Certified to the highest rank with a score of 200.0

Oyama, Tochigi; June 17, 2024, Gigaphoton Inc. (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Tatsuo Enami), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that Gigaphoton completed the RBA* Validated Assessment Program, achieving PLATINUM Status.

The RBA Validated Assessment Program (VAP) is the leading standard for onsite compliance verification and effective, shareable assessments conducted by independent, third-party firms.

Gigaphoton completed the RBA VAP, achieving PLATINUM Status closing all Priority, Major and minor findings, earning a score of 200.0. This result objectively demonstrates that Gigaphoton meets higher standards in terms of labor, safety and health, environment, ethics, and management systems.

Tatsuo Enami, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, “We are proud to have achieved PLATINUM Status in the RBA VAP. Gigaphoton will continue to ensure its supply responsibility to the semiconductor industry by promoting ESG management throughout the entire supply chain and strengthening our corporate structure.”

_{*RBA – The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) is the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to responsible business conduct in global supply chains}

About GIGAPHOTON

Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of lightsources. In every stage from R&D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit https://gigaphoton.com/