Applied Materials Inc. (Applied Materials), a supplier to companies such as Intel and Samsung, ranks 26th out of 49 companies and discloses less information on its forced labor policies and practices than its peers. Since 2018, the company has improved by disclosing the sourcing countries of 3TG in its supply chains, conducting a specialized assessment of recruitment and forced labor risks at three Asia-based suppliers, offering additional information on its supplier monitoring process, and integrating forced labor standards into supplier contracts. Compared to 2018, the company’s score decreased by one point, as a strengthened methodology makes it harder to achieve the same score. The company is encouraged to improve its performance and disclosure on the themes of Purchasing Practices, Worker Voice, and Remedy.