Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethics, bribery and corruption
- Employee health and safety
- Data privacy and security
Environmental Achievements
- 36 percent reduction in carbon impact compared to 2013 levels through efficiency measures, green energy credits, and reduced real estate footprint
- Collected 572 tons of electronic equipment waste for recycling through take-back programs
Social Achievements
- Invested $9.2 million globally in learning and development, compared with $7.5 million in 2013
- Strengthened supplier code of conduct to align with human rights policy, providing more detailed guidance for suppliers
- Employees donated more than 80,000 hours of service to schools and charitable organizations
- Company and Motorola Solutions Foundation contributed more than $14.5 million in cash and product donations
Governance Achievements
- Expanded employee outreach program to increase awareness of ethics initiatives
- Performed due diligence reviews on more than 1,000 third-party sales representatives
- Completed live anti-corruption trainings with more than 50 partners globally
Climate Goals & Targets
- Zero waste
- Benign emissions
- Closed loop
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent in 2015 from 2011 levels
- Increase global renewable energy to 30 percent by 2020
- Reduce total waste by 10 percent in 2015 from 2011 levels
- Increase the recycling/recovery rate to 90 percent by 2015
Environmental Challenges
- Excessive working hours in supplier factories
- Ensuring freely chosen employment in the supply chain (passport holding, worker mobility restrictions)
- Maintaining compliance with labor standards across the global supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a new Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) system to address audit findings systematically
- Held four training events in Asia to help suppliers understand expectations and standards
- Monitored suppliers through self-assessment and audit programs
- Worked with suppliers to resolve corporate responsibility issues identified by audits
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 14 site audits in 2014
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- EICC-ON risk assessment tool
- PICS questionnaire for field service suppliers
- Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4
Certifications: ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient TETRA MTS base stations
- Long-lasting IMPRES batteries
- Next-generation two-way radio charger power supply
Awards & Recognition
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index
- Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CR Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership Fortune 500 Partners List
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced global absolute GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 8.1% compared to 2019 and 39.7% compared to 2016 baseline.
- Completed 28 energy reduction projects, saving 3,387,781 kWh of energy.
- Reduced total waste globally by 34.4% compared to 2019.
Social Achievements
- Added "Inclusive" to company values.
- Launched a rigorous global DEI strategy.
- Conducted an enterprise-wide DEI assessment, surveying more than 4,200 employees.
- Increased U.S. POC population by 2% since 2018.
- Motorola Solutions was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and was also ranked No.19 in Barron’s Top 100 Sustainable U.S. Companies.
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced protections for intellectual property.
- Expanded dedicated team of cybersecurity experts.
- Achieved an overall maturity score of 2 (Increased Efficiency and Effectiveness) on a 0-3 scale in an independent third-party assessment of software assurance maturity.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce global absolute GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) to 76 kT CO2e by 2027.
- Increase recycling rate to at least 50%.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting work from home, travel, and in-person events.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Data security risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented "work from home if you can" approach.
- Enhanced authentication mechanisms.
- Expanded cybersecurity team and capabilities.
- Developed CR KPIs for indirect suppliers.
- Conducted risk assessments and audits of suppliers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 204 supplier risk assessments completed in 2020, covering 96% of direct material supply chain spend.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- RBA-Online tool for assessing labor, ethics, health and safety, and environmental sustainability risk.
- Avetta for third-party assessment of field service suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (formerly Bureau Veritas)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Barron’s Top 100 Sustainable U.S. Companies
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- Disability Equality Index® Best Places to Work
- Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Cybersecurity
- Data Privacy
- Responsible Technology
- Community Engagement
- Employee Health and Safety
- Ethics and Integrity
- Anti-corruption
- Business Continuity and Resiliency
- Supply Chain Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10.5% compared to 2020
- Used nearly 1.63 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy for site remediation
- Diverted 679 total tons of waste from landfills in the U.S. and Canada (18% increase from 2020)
- Reduced global total energy use by 9.3% from 2020
Social Achievements
- Increased employee volunteer hours by more than 60% compared to 2020
- Granted more than $1.5 million in matching gifts to more than 900 causes
- Launched company-wide DEI training and established a DEI Advisory Council
- Introduced an internal DEI strategic plan
- Expanded cybersecurity expert team and Cybersecurity Champion Program to over 650 employees
Governance Achievements
- Updated Motorola Solutions’ Supplier Code of Conduct to align with version 7.0 of the RBA Code of Conduct
- Enhanced anti-corruption program through additional training, updated due diligence, and risk-based analysis
- Engaged early in acquisition processes to perform ethics and anti-corruption due diligence
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% by 2031
- Increase recycling rate to 50% in 2022
- Maintain current water usage levels in 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including semiconductor part shortages, increased freight costs, and labor constraints
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively managing inventory to minimize supply chain disruptions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 237 supplier risk assessments; 100% of direct material supply chain spend evaluated; 80% of high-risk tier-one suppliers audited
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with RBA Code of Conduct
- RBA-Online tool for assessing labor, ethics, health and safety, and environmental sustainability risk
- Supplier Development Program for high-risk suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD Recommendations
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (formerly Bureau Veritas)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
Motorola Solutions' initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and operations
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Investor’s Business Daily 100 Best ESG Companies
- Call2Recycle Top 100 Leader in Sustainability
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced weather-normalized energy consumption by 3.3% at key global sites compared to 2021.
- Achieved $89K savings, 600,000 kWh, 425 MTCO2e in energy savings at Schaumburg, Illinois site through fault detection and diagnostics program.
