- 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, TE Connectivity Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 361.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 71.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 289.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.8M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
361.3K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
28%
of total energy
Water Usage
871 million gallons/year
2021
Waste
21.1K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
1.3M MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 71.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 289.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported 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.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 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.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by more than 40 percent by 2030
- Achieve 4% annual spend with diverse suppliers by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by more than 40 percent by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance