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01 COMPANY PROFILE 08 COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT 02 CEO STATEMENT 09 SUSTAINABLE GF STAKEHOLDERS 03 MANUFACTURING AND CSR PRIORITIES RESPONSIBLE 10 04 GOVERNANCE SOURCING EMPLOYEE SAFETY 05 11 ABOUT THIS REPORT AND WELL-BEING SITE PROFILES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 12 06 , Singapore, Malta, FOR HUMANITY Burlington, East Fishkill

07 RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE – 13 GRI INDEX ENGAGEMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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Semiconductor technology is not only central GF provides a unique combination of design While execution excellence remains our to our global economy, it’s at the heart of enablement, development and fabrication first operational priority, we are more than everything—laptop , noise-cancelling services for a range of high-growth markets. a manufacturer. We are the catalyst for earbuds, smartphones, data centers, and the With a manufacturing footprint spanning three growth in the industries we serve. With high-speed networks and multimedia tools that continents, GF has the flexibility and agility to one of the most diversified populations of enable video conferencing to help businesses meet the dynamic needs of customers across leading-edge scientists and technologists in and schools stay connected. As technology the globe. We partner with some of the world’s the manufacturing industry, transformation continues to accelerate, it is most innovative companies to develop and we make possible the technologies and abundantly clear that the world’s reliance on produce the that support the systems that transform industries. We are semiconductors will only further increase. world’s most vital needs. dedicated to being the best possible partner for our customers, delivering the expertise At GLOBALFOUNDRIES, we deliver the At GF, we are committed globally to ethical and insights to help position them as the differentiated feature-rich solutions that enable and responsible business practices, the leaders in their markets. Our target markets our customers to develop these innovative well-being of our employees, and supply chain include Automotive, Industrial and Multi- products. and environmental stewardship. Corporate market, Mobile and Wireless Infrastructure, Responsibility is fundamental to our culture Computing and Wired Infrastructure, and and our value proposition to our customers, the Aerospace and Defense. communities in which we live and do business, and our full range of global stakeholders.

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Today, GF operates manufacturing facilities in 2019 marked the tenth anniversary of the founding of GF. As we enter our second decade, Dresden, Germany; Malta and East Fishkill, New the company has grown and evolved to become the world’s leading specialty foundry. During York; Burlington, ; and Singapore. All 2019, we made significant progress in our strategy to optimize our global manufacturing of our manufacturing facilities have the highest footprint and to address the growing demand for differentiated solutions. level of quality certification and are dedicated to the GF “zero excursion, zero defect” mission. ° In April 2019, we announced the launch ° In December 2019, we transferred own- of our strategic partnership with ON ership of Fab 3E in Tampines, Singapore GF’s corporate offices are in Santa Clara, Semiconductor, through which GF will to Vanguard International Semiconductor California (Silicon Valley) with a global network transfer ownership of our Fab 10 facility in (VIS), while maintaining fab operations at of R&D, design enablement, and customer East Fishkill, NY to ON at the end of 2022. our campus in Woodlands, Singapore. support operations (please refer to the map ° In November 2019, we completed the ° In December 2019, GF acquired the PDK “Company Locations”). sale of Avera Semi, LLC, our former ASIC (Process Design Kit) engineering team (Application-specific Integrated Circuit) from Smartcom Bulgaria AD in Sofia, subsidiary to Marvell Semiconductor. Bulgaria, expanding GF’s worldwide Design Enablement capacity.

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In 2019 and into early 2020, GF has been recognized for exceptional CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) performance with the following awards:

• Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) • 2019 Saxony Environmental Alliance’s • 2019 Vermont Governor’s Excellence Award Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Certificate of Recognition in Worksite Wellness – Silver level Audit Platinum Recognition ° GF Fab 1 was awarded a Certificate of ° GF Fab 9 received Vermont Governor’s recog- ° GF Singapore achieved the maximum Recognition for environmental management nition for 2018 activities focusing on promoting score of 200 in its 2019 VAP Closure measures that go beyond regulatory compliance. the health and wellness of our employees Audit, joining ranks with GF Fab 9, and our involvement with wellness in the which also achieved a Platinum • Singapore 2019 National Fire Safety community. Recognition for a 200 point score Competition – Silver Award in its 2018 VAP Audit. ° GF Singapore won a Silver Award in the • 2019 National Pollution Prevention 2019 Industrial Fire Safety Competition of Roundtable • 2019 Dresden Chamber of Commerce the Singapore National Fire Safety and Civil ° GF was awarded NPPR’s “P2 Champion Award” Award for Apprenticeship Excellence Emergency Preparedness Council. in 2019 in recognition of an outstanding impact ° GF Fab 1 was honored by the Dresden on implementing pollution prevention. Chamber of Commerce as an excellent • 2019 Capital Region’s Healthiest apprenticing company. GF Dresden was Employers Award • 2019 Green Mountain Water Environment also proud that one of our apprentices ° GF Fab 8 was among 25 companies who were Association Award was recognized as the best microtech- honored by the Albany Business Review at the ° Fab 9 Wastewater Treatment Facility received nology apprentice graduate in the state 2019 Capital Region’s Healthiest Employers the Outstanding Industrial Facility Award for of Saxony. awards event. demonstrated commitment to clean water and pollution prevention.

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Dresden Burlington, VT Beijing Evry Munich Seoul Malta, NY Santa Clara, CA East Fishkill, NY Sofia Shanghai Yokohama Raleigh, NC San Diego, CA Kyoto

Hsinchu

Austin, TX

Bangalore

Headquarters Singapore

Manufacturing & Technology Centers

Research & Development

Design Enablement, Sales & Administrative Offices

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the safety and wellbeing of our worldwide team, I have the privilege to serve as the CEO their families and communities; and delivering on of this dynamic global organization and our commitments to our customers. With these I have long recognized that achieving priorities in mind, GF has taken extraordinary results requires people to be engaged and steps to safeguard both its workforce and its committed, to have a feeling of belonging global manufacturing operations. to something bigger than oneself. This requires establishing the right culture. Dr. Thomas Caulfield GF’s semiconductor technology is vital to a Culture does not happen by accident—it CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER broad range of industries including healthcare, is an outcome. It starts with behaviors that Since our inception in 2009, GLOBALFOUNDRIES communications, infrastructure and security. over time create a climate in an organiza- (GF) has had a strong global commitment to social Over the last decade, we have played an outsized tion and eventually become part of the cul- and environmental responsibility. Our dedication to role in enabling the digital transformation. As a ture of an organization. Through constant upholding the highest standards of ethical business result of the COVID-19 pandemic, society has focus, reinforcement and vigilance, we seek conduct is embodied by our Worldwide Standards: relied on the digital world in an unprecedented to create a ONEGF culture of Corporate GLOBALFOUNDRIES Code of Conduct. Today, as way—to fight a contagion, to run our companies Responsibility—reflecting and supporting the world’s leading specialty foundry, GF plays a remotely, to keep the economy afloat, to educate our commitment to safety, inclusivity, unique and vital role in the global supply chain for our children—in a sense, to enable almost every ethics, and environmental protection to our semiconductors—the essential enabling technol- part of our lives. GF’s mission to innovate and employees, communities and customers. ogy for the modern world. Throughout the COVID- partner with our customers to deliver technology 19 pandemic, GF has managed our operations with and solutions for humanity has never been more an unwavering focus on two guiding principles: pressing or important to the world.

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The challenges currently facing the world are Best-in-Class Safety Performance GF was also swift to leverage GlobalGives, formidable—the ongoing global pandemic, economic We exceeded our goals to reduce 2019 our corporate philanthropy/employee disruption, the growing need for more gender equity rates by at least 10% below 2018. We donation matching and community engage- and an international reckoning with social injustice. achieved best-in-class performance, the ment program to respond to the needs of For GF we have looked to our core values—Create, result of years of dedicated effort across the people and families in our communities. Embrace, Partner and Deliver—to focus and take GF to engage our employees and managers GF allocated more than $1M direct funding more meaningful actions as a company, an organiza- in building a strong safety culture. This in support of numerous campaigns in GF’s tion and as individuals. I have never been more proud shows excellent progress in our Journey local communities and additional funding to of the people who make up our company. Acting in to Zero, the underlying principle of our increase employee donation matching to 2:1 unison, we have supported our communities, including Environmental, Health and Safety policy. for the remainder of 2020. Also, at each of helping to address critical healthcare needs precip- our sites, GF has donated personal protective itated by the pandemic. At the same time, we have COVID-19 Response—Protecting our equipment (PPE: cleanroom masks, N-95 accelerated our efforts to build a culture of inclusion Employees and Communities masks, gloves, as well as boot covers and at GF, celebrating and leveraging the incredible global One of the defining conditions of 2020 is medical suits) to emergency and healthcare diversity of our nearly 15,000 member team. the global COVID-19 pandemic. Around workers. I am proud and humbled to see how the globe, as the pandemic escalated we many of our employees demonstrated their In this 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, I am implemented comprehensive measures to caring nature and stepped up to support all pleased to present the tangible results we have protect our employees and to ensure that of our charitable campaigns. delivered through our commitment to social and their workplace does not put any employees environmental responsibility. I would like to highlight at risk of infection. these key achievements:

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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion GF SHIELD At GF, one of our core company values is “Embrace”—a reminder of the strength that comes from a culture Protecting our customers’ information, of inclusivity, empathy and respect. In 2019 we shaped our GF diversity and inclusion vision, and through data, assets and products is the foun- 2020 we are implementing measures to continue our journey to build a culture of inclusivity, including: dation of our trusted relationships. We are proud to offer the highest industry, • Inclusive Leadership and Cultural Agility training: We In 2020, GF also acted to address racial injus- customer and government criteria for are implementing a focused training program to train tice and civil unrest in the US. We leveraged secure manufacturing. Our GF SHIELD our leadership team on cultural competency, inclusion, our Diversity Inclusion Advocates to launch a program establishes a culture of allyship, unconscious bias, social tolerance and equity. Social Justice & Equity campaign, donating vigilant regard for, and adherence • GF is taking a bold approach to the recruitment, develop- $100K to organizations supporting these to, standards and best practices in ment, and advancement of women, with a key focus on causes. GF cannot change the world our- Information Security, Cyber Security, differentiated development for women to prepare them selves, but we can do our part as individuals Operational Security and Product for executive roles within the company and on targeted in and outside of the workplace—embracing recruitment of women. Security, all fortified by comprehensive the richness of all dimensions of diversity and integrated Confidentiality and Security • Best-in-class family-friendly benefits: GF offers out- being role models to the industry we serve, training for all employees launched standing parental leave benefits at each location. the communities we live in and the families globally in 2019. Building on this foundation, in June 2020 we introduced who love us. Diversity & Inclusion is a journey a significant enhancement for paid parental leave, mak- and is the foundation to GF’s strategic intent. ing GF an even better place for employees to build and We continue to have more work to do and I grow their families and careers. We increased our paid am excited to make even greater strides in maternity leave to 20 weeks in the US and APAC regions and enhanced our overall parental leave policies. this area in the years to come.

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Progress in Resource Conservation These are just a few of the highlights from this After the first year of a three-year goal process, we are running comprehensive report. I invite you to review the ahead of our targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water report in its entirety to better understand the level and chemical use and waste generation. Resource conservation of commitment and dedication GF has to social and is now embedded in our WAVE program management tool that environmental responsibility. rigorously tracks real time progress and impact, serving to improve our environmental performance. I am extremely proud of our progress, made possible by the dedication of our global team, Corporate Social Responsibility Management Systems especially in these unique and challenging times. We have continued to perform comprehensive external audits I look forward to continuing to partner with our of our Corporate Social Responsibility management systems. customers, suppliers and communities to respon- Our sites in Burlington, Vermont, and in Singapore both sibly address the new challenges and opportunities received Platinum recognition from the Responsible Business ahead—always with unyielding integrity. Alliance (RBA), receiving full scores of 200 points following RBA VAP Audits in 2018 and 2019. As a member of the RBA, we also extend its Code of Conduct to our suppliers, globally. We continue to drive responsible minerals sourcing using tools and processes developed by the RBA’s Responsible Minerals Dr. Thomas Caulfield Initiative, maintaining a 100% “conflict-free” supply chain for CEO designated conflict minerals. GF

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Our key stakeholders have a significant interest in our business and help shape our company CustomerS and the products and services we provide. We regularly engage with our employees, customers, It is GF’s mission to innovate and partner with communities, suppliers, and industry peers, sharing perspectives and gaining valuable insight our customers to deliver technology and solu- relevant to our business and operations. tions for humanity. GF’s technologies, solutions services and manufacturing scale give our EMPLOYEES customers the power to shape their markets. At GLOBALFOUNDRIES we embrace the company intranet (GlobalConnect), the Global We work closely with both industry leaders diversity of our teams as a competitive advan- Community internal social platform, and ongoing and entrants to identify the right technology tage. We take great pride in the dedication and corporate and employee communications, all opportunities and deliver the right solutions commitment of our global workforce to our of which include opportunities to ask questions across established and emerging applications in success and work to further engage employees and provide feedback. To enable employees our customers’ market segments. at both the global and local levels. We nurture to stay up-to-date during the global COVID-19 a performance-based culture in an environ- pandemic crisis, we added communication We created our Customer Experience program ment that encourages individual development, channels, including a weekly video message to continually improve our customers’ experi- collaboration and new ideas. from our CEO or one of his senior leadership ence when partnering with GF. The program is team members. GF also provides the opportu- geared to drive improvements by listening to our Employees stay current on corporate and nity for more in-depth and confidential feedback customers and feeding their voice back into our local site information through communication via our third-party ONEGF Pulse Surveys, which business processes. channels including quarterly all-hands events, we have made a quarterly process to ensure the internal bi-weekly global News Digest, our timely feedback to key employee concerns.

