TE Connectivity PLC

Common Name
TE Connectivity
Country
Ireland
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
85,000
Ticker
TEL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Website
www.te.com
Description
TE Connectivity Ltd. is a global technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of connectivity and sensor solutions. The company serves various industries, including automotive, aerosp...

TE Connectivity Waste Data Preview

In 2023, TE Connectivity conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Insights into TE Connectivity's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, TE Connectivity generated a total of 103,278 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 85.63% of TE Connectivity's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 14.37% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

TE Connectivity's Waste Recovery Rate

86%

How much of TE Connectivity's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, TE Connectivity reported a total waste generation of 103,278 metric tonnes, of which 85.63% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that TE Connectivity has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has TE Connectivity reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, TE Connectivity's total waste generation decreased by 18.35%, including a further 5.93% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.

Over the same period, TE Connectivity's waste recovery rate increased by 2.07%, including a 5.15% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, TE Connectivity has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.

TE Connectivity’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into TE Connectivity’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, TE Connectivity generated a total of 103,278 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 7.53% of TE Connectivity's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 92.47% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

TE Connectivity’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How TE Connectivity reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, TE Connectivity's total waste generation decreased by 18.35%, with an additional 5.93% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.

Over the same period, TE Connectivity saw a long-term increase of 18.33% in hazardous waste share, but a 8.34% reduction in 2023, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.

Overall, while TE Connectivity is generating less waste and has made recent gains in reducing hazardousness, the long-term increase in harmful materials still casts doubt on the sustainability of its waste stream.

How does TE Connectivity treat its hazardous waste?

In 2023, TE Connectivity reported that 7,779 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 7.53% of its overall waste generation.

The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (62.53%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that TE Connectivity has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.

Breakdown of TE Connectivity's Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by Treatment Method

Hazardous WasteRecovered(4.7%)Non-Hazardous WasteDisposed(11.5%)Non-Hazardous WasteRecovered(80.9%)
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