Although Provigent is fabless manufacturer of SoC products it has a policy of contracting silicon FAB subcontractors that are in full compliance with EU REACH Regulation.

REACH is the new European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances. The new law entered into force on 1 June 2007

Policy and Commitments  

At Provigent, we recognize that good business and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Our success as a company depends on a sustainable economy, which in turn contributes to a healthy environment for our employees, customers and communities.

To formalize this commitment to environmental responsibility, Provigent has an Environmental Policy in place since 2008, which is supported by procedures and forms.

The Environmental Policy of Provigent as a Design House is appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impacts of Provigent activities, products and services.

This policy commits Provigent to be responsible for its use and management of energy and wastage across all its sites and in all its activities. All equipment is used in the most energy efficient manner, and all employees are encouraged to be aware of their energy use, to avoid wastage of energy and water and to seek reductions wherever practicable.

Key factors to consider for achieving this policy are:

Provigent environmental commitments were formalized with the creation of the Environmental Policy.

 

 Provigent is committed to responsible conduct in all its sites and activities to:

1. Prevent and reduce pollution arising from energy use, setting targets as appropriate
2. Reduce waste arising from energy use and setting targets as appropriate
3. Increase energy efficiency through more carefully regulated use of existing equipment and by investing in energy saving equipment/technologies
4. Improve monitoring and recording of energy use
5. Purchase fuel and energy supplies at the most economic cost
6. Protect and conserve the environment
7. Procure equipment with low energy
8. Reduce pollution associated with travel
9. Continually improve its performance in environmental protection
10. Comply with applicable legal requirements and with other requirements to which Provigent subscribes which relate to environmental aspects
11. Provide the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets
12. Establish clear roles in respect of energy management and designate specific responsibilities for monitoring, reporting, action planning and the setting and assessing of targets for energy saving
13. Document, implement, and maintain the EMS
14. Communicate to all persons working for or on behalf of Provigent
15. Disseminate and publicize this policy effectively to all interest parties
16. Raise the awareness to employees and site users on energy conservation and waste reduction
17. Safeguard the interests of the corporation, its employees and customers from unacceptable levels of environmental risk