TE Connectivity exceeds 2025 corporate responsibility goals

Rhea-AI Summary

TE Connectivity (NYSE:TEL) reports it has exceeded several 2025 One Connected World corporate responsibility targets, driven by site projects and employee initiatives. Key wins include surpassing the 80% renewable electricity sourcing goal by 7%, cutting hazardous waste by 66%, reducing water withdrawal at stressed sites by 22%, and improving safety to a TRIR of 0.06.

TE also reports a 17% reduction in Scope 3 emissions since 2022 toward a 2032 target of 30%, doubled zero-waste-to-landfill sites to 56, and diverted 93% of waste from landfills and incinerators.

Positive

• Renewable electricity sourcing exceeded 2025 goal by 7%
• Hazardous waste disposal reduced by 66% versus 15% goal
• Water withdrawal at targeted stressed sites reduced by 22%
• Total Reportable Incident Rate improved to 0.06 (goal 0.12)
• Scope 3 emissions reduced 17% since 2022 toward 2032 goal
• Zero-waste-to-landfill sites doubled to 56; 93% waste diversion

Negative

• Scope 3 emissions still 13 percentage points short of 2032 30% goal
• Waste diversion at 93% remains below the 98% target

Key Figures

Renewable electricity goal: 80% Above renewables goal: 7% Solar system size: 1.1 megawatts +5 more

8 metrics

Renewable electricity goal 80% 2025 target for sourcing companywide electricity from renewables

Above renewables goal 7% Exceeded 2025 target for renewable electricity sourcing

Solar system size 1.1 megawatts Lamphun, Thailand factory rooftop and carport installation

Solar generation 1.2 million kWh Annual output from Lamphun solar installation

Hazardous waste reduction 66% Reduction in hazardous waste disposed vs 15% goal

Water withdrawal reduction 22% Targeted water‑stressed sites vs 15% reduction goal

Incident rate 0.06 Total Reportable Incident Rate vs 0.12 safety goal

Scope 3 reduction 17% Cut in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions since 2022 toward 30% by 2032

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 04 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 04	Workplace inclusion award	Positive	-4.7%	Earned Equality 100 award for top LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion practices.
Jan 26	Debt offering	Neutral	+2.4%	Priced $750M of senior notes to refinance 2026 debt and for corporate needs.
Jan 22	Reputation recognition	Positive	+0.1%	Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for ninth year.
Jan 21	Earnings results	Positive	-1.0%	Reported strong Q1 revenue, EPS and margins, plus solid outlook for Q2.
Jan 05	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.8%	Announced timing and access details for upcoming Q1 FY26 earnings call.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive reputation and earnings announcements have sometimes been met with flat to negative next-day moves, while financing and scheduling updates saw modest, mixed reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, TE Connectivity reported strong fiscal Q1 results on Jan 21, 2026, with higher sales, EPS and margins, followed by a small share price decline. The company also priced $750M of senior notes on Jan 26 to refinance 2026 maturities, which coincided with a positive move. Recognition-focused news, including a Fortune “Most Admired” listing and an Equality 100 workplace score, saw limited or negative price reactions, suggesting reputation and ESG headlines have not consistently driven upside.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights TE Connectivity’s progress on its One Connected World strategy, includi...

Analysis

This announcement highlights TE Connectivity’s progress on its One Connected World strategy, including surpassing 2025 goals for renewable electricity sourcing, hazardous waste reduction of 66%, and a Total Reportable Incident Rate of 0.06. The company also reported a 17% cut in Scope 3 emissions since 2022 and expanded zero‑waste‑to‑landfill sites. Against a backdrop of recent awards and solid earnings, investors may watch how these ESG achievements intersect with future operational efficiency and capital allocation decisions.

Key Terms

scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, total reportable incident rate, zero waste to landfill, hazardous waste

4 terms

scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions technical

"It has reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2022..."

Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions are the indirect emissions produced across a company’s value chain — for example emissions from suppliers, the making and transport of purchased goods, the use and disposal of sold products, and employee travel. Investors pay attention because these often make up the largest part of a company’s total climate impact and can drive future costs, supply‑chain vulnerabilities, regulatory exposure and consumer backlash; it’s like measuring the company’s hidden carbon footprint to judge long‑term financial risk and opportunities.

total reportable incident rate technical

"Improve worker safety with a Total Reportable Incident Rate of .06..."

