com “Top 50 Companies for Diversity,” TI ranked 35 – 2003
Employee Benefits News magazine, “Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces” – 2007
Financial Times UK, “Top 25 Indian Employers” – 2003, 2004
Fortune, “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” – 2007, 7th consecutive year
Fortune, “Best Workplaces for Minorities” – 2005
Gay Financial Network, “Top 50 Gay Friendly Public Companies in Corporate America” – 2001
Girlfriend Magazine “Top 10 Best Places for Lesbians to Work” – 2002, 2003
Girls Incorporated, “Girls Champion Award” – 2001
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, “Unidos Award” – 2003, 2005
Great Place to Work Institute Europe, “Best Workplaces in Germany” – 2005, 2006, 2007
Hispanic Business, “Diversity Elite” list – 2007
Hispanic Engineer, “Best Companies for Hispanics” – 2001 and 2002
Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology magazine, "Most Admired Companies for Minority Professionals" – 2007
Hispanic Magazine, “Corporate 100” 2006 – 11th consecutive year
L’Expansion, “Top 20 Best Large Companies in France,” TI ranked 4th – 2002
Latina Style Magazine, “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the US” – 2001 and 2002
Minority Corporate Council Association, “Employer of Choice” Award – 2003
National Association for Female Executives “Top 30 Companies for Executive Women” – 2006, 2007
National Business Group on Health, “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles,” Platinum Level – 2005, 2006, 2007
National Society of Black Engineers, “Golden Torch Award for Diversity Leadership in Industry” – 2001, 2006-07 Community Advocate of the Year Award for TI’s Black Employee Initiative
North Texas Women's Business Council, “Corporation of the Year” – 2001
Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Dallas chapter – “Employer Recognition Award” – 2001
US Black Engineer, “Best Companies for African-Americans” and “Black Engineer of the Year Award for Corporate Promotion of Education” – 2001
US Black Engineer, Top Supporters of U.S. Black Colleges and Universities – 2007
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Best Workplaces for Commuters” – 2004, 2005, 2006
Working Mother, “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” – 2007, 12th consecutive year

Environmental, Safety and Health

Company Awards

CANON Certificate for Green Activity for all TI international manufacturing sites -- 2008
ISO 14001 Certification. Currently, the majority of TI semiconductor manufacturing sites worldwide have obtained ISO14001 certification. The exceptions are those located in Texas and Arizona, U.S.A., which operate under the TI-equivalent environmental management system.
Sony “Green Partner” for assurance of the production of environmentally-friendly products. Under the program, Sony and its business partners adhere to a common set of environmental standards. All of TI’s Assembly and Test Sites and Wafer Fabrication Plants are certified Sony Green Partners. – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Other Recognition:
- International Imaging Industry Association, “I3A Safety Excellence Award” – 2007
- International Imaging Industry Association, "I3A Best in Class Safety Award" – 2007
- SEMI Akira Inoue Award - Presented to Rich Templeton, TI CEO, in recognition of his leadership in the development of processes, products and materials that reduce EHS impacts – 2007
- World Trade, “Manufacturer of the Year for Global Supply Chain Excellence” – 2007

Site Awards

Japan

Hiji

Labor Standards Bureau, Ministry of Labor in Japan, “The Fourth Grade of Zero Lost Days Award” – 2002, 2003

Miho

Japan Thermal Storage Association, “Energy Efficiency Utilization – Winner” – 2003
Labor Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan, “The First Grade of Zero Lost Days Award” – 2003
Labor Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan “The Second Class Disasterless Hour” Recognition – 2005

Oyama

Shizuoka Labor Standards Bureau, “Twelve Years Zero Lost Time Award” – 2004
Shizuoka Labor Standards Bureau, “Certification for Nine Years Zero Lost Time Injury Rate” – 2001

Korea

Chinchon

County Governor, “Excellent Environmental Company Prize,” – 2004

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister of Malaysia, “Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award” – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Mexico

Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes City Environmental Management System, “Enercon Best Practices” – 2001
IMAE (Environmental Institute of the State), “Recognition Award for Environmental Excellence, Best Practices, and Legal Compliance” – 2005
IMSS (Mexican Institute of Social Security), “Recognition Award for Ergonomics Program” – 2005
IMSS, “National Safety Award” – 2005
ISSSSPEA (Safety and Social Security Institute for Public Employees of the State), “Recognition Award for Safety & IH Best Practices” - 2005
Mexican Labor Department, “Labor Department Self Compliance Award” – 2001
Mexican Social Security, “ESH Best Practices Award” – 2001
“Mexico National Energy Conservation Award” – 2001
“Mexico National ENERCON Award” – 2001, 2002
“Mutual Aid Association Award” – 2001
“National Safety and Industrial Hygiene Award” – 2004
PROFEPA Certification, “Green Factory” – 2001, 2004
State Environmental Secretary, “Environmental Recognition Award” – 2001
Technological Institute of Aguascalientes, “Recognition of Participation in Environmental Education” – 2001, 2002
Traffic Police Department, “Recognition of Education Collaboration” – 2001