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° We track internal, customer-facing key per- The relationships we maintain through ongo- impact in their local communities through formance indices that closely align to our ing dialogue and collaboration ensure that personal donations, company matched customers’ Quality, Business, Technology, we understand our customers’ expectations, donations as well as through volunteering Fulfillment and Responsiveness targets including our shared commitment to social and their time. Recognizing increased community to ensure we can quickly make course environmental responsibility. needs during the global COVID-19 pandemic corrections when needed. crisis, GF increased its community support, COMMUNITIES committing in early 2020 to donate more than ° We conduct third-party customer relationship surveys to enable a deeper Along with our global footprint comes a $1M to support local communities. GF has assessment of our performance. responsibility to the communities in which also engaged employees directly in the effort we operate. GLOBALFOUNDRIES has a long enabling them to direct donations of personal ° We manage customer issues in our Action history of community involvement, with well- protective equipment (PPE). The company Management and Escalation system to established programs and both global and has made significant equipment donations— ensure responsive follow-through to our local teams dedicated to enriching the lives including medical-grade masks, gloves, and commitments. of the people in our communities around the gowns—to local hospitals and first responder ° We meet with our customers on a globe. Through our worldwide GlobalGives organizations in each of our regions. regular basis to review our performance. program, we provide employees at all of our Improvement projects are prioritized sites with the opportunity to make a positive based on customer feedback.

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SUPPLIERS INDUSTRY COLLABORATION These associations are engaged in a wide Our relationships with our suppliers of goods Through our participation and leadership in variety of public policy matters ranging from and services are built on a foundation of trust trade associations, technology, trade, tax, and environmental policy and integrity. We strive to establish long- we gain valuable insight into the economic, to promoting STEM education and the adoption term working relationships through mutual social, and environmental trends that affect of energy-efficient technologies. SIA, ESIA, performance expectations and measures, our business. These groups include the ITI, the WSC, and SEMI all have active EHS performance feedback, and continuous Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the committees. improvement plans. We engage with our European Semiconductor Industry Association suppliers through periodic business reviews (ESIA), the World Semiconductor Council and our Total Supplier Rating (TSR) process. (WSC), the Global Semiconductor Alliance The TSR determines supplier performance (GSA), Semiconductor Equipment and Materials with regard to technology, quality, cost, International (SEMI), and ZVEI (a leading German flexibility, and service including Environmental, electronics trade association). Health & Safety (EHS) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). EHS and CSR expectations are established early in supplier relationships to improve efficiency and reduce risks throughout the supply chain. We extend our commitment to responsible business practices to our suppliers, requiring them to comply with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.

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FIGURE 1. GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Materiality Map GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Materiality Analysis Employee Safety Manufacturing and Well-Being Continuity and This report focuses on certain Corporate Climate Impact Responsible Sourcing Security Social Responsibility priorities that we consider Business Ethics Vital Technology “material” to our business. We periodically and Compliance Solutions for Humanity conduct a Materiality Analysis by screening Community Outreach and Support and evaluating internal and external stake- Eco-Efficiency – holder input and expectations as well as Emissions, Waste Respectful Workplace: and Effluents Engaged, Diverse and diverse perspectives on the relevance of CSR Inclusive Workforce topics to GF’s business. Identified topics are Ethical Application then prioritized with regard to their economic, of Technology environmental, and social impacts to GF, as Eco-Efficiency – well as their perceived importance to internal Resource Use and external stakeholders. The resulting Water Risk Materiality Map (FIGURE 1), which determines the scope and content of this report, was reviewed and approved in 2020 by the GF Stewardship Committee. STAKEHOLDER CONCERN GF IMPACT Environmental Governance and Ethical Business Community Economic

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES is committed to upholding human rights, discrimination, harassment, GF established the Ethics & Compliance Office the highest ethical and compliance standards. environmental responsibility, protection of within the Legal Department to develop, coor- Each of our employees, contractors, and intellectual property, and anti-corruption. It also dinate, and support the compliance program consultants has the responsibility to carry out explains the major elements of our compliance and foster a culture of principled behavior and his or her duties in a manner consistent with program and identifies where employees can decision-making. This office is responsible for this commitment. seek help and support. The Code has been promoting employee awareness, education and communicated to all employees, and employee training, as well as creating and implementing GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Worldwide training and/or certification on the Code is a program to assess risks and proactively Standards: Code of Conduct repeated annually. prevent and detect unlawful/unethical conduct. GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Worldwide Standards: The Ethics & Compliance Office works closely Code of Conduct (Code) is the foundation of our GF’s Code is aligned with the Responsible with the Ethics Committee (including the Chief Ethics & Compliance program and an integral Business Alliance Code of Conduct (RBA Code). Human Resources Officer, Chief Financial part of our Corporate Social Responsibility GF joined the RBA in 2016, following years of Officer, SVP Design Enablement, Chief Audit Management System. It sets forth the basic incorporating its Code into our business prac- Executive and Chief Legal Officer), which is rules, standards, and behaviors that we must tices. We stand committed to the RBA Code and the body charged by the Board of Directors to follow to achieve our business objectives while its continuous pursuit of excellence in corporate oversee the compliance program. upholding our values. The Code summarizes responsibility and the extension of responsible legal and ethical standards and provides practices throughout the supply chain. practical advice covering a wide range of issues pertinent to ethical business practices, including

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The GLOBALFOUNDRIES Ethics First Helpline Governance Framework is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a Corporate governance addresses the way in which companies are directed, controlled, year, enabling employees and stakeholders to and managed. Our governance framework is focused on four pillars: responsibility, inquire directly about the compliance program fairness, transparency, and accountability. and report potential violations and other concerns. The Helpline is available to employ- Board of Directors ees and contractors as well as customers, The Board of Directors (the Board) is the body The Board is composed of our CEO, suppliers, and vendors globally. We promptly charged with the ultimate responsibility for Dr. Thomas Caulfield; representatives review all reports, and the company has a ensuring appropriate governance across the of Mubadala Investment Company, our strong non-retaliation policy to protect anyone organization and establishes the “tone at the top.” shareholder; and other senior industry who makes a good-faith report. Investigations leaders. The Board draws on a great depth of complaints are overseen by the GF Ethics & The Board reviews and determines the company’s of experience that spans the semiconductor Compliance Office, supported confidentially by strategy, monitors and assesses the company’s and equipment industries, international other internal organizations such as Internal corporate and financial performance, establishes finance, energy, aerospace, and business Audit and Global Security. and monitors effective compliance systems and development. The Chairman of the Board is policies, and oversees the performance of GF’s not an executive officer of the company. executive management.

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Board Committees GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Chief Executive Officer Internal and external auditors play crucial roles in Two committees support the Board in carrying GF’s Chief Executive Officer is responsible assisting the Board and management. External audi- out its governance responsibilities: Audit, Risk for managing the company’s business and is tors are responsible for auditing the financial state- & Compliance; and People & Compensation. accountable to the Board. The primary respon- ments of the company. The Internal Audit organization sibilities of our CEO and senior management plays an important role in providing the Board and The Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee broadly cover the management of the day- senior management with objective assurance support (ARCC) is mandated by the Board to oversee to-day operations of the business, strategic for the business and consulting services. Internal the integrity of financial statements; compli- planning, budgeting, financial reporting, risk Audit evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, ance with legal and regulatory requirements; management, and compliance. internal controls, and governance processes, and the effectiveness of internal systems and makes recommendations for improvement. Internal controls (including the company’s internal Support for the Board and its Committees Audit also acts as a bridge between the Board and audit function); the risk management function; With the ARCC, the Legal Department and the management, and reports to the ARCC Committee. and the independence, qualifications, and per- Internal Controls Department are mandated formance of the company’s external auditors. by the CEO to oversee corporate governance In addition, the Compliance Network promotes at GF. Together, the Legal Department and the our culture of principled behavior and decision The People & Compensation Committee Internal Controls Department certify that the making. The Compliance Network consists of a assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibili- organization adheres to the company’s cor- group of influential employees who serve as Ethics ties concerning the hiring and compensation porate governance framework and associated & Compliance representatives to help identify key of our executives and in providing guidance policies and procedures, provide guidance, and compliance risks, drive engagement, and ensure to GF’s management on personnel and ensure training sessions are conducted on a that training and communications are tailored to the compensation issues. regular basis. needs of the individual sites.

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Delegation of Authority The Stewardship Committee CSR Self-Assessments and Audits GF is an integral part of the Mubadala Group. An In addition to the oversight provided by GF is strongly committed to protecting the important mechanism in maintaining a strong the Board and its committees, the GF fundamental rights of all people. We strive to relationship with our sole shareholder is the Stewardship Committee is responsible for maintain a fair and inclusive workplace based shareholder-approved Delegation of Authority setting strategic direction, conducting man- on a culture of respect, dignity, and integrity (DOA). The DOA allows the shareholder to exer- agement review, and providing approval for for all. As outlined in our GF’ Worldwide cise control and oversight over the authority levels risk management and business continuity, Standards: Code of Conduct, the company within the company. global Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) strictly forbids all forms of child labor and and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) forced, compulsory, or trafficked labor in the The DOA is a critical component of our corporate matters. Our Stewardship Committee is led operation of our business and in our supply governance structure. In accordance with the by the CEO and includes key members of chain. GF DOA, the Board has delegated certain of its the Senior Leadership Team. powers to the Board Committees, the CEO, and We respect the rights of employees to associate management. The Board, management, employees, freely and have a zero-tolerance policy against contractors, agents, and anyone acting on behalf harassment, including sexual harassment, or of GF are responsible for ensuring that they operate discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, in accordance with the DOA. On an ongoing basis, marital status, medical condition, mental or management in coordination with the ARCC ensures physical disability, national origin, race, religion, that the DOA is appropriate for the nature of the political and/or third party affiliation, sex, sexual business and that it is reviewed on an annual basis. orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

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We assess our own conformance with the TABLE 1: GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 2020 SAQ Scores, SAQ Risk Rating and VAP Scores

RBA Code using the RBA’s annual self- 2020 SAQ VAP Audit assessment questionnaires (SAQs) for each Score Risk Rating Score Date and of our manufacturing sites. To date, all of our (100 points possible) (>85% = Low Risk) (200 points possible) Type of Audit GLOBALFOUNDRIES 93.8 Low N/A SAQ results are rated as “low risk” for non- (corporate) conformance with the RBA Code. At selected GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 1, 89.3 Low sites, we are participating in the RBA’s Dresden, Germany GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore 200 (RBA VAP Platinum May 2019, VAP (Validated Assessment Program), an 89.5 Low (Fabs 2, 3, 5, 7 & 3E) Level Recognition) Closure Audit independent third-party onsite conformance GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8, 89.5 Low audit. SAQ and VAP audit results are shared Malta, New York

with our customers within the RBA-Online tool. GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 9, 200 (RBA VAP Platinum December 2018, 88.8 Low GFs’ 2020 SAQ scores, risk ratings and VAP Burlington, Vermont Level Recognition) Initial Audit GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 10, 90.4 Low scores are listed in TABLE 1. East Fishkill, New York

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Risk Management and Business Continuity The following are key elements of GF’s Crisis Management GF manages risk at the enterprise, business approach to business continuity: GF is managing through the current COVID-19 function, and manufacturing site levels in order crisis with an unwavering focus on two guiding to meet our commitments to customers, the • Global scale and operational resiliency; principles: first and foremost, the safety and community and employees. • Executive stewardship and broad wellbeing of our employees and their families; organizational engagement; and second, protecting our ability to deliver Our structured approach of credible risk assess- • Business continuity and recovery on our commitments to our customers. With ment, disciplined mitigation, comprehensive threat planning; these priorities in mind, the company has awareness and practiced crisis management • Crisis communication and command taken extraordinary steps to safeguard both its enables us to identify critical risks and target protocols for prompt and appropriate workforce and its manufacturing operations, mitigation programs at the appropriate level to attention to threats; applying and expanding on pre-crisis developed avoid loss, disruption, or interruption of mission- • Manufacturing operations in low risk Regional and Global Epidemic and Pandemic critical activities and systems. Management and geographies; Preparedness and Response Plans. maintenance of risk mitigation and business • Highly Protected Risk (HPR) standard continuity plans is an on-going task, and our for critical properties; Our fabs continued to operate successfully manufacturing sites and critical business functions • World-class Environmental, Health throughout the crisis. GF’s crisis management engage in an annual review and assessment of and Safety programs support loss teams provided real-time guidance for employ- operational and natural disaster risks. That review prevention and mitigation; ees in accordance with public health guidance rolls up to the Stewardship Committee for an • Proactive management of supply and GF employees demonstrated their dedica- annual review of prioritized risks and our related chain risks. tion to the company and our customers. mitigation strategies, projects, and goals.

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GF manufacturing continuity is also fortified standards and best practices in Information We pursue certification of our Security by its strategic sourcing program. Even under Security, Cyber Security, Operational Security Management Systems according to international normal operating conditions, the company and Product Security. standard ISO 15408 (Information Technology— maintains specified levels of “days of supply” Security Techniques) where it adds additional of critical inputs to mitigate against potential or Our GF SHIELD Council and the GF SHIELD value to our existing management systems and unforeseen supply disruptions. As the COVID-19 Regional Task Forces bring together expertise customers. In April 2020, Fab 1 in Dresden crisis continued to worsen, these efforts were in information and cybersecurity, physical and received certification to ISO 15408, joining our amplified and the GF procurement team doubled product security, trade compliance, logistics, fabs in Singapore, Burlington, Vermont, and East down their efforts to secure and reroute source and government security programs to provide Fishkill, New York in accreditation to the highest materials to GF fabs. a comprehensive, globally integrated approach industry, customer and government criteria to security, which extends to each employee for secure manufacturing. The ISO 15408 Secure Manufacturing and their individual responsibilities. Annually, certification allows GF fabs to produce chips GF is the only pure-play semiconductor foundry we conduct comprehensive security training for for financial transactions, smart cards, digital with manufacturing in the U.S., Europe and Asia all employees, covering Information Security, IDs as well as other products and applications (Singapore). Protection of information, data and Cyber Security, Operational Security, and for the public sector or industries that require assets is the foundation of GF’s partnerships Product Security. an extra level of security and integrity in the with our customers and suppliers. We offer the production process. In addition, we maintain ISO highest industry, customer and government We adhere to strict policies and procedures 27001 certifications for Fab 1 in Dresden and criteria for secure manufacturing through our at all times to ensure the security of company Fab 8 in Malta. We have an initial ISO 27001 GF SHIELD program, which has established a confidential information and the confidential site certification for Fab 7 in Singapore planned culture of vigilant regard for an adherence to information of our customers and suppliers. by the end of 2020.

