Microchip Technology Inc. (Microchip), a semiconductor manufacturer that supplies to companies such as Apple, ranks 42nd out of 49 companies and discloses significantly less information on its forced labor policies and practices than its peers. Compared to 2018, the company improved its score from seven to nine points by disclosing that it has become a member of the Responsible Business Alliance, a multi-stakeholder initiative that includes a focus on eradicating forced labor. The company’s score is based on its disclosure of a commitment to address forced labor, traceability information related to smelters and refiners in its supply chains, and limited disclosure on the theme of Purchasing Practices. The company is encouraged to improve its performance and disclosure on the themes of Commitment and Governance, Recruitment, and Worker Voice.