Broadcom

Broadcom is a U.S.-based semiconductor and infrastructure software company. Its products support networking, broadband, wireless, storage, enterprise software, and data center infrastructure. Due to its reliance on semiconductor manufacturing, suppliers, and facilities, water use is a key factor in Broadcom's operational and supply chain ESG performance.

Broadcom's most significant water sustainability achievement is the efficiency improvements at its Charlotte manufacturing facility. The site installed closed-loop water circulation units, eliminating water consumption in a process area and saving 900,000 gallons annually. Broadcom also upgraded the reverse osmosis system to further improve efficiency. Since 2023, these initiatives have reduced the facility's total water consumption by over 30%. The site received an Environmental Excellence Award for Water Conservation from the local water management agency.

Broadcom has also enhanced water performance through facility design in India. The Pune office is LEED Platinum Certified and features water-efficient plumbing, efficient lighting, and advanced energy metering. The Bangalore office received LEED v4 Platinum Certification in 2023, and another Pune office space earned LEED Platinum Certification in 2014. These certifications demonstrate Broadcom's commitment to water-efficient systems across multiple locations.

Broadcom's supply chain initiatives are significant, as semiconductor manufacturing requires substantial water use. Suppliers accounting for over 86% of Broadcom's 2025 supply chain spend have implemented water recycling or reuse projects, such as expanding graywater reuse and constructing additional recycling facilities. Broadcom also requires suppliers to document, characterize, and monitor water sources, usage, and discharge.

Broadcom has also contributed to community water initiatives in India. Through United Way of Bengaluru, Broadcom supported the One Billion Drops program, helping build 771 percolation wells in 2025 to conserve rainwater and support groundwater levels. Additionally, Broadcom assisted in revitalizing two lakes in Bengaluru over the past year through the Wake the Lakes program. Restoration efforts included desilting lakes, clearing inflow channels, creating wetlands for natural filtration, planting native trees, and promoting long-term community stewardship.