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Occupational Health & Safety Our EHS Policy and its associated standards are our Safety Committees, training program and Protecting the occupational health, safety, and the foundation of health and safety programs awareness initiatives, we are expanding those the general well-being of our employees, visitors, at each manufacturing location. The standards efforts as we continually improve our manage- and communities is our greatest responsibility, provide a consistent caliber of care, and set ment system. one that we embrace proactively and systemat- performance expectations that apply globally ically. We strive to continuously reduce occupa- throughout the company. They cover a wide At each fab site, GF’s health and safety tional injuries and illnesses in all of our opera- range of health and safety aspects, includ- professionals, management, and employees tions, with an ultimate goal of zero incidents. ing injury and illness prevention, electrical responsibility for implementing the Global safety, chemical safety, and industrial hygiene EHS Standards through local programs and The GLOBALFOUNDRIES Journey to Zero monitoring programs. Our enterprise-wide operating procedures. Applying the behavior- emphasizes that all injuries are preventable, certification to the OHSAS 18001 health and based safety approach, our programs recognize and together we can create a culture where safety management system, which is based on and facilitate individual safety awareness and the expectation of zero injuries and incidents is our EHS Policy and Standards, is available here. behaviors. Communication, engagement, and the norm. This fundamental principle underlies We have begun the transition to certification to training are key components to encourage safe our Global EHS Policy, which commits us to ISO 45001, the Health and Safety Management behaviors. We provide a wide range of general providing safe and healthy conditions that Systems standard that will be replacing OHSAS and job-specific health and safety training to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, 18001. “Consultation and Participation” is a key our employees and contractors. Health and and to the elimination of hazards and the tenet of ISO 45001, with the intent to ensure safety professionals engage with operational reduction of safety risks, utilizing the principles employees are fully engaged in the health and personnel to analyze potential process hazards of behavior-based safety and a hierarchy of safety management system. While GF has and mitigate them according to the following risk-mitigation controls. actively addressed this for many years through hierarchy of controls:

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• Elimination (such as eliminating the use GF’s EHS professionals collaborate across the causes and determine appropriate preventive of a material) disciplines of Safety, Environmental, Industrial measures and corrective actions. Case reports • Substitution (such as replacing a haz- Hygiene, and Health. Our Centers of Excellence for occupational injuries and illnesses, along ardous process or material with a less (COEs) program drives global EHS integration with evaluations that identify root causes and hazardous one) to identify and implement best practices. In the determine appropriate preventive and corrective • Engineering controls (including ventilation, areas related to occupational health and safety, actions, are shared across our global sites. equipment interlocks, enclosure, segrega- the COEs have focused on developing leading tion, etc.) metrics for early identification of potential safety At the highest level, we measure our safety per- • Administrative procedures (developing risks, on monitoring and confirming the effec- formance with the following lagging indicators: procedures, implementing training, etc.) tiveness of workplace engineering and admin- • Personal protective equipment (to manage any residual risks, after all other controls istrative controls that limit potential exposures, • Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR: mea- have been implemented). and sharing best practices related to emergency suring the number of recordable injuries); response and pre-purchase evaluation of semi- • Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR: measuring the conductor manufacturing equipment. number of injuries that result in employees missing one or more work days after the day of injury); Safety Performance in the Workplace • Severity Rate (SR: measuring the average We measure progress on the Journey to Zero number of days employees were unable with a range of metrics—both leading and to work following an occupational injury or lagging indicators. We evaluate all occupational illness that resulted in one or more days injuries and illness cases to identify their root away from work).

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FIGURE 2: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Corporate Total Recordable Injury Rate, Lost Time Injury Rate, and Severity Rate (2016–2019), as Compared to 2018 U.S. Bureau of Labor FIGURE 2 shows GF’s corporate rates from 2016 Statistics Rates for the Semiconductor Industry and GLOBALFOUNDRIES 2019 Goals through 2019 in comparison to our 2019 goals 1.0 Total Recordable Injury Rate (Cases per 200,000 Hours Worked) and the 2018 U.S. Bureau of Labor injury rates 0.8 for the semiconductor industry (with data for 0.6 U.S. BLS 2018 Average 0.36 Total Recordable Injury Rate 2018 being the most recent year for which these 0.4 0.33 (NAICS 334413) 0.24 0.2 0.18 GF 2019 TRIR Goal governmental statistics are available). (TRIR) 2016-2019 0 Total Recordable Injury Rate Recordable Injury Rate Total

0.4 Lost Time Injury Rate (Lost Day Cases ≥ 1 Day 0.3 per 200,000 Hours Worked) 0.17 0.19 0.19 0.2 U.S. BLS 2018 Average Lost Time Injury Rate 0.09 0.1 (NAICS 334413)

(LTIR) 2016-2019 2016-2019 (LTIR) GF 2019 LTIR Goal Lost Time Injury Rate 0

5 4.23 4 3.51 Severity Rate 3 (Lost Days per 200,000 Hours Worked)

2 1.85 GF 2019 SR Goal 0.99 Severity Rate

(SR) 2016-2019 1

0 2016 2017 2018 2019

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GF established 2019 goals to reduce the Injury was 3.51 in 2018, and decreased to 0.99 in Managing Chemicals Safely Rates (LTIR, TRIR) and the Severity Rate (SR) by 2019 (there is no benchmark rate available for Semiconductor manufacturing takes place in 10% below the 2018 values. Our global safety the severity rate from the BLS). As a result we a highly controlled cleanroom environment. incident rates were lower than (better than) our exceeded our goals to reduce 2019 rates by at Equipment and chemical/gas distribution 2019 goals and significantly lower than (better least 10% below 2018, achieving best-in-class systems are completely enclosed, providing than) the 2018 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics safety performance. an ultra-clean manufacturing space and safe (BLS) rates for the Semiconductor Industry, working conditions. Stringent material han- which is the most recent BLS dataset. Over a While GF occupational injury and illness rates dling procedures include automated chemical longer time frame, our TRIR has decreased from remained well below benchmarks through 2019, delivery systems and sophisticated manufac- 0.36 in 2018 to 0.18 in 2019. The comparable we continue to pursue our journey towards ZERO turing equipment that incorporates multiple 2018 U.S. TRIR for the semiconductor industry occupational injuries and incidents. For 2020 we engineering controls to minimize the risk of was 0.9. At the same time, our LTIR was 0.19 are applying the same goal-setting method as in chemical exposure for employees working in in 2018 and 0.09 in 2019. For comparison, the previous years: To reduce the Injury Rates (LTIR, the cleanroom and chemical distribution areas. 2018 U.S. Lost Time Injury Rate was 0.2 for TRIR) and the Severity Rate (SR) by an additional GF thoroughly reviews all new chemicals before the semiconductor industry. Our Severity Rate 10% below our 2019 value. their introduction to our sites, and ensures that proper safeguards and material handling proce- dures are in place. Our chemical management systems at each site provide employees with ready access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and identification of appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.

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COVID-19 Employee Protection Measures on-site at the fabs, GF implemented stringent By taking these measures, GF significantly GF prioritizes our employees’ health and safety site controls. These include minimizing visitors reduced the number of employees who were in times of “business as usual”, and especially and strictly screening anyone entering a GF on-site at any given time until there was during today’s global COVID-19 crisis. Around manufacturing facility, as well as daily tempera- sufficient improvement in regional conditions. the globe, with extensive engagement from our ture checks. GF also requires everyone working Social distancing and other policies are helping CEO and Senior Leadership Team, our Epidemic on-site to wear face masks—all in a continuing to ensure employees who are on-site are as Management Team implemented a comprehen- effort to limit the spread of the virus. safe as possible so we can also keep their sive series of measures to protect our employees, families and our communities safe. Throughout contractors and visitors to GF facilities. Inside our fab facilities, GF has enacted our response we consulted our employees, mandatory social distancing. Among these seeking their active participation in protecting Beginning in January 2020 we progressively measures are capping the number of attendees themselves and others. This was accomplished implemented our Epidemic and Pandemic at in-person meetings, reducing the seating through a robust set of Frequently Asked Preparedness Plans as the SARS-CoV-2 virus capacity and using shift-patterns in cafeterias, Questions, regular communications from our spread across multiple regions and countries. GF mapping out the distancing intervals on the floor CEO and his leadership team, and targeted initiated a strict split shifts model for operational in certain areas, and alternating gowning rooms questions in our global ONEGF Survey regarding employees and a work-from-home policy for all used by employees entering the fab cleanrooms. our COVID-19 response. non-fab and non-operational employees, which Some sites have been moving meetings of the includes colleagues across a wide spectrum of operational staff, whenever possible, inside to functions. To protect employees whose work the fab’s cleanrooms, which are among the is directly related to essential production of cleanest places on Earth from a contamination semiconductors, and who continued to work perspective.

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As regional conditions improve, GF has Promoting Health and Well-Being As of today, during the global COVID-19 crisis, implemented a measured Return-to-Workplace We place great value on our employees’ overall our health teams, in close cooperation with our process, including a comprehensive “Playbook” health and wellness. Each of our manufacturing HR teams, provide employees with assistance for GF employees. We continuously monitor facilities has an on-site clinic and medical and information on how to stay healthy and well, key indicators such as case rates normalized professionals who administer health and both physically as well as mentally. This includes to regional populations, testing volumes wellness programs in collaboration with up-to-date tips to avoid exposure and stop the and test positivity rates, along with regional Human Resources. Our health professionals spread of COVID-19, ergonomic guidance for our healthcare capacity. These indicators form the engage globally in the Center of Excellence for employees working from home during the crisis, basis of decision-making regarding whether to Occupational Health and Employee Well-Being ideas and best practices for managing stress increase employee populations at our manu- to share knowledge and drive continuous and enabling social connectivity while working facturing sites, or reopening smaller regional improvement. We encourage employees to remotely as well as fun ideas on how to keep offices that we closed entirely as the pandemic live healthy, active lives, and provide support active and work out at home. escalated in early 2020. We have taken a care- through services such as vaccinations, health ful approach to reopening, taking into account screenings and surveillance, dietary consulting, GF has a robust Employee Assistance Program the cyclical nature of the pandemic and the on-site fitness facilities, first aid training, and (EAP) available to all employees and their fami- ongoing risk of resurgence. safety tips for travelers. Annually, our facilities lies providing confidential access to counseling across the globe hold a themed “Health Day” for on a variety of topics including personal, family, all employees with information campaigns and workplace, legal and finance related to mental activities to further promote a healthy lifestyle. health and well-being.

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Semiconductors are vital to the technology Semiconductor Solutions Combating Computing Consortium. This partnership relied upon by families, individuals, communi- the Global Pandemic Crisis brings together U.S. government, industry, and ties, governments, and businesses around the Today, semiconductors are also a critical academia to provide access to the world’s world. enabling technology for electronic components most powerful high-performance computing used in many medical devices­, including those resources in support of fighting the contagion. With our broad range of feature-rich semicon- that are essential to combating the COVID-19 ductor solutions and our unique mix of design global pandemic crisis. Away from the front lines of the pandemic, daily enablement development and manufacturing life has been upended for millions of individuals services, GLOBALFOUNDRIES enables our GF technology powers leading-edge mobile and families who now find themselves working customers’ success by providing them with the diagnostic devices which are being used by from home and engaged in online learning. semiconductors that are supporting the world’s healthcare professionals to monitor patients for More than ever before, wireless devices are most vital needs including healthcare, commu- pneumonia and lung-related symptoms asso- playing a central role in people’s lives, and GF nications, and infrastructure. ciated with COVID-19. These devices are being technology is helping to make telework and used by doctors and nurses to more effectively remote learning possible. More than 85 percent treat patients afflicted by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. of today’s smartphones feature GF Radio Frequency (RF) technology, which also powers In addition, GF semiconductor technology helps other wireless devices such as laptop comput- power the IBM supercomputers that are at ers and smart speakers, as well as wi-fi routers, the heart of the COVID-19 High Performance towers, and countless other applications.

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GF RF Solutions Enable As the world’s leading foundry for RF Differentiated Solutions Intelligent Connectivity solutions, GF is uniquely positioned for this Enable Energy Efficiency RF semiconductor solutions are key to the next mobile transformation. We’re working with GF provides feature-rich solutions based on a generation of cellular network technology, 5G. industry leaders and visionaries to bring wide range of node-based technology plat- 5G represents a fundamental shift in mobile tech- 5G communications and the applications forms, unique and/or best-in-class application nology. It promises exponentially faster network it makes possible to life by delivering a feature sets, and thousands of titles in its speeds, greater network capacity and greatly portfolio of made-for-mobile semiconductor intellectual property (IP) ecosystem, the combi- expanded connectivity, revolutionizing how people offerings, including FDX™ fully-depleted nation of which enables GF to offer literally tens live and work. silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI), RF SOI, silicon of thousands of different application solutions. germanium (SiGe) and RF CMOS (both estab- The differentiated solutions approach also This pervasive connectivity relies on RF integrated lished planar and advanced FinFET plat- enables integration of low power consumption circuits. They enable a variety of applications: forms), all optimized to deliver the balance of features with other application features, such autonomous vehicles for safer transportation; performance, power and area benefits that as 5G-ready RF and mmWave capabilities, greater use of augmented and virtual reality (AR/ meets the demands of hardware for the next embedded non-volatile memory, high-voltage VR) for immersive entertainment, training and more; leap forward in intelligent connectivity. capabilities, silicon , advanced artificial intelligence (AI) at the network edge for fast, packaging, and others. efficient and secure local processing; vast expan- sion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to- Below we highlight a few key technology plat- machine (M2M) communications; and other services forms and features driving energy-efficiency in and experiences few could have imagined in earlier modern electronic components and systems. generations of mobile communications.