- Increased recycling rate by 7% compared to 2021 (49% in 2022).
Social Achievements
- More than 1 in 4 employees (26%) logged more than 75,000 volunteer hours, a 70% increase in participation and 20% increase in hours compared to 2021.
- Launched MotoCares Portal, a new giving platform, resulting in a nearly 1,000% increase in employee donations compared to 2021.
- 27% increase in support for programs focused on first responder diversity and 22% increase in support for programs focused on mental health for first responders.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained approval for updated EU Binding Corporate Rules from the Danish Privacy Regulator.
- Updated Privacy program to meet evolving U.S. and international privacy legislation.
- Achieved various security & privacy certifications (ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701, SOC2 Type II).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce global absolute GHG emissions, Scopes 1 and 2, to 3.4 kT CO2e by 2031 (95% reduction from 2021 baseline).
- Increase recycling rate to 50% in 2023.
- Maintain VOM emissions at less than 1 tonne annually in 2023.
- Maintain current water usage levels, normalized for new acquisitions, in 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- 7% increase in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2021.
- 31.6% increase in total waste globally compared to 2021.
- Data quality and accuracy challenges in Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reassessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations methodology to align with the GHG Protocol.
- Enhanced accuracy of calculation methodology for Scope 3 Category 11: “Use of Sold Products”.
- Continued expansion of supply chain environmental performance evaluations through RBA tools.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 210 supplier risk assessments; 100% of high-risk tier-one direct material suppliers audited; 843 audit findings in total.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (updated in 2022 to include environmental impact reduction plans); RBA membership; UFLPA compliance survey; CTPAT partner for 20 consecutive years.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, SOC2 Type II, ISO 22301 (at seven sites)
Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC (formerly Bureau Veritas)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
- Goal 16
Report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Awards & Recognition
- Call2Recycle Top 100 Leader in Sustainability
- Investor’s Business Daily 100 Best ESG Companies
- Malaysia AMCHAM My AMCHAM Cares Excellence in CSR
- Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
- HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
- UK Disability Confident Employer Award
- Built In 100 Best Large Companies to Work For
- Built In Chicago’s 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago
- Forbes World’s Best Employers
- Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies
- Government Technology’s GovTech 100
- Handshake Early Talent Awards
- HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia
- Newsweek America’s Most Trusted Companies
- Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces
- The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers
- Wall Street Journal Management Top 250
- WayUp Top 100 U.S. Internship Programs
- RoSPA Commended in the Information & Communication Industry Sector Award
- RoSPA Fleet Safety Gold Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Supply Chain
- Human Capital Management
- Community Engagement
- Business
- Governance and Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Developed an internal product carbon footprint database to identify areas for greenhouse gas emission reduction.
- Defined product carbon footprint attributes across the portfolio and added them to the engineering product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
- Deployed an "Emissions Management Tool" from the RBA to track suppliers' greenhouse gas emissions, reduction goals, and environmental performance.
- Provided a "green building survey" to assess the sustainability of facilities.
- Transitioned leased vehicle fleet to electric or hybrid vehicles (30% electric in the UK by year-end).
- Established the Motorola Solutions Green Team to promote green volunteerism and environmental education.
- Enhanced business continuity and supply chain resiliency by moving supply and operations closer to customers, reducing reliance on ocean and air freight.
- Introduced single-box packaging to reduce material use (expecting ~450 tons reduction in 2024).
Social Achievements
- Launched Emerging Leaders Acceleration Program (E-LAP) with 72 participants in 2023 (vs. 24 in 2022).
- Conducted ~70 virtual training sessions for >2,000 managers on global organization, values, rewards, recruiting, and performance management.
- Grew recruiting pipeline through partnerships with diverse organizations (NSBE, SHPE, SWE, WiCyS, Out and Equal).
- Launched "GO ALL INclusive" initiative to promote inclusive behaviors.
- Hosted Women in Engineering Conference 2023 (WE23) with nearly 375 employees.
- Supported Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
- Consolidated regional wellbeing initiatives into a global program.
- Designated Juneteenth and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as paid holidays (starting 2024).
- Issued a paid global mental health day.
- Partnered on a Movember campaign for men’s health.
- Employees logged nearly 100,000 volunteer hours (30% increase from 2022).
- Motorola Solutions Foundation awarded over $2.6 million in educational scholarships (18% YoY increase).
- Created 150 employee-initiated giving opportunities raising >$300,000.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented enhanced data collection and reporting tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Updated corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures to support customer contracts.
- Revised vendor risk assessment strategy to align with increased awareness of cloud-related risks.
- Placed source code repositories behind trusted device enforcement.
- Reinforced commitment to ethical business conduct with a public statement on anti-corruption compliance.
- Expanded processes for controlling and reviewing sales of products involving sensitive technologies, including AI considerations.
- Expanded use of biometrics for employee authentication and migrated employees to updated multi-factor authentication.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (mitigated by moving operations closer to customers and reducing reliance on air and ocean freight).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies and enhanced business continuity and resiliency.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular supplier audits
Responsible Procurement
- Membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
- Alignment with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- Supplier sustainability requirements
- Training for >60 suppliers on sustainability topics
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: RBA, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Certifications: ISO 22301 (business continuity management system)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Single-box packaging solution
Awards & Recognition
- Benevity’s 2023 Community Impact Award
- TIME’s 2023 World’s Best Companies
- Forbes 2023 World’s Top Companies for Women
- Fortune’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies
- Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2024