TE Connectivity Ltd — Ethics Grade C

TE Connectivity Ltd receives an overall ethics grade of C (52/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Telecommunications. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 48
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 70
• environment: 65
• humanRights: 55

Documented incidents (3)

• Chinese Antitrust Investigation (medium, 2021) — The company faced scrutiny from Chinese regulators regarding pricing practices in the connector market, leading to concerns over market dominance. Investigations focused on potential abuse of market position in the automotive electronics sector.
• Supply Chain Labor Risks (medium, 2022) — Audits of electronics components supply chains identified risks of excessive overtime and inadequate safety equipment at third-party manufacturing sites in Southeast Asia. The company was pressured to improve transparency in its tier-2 supplier reporting.
• Tax Liability Settlement (high, 2019) — The company reached settlements regarding historical tax positions related to its re-domestication from Bermuda to Switzerland. The disputes involved the allocation of income between jurisdictions to minimize global tax burdens.

Documented good deeds

• Renewable Energy Transition — Achieved a significant milestone by sourcing over 50% of its global electricity from renewable sources, aiming for 100% by 2030.

Ethical alternatives

• Amphenol Corporation — Stronger localized supply chain controls and higher transparency in environmental reporting.