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FinFET FD-SOI Technology—22FDX® Making intelligent use of the generic FD-SOI The GF 14/12nm FinFET platform enables and 12FDX™ Technologies features, GF’s 22FDX® and 12FDX™ technol- energy efficiency for performance-hungry GFs’ FDX technologies are designed to span a ogies feature significant low power, low cost applications (servers, CPUs, GPUs, and others), wide range of applications where power and and power efficiency advantages for designing driving system performance within a given energy efficiency matters most. differentiated solutions for mobile application power envelope (i.e. increasing system perfor- processors, wireless networking, IoT and auto- mance within given power requirements). FD-SOI technologies employ an ultra-thin oxide motive markets. 22FDX® has been designed insulator placed on top of the base silicon. On as a low-capacitance technology that allows a are three-dimensional (3D) Field-Effect top of this oxide insulator, a very thin silicon designer to take advantage of ultra-low operat- that have the intrinsic capability to layer creates the channel. Due to ing voltages and dynamic power consumption operate at a lower voltage, which translates to the thinness of this layer, no channel doping is control. A unique FDX feature enables the chip improved energy efficiency and longer battery required, making the transistor “fully depleted”. to dynamically switch back and forth between life. This is a highly desired technology for The FD-SOI structure results in much better high-performance and low-power operation, performance-hungry mobile computing appli- transistor characteristics compared to tradi- i.e. to boost performance in the moment it is cations. GF 12LP technology, for example, can tional bulk CMOS technology, reducing leakage needed while reducing the static leakage to a provide up to 75% higher device performance current and parasitic capacitance, thus making minimum when the performance is not needed. and 60% lower total power compared to 28nm the transistor more energy-efficient. technologies.

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Embedded Memory: Embedded Magnetic Silicon Photonics Advanced Packaging Random-Access Memory (eMRAM ) Silicon photonics (SiPh) is a semicon- Along with energy-efficient silicon technologies, advanced Embedded MRAM designates an embedded ductor solution that can leverage light packaging helps reduce power consumption, improve memory technology that uses magnetic storage to move more data. Therefore it is a key energy efficiency and shrink the environmental footprint elements. Consequently it does not involve electric enabler for efficient data movement and of the final product. charges or current flows­, making eMRAM a very higher energy-efficiency in applications GF advances integrated chipsets where multiple chips of power efficient memory solution with fast access that transport massive volumes of data, different functionalities and technology nodes are closely time. With its low power consumption, eMRAM is such as in data centers. SiPh optical integrated into one package either horizontally (2.5D) or ideal for microcontroller (MCU) and IoT applica- communications chips are poised to vertically (3D). This approach allows for optimizing perfor- tions, and its fast access speed and high memory enable new levels of performance in mance, energy efficiency and manufacturing cost both at capacity makes it suitable for computing and hyperscale data centers, cloud comput- the system level and for each functional unit. Our 2.5D storage applications. ing and 5G-driven network transforma- interposer1 technology offers superior flatness and fine tion. The GF SiPh foundry portfolio is lines with high reliability reducing the replacement need. GF’s eMRAM is a highly versatile and robust designed to help customers deliver more A higher integration density with energy-efficient benefits embedded non-volatile memory, currently data faster, farther and more efficiently can be achieved in 3D die stacking offered by our direct deployed on GF’s FDX platform where it delivers a than traditional CMOS technologies. The -to-wafer bonding technology. To further improve unique combination of high performance RF (radio initial offering, 90WG, is an industry- energy efficient power delivery in the system, GF developed frequency), low-power logic and integrated power first SiPh foundry solution, built on a discrete and integrated power inductors of small form factor management in an eMRAM solution that enables production-ready, differentiated 90nm for fast switching as well as deep-trench capacitors of our customers to deliver a new generation of ultra- SOI platform. dense capacitance and thin profile which play a vital role low power MCUs and connected IoT applications. for in-proximity voltage regulating of the computing unit.

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Mainstream energy-efficient and portable devices. The ability to control, include the EU Directive on restricted use of technology platforms monitor and optimize battery performance certain hazardous substances in electrical Our focus on technologies that enable energy for long life and safety enables widespread and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive), its efficiency extends beyond advanced technol- adoption of non-polluting transportation and sister directives in other jurisdictions, such as ogy nodes. Many GF mainstream technology lifestyle products. China RoHS, and other legislation that regulates platforms feature a low power version that is substances contained in products (also called optimized for power and performance, such as Materials Management “articles”). This includes the EU Regulation on 28SLP/28ULP, 40LP, 55LP/55ULP. and Product Compliance Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of GF has chemical review and approval systems Chemicals (REACH) provisions on the presence We also offer semiconductor solutions for in place to ensure that only approved materials of designated Substances of Very High Concern power-management integrated circuits (PMICs) are used in and development (SVHCs). Our specifications also require packing and power converters. Our growing portfolio of foundry modules. Our material qualification material suppliers to meet applicable substance is continuously expanding for higher voltages. process assesses materials relative to our restrictions. GF’s Analog and Power processes include highly specification for Banned, Restricted, and competitive Power FETs that enable maximum Declarable Materials Management, which GF has programs in place to obtain analytical power conversion efficiency to aid in extend- includes both regulatory and customer-driven evidence of product compliance (such as RoHS ing battery operating time. For example, GF requirements. We extend these requirements and halogen-free requirements). We make these BCDlite™ and BCD technologies are developed to our manufacturing partners that provide reports and other product compliance documen- for efficient power conversion and battery man- semiconductor foundry, assembly and test tation available to our customers on our Global- agement in applications like electric vehicles services. Applicable regulatory requirements FoundryView data portal.

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Diversity & Inclusion encourages each individual to bring their whole At GLOBALFOUNDRIES, our people embody and person with all their talent and distinctive exemplify our company’s vision and mission. GF qualities to GF. We value the diverse range of fosters an inclusive workplace for our approxi- cultural values, traditions and perspectives of mately 15,000 employees, celebrating diversity our global population and foster a welcoming and enabling employees to learn, grow, and and inviting place for ideas to flourish. develop their talents. GF’s diversity is the sum of each distinct individual, fueling innovation GF is proud to employ a highly diverse, multi- affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender iden- and delivering differentiated solutions and out- cultural workforce across our global locations. tity, or veteran status. We respect the rights of comes. As part of our ONEGF strategic intent, For example, more than 50 nationalities are employees to associate freely. we are committed to leveraging, embracing represented in our workforce at Fab 8 in and expanding upon the diversity and inclusion Malta, New York, while 40 nations are repre- Inclusive Leadership and Cultural Agility is a of our team as a competitive advantage in our sented at Fab 1 in Dresden, Germany and 22 key pillar of our diversity and inclusion (D&I) global markets. We will achieve greater things at GF Singapore. We have a zero-tolerance strategy. Inclusion at GF means everyone’s by effectively leveraging the power of our diver- policy against harassment, including sexual contributions are welcome, all perspectives sity. Our values of Create, Partner, Embrace and harassment, and discrimination based on are heard and valued, and every person has a Deliver speak to “what we do” as a company age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical sense of belonging. We survey our workforce (Create & Deliver) and “how we work together” condition, mental or physical disability, national quarterly to keep a pulse on employee senti- (Partner & Embrace) to enable a culture that origin, race, religion, political and/or third party ment and drive actions from their feedback.

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The Diversity Inclusion Advocates (DIA@GF) GF is taking a bold approach to the recruitment, GF is taking steps in the fight against civil comprises a cross section of GF executive development, and advancement of women. unrest and racial injustice in the US. We lever- sponsors to further embed D&I in our company As part of the approach, we also partner with aged our DIA@GF to launch a Social Justice & mission, operations, strategies, culture and outside organizations on differentiated develop- Equity campaign, donating $100k to organiza- business objectives. The DIA@GF helps to for- ment for women to prepare them for executive tions supporting these causes. In addition, we mulate the D&I strategy, ensure accountability roles within the company and on targeted hosted a CEO global all hands event to discuss for results, provide governance and oversight recruitment of women. An important element is the impact of racism and how to be brave, on D&I efforts, and promote GF-wide commu- to provide best-in-class family-friendly benefits. humble, and dedicated. nication on progress. We also collaborated with GF offers outstanding parental leave benefits our internal L&OD team and external partners in each region. Building on this foundation, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are another to develop a focused training program for in June 2020 we introduced a significant supporting element of GF’s D&I strategy. ERG’s our leadership team on cultural competency, enhancement for paid parental leave, making are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster inclusion, allyship, unconscious bias, social GF an even better place for employees to a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with GF’s tolerance and equity. build and grow their families and careers. We organizational mission, values, goals, business have increased our paid maternity leave to 20 practices and objectives. At GF, the benefits weeks in APAC and US, so now all regions have of ERGs include the development of future outstanding benefits. We have also increased leaders, increased employee engagement, and our parental leave in these regions. expanded marketplace reach.

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• GLOBALWOMEN (GW), GF’s largest ERG, established in 2013, is an alliance of women and men whose mission is to create a sustainable framework for the professional development of women at GF, working in partnership with allies to drive initiatives that have a positive impact on our people, culture and business. Each major GF site has an active GW chapter: Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA; In May of 2019, more than 300 women from GF locations around the globe gathered for an all day conference in Saratoga Burlington, VT; Malta, NY, and East Fishkill, Springs, NY. The event focused on leadership, career advancement, networking, and professional development. The event’s agenda included top senior female executive speakers, external speakers and company executives. Each of the NY, all U.S.; Bangalore, India; Singapore speakers are highly successful in their respective fields and shared their stories of professional growth, resilience and and Dresden, Germany. Each of the eight leadership with attendees. GW chapters sponsors events and activities within their regions to network and engage submission), external executive readiness business, and lastly, community outreach and employees. These include networking programs with universities, external STEM education programs for young women. events, mentoring events, panel conference participation (including award GF is a Corporate Partner Council member discussions, professional development nominations, publications, authoring papers with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) opportunities (such as “lunch and learn” and delivering plenary talks), attracting and participated in their We19 annual national sessions about patent writing and and recruiting top female talent into our conference in Anaheim, CA.

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Other ERGs include:

• Black Resource Affinity Group (B.R.A.G) • GlobalFamilies provides a community for • United States Veteran’s Resource Group whose mission is to foster an environment employees and their families, and shares (VRG) builds our veteran talent pool, fos- that embraces diverse experiences of helpful resources to promote work-life ters a professional network, and supports black employees, providing a safe place balance. It focuses on growing the GF veterans throughout the community. Their to express individualism while continuing community, connecting families through motto is SERVE: Support, Empower and to build an inclusive culture within GF that outreach, providing helpful resources Recognize Veteran Expertise. promotes recruitment, retention, and pro- such as expecting parents bootcamp, and fessional advancement of black employees. hosting special events for GF families to • Early Career and Tenure Resource Group come together. In the fall GlobalFamilies cultivates a community that welcomes hosts a fall festival that brings together employees within the first years of their families to celebrate Halloween. career by focusing on camaraderie, career growth, and community.

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TABLE 2: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Workforce Composition by Region, Workforce Composition Gender, Employment Type and Contract (as of December 31, 2019) The composition of our global workforce by Region All Employees All Employees Regular Temporary** Full Time Part Time region, gender, employment type (regular/ Male 79%* 99% 0.7% 99% 1% temporary) and nature of contract (full time/ U.S* 43% Female 20%* 99% 0.9% 98% 2% All 99%* 99%* 1%* 98% 2% part time contracts) is presented in TABLE 2, Male 66% 99% 1% 100% 0% Asia 36% Female 34% 99% 0.8% 100% 0% while TABLE 3 provides an overview of the Pac composition of our global workforce by All 100% 99% 0.9% 100% 0% Male 83% 96% 3.5% 96% 4% employee category, gender, and age. EMEA 21% Female 17% 95% 5% 73% 27% All 100% 96% 3.8% 92% 8% * 0.8 percent of U.S. employees (equals 0.4 percent of total) Male 75% 99% 1.4% 99% 1% have not self-identified their gender Total 100% Female 25% 99% 1.5% 95% 5% ** Temporary employee category includes contingent workers All 100% 98%* 2%* 98% 2% (equals 0.1 percent of total) as well as other employees, such as apprentices, students, and interns (equals 1.2 percent of total). TABLE 3: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Workforce Composition by Gender, Employee Category and Age (as of December 31, 2019)*** *** Numbers in Table 3 do not include temporary employees Employee All All Directors Vice Presidents Senior Leader- Board of + + + Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors composition Category Employees Managers and above and above ship Team Directors as of September 1, 2020 Male (Totals) 75% 81% 84% 82% 80% 90% under 30 15% 2% 0% 0% 0% Male 30-50 55% 58% 36% 22% 25% (Age) over 50 30% 40% 64% 78% 75% Female (Totals) 25% 19% 16% 16% 20% 10% under 30 19% 5% 0% 0% 0% Female 30-50 59% 68% 57% 42% 0% (Age) over 50 22% 27% 43% 58% 100%

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Compensation & Benefits To support our employees during the global and regional development resources our Generally, GF’s Global Compensation & Benefits COVID-19 pandemic crisis, GF has also introduced employees own their professional development, Strategy is to provide compliant programs new and enhanced benefits for all employees, ranging from communication and leadership which are considered competitive against to help team members remain healthy, care for skills to project management and technical current geographical and skill market norms. family members, and face other challenges arising skill growth. We offer instructor-led courses, Our goal is to gain a balance between global from the pandemic. These include emergency on-the-job training, and e-learning, including standardization and local customization, while paid leave for employees who are unable to work through access to an extensive third party offering our employees protection and flexibility on-site or remotely, and quarantine paid leave for online training platform. In 2019 the average with their benefit offerings. We recognize that employees who are directed to quarantine by their number of training hours per employee was benefit environments vary by country, and physician or health authority. more than 381. We also support our employees’ therefore the types of benefit plans we offer development through mentoring, coaching, reflect the prevailing local market practices and Employee Education & Training professional certifications, and partnerships employee needs. Benefits under this strategy GF’s company culture leverages the power with outside organizations. include healthcare, parental leave, risk benefits of our people by recognizing the importance such as personal insurance, retirement savings, of teamwork and collaboration, increased Our performance management process reflects time off, educational assistance, and other employee engagement and empowerment. our employees’ professional development. It is location-specific benefits. designed to help employees and managers find We provide our employees with resources and directions through joint goal and development courses that develop job and career skills and planning to ultimately deliver results not only for help people manage change. Through our global our company, but for our employees themselves.

