TI achieves business excellence by encouraging and expecting the creative involvement of every employee, listening to our customers, and continuously improving our processes, products and services.

While a complete listing of certifications is available on TI's Web site, we do adhere to the following key criteria based on internationally recognized standards:

• International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• ISO Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• TS 16949 (an international quality system standard specifically formulated for the global automotive industry)
• Sony Green Partner
• Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001

Given TI's commitment to product stewardship, in 2007 World Trade Magazine named TI as its 2007 Manufacturer of the Year for Global-Supply Chain Excellence. The award reflects our decision to take a more global approach to manufacturing, businesses and processes.

Notably, TI was also named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, which tracks the financial performance of companies chosen for industry leadership in corporate sustainability. It provides a measure of companies' ability to combine outstanding financial performance with environmental and social responsibility.