Climate Change Data

TE Connectivity Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:361,338 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:71,479 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:289,859 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:3,799,670 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:28%
Total Energy Consumption:1,328,692 MWh/year
Water Consumption:871 million gallons/year
Waste Generated:21,113 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on an absolute basis year over year; achieved an absolute reduction of 30 percent in fiscal 2021 (against a fiscal 2020 baseline).
  • Renewable energy sourcing was implemented at approximately 35 sites globally and energy-efficiency operating standards were developed and implemented across all sites.
  • Approximately 10 percent improvement in fiscal year 2021 normalized energy performance for kilowatt hours reduction.

Social Achievements

  • Launched first enterprise Global Human Rights Policy in 2021; combined with training to raise awareness across the company.
  • $3.5 million investment in the new African Heritage Scholarship program.
  • Global inclusion training implemented for 94% of TE employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Two-thirds of the 12-member board identify as diverse.
  • Recognized as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute for the eighth year in a row.
  • Realigned risk assessment and risk management programs to increase focus on risk owner accountability and governance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by more than 40 percent by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by more than 40 percent by 2030
  • Achieve 4% annual spend with diverse suppliers by 2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Decrease hazardous waste disposed by 15 percent by 2025
  • Decrease water withdrawals by 15 percent by 2025 at 30 TE sites with extremely high and high water stress.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lingering challenges of the pandemic.
  • Severe supply capacity constraints within the supply base; fast demand recovery coupled with labor shortages.
  • Inconsistent use of safety equipment and/or failure to follow safe procedures when operating machinery.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exceptional resilience, flexibility and efficiency in dealing with the pandemic.
  • Developing sustainability plans with suppliers despite supply constraints.
  • Implementing more specific training to address identified safety risks; leveraging on-site tools such as the Don’t Walk By — Act Now program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 498 audits conducted in FY2021

Responsible Procurement
  • Guide to Supplier Social Responsibility (SSR Guide)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Current and emerging regulations
  • Reputation management
  • Disaster preparedness
Opportunities
  • Developing products that support customers’ needs related to climate change; using technological capabilities to develop climate-focused solutions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche LLP

Awards & Recognition

  • Named in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the 10th consecutive year
  • Ranked in the top 20 of Investor’s Business Daily’s 100 best ESG companies