1 Instructor led and web-based training hours only, on-the job training hours are not included.

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During this challenging time, we are as It’s easy to live our mission, vision and values GlobalGives STEM Initiative committed as ever to our GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ when it’s convenient to do so. Our response to From its inception, GlobalGives has held mission, vision and values. This includes our the needs of those in our communities validates a special place for K–12 STEM education, commitment to community involvement and who we are as a company, especially in times of providing funding across all GF locations to support for the well-established programs crises. Embracing our community is integral to help foster a love of Science, Technology, and teams dedicated to enriching the lives of our company identity, connecting our teams to Engineering and Mathematics in underserved people around the globe. This year alone, we global initiatives that are bigger than GF. communities across the globe. Through our as a global community have faced significant GlobalGives STEM initiative, we provide expe- natural disasters, an unprecedented worldwide The following is a look back on our collective riential learning opportunities for students and pandemic, and extreme examples of social 2019 company-wide giving, a tribute to the teachers, facilitate curriculum development and injustice. As ONEGF, we not only deliver original employee-led, grassroots efforts that mentoring support for early college high school technology for humanity, but also pride have evolved into what we know today as programs, drive programming to encourage ourselves in giving to and supporting the GlobalGives. Since 2016, our GlobalGives pro- girls to pursue education and career paths in communities we call home. gram has become multifaceted, encompassing STEM, and offer internships, job shadowing, both employee and company-driven initiatives and employment opportunities in advanced around STEM, philanthropy and crisis. manufacturing, among others.

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Some of the specific programs we have created or supported include: GlobalGives Philanthropy When it comes to philanthropy, employees in every • GLOBALGirls, an annual summer STEM • “Jugend Forscht” (Youth in Science) camp for middle school girls launched including the junior segment “Schüler major GF site make a difference by generously to inspire our next generation of female Experimentieren” (“Students volunteering their time and donating goods and science and technology leaders and Experiment”) Saxony, a regional compe- money to support a wide range of causes, helping address the gender gap in manufactur- tition that encourages young people with to improve the quality of life in the communities ing (Malta, NY; Burlington, VT) scientific and creative talents to put their we call home. Through our GlobalGives donation • FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition ideas into practice (Dresden, Germany) platform, GF has helped communities around the of Science and Technology) Robotics • Annual MiSci (Museum of Innovation & world respond to and rebuild from floods, hurri- programs, designed to motivate young Science) immersive and interactive field canes, wildfires and other disasters. GlobalGives people to pursue education and career trip for Boys & Girls Club and YMCA has also amplified GF Singapore’s annual “Hair for opportunities in STEM, while building youth (Malta, NY) Hope” campaign, which has a fifteen year history of self-confidence, knowledge and life • Ongoing STEM Science Fest events and generously supporting the Children’s Cancer Fund. skills (Malta, NY; East Fishkill, NY; programs serving local schools, orphan- Over the past 15 years, the campaign has raised Burlington, VT) ages and institutions for underprivileged almost $1M in company and employee donations children (Bangalore, India) to help find a cure for childhood cancers and to support families affected by cancer. Additionally, GlobalGives has facilitated numerous localized campaigns, including food drives, school supplies and holiday gifts for children, and annual Earth Day volunteerism.

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At GF, one of our core company values is GlobalGives COVID-19 Response an employee-directed mask donation campaign, “Embrace”—a reminder of the strength that Along with the rest of the world, GF watched fulfilling over 1,700 individual requests for N95, comes from a culture of inclusivity, empathy the novel coronavirus as it grew into a global surgical and cleanroom masks for frontline and respect. In the first half of 2020, GF pandemic crisis, impacting the lives of people in workers and at-risk friends and family members. pledged a combined total of $100K to the every corner of the world. In addition to taking The campaign accounted for over 85,000 of the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund immediate, proactive measures to ensure the total 130,000 masks that GF donated globally in and Race Forward nonprofit organizations to safety of its employees across the globe and the first half of 2020. support the fight against social injustice and deliver on customer commitments, GF was swift racial inequality. to leverage GlobalGives to respond to the needs In early April, GF took a bold step, adding of the people and families in our communities. another $1M in funding to support COVID-19 Also in the first half of 2020, GlobalFoundries relief efforts in every GF location and to increase launched a matching program to better support In March 2020, GF allocated over $100K in employee donation matching to 2:1 for the employee philanthropic efforts across the globe, seed funding in support of numerous cam- remainder of 2020. In response, employee offering a 1:1 match for employee charitable paigns, including supporting the UN Foundation donations surged to unprecedented levels, contributions supported by $500K in funding. COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the supporting a wide range of nonprofits across the Within a few months this decision would enable World Health Organization, the Center for world in their battle against the pandemic, an unparalleled employee giving response in the Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund, helping first responders and those in need in battle against COVID-19. the Singapore National Council of Social Service every GF location. As of the first half of 2020, GF Community Chest Fund, and numerous food and our employees have donated approximately banks across the U.S. In parallel, GF initiated $2M in the fight against this global threat.

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES is committed to sustainable manufacturing oper- GLOBALFOUNDRIES Environmental, Continual Improvement Customer Focus ations. We focus on measurable Health and Safety (EHS) Policy We are committed to continual As a provider of manufacturing GLOBALFOUNDRIES and its subsidiaries improvement of our EHS management services, we strive to enable our eco-efficiency, the optimization are committed to achieving excellence systems to enhance environmental customers to verify that their of resource use to yield products in our Environmental, Health and Safety and safety performance. We collab- expectations for supply chain EHS meeting stringent performance and (EHS) management systems. To do so, orate with our customers, suppliers, performance are met. We will quality criteria. our leadership and employees embrace partners, academic and governmental measure and report relevant EHS and adhere to the following principles: bodies, and industry consortia to data to our customers, allowing drive EHS improvement in semicon- them to assess and reduce Environmental, Health & Journey to Zero ductor manufacturing technology. product life-cycle impacts. Safety Management Systems We have embarked on a journey to achieve zero occupational injuries or Beyond Compliance Consultation and Participation GF’s Global EHS Policy and illnesses, and minimize environmental We implement consistent and rigorous We strive to build and maintain an Standards are the foundation of and climate related impacts from our EHS policies, standards and management open and productive dialogue with our integrated EHS Management operations through pollution prevention systems supported by performance met- our stakeholders. We ensure these System. GF has achieved an and resource conservation. Through our rics, external reporting and compliance principles by providing appropriate assurance. These are designed to protect EHS training, communication and enterprise-wide certification to Journey to Zero we are committed to providing safe and healthy work condi- the environment; to protect the safety, engagement with our employees both the ISO 14001 environ- tions which prevent work-related injuries health and well-being of our employees, and contractors, enabling them mental management systems and illnesses. We are committed to the contractors and communities; and to to own their roles and respon- standard and the OHSAS 18001 elimination of hazards and the reduction ensure that we meet or exceed regula- sibilities and participate in our tory compliance obligations, customer EHS management systems. occupational health and safety of environmental and safety risks, utilizing the principles of behavior-based safety requirements and other voluntary management systems standard. and a hierarchy of risk-mitigation controls. practices to which we subscribe.

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In addition, our fabs have either Eco-Efficiency: Our Goals Our goal setting approach identifies potential resource conservation been certified under the We are expanding the scope of our opportunities across our manufacturing sites. We focus on projects Green Partner program or main- continuous Journey to Zero, the leading that will drive savings and improve our normalized performance rates, tain equivalent controls to ensure theme of our EHS Policy, beyond safety, using our manufacturing index to compare across technologies. For product compliance. Fab 1 (Dresden, to environmental areas with a goal to the 2018–2021 period the resulting resource conservation goals are: Germany) has established an ISO minimize environmental and climate- Electricity: Greenhouse Gas Emissions: 50001-certified energy manage- related impacts from our operations • Achieve savings in ment system. Our certificates are • Achieve savings in annual GHG through pollution prevention and resource annual electricity use emissions of 11,900 metric tons available here. conservation. We measure our operational of 86 gigawatt hours carbon equivalent (MTCE); (GWh); EHS performance using key environmental • 18 percent reduction of normalized 1 Fab 8, in Malta, New York, was performance indicators (KEPIs), reflecting • 15 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions ; normalized electricity designed as a “green fab.” The fab resource consumption, environmental consumption1; Chemical Use and Waste Recycling: and associated administrative and emissions, waste generation, and regula- • Achieve savings in annual chemical support buildings include many energy tory compliance. We normalize data from Water: use and waste generation of a and water efficiency features. We operations using an industry standard • Achieve savings in combined 7,100 tons; annual water use of measured and demonstrated our Manufacturing Index (MI). The MI is • Recycle and reuse at least 60 percent 340,000 cubic meters of hazardous waste generated across commitment to sustainable manufac- derived from the number of wafers man- (m3); the company for our 2020 operations; turing using the “LEED® green building ufactured, the number of masking steps • 10 percent reduction • Recycle and reuse at least 75 percent program” design criteria from the US in our fabrication processes (reflecting of normalized water of non-hazardous waste generated Green Building Council, achieving LEED process complexity), and the total area of consumption1; across the company for our 2020 ® Gold for the office buildings and LEED wafers produced. The normalized rate of a operations. Silver® for the fabrication facility. KEPI thus reflects our eco-efficiency. 1 1 As compared to 2018 baseline normalized rates.

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Performance against GLOBALFOUNDRIES FIGURE 3. Performance against our 2018–2021 Resource Conservation Goals 2018–2021 Resource Conservation Goals We are measuring our performance against our 400 2018–2021 goals in terms of the annualized reductions delivered by our resource conserva- tion projects, through the end of calendar year 300 2019 (FIGURE 3).

We are on track with implementing our resource 200

conservation projects and moving toward meet- Percent ing our goals, specifically for water conservation, 86 GWh 340K M3 11,900 MTCE 7,100 Tons greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction 100 and the reduction of chemical use and waste generation. By the end of 2019, we had already

exceeded our targeted amount of GHG emissions 0 reduction. Electricity Water GHG Waste / Chemical Open Corporate Goal Contribution Identified or In Progress Complete

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Flagship resource conservation projects include: Electricity: Water: GHG Emissions: Chemicals/Waste: At our GF Singapore site, we The Fab 8 site implemented The GF Singapore site completed three projects At GF Dresden, a project was installed rooftop photovoltaic a project in 2019 to increase in 2019 to reduce GHG emissions: successfully concluded in 2019 (PV) systems to generate the site’s water reuse rate by • Process chamber clean recipe that introduced a new internal a portion of our electricity reclaiming water from one of optimization on a set of chemical vapor wastewater pretreatment step to demand. During 2019, PV the site’s wastewater streams. deposition (CVD) tools that are using enable safe discharge of a spe- systems generated more A reverse osmosis system cific wastewater stream into the C2F6, a perfluorocompound (PFC) gas, than 2.2 GWh of renewable was installed to concentrate a reducing annual GHG emissions by municipal wastewater treatment electricity. wastewater stream that contains more than 13,000 MTCE; plant. Prior to the introduction hydrogen fluoride, which enables of the new treatment step, this In 2019, a major chiller plant • Replacement of C F with NF for CVD more efficient treatment at the 2 6 3 wastewater stream was disposed optimization project was chamber cleaning resulting in an annual site’s wastewater treatment off-site as waste because it completed at our Fab 8 site GHG reduction of nearly 600 MTCE; plant. Next to the concentrate, included a small concentration of in Malta NY, leading to an the reverse osmosis system also • Installation of rooftop solar PV (noted ingredients that inhibit communal annual savings of more than generates a permeate that meets above), resulting in the avoidance of wastewater treatment plant 5.5 GWh. Facilities engineers reclaim water purity criteria. This more than 500 MTCE annually. bacteria’s activity. The project implemented a number of permeate is routed to the water was done in cooperation with the measures, from resetting At Fab 8 in Malta, GHG emissions were lowered reclaim system that feeds into communal wastewater treatment condenser settings to intro- through a partnership with GF customer facilities systems such as cooling plant. As a result, the amount of ducing new pump controls (AMD) that granted GF towers or point-of-use abatement annual waste was reduced by and making changes to pump Renewable Energy Credits representing 27,797 devices, conserving more than 3,600 tons, a volume that equals sequencing. MWh of wind energy (equivalent to a Fab 8 GHG 175,000 m³ of water annually. nearly six percent of 2019 total reduction of 875 MTCE). off-site waste disposal.

