TE Connectivity, a manufacturer of connectors and sensors, was named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a company that works to define and advance the standards of ethical business practices. TE has earned the recognition eight years in a row, ranking this year among 136 honorees, spanning 22 countries and 45 industries.
“As we work toward of purpose of creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future, it is critical that we achieve success in a way that aligns with our core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork and innovation,” TE CEO Terrence Curtin said. “Our ethical practices are something we take great pride in and also something we see as a competitive advantage. It’s important to us that our customers, partners, owners and employees trust that we will operate ethically and in alignment with our values.”
TE offers a variety of resources to ensure employees understand the company’s values, including Ethical Connections, a tool that enables managers to facilitate discussions about ethical dilemmas with their teams, as well as annual ethics training for all employees.
“Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich said. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance and community. Congratulations to TE Connectivity for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.