Philippines

Baguio

Department of Energy, “Energy Efficiency & Conservation Award” – 2006
Department of Energy, “Outstanding Energy Manager Award” – 2006
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, “Merit Citation Award” – 2005
Department of Labor and Employment, “GKK, Institution Category” – 2001, 2004
Minister of Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan, “National Safety/Industrial Health Excellence Award – Five Stars” – 2003
Philippines Economic Zone Authority, “Outstanding Environmental Performance Award” – 2003, 2005
Philippines Export Processing Zone, “PEZA Environmental Performance Award” for performance in sustaining compliance and innovative systems for continued improvement in environmental protection – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Pollution Control Association, “Mother Nature Award” – 2005, 2006
Pollution Control Association, “Special Citation Award” – 2004
Pollution Control Association, “Top Ten Pollution Control Officers” – 2004, 2005, 2006

Taiwan

Taipei

Council of Labor Affairs, Taiwan ROC, “National Safety and Industrial Health Excellence Award– 2002
Government of Taipei County (Hsien) – Chung Ho, “Taipei County Safety/IH Excellence Award” – 2000, 2002, 2003
The National Safety/Health Excellence 5-star Award -- 2005, 2006, 2007

United States

National Safety Council, “Green Cross for Safety Excellence” – 2004
National Safety Council, “Industry Leader Award” – 2005
National Safety Council, “Occupational Excellence Achievement Award” – 2005, 2006
National Safety Council, “Safety Director Who Gets It,” awarded to Brenda Harrison, Vice President, Worldwide ESH Services – 2004
Occupational Hazards Magazine, “America’s Safest Companies” – 2004

Dallas, TX

National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” for DFAB – 2003 , 2004
National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” for DMOS5 – 2003 , 2004
National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” for DMOS6 – 2004
National Safety Council, "Occupational Excellence Achievement Award" – 2007
National Safety Council, "Perfect Record Award" for SC Building – 2007
National Safety Council, "Perfect Record Award" for South Building – 2007
North Texas Clean Air Coalition, “Best Workplaces for Commutes Employer of the Year” – 2005, 2006, 2007
North Texas Clean Air Coalition, “Gold Level Clean Air Recognition of Employers (CARE) Award” – 2003
“Texas Environmental Excellence Award Finalist, Large Technical Business category” – 2002
City of Dallas Water Utilities Department, “Blue Thumb Award” – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, – 2002 , 2004, 2005, 2006
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, “Clean Texas, Cleaner World Partner” – 2005

Lewisville, Texas

National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” – 2004

Plano, Texas

City of Plano, “Distinguished Recycling Partner” – 2005, 2006
City of Plano, “Environmental Star of Excellence” – 2005, 2007
City of Plano, “Environmental Star of Excellence Award” honorable mention – 2006

Richardson, Texas

American Institutes of Architects, CoreNet Global and International Interior Design Association, “Sustainable Leadership Award Winner for Design & Development, Multinational Business” – 2006
American Subcontractors Association, “Outstanding Project over $25 Million – 2005
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., North Texas Chapter, “ABC Excellence in Construction, Judges’ Award” – 2006
League of Women Voters, “Excellence in Environmental Awareness Corporate Award” – 2006
Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder, “Summit Award” – 2005
North Central Texas Council of Governments, “Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Award” recognized TI’s RFAB – 2007
Texas Construction, “Best of '06 – 1st place Judges' Award” – 2006
Topping Out Magazine, “Topping Out Award” – 2006

Sherman, Texas

National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” – 2005, 2007
National Safety Council, "Occupational Excellence Achievement Award" – 2007

Stafford, TX

City of Stafford, “Beautification Award” – 2004
National Safety Council, "Occupational Excellence Achievement Award" – 2007

Tucson, AZ

National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” For hours worked without a work-related lost-time injury – 2003, 2004
National Safety Council, "Occupational Excellence Achievement Award" – 2007
Pima Association of Governments, “Certificate of Achievement” for exceeding travel reduction program goals – 2004
Pima County Wastewater Management, “Saguaro Certificate” – 2001

Warrenville, IL

National Safety Council, “Perfect Record Award” For hours worked without a work-related lost-time injury – 2003, 2004