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TE Connectivity PLC

Common Name
TE Connectivity
Country
Ireland
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
90,000
Ticker
TEL
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Website
www.te.com
Description
TE Connectivity plc is a global industrial technology company that provides connectivity and sensor solutions for the distribution of power, signal, and data across multiple end markets. The company f...

TE Connectivity's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, TE Connectivity completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

TE Connectivity has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
36,109b
32,102b
44,750b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
65,623b
69,615b
101,363b
Location-Based
461,641a
443,295a
N/A
Total Scope 3
3,221,407b
3,679,700c
3,715,500c
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.0918b
2.026b
2.7909b
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Verified Sources Behind TE Connectivity’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. TE Connectivity's Verification report 2025
b. TE Connectivity's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2025
c. TE Connectivity's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
d. TE Connectivity's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2021

Insights into TE Connectivity's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TE Connectivity amounted to 497,750 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).ab

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TE Connectivity increased by 4.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

TE Connectivity's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-11%+19%-19%-23%-28%+12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are TE Connectivity's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of TE Connectivity were 36,109 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b

Has TE Connectivity reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, TE Connectivity's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.bd

Compared to the previous year (2024), TE Connectivity's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.b

What are TE Connectivity's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,623 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 461,641 tCO₂e using the location-based method.ab

Has TE Connectivity reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, TE Connectivity's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that TE Connectivity's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ad

Compared to the previous year (2024), TE Connectivity's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that TE Connectivity's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does TE Connectivity use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.ab

TE Connectivity's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into TE Connectivity's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported 3,221,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b

The 2025 disclosure of TE Connectivity includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.b

TE Connectivity's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202501.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+18278%+30%+12%-13%-1%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are TE Connectivity's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,221,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b

Has TE Connectivity reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, TE Connectivity's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 20,178.28%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.bd

Compared to the previous year (2024), TE Connectivity's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.bc

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TE Connectivity disclose?

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.b

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of TE Connectivity's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to TE Connectivity's Scope 3 emissions were:b

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,593,300 tCO₂e (80.5%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 424,300 tCO₂e (13.17%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 129,700 tCO₂e (4.03%)

TE Connectivity's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(80.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(4.0%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(13.2%)

Insights into TE Connectivity’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,109 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,262 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.09 tCO₂e per millions USD.b

TE Connectivity's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00050,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Asia Vital ComponentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 2.70 tCO2e/$MHon Hai Precision IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 127,936 tCO2eRevenue: $M 209,388Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MShennan CircuitsYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,191 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 27.42 tCO2e/$MAvary Holding ShenzhenYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,551 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,815Scope 1 Intensity: 16.73 tCO2e/$MJabilYear: 2025Scope 1: 30,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,802Scope 1 Intensity: 1.02 tCO2e/$MUnimicron TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,522Scope 1 Intensity: 12.77 tCO2e/$MBOE Technology GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 697,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,182Scope 1 Intensity: 25.64 tCO2e/$MShengyi TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,794Scope 1 Intensity: 33.90 tCO2e/$MVictory Giant Technology (HuiZhou)Year: 2024Scope 1: 53,959 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,470Scope 1 Intensity: 36.70 tCO2e/$MElite MaterialYear: 2024Scope 1: 77,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,965Scope 1 Intensity: 39.41 tCO2e/$MYageoYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,714Scope 1 Intensity: 3.74 tCO2e/$MDSBJYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,038Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MLuxshare Precision IndustryYear: 2024Scope 1: 81,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,830Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MSamsung Electro-MechanicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,015Scope 1 Intensity: 13.47 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2025Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,154Scope 1 Intensity: 8.86 tCO2e/$MByd Electronic (International)Year: 2024Scope 1: 37,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,295Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MSanminaYear: 2021Scope 1: 137,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,738Scope 1 Intensity: 20.39 tCO2e/$MLG InnotekYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,448Scope 1 Intensity: 1.58 tCO2e/$MDelta ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,278 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,855Scope 1 Intensity: 2.12 tCO2e/$MCorningYear: 2024Scope 1: 662,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,118Scope 1 Intensity: 50.48 tCO2e/$MAmphenolYear: 2025Scope 1: 73,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,095Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MTDKYear: 2025Scope 1: 134,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,702Scope 1 Intensity: 9.13 tCO2e/$MMurata ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,830Scope 1 Intensity: 17.54 tCO2e/$MCelesticaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,684 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MFlexYear: 2024Scope 1: 78,935 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,415Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MTE ConnectivityYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,262Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$M

How does TE Connectivity's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.86, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.b

Where does TE Connectivity rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, TE Connectivity ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).b

TE Connectivity is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.b

Insights into TE Connectivity's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, TE Connectivity reported a total carbon footprint of 3,719,157 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.49% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc

The largest contributor to TE Connectivity's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.41%.ab

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