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ENERGY CONSUMPTION FIGURE 4. Absolute and Normalized Electricity Use—through 2019

FIGURE 4 shows absolute and normalized 4,000 0.08 electricity consumption at our manufacturing 0.070 0.07 facilities from the baseline of our previous three- 0.065 year goal period to 2019. Absolute consumption 3,000 0.058 0.057 0.059 0.06 of electricity in 2019 decreased less than one percent from 2018. At the same time, normalized 0.05

electricity usage increased nearly 3.5 percent 2,000 3,145 3,136 3,134 3,174 3,167 0.04 GWh

in 2019 compared to 2018, reflecting a lower kWh / MI manufacturing index in 2019 compared to 2018. 0.03

1,000 0.02

0.01

0 0 Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 2H’15/1H’16 Previous Goal Period Current Goal Period

Normalized Electricity Consumption Absolute Electricity Consumption 2021 GF Goal

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WATER USE

FIGURE 5. Absolute and Normalized Water Use—through 2019 FIGURE 5 shows absolute and normalized water consumption at our manufacturing facilities from the baseline of our previous three-year goal period through 2019. In 2019, absolute water consumption increased 30,000 0.8 nearly three percent compared to the 2018 value. Similarly, the normal- 0.65 ized rate of water use increased by more than six percent. 0.61 0.55 0.54 0.6 We have extensive water reclaim programs in place at our manufacturing 20,000 0.50 3 facilities. “Reclaimed water” includes both recycled and reused water. It

is used as a high-quality raw water supply to our ultra-pure water (UPW) 0.4 Liter / MI plants (defined as “recycling”) as well as for facility operations such as 29,112 29,328 29,942 27,979 28,774 Thousand m cooling towers and scrubbers, which can accommodate lower-quality 10,000 water sources (defined as “reuse”). In 2019, we achieved a combined 0.2 corporate water reclaim rate of 59 percent relative to incoming water supply, which was three percent lower than in 2018. The average water 0 0 recycling rate across our fab sites was 39 percent compared to incoming Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 water, a rate two percent lower than the preceding year. 2H’15/1H’16 Previous Goal Period Current Goal Period The temporary decrease in 2019 of our water reclaim and recycling rates Normalized Water Consumption Absolute Water Consumption as well as the increase in both absolute and normalized water use during 2021 GF Goal 2019 was related to a technical issue with our GF Singapore Woodlands water reclaim plant that prevented the site from using reclaimed water according to full reclaim capacity.

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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS The potential business risks associated with beyond regulatory requirements, including the climate change are complex, ranging from World Semiconductor Council’s (WSC) 2020 goal Climate change is a critically important challenge regulatory initiatives affecting energy and to implement best practices in all new semicon- impacting our global environment, human process materials, to severe weather events such ductor fabs. Fab 8 in New York, which started society and the global economy. GF monitors our as droughts, flooding, and extreme temperatures. operations in 2012, was built to meet the WSC energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) Climate-related risks, including supply or opera- Best Practices commitment. emissions to understand our climate impacts. tional disruptions due to severe weather events, We manage our climate-related business risks are evaluated as part of our risk management by conserving energy, implementing emission process. We track the development of proposed controls, and participating in initiatives to drive climate legislation around the world and have industry-wide improvements. implemented proactive measures that go well

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FIGURE 6 shows absolute and normalized direct (Scope 1) and indi- FIGURE 6. Absolute and Normalized Direct (Scope 1) rect (Scope 2) GHG emissions from the baseline of our previous goal and Indirect (Scope 2) GHG Emissions—through 2019 800,000 20 period through 2019.2,3 Scope 1 GHG emissions are those released

from from our facilities, including PFCs, N2O and fluorinated heat transfer fluids (FHTF), as well as emissions from on-site combustion 15.7 600,000 14.2 12.9 12.9 15 of fossil fuels such as natural gas, diesel and fuel oils. Scope 2 GHG 12.8 emissions are those that result from externally generated electricity 12.1 12.1 270,003 262,823 251,675 that is used at GF sites. Combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emis- 246,231 240,599 400,000 10

sions were nearly three percent lower in 2019 relative to 2018, with MTCE

a three percent reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions and a reduction Gram CE / MI of Scope 2 GHG emissions by more than two percent. Normalized 429,189 423,359 440,118 424,344 411,349 2019 GHG emissions remained at the same level as 2018, despite a 200,000 5 lower manufacturing index.

0 0 Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 2 GF quantifies GHG emissions using the following methods : 2H’15/1H’16 • “The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (Revised Edition)”; Previous Goal Period Current Goal Period • For semiconductor process related PFC emissions specifically GF uses Tier 2 methods of IPCC Guideline for GHG Inventories V3_Chapt6 Electronics Industries and U.S. EPA reporting methods under Subpart I of Normalized GHG Emissions Absolute Scope 2 GHG Emissions the GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule (MRR); 2021 GF Goal Absolute Scope 1 GHG Emissions • GWPs used are from IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4 – 100 year); • GF is using the market-based method to quantify Scope 2 GHG emissions from the “GHG Protocol Scope 2 3 Recalculations were made for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions. Total emissions from 2016 to 2018 Guidance”. The market-based method reflects emissions from the electricity that a company purchases, were 1% – 5% higher than previously reported. For Scope 1 emissions, the recalculation resulted in 2016 to 2018 which in some cases may be different from the electricity that is generated locally and distributed via the values that were 5% – 6% higher than previously reported. For Scope 2 emissions, the recalculation resulted in local grid. 2016 to 2018 values that were 0.5% – 6% lower than previously reported.

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FIGURE 7 shows absolute and normalized total FIGURE 7. Absolute and Normalized PFC Emissions—through 2019 PFC (perfluorinated compound) emissions from the baseline of our previous three-year goal 400 8

period through 2019. PFC gases are used in 6.9 semiconductor wafer etching and Chemical Vapor 5.7 Deposition (CVD) chamber cleaning. Absolute 300 6 5.4 PFC emissions decreased by nearly four percent 4.9 4.9 in 2019 compared to 2018, while normalized PFC emissions remained flat in 2019 as compared to 200 4 2018. Our 300mm fabs in Dresden (Fab 1) and

307 299 318 296 285 Grams CE / MI

New York (Fabs 8 and 10) were designed to pro- Thousand MTCE duce extremely low emissions of PFCs by using low-emission gases in CVD chamber cleaning, 100 2 coupled with near-universal use of point-of-use abatement equipment for PFC-using processes. 0 0 Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 2H’15/1H’16

Normalized PFC Emissions Absolute PFC Emissions

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HAZARDOUS WASTE4 FIGURE 8. Absolute Hazardous Waste Generation and Byproducts Beneficially Recycled and Reused Generation and Normalized Hazardous Waste Generation—through 20195,6 FIGURE 8 shows absolute and normalized hazardous waste generation, as well as absolute generation of byproducts beneficially 60,000 1.0 0.83 0.81 recycled and reused, from the baseline of our previous goal period 0.79 10,004 0.78 8,118 through 2019. 0.71 0.75 8,182 7,572 40,000 Absolute hazardous waste generation decreased by nearly seven 8,390 0.5

percent in 2019 compared to the 2018 baseline. Similarly, the Tons

normalized rate of hazardous waste generation decreased by nearly 20,000 31,515 38,347 45,252 44,789 41,811 Grams / MI four percent. The reduction reflects the status of resource conser- 0.2 vation projects as shown in FIGURE 3. We are continuing to actively investigate ways to reduce water and chemical use to ultimately 0 0 reduce hazardous waste. Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 2H’15/1H’16

Normalized Hazardous Waste Generation Beneficially Recycled / Reused Byproducts Absolute Hazardous Waste Generation

4 The classification of waste as “hazardous” is determined by the respective regulations that apply to our manufacturing sites. 5 We also include the category “byproducts beneficially recycled and reused”, which is applicable only to our U.S. sites because reclaimed material is excluded from the U.S. EPA definition of hazardous waste. 6 2016 to 2018 absolute and normalized hazardous waste generation numbers represent a restatement of the numbers reported in the 2019 CSR report due to a recalculation. Restated numbers are 6% lower than previously reported numbers for 2016 and 2018, and 5% higher than previously reported numbers for 2017.

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FIGURE 9 shows a breakdown of the disposal methods for hazardous FIGURE 9. 2019 Disposal Methods for Hazardous Waste waste (including byproducts beneficially recycled and reused) gener- and Beneficially Recycled and Reused Byproducts ated in 2019. The overall 2019 recycling and reuse rate (that combines

the categories “recycled /reused” with “byproducts beneficially 15% Beneficially Recycled recycled and reused”) was 52.1 percent, which was nearly eight per- and Reused 37% cent below our 2019 goal to recycle and reuse at least 60 percent of Recycled or Reused 2% Burned for Fuel Recovery Off-Site hazardous waste (including beneficial recycled and reused byproducts). In 2019, 6.4 percent of total hazardous waste was sent to landfill.

One of the contributing factors affecting the waste recycling and 34% reuse rate was the successful execution of projects to reduce the Treated Off-Site generation of hazardous waste. When the volume of a hazardous 6% Landfilled Off-Site waste stream that was recycled or reused is successfully reduced at 6% Incinerated Off-Site the source (a more preferable approach within the pollution prevention hierarchy), the overall recycling/reuse rate will decline. While achieving an increased recycle and reuse rate becomes more challenging as the overall volume of waste generated is being reduced, GF continues to challenge itself with a 60 percent recycling and reuse rate goal for 2020 operations. This supports additional landfill reduction initiatives within our Journey to Zero.

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FIGURE 10. Absolute and Normalized Non-Hazardous Waste Generation—through 2019 NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION 25,000 0.50 0.48 0.39 FIGURE 10 shows absolute and normalized non-hazardous waste 20,000 0.40 0.37 generation from the baseline of our previous goal period through 15,000 0.34 0.30 2019. 0.29 Tons 10,000 0.20

21,296 19,024 15,890 18,881 20,115 Grams / MI

Absolute non-hazardous waste generation increased by 6.5 percent 5,000 0.10 from 2018 to 2019, normalized non-hazardous waste generation 0 0 similarly was more than ten percent higher than in 2018. Non- Baseline 2016 2017 2018 2019 hazardous waste generation has increased since 2018 due to a 2H’15/1H’16 Normalized Non Hazardous Absolute Non Hazardous building demolition project at our Fab 10 site in East Fishkill, NY Waste Generation Waste Generation which commenced in Q4 2018 and continued into 2019.

FIGURE 11. 2019 Disposal Methods for Non-Hazardous Waste FIGURE 11 shows the breakdown of the disposal methods for non- hazardous waste generated in 2019. 54.1 percent of non-hazardous 15% Treated Off-Site waste generated by GF in 2019 was recycled or reused, less than 6% Incinerated Off-Site 2018, which is also related to the above mentioned building demoli- tion project at our Fab 10 site in East Fishkill, NY which commenced 54% Recycled or Reused in Q4 2018 and continued into 2019. 25% Landfilled Off-Site

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AIR EMISSIONS EHS COMPLIANCE We are committed to a “Beyond Compliance” approach, seeking to All of our manufacturing facilities operate within air quality conditions exceed the requirements of applicable regulations. We implement permitted by local regulatory agencies. The primary air emissions from consistent and rigorous EHS standards, management systems, metrics, our facilities include corrosives (acids and bases) and volatile organic external reporting, and compliance assurance programs. Our manufac- compounds (VOCs). turing sites perform internal reviews as part of their EHS Management Systems and are routinely inspected by regulatory authorities. We employ wet scrubbers to neutralize corrosive emissions and treat the scrubber water in on-site wastewater treatment systems prior to In 2019, inspections and regular compliance reporting across our global discharge. For VOC emissions reduction, most sites use thermal oxida- locations resulted in four notices of violation (NOVs). All issues have tion or carbon bed adsorbers. Fab 1 in Dresden, Fab 8 in Malta, NY, been resolved in communication with the respective regulatory authori- and Fab 10 in East Fishkill, NY, have control technology that utilizes ties. No financial penalties were assessed for NOVs received in 2019. rotary concentrators followed by thermal oxidation. In 2018 our Fab 7 facility in Singapore commenced a project to install a rotary con- centrator, with a planned completion in Q3 of 2020. This technology uses highly adsorbent zeolite materials to capture VOCs, which are subsequently desorbed, producing a low-volume exhaust stream with a higher concentration of VOCs. This more concentrated exhaust stream is then treated with greater efficiency through a combus- tion process that destroys as much as 98 percent of the VOCs.

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As a member of the Responsible Business Alliance specialized materials, tools and services Annually, we ask our designated major suppliers to provide (RBA), GLOBALFOUNDRIES is committed to with relatively long qualification times), GF a signed certification acknowledging their understanding responsible sourcing practices. We progressively has developed long lasting relationships of the RBA Code and our requirement to be in conformity, apply the RBA Code of Conduct to our major with most of its suppliers, and specifically along with self-assessment information using RBA suppliers, and monitor its application to the best with its most relevant suppliers. questionnaires and tools (such as RBA-Online, RBA’s of our ability using RBA practices and tools. GF supply chain risk assessment platform) or equivalent encourages and supports our suppliers to do the Our requirement that suppliers conform methods. GF applies a risk-based approach for selected same in our continuous pursuit of excellence in with the RBA Code is included in our major suppliers to provide evidence of RBA Code corporate responsibility and extension of responsi- standard contract templates, Purchase conformity, through VAP (Validated Assessment Program) ble practices throughout the supply chain. Order Terms and Conditions, Global audit reports or targeted document reviews performed Supplier and Subcontractor Management by GF staff. Where corrective actions are identified, either Our manufacturing supply chain consists primarily Policy, and Material Qualification Procedure. in VAP audits or from GF review, we work closely with of suppliers of highly specialized semiconductor While the requirement to conform to the our suppliers to implement them in order to improve manufacturing equipment and materials. We RBA Code is extended to all suppliers, we their business practices. To ensure that our supplier also work with suppliers of specialized business have implemented a supplier RBA Code requirements are well understood within GF’s Global services ranging from fab design and construction conformity assessment and verification Supply Management department, lead buyers of identified to IT consulting. The majority of our manufacturing process that is directed at GF’s major major suppliers receive training regarding the RBA Code, suppliers operate in the United States, Japan, suppliers. The composition of the major focused specifically on its escalation into the supply Singapore, Germany and other EU countries, and supplier list is based on documented chain and our major supplier RBA Code assessment and Taiwan. There is also a small number of suppliers criteria that are related to supplier spend, verification process. Where applicable, the annual results from the People’s Republic of China. Due to the supplier facility location, and nature of of RBA Code conformity assessment and verification nature of the semiconductor business (highly supplier business. process are included in our Global Supplier Ratings.