A measure of how often workers experience recordable injuries or illnesses at a company, calculated by standardizing the number of such incidents against total hours worked so it’s comparable across firms and time. Think of it like a safety mileage rate for a fleet: a higher number signals more accidents, which can mean higher costs, regulatory attention, lost productivity and reputational risk—factors investors watch as indicators of operational health.

zero waste to landfill technical

"TE doubled the amount of zero waste to landfill sites to 56..."

A goal or operational status where a company diverts all its non-hazardous solid waste away from landfills by reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, or recovering energy. Investors care because it signals lower long-term waste disposal costs, reduced regulatory and reputational risks, and alignment with environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations—much like a household that sorts and repurposes everything to avoid putting anything in the trash can.

hazardous waste technical

"Reduce the amount of hazardous waste disposed by 66%..."

Hazardous waste is material—liquid, solid or gas—that is dangerous to people or the environment because it is flammable, corrosive, toxic or chemically unstable, like a household chemical that would need special disposal instead of the trash. For investors it matters because companies that generate, store or clean up such waste face legal rules, cleanup costs, fines and reputational damage that can reduce profits, trigger unexpected liabilities and affect a company’s valuation, much like a hidden repair bill for a property.

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GALWAY, Ireland, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Five years following the launch of its One Connected World corporate responsibility strategy, TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, has exceeded several of its goals to be more sustainable, safer and more inclusive.

The success of TE's global effort, as detailed in the annual One Connected World report issued today, is the result of both global and local initiatives. Companywide, TE has exceeded its 2025 goal of sourcing 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 7%, an achievement attributable to site-level projects like the solar panel installation at a factory in Lamphun, Thailand. There, a 1.1-megawatt solar energy system installed across rooftops and carports generates 1.2 million kWh of electricity annually – approximately 15% of the site's annual energy use – and reduces emissions by about 520 tons a year.

In Kurim, Czech Republic, TE optimized its molding operations, saving more than 150,000kWh in energy a year. This project contributed to the company doubling its energy savings over the prior year. And in Tangier, Morocco, a new HVAC system recovers condensate to create a new water source for other factory operations. 

Since launching the strategy, combined efforts of TE employees around the world have allowed the company to:

• Reduce the amount of hazardous waste disposed by 66% (beyond a goal of 15%)
• Reduce the amount of water withdrawn for targeted water-stressed sites by 22% (surpassing a goal of 15%)
• Improve worker safety with a Total Reportable Incident Rate of .06 (beating a goal of .12)

"Our global teams have made strong progress against our One Connected World strategy. As we move forward in our journey and set new goals around water and waste, we will continue to target greenhouse gas reductions across our own operations and in partnership with our suppliers," said CEO Terrence Curtin. "When our teams focus on our purpose, we drive meaningful, lasting impact for our customers, our owners and our employees."

Looking forward, the company continues to make progress toward its longer-term goals. It has reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2022 toward a 2032 goal of 30%. In the past year, TE doubled the amount of zero waste to landfill sites to 56 and has diverted 93% of its waste from landfills and incinerators, nearing its goal of 98%.

Visit te.com/sustainability to view the full One Connected World report.

About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Instagram.

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FAQ

How much renewable electricity has TE Connectivity (TEL) sourced versus its 2025 goal?

TE exceeded its 2025 target by 7%, implying roughly 87% renewable electricity sourcing. According to the company, site projects like a 1.1 MW solar system in Thailand helped achieve this increase and generate 1.2 million kWh annually.

What safety improvement did TE Connectivity (TEL) report in the One Connected World update?

TE reported a Total Reportable Incident Rate of 0.06, beating its 0.12 goal. According to the company, this reflects global safety initiatives and operational changes that improved worker safety across sites.

How much has TE Connectivity (TEL) reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions since 2022?

TE reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 17% since 2022. According to the company, this progress contributes toward a 2032 goal of a 30% reduction and involves supplier and operational efforts.

What progress did TE Connectivity (TEL) make on waste and zero-waste-to-landfill sites?

TE doubled zero-waste-to-landfill sites to 56 and diverted 93% of waste from landfills and incinerators. According to the company, the result approaches but has not yet reached its 98% waste diversion goal.

Which site projects contributed to TE Connectivity's (TEL) energy and water savings?

A 1.1 MW solar system in Lamphun, Thailand, and molding optimization in Kurim, Czech Republic, drove savings. According to the company, Lamphun produces 1.2 million kWh annually and Kurim saved over 150,000 kWh per year.