If designated a critical supplier, undergo an RBA-certified third-party audit at least every three years and close corrective actions.
tsmc-supply-online-360 §RBA third-party audit
- When it applies
- Critical suppliers (top 85% of purchasing expenses, single-source, or designated critical by TSMC after assessing risk indicators such as market share and inventory levels).
- Evidence you'd show
- Audit report
- How often
- Every three years
- If it isn't met
- Must propose an improvement plan and schedule; TSMC S.H.A.R.P. Team guidance and a re-audit to confirm previous findings are closed.
tsmc-supply-online-360 v1 §RBA third-party audit — verify against the source
Verified against source on 2026-09-07 · Source version: program as described 2020–2025
Verify against the source — requirements change.
https://esg.tsmc.com/download/file/2022_sustainabilityReport/english/e-r2-aResponsiblePurchaser.pdf