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TABLE 4: GLOBALFOUNDRIES 2019 Supplier RBA Code Conformity Assessment and Verification Program Overview by Supplier Category In 2019 our major supplier list included Outsourced Manufacturing Materials (Wafers, On-Site Recruitment approximately 60 suppliers. These include Manufacturing Tools Materials, Masks) Services Agencies manufacturing tool suppliers, silicon wafer RBA 2019 Site SAQs 21 27 59 1 0 and specialty chemical suppliers, outsourced RBA 2019 Site SAQ 21 27 59 1 0 manufacturing—mostly outsourced test and with "Low Risk" Score Self-Assessments RBA SAQ Equivalent assembly (OSAT) suppliers, labor recruitment 0 0 0 14 5 Information agencies, and on-site service suppliers, such as RBA SAQ Equivalent janitorial, security and canteen services. Information with "Low 0 0 0 3 3 Risk" Score

RBA VAP Audits 12 0 2 1 0 As shown in TABLE 4, within the 2019 program Audits and Targeted Document Reviews GF RBA Targeted cycle, more than 125 self-assessment informa- 0 0 0 11 2 Document Review tion responses were obtained from major suppli- ers (some provide materials to GF from multiple locations). The vast majority (90 percent) of the Code. GF staff conducted targeted document have been closed for six of these sites. In total, self-assessment information indicated a low review for eleven on-site service suppliers and at YE 2019, 17 major supplier sites / major risk for non-conformance to the RBA code. GF for two labor recruitment agencies, all of which suppliers have completed corrective actions staff reviewed all self-assessment information required implementation of some corrective identified in the 2019 review, while six major and followed up with targeted document actions. Of the fifteen major supplier sites that supplier sites were at various stages working reviews, or requests for VAP audit information conducted VAP Audits, ten of these sites had towards closure. where self-assessments indicated a higher corrective actions identified for closure within potential risk for non-conformity to the RBA the RBA VAP process1, and corrective actions 1 GF considers VAP audits with scores of less than 180 points as needing corrective actions, confirmed through a VAP Closure Audit.

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Of the RBA Code non-conformities identified, The most frequently identified findings were for the following subtopics of the primary RBA Code sections: 0.5% were classified as priority non-conformi- Labor Environment ties, 57% were classified as major, 42% as • Working Hours and Consecutive Days • Hazardous Substances minor, and 0.5% as a risk of non-conformity. Worked (>50% of Labor findings) – These (~42% of Environmental findings) – These These findings pertained to the primary sec- included missing policies and working hour findings related to storage, management, tions of the RBA Code as shown in TABLE 5. exceedances; and labeling of hazardous substances, • Freely Chosen Employment including hazardous waste. TABLE 5: Supply Chain RBA Non-Conformities by RBA Code Section (~20% of Labor findings) – These included missing policies, penalties for short notice Responsible Minerals Sourcing RBA Code Percentage termination, mandatory overtime, and GF requires all materials to be sourced respon- Section of Findings late repayment of fees or other costs that sibly—this applies specifically to materials A) Labor 38% workers paid; potentially sourced from conflict-affected and B) Health & Safety 25% Health & Safety high risk areas. GF’s Conflict Minerals Policy C) Environmental 10% • Emergency Preparedness establishes due diligence expectations for sourcing of minerals and metals, such as tan- D) Ethics 10% (~50% of Health and Safety findings); • Occupational Health & Safety talum, tin, tungsten and gold (“3TG”) as well as E) Management Systems 17% (~17 % of Health and Safety findings) – cobalt. The policy specifically prohibits sourcing These findings related to risk assessments of 3TG metals that contributes to financing or risk prevention measures; armed conflict and human rights abuses in the conflict regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and adjoining countries.

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In the complex, multi-step silicon wafer man- 3TG DRC conflict-free supply chain—a status For cobalt, we have implemented due diligence ufacturing process, tantalum, tungsten—and that we initially achieved in 2016. DRC conflict- processes aligned with the RMI’s Cobalt in some cases, cobalt or gold—are added to free sourcing is defined by sourcing 3TG Initiative. achieve the desired functionalities of integrated metals only from smelters listed as compliant circuits. The commodities we purchase that by the Responsible Minerals Initiative’s (RMI) In 2019 GF expanded our supplier assurance contain tantalum, tungsten, gold or cobalt Responsible Minerals Assurance Process processes to our extended minerals supply include high-purity targets used in physical (RMAP). Although as a privately held com- chain, using RMI’s Risk Readiness Assessment vapor deposition (PVD) and process gases and pany, GF is not subject to the United States (RRA). The RRA is a voluntary self-assesment chemicals, all of which are used to deposit Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) and reporting tool that enables a better ultra-thin metal films onto the wafer surface. Conflict Minerals Rule, we routinely provide due understanding of the environmental, social and Tin and gold are used in post-wafer fab process diligence information to support our customers’ human and governance risks in the minerals steps, such as in interconnect materials in wafer reporting needs. supply chain. It extends further upstream than bump or wafer packaging, and in components the RMAP program, which focuses on smelters. used for semiconductor module assembly. To maintain our DRC conflict-free supply GF reviews the identified risks and works with chain status, we manage our supply base to our direct suppliers to initiate risk mitigation GF is a member of the Responsible Minerals control all commodities containing 3TG metals. actions in their upstream minerals supply chain. Initiative (RMI) and applies RMI’s due diligence We partner with our suppliers to identify all Our responsible minerals sourcing program tools, such as the Responsible Minerals smelters in our extended supply chain and and progress are reviewed periodically by the Assurance Process (RMAP) and Risk Readiness ensure they maintain RMAP conformance. Any Stewardship Committee. Assessment (RRA) for conflict-affected and new commodities including 3TG metals must be high-risk areas. GF’s goal is to maintain our sourced only from RMAP-compliant smelters.

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The GLOBALFOUNDRIES 2020 Corporate Data presented in this report reflects calendar We value and encourage your feedback on this Responsibility Report is our sixth comprehensive year 2019 where not indicated otherwise. The report. Please send comments or questions to corporate social responsibility and sustainability data were compiled from facilities owned CSR@.com. report. The last report was published in 2019 or operated by GLOBALFOUNDRIES during and covered 2018 data. the reporting period and validated using our internal processes. We are using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Standards and self-declare that this report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.

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Groundbreaking for Fab 1 in Dresden took place in October The Dresden site’s Community Affairs Program SUSTAINABILITY FEATURE: 1996. The grand opening of the first production clean room has a strong focus on educational youth Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions followed in 1999, and the Dresden site has continued projects. As a leading tech company, the Fab 1 was designed for extremely low emissions to expand ever since. In 2009, the Dresden site became Dresden site is driving a considerable number of PFCs, which is accomplished by utilizing low- the first GLOBALFOUNDRIES fab when the company was of educational projects focused on STEM emission gases in CVD chamber cleaning, coupled divested from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). With activities with K–12 students. Jointly with other with near-universal use of point-of-use abatement more than 52,000 square meters of cleanroom, Fab 1 is long-term partners, GF Dresden is a sponsor of equipment for PFC-using processes. Highly efficient the largest semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe. the renowned youth tech competition “Jugend natural gas powered trigeneration plants power Fab 1, forscht” (“Young Scientists”). along with a small fraction of electricity from the GF Dresden contributes significantly to the advancement of Dresden public grid. a leading-edge semiconductor industry in Europe, Germany, COVID-19 Relief Campaign 2020 and specifically the high-tech cluster in Saxony. The region Within the worldwide GF COVID-19 relief AWARDS currently counts approximately 2,400 high tech companies campaign, GF Dresden and its employees have • 2019 Saxony Environmental Alliance’s Certificate with more than 64,000 employees. donated €140K to organizations and associa- of Recognition for environmental management tions in Saxony. Nearly €50K went to the Red measures that go beyond regulatory compliance; COMMUNITY RELATIONS Cross Saxony to set up a mobile COVID-19 • 2019 Dresden Chamber of Commerce Award for Located literally fence-to-fence with its neighbors in test station for additional testing capacity, Apprenticeship Excellence. the 800-year-old villages of Wilschdorf and Boxdorf, especially in old people’s homes and nursing the Dresden site participated in its first local town hall homes. In addition, the recipients included meetings back in 1996 and continues to do so today. GF Bürgerstiftung Dresden, Dresdner Tafel Dresden supports various neighborhood associations and e.V., Diakonie – Stadtmission Dresden, THW activities such as local heritage societies, volunteer fire Dresden, Sonnenstrahl e.V. and arche noVa e.V. brigades and choirs.

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12 SITE PROFILE: Singapore – “GIGA+ Fab” (Fabs 2, 3 and 5) and Fab 7/7G Wafer Size: 300mm / 200mm Technology:180nm–40nm Cleanroom Area: nearly 68,000 m² Management System Certifications: ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Sony Green Partner; Fab 7: ISO 15408 (Common Criteria)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Woodlands campus of childhood cancer. GF Singapore also supports SUSTAINABILITY FEATURE: is home to one 200mm “GIGA+ Fab” (Fabs 2, 3 and regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering Resource Efficiency 5) and one 300mm Fab (Fab 7/7G). In December and Mathematics) activities, providing insights Resource efficiency is a priority for the Singapore team. 2019, we transferred ownership of Fab 3E, located into advanced technology for students from a Energy and water conservation programs are contin- at the GF Singapore Tampines campus to Vanguard number of tertiary institutions. ually pursued. For example, our Singapore fabs have International Semiconductor (VIS). The history of extensive state-of-the-art water recycling capabilities in our GIGA+ Fab goes back to 1995 when Fab 2 first COVID-19 Relief Campaign 2020 place, and achieved a 65 percent recycling rate in 2019 started production. Our 300mm Fab 7 commenced Since February, GF Singapore together with as compared to incoming water supply1. Furthermore, operation in 2005, and has evolved ever since. The employees have generously contributed and over 95 percent of the water consumed at GF Singapore last significant extension was during 2016, when our accumulated over S$238,000 (~US$173,000) is NEWater, which is reclaimed and treated wastewater former 200mm Fab 6 was converted to 300mm (Fab in both employee donations and company supplied by the Singapore Public Utilities Board. Using 7G) and merged into Fab 7. The GF Singapore fabs matching. Donations will go toward supporting NEWater supports Singapore’s water conservation strat- were previously owned by Chartered Semiconductor and providing relief to vulnerable individuals and egy to reserve high-quality potable water for domestic Manufacturing and were acquired by GF in 2010. families, including healthcare workers, frontline consumption. workers and volunteers, affected by the COVID- AWARDS COMMUNITY RELATIONS 19 situation. Our Singapore team also prepared • 2019 Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) VAP Audit Since 2006, the GF Singapore site has held an and shipped a donation of 30,000 cleanroom Platinum Recognition for achieving the maximum annual Hair for Hope fundraising event benefiting masks. Sent from Fab 7, these masks were score of 200 following closure of action items from its the Singapore Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF). consolidated with Singapore’s National Council September 2018 VAP Audit; GF donated a total of S$98,830 (US$72,130) to the of Social Services, and shared with those in need. • 2019 Singapore National Fire Safety Competition – beneficiary in 2019 and altogether has raised more Silver Award in the 2019 Industrial Fire Safety than S$1M over the last 14 years. This signature Competition of the Singapore National Fire Safety event serves to raise funds and promote awareness and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council. 1 As per GRI 303-3 (2016) definition.

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In 2009, GLOBALFOUNDRIES broke ground for con- development and construction of a $1.1M three- SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES: struction of the Fab 8 300mm wafer manufacturing season community athletic complex in the Luther Green Building Design facility in Malta, New York. Total capital investment Forest Technology Campus. GF Foundations in Malta The Fab 8 campus has integrated green building for the Fab 8 campus now exceeds $15B. The major- & Stillwater have pledged in excess of $1.5M to over principles and practices from the beginning. This ity of this investment has been directed towards 435 community, civic, athletic, non-profit and STEM includes an innovative system that uses heat recov- advanced 14/12nm technologies. With 450,000 programming organizations through 2019. ery chillers to meet the fab’s year-round base cooling sq. ft. of cleanroom space and continued expan- load and recovers the heat for site needs instead of sion, GF’s Fab 8 is one of the leaders in advanced COVID-19 Relief Campaign 2020 removing it with cooling towers. The fab was also manufacturing in the U.S. Fab 8 is a cornerstone of GF Fab 8 has provided economic support to many equipped from the start with high-efficiency motors, ’s “” region and is the community-based health and social service orga- chillers, boilers, fan filters for the cleanroom, and largest public-private sector industrial investment in nizations along with donating thousands of pieces vacuum pumps. Fab 8 continues to optimize these New York state’s history. of critically needed personal protective equipment features, and from 2018 to 2019 has implemented (PPE) to hospitals, health care and emergency advanced heat recovery features, a project that takes COMMUNITY RELATIONS: services organizations. Fab 8 employees generously advantage of free cooling, and LED light retrofitting Next to charity donations to those in need within supported the GF GlobalGives COVID-19 Campaign, projects. the local community, the site’s community relations contributing a total of $120K to local organizations. program supports numerous educational initiatives, GF Fab 8 also donated $73K to support the New York AWARDS such as FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition State First Responders COVID-19 Fund. The GF-Town • 2019 New York Capital Region’s Healthiest Employers Award: GF Fab 8 was among 25 of Science and Technology) robotics programs. of Malta and the GF-Town of Stillwater Foundations companies who were honored as “healthiest Together with its consortium of business partners, provided a total of $69K to organizations supporting employers” by the Albany Business Review; GF has invested over $5M in the Saratoga County food needs for local residents and students. communities of Malta & Stillwater, including the • Green Building: Admin 1 and Admin 2 office build- ings are LEED Gold®. Fab 8.1 fabrication facility is LEED Silver®.

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IBM broke ground on its Vermont facility located on the COVID-19 Relief Campaign 2020 and chemical optimization in chemical mechanical banks of the Winooski River near Burlington in 1957. Since As an extension of GF’s corporate COVID-19 relief polish operations. The Burlington site also has a then, the campus has grown and evolved into a major campaigns, Fab 9 provided support to key Vermont history of supporting photovoltaic development semiconductor manufacturing site. GLOBALFOUNDRIES needs such as local food banks; and donated qualified research, and in 2016, transferred unused land to acquired the site as part of the IBM Microelectronics PPE to health care sites, first responders, medical Green Mountain Power to develop a 4.7 MW solar business in 2015. GF’s Fab 9 is the largest private manu- facilities, and the state’s emergency operations center power generation facility, the state’s largest at that facturing employer in the state of Vermont. for those on the front lines of the pandemic. The GF time, providing benefits to local communities, GF Burlington site’s donations included more than $70K and the environment. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: to the Vermont Foodbank, United Way of Northwest VT The Burlington site has an extensive history of community AWARDS COVID-19 United Response Fund, and the University involvement, whether through charitable contributions • 2019 Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) VAP of Vermont (UVM) Medical Center COVID-19 Response or volunteering during its “Days of Caring”. As part of the Audit Platinum Recognition for achieving the Fund for first responders. Fab 9 also donated 10 GF GlobalGives program, many Burlington employees maximum score of 200 in its 2018 VAP Audit; Apple iPad Pro’s to the UVM Medical Center to support volunteer with a variety of local non-profit agencies, with • 2019 Vermont Governor’s Excellence Award in ultrasound systems. focuses on food stability, health services and family Worksite Wellness – Silver level; oriented causes. Burlington employees participate in SUSTAINABILITY FEATURE: • National Pollution Prevention Roundtable: GF on-site blood drives, work with the Special Olympics, and Legacy of environmental excellence was awarded NPPR’s “P2 Champion Award” in are highly involved with local cancer support agencies. Noted for its long-term environmental excellence, GF 2019 in recognition of an outstanding impact on Additionally, GF employees at Fab 9 support many K–12 Fab 9 Burlington has received extensive recognition implementing pollution prevention; STEM initiatives. Fab 9 hosts a GlobalGirls STEM camp including numerous national, regional and state awards • Green Mountain Water Environmental Association for middle school students, along with volunteering and for its pollution prevention programs. In 2019, for the Award: Fab 9 WasteWater Treatment Facility sponsorships for Odyssey of the Mind, STARBASE, and third time, GF Fab 9 was awarded with the National received the Outstanding Industrial Facility Award ® FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) “P2 Champion for demonstrated commitment to clean water and Technology) Lego and Robotics. Award”. The latest awarded project addressed process pollution prevention.

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Originally developed by IBM in 1962, the East Fishkill, NY The East Fishkill site also participates in a number SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES: site grew and evolved into a major R&D and manufac- of STEM activities, including DiscoverE school Best in class safety performance turing center. The site joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES as visits and National Manufacturing Day, on-site, The Fab 10 site team exceeded their goal to reduce part of IBM’s microelectronics business acquisition in where students experience STEM problem solving 2019 injury rates by at least 10% below 2018, with a 2015 and is now known as GF Fab 10. In April 2019, skills and careers. The Fab 10 team partners with best-in-class performance of zero recordable injuries GF announced the launch of its strategic partnership local school districts on educational programming in 2019. The team’s success is the result of years of with ON Semiconductor, through which GF will transfer for students about the semiconductor industry, GF dedicated effort across GF to engage employees and ownership of the Fab 10 facility to ON at the end of 2022. and STEM careers. managers in building a strong safety culture.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COVID-19 Relief Campaign 2020 Recycle and Reuse East Fishkill employees have always prided themselves As an extension of GF’s corporate COVID-19 Fab 10 produces two commercial chemical products on being good neighbors, giving generously to the relief campaign, the Fab 10 team donated $50K for reutilization from the wastewaters generated local community through charitable donations and to Dutchess Responds, a local effort to provide by its 300mm manufacturing operations. A sulfuric volunteering through its “Days of Service”. Each year critical needs such as food, medication and acid wastewater is segregated to produce a spent Fab 10 employees come together for the “Bike Build household essentials to individuals experiencing sulfuric acid product and an ammonia wastewater is Competition” for which they form teams to assemble hardships or quarantine restrictions. In addition, distilled to produce an ammonium hydroxide solution bikes that will be donated to local children’s non-profit East Fishkill employees donated close to $5K for reuse in off-site catalytic air emission abatement organizations. During this event Fab 10 also collects hats, through a GF charitable contribution campaign. systems. gloves and non-perishable food items to be donated Fab 10 also donated $10K to the to local organizations and food banks. East Fishkill Food Bank which reaches six counties in the Groundwater treated through IBM groundwater employees support a “Treat the Troops” program to send surrounding region. remediation activities (approximately 25 percent of homemade care packages to deployed U.S. military men site water usage) is also reused in the production of and women service members. ultra-pure water.

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage General Disclosures 102-1 Name of the organization Company Profile Full

Significant changes to the 102-10 Company Profile Full organization and its supply chain

Precautionary Principle 102-11 Sustainable Manufacturing Full or approach GF Stakeholders 102-12 External initiatives Full and CSR Priorities GF Stakeholders 102-13 Membership of associations Full and CSR Priorities Statement from senior GRI 102: General 102-14 CEO Statement Full Disclosures 2016 decision-maker Values, principles, standards, 102-16 Governance Full and norms of behavior Mechanisms for advice and 102-17 Governance Full concerns about ethics 102-18 Governance structure Governance Full 102-19 Delegating authority Governance Full Executive-level responsibility 102-20 for economic, environmental, Governance Full and social topics GF Board of Directors Members are Composition of the highest gover- 102-22 – disclosed at https://www.globalfoundries. Partial nance body and its committees com/about-us/leadership/board-directors

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 Information on GF Board of Directors Members, including information on Chair of the highest 102-23 – the Chair, is disclosed at https:// Full governance body www.globalfoundries.com/about-us/ leadership/board-directors Activities, brands, 102-2 Company Profile Full products, and services 102-3 Location of headquarters Company Profile Full 102-4 Location of operations Company Profile Full GF Stakeholders 102-40 List of stakeholder groups Full and CSR Priorities 102-41 Collective bargaining agreements – None Full Identifying and selecting GF Stakeholders 102-42 Full stakeholders and CSR Priorities GRI 102: General Approach to stakeholder GF Stakeholders 102-43 Full Disclosures 2016 engagement and CSR Priorities GF Stakeholders 102-44 Key topics and concerns raised Full and CSR Priorities GLOBALFOUNDRIES is a privately Entities included in the 102-45 – held company and does not Not Disclosed consolidated financial statements publish financial statements. Defining report content GF Stakeholders 102-46 Full and topic Boundaries and CSR Priorities GF Stakeholders 102-47 List of material topics Full and CSR Priorities GHG emissions from 2016 to 2018 were recalculated. Please refer to 102-48 Restatements of information Sustainable Manufacturing Figure 6. Hazardous waste generation Full numbers from 2016 to 2018 were also recalculated. Please refer to Figure 8. GF Stakeholders 102-49 Changes in reporting Full and CSR Priorities

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 GF is owned by Mubadala Investment 102-5 Ownership and legal form – Company, which is owned by the Full Government of Abu Dhabi. 102-50 Reporting period About this Report Full 102-51 Date of most recent report About this Report Full 102-52 Reporting cycle About this Report Full Contact point for questions 102-53 About this Report Full regarding the report Claims of reporting in accordance 102-54 About this Report Full GRI 102: General with the GRI Standards Disclosures 2016 102-55 GRI content index GRI Content Index Full At this time, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is not 102-56 External assurance – Full seeking external assurance for this report 102-6 Markets served Company Profile Full 102-7 Scale of the organization Company Profile Full Respectful Workplace – Information on employees We report the break down by 102-8 Engagement, Diversity Full and other workers category as percentages. and Inclusion 102-9 Supply chain Responsible Sourcing Full Management Approach Explanation of the material GF Stakeholders 103-1 In subsection The Materiality Analysis Full topic and its Boundary and CSR Priorities GRI 103: Management The management approach 103-2 – Covered in topic related report sections. Full Approach 2016 and its components Evaluation of the man- 103-3 – Covered in topic related report sections. Full agement approach Material Topics Economic While this is a material topic, as a privately GRI 201: Economic Direct economic value 201-1 – held company GLOBALFOUNDRIES Not disclosed Performance 2016 generated and distributed does not disclose financial details.

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 Governance and Ethical Business In 2019, the company’s Ethics & Compliance team conducted an enterprise risk assessment. The company also Operations assessed for 205-1 – monitors its reporting mechanisms Full risks related to corruption GRI 205: Anti- available to internal and external parties for corruption 2016 corruption related matters. No significant risks related to corruption were identified. Communication and 205-2 training about anti-corruption Governance Full policies and procedures Operations that have been 412-1 subject to human rights reviews Governance Full GRI 412: Human Rights or impact assessments Assessment 2016 Employee training on human 412-2 Governance Full rights policies or procedures Operations and suppliers in GRI 407: Freedom of which the right to freedom Governance; Association and Collective 407-1 Full of association and collective Responsible Sourcing Bargaining 2016 bargaining may be at risk Operations and suppliers Governance; GRI 408: Child Labor 2016 408-1 at significant risk for Full Responsible Sourcing incidents of child labor Operations and suppliers at GRI 409: Forced or Governance; 409-1 significant risk for incidents of Full Compulsory Labor 2016 Responsible Sourcing forced or compulsory labor GRI 308: Supplier New suppliers that were screened Environmental 308-1 Responsible Sourcing Full using environmental criteria Assessment 2016 New suppliers that were 414-1 Responsible Sourcing Full GRI 414: Supplier Social screened using social criteria Assessment 2016 Negative social impacts in the 414-2 Responsible Sourcing Full supply chain and actions taken Non-compliance with laws In 2019, GLOBALFOUNDRIES was GRI 419: Socioeconomic 419-1 and regulations in the social – not assessed any significant fines Full Compliance 2016 and economic area or non-monetary sanctions.

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 Environmental Energy Energy consumption 302-1 Sustainable Manufacturing Full within the organization 302-3 Energy intensity Sustainable Manufacturing Full GRI 302: Energy 2016 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Sustainable Manufacturing Full Reductions in energy require- Technology Solutions 302-5 Full ments of products and services for Humanity Water GLOBALFOUNDRIES uses water from municipal sources at all of our manufacturing facilities. 303-1 Water withdrawal by source Sustainable Manufacturing Full GRI 303: Water 2016 In 2019, a portion equivalent to 6.8 percent of GLOBALFOUNDRIES total water use was withdrawn from groundwater sources. 303-3 Water recycled and reused Sustainable Manufacturing Full Climate Change, GHG Emissions 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Sustainable Manufacturing Full GRI 305: Energy indirect (Scope 305-2 Sustainable Manufacturing Full Emissions 2016 2) GHG emissions 305-4 GHG emissions intensity Sustainable Manufacturing Full

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 Emissions, Waste, and Effluents Our 2019 fabs’ combined corrosive Nitrogen oxides (NOX), emissions were approximately GRI 305: 305-7 sulfur oxides (SOX), and other Sustainable Manufacturing 90,830 kg (this value is based on air Partly Emissions 2016 significant air emissions emission measurements, that are conducted annually at each fab). We operate permitted wastewater treatment systems at each of our manufacturing sites to manage effluent from production areas. These facilities treat the wastewater to meet regulatory requirements prior to discharge. GF facilities discharge waste water to municipal treatment facilities, or directly Water discharge by quality 306-1 Sustainable Manufacturing to surface waters in the case of Fabs 9 Full and destination and 10. The direct discharges follow a GRI 306: Effluents rigorous combination of industrial and and Waste 2016 biological treatment processes. In total, in 2019, we discharged 24.564 million cubic meters of treated wastewater from all manufacturing operations combined, of which 31% (7.575 million cubic meters) were discharged to surface water. Waste by type and 306-2 Sustainable Manufacturing Full disposal method 306-3 Significant spills – None Full In 2019 GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore GRI: 307: Environmental Non-compliance with environ- paid penalties of approximately US 307-1 Sustainable Manufacturing Full Compliance 2016 mental laws and regulations $3,800 related to wastewater discharge violations in 2017.

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GRI Standard Title GRI Standard Disclosure CSR Report 2020 Explanatory Comment / and Publication Year Disclosure Number Title Section Direct Information Coverage 13 Social / Employment Benefits provided to full-time Respectful Workplace – GRI 401: Employment 2016 401-2 employees that are not provided to Engagement, Diversity Full temporary or part-time employees and Inclusion Types of injury and rates of Respectful Workplace – GRI 403: Occupational injury, occupational diseases, No work-related fatalities occurred. We 403-2 Engagement, Diversity Partial Health and Safety 2016 lost days, and absenteeism, and do not disclose by gender and region. and Inclusion number of work-related fatalities Respectful Workplace – Average hours of training We do not disclose by gender 404-1 Engagement, Diversity Partial per year per employee and employee category GRI 404: Training and and Inclusion Education 2016 Programs for upgrading Respectful Workplace – 404-2 employee skills and transition Engagement, Diversity Full assistance programs and Inclusion Respectful Workplace – GRI 405: Diversity and Diversity of governance 405-1 Engagement, Diversity Full Equal Opportunity 2016 bodies and employees and Inclusion Community GRI 203: Indirect Significant indirect 203-2 Site Profiles Full Economic Impacts 2016 economic impacts Operations with local GRI 413: Local community engagement, Community Outreach and 413-1 Full Communities 2016 impact assessments, and Support; Site Profiles development programs

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