Better Health for All

Eaton's core products are power management solutions, which are generally health-neutral, though they enable critical healthcare infrastructure. The company generated positive health externalities by developing a microgrid for a medical center, which decreased greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 25%.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Eaton demonstrated comprehensive crisis response capabilities and supported healthcare workers by producing 360,000 face shields, developing a touchless tool, providing free power management software, and assisting in building field hospitals in Wuhan.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Eaton Corporation PLC is a global power management company, not a financial institution. The ethical value 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' and its associated KPIs are designed to assess companies that lend, insure, move, or store money for consumers or businesses. The provided articles discuss Eaton's diverse supplier spending and internal workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives

, which do not relate to the provision of financial services or products to external customers. Eaton has markedly increased spending with diverse suppliers, contributing over $2.4 billion to the U.S. economy and supporting 13,791 jobs . Key achievements include a 4% increase in spending with minority businesses and 285% with disabled-owned suppliers , ensuring 15.5% of total spending goes to diverse suppliers, enhancing economic inclusion . Eaton has prioritized diversity and inclusion, with over two-thirds of its board being women or minorities and a global leadership team with 57% U.S. minorities . Earning high scores on the Disability Equality Index and Corporate Equality Index, Eaton showcases commitment to disability inclusion and LGBTQ+ rights . Therefore, all KPIs are deemed not applicable, as Eaton's core business lies outside the scope of financial services.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Eaton recorded 7 substantiated workplace safety or health violations by OSHA between 2022 and 2025.

In October 2024, approximately 400 workers at its Troy and Highland, Illinois, facilities went on strike, rejecting a contract offer that included a 3% immediate raise and demanding a 15% increase. Separately, in September 2024, over 500 UAW members at the Michigan Aerospace division also went on strike, disputing wages, retirement benefits, and health care, specifically opposing a switch from defined benefit pensions to 401(k) systems. A whistleblower lawsuit alleging that Eaton overcharged clients by overestimating labor hours under defense contracts proceeded in April 2024, with Eaton's attempt to dismiss the case denied. Conversely, Eaton states a commitment to equal opportunity, pay equity, inclusion, and diversity. In 2024, the company earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek. In 2023, 84% of surveyed employees expressed pride in working for the company, and a Fairygodboss survey indicated 74% of women felt treated fairly and equally to men. Eaton is also a founding member of the Second Chance Business Coalition, committed to inclusive hiring for individuals with prior convictions.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided article to score any of the KPIs for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. The article describes Eaton's conflict minerals policy and due diligence requirements for suppliers regarding tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold

, but it does not provide quantitative metrics such as percentages of spend, audit frequencies, incident numbers, traceability coverage, remediation times, or contractual coverage percentages for any KPI.

Honest & Fair Business

Eaton Corporation has an Anti-Corruption Policy and a Supplier Code of Conduct, which are key components of its ethical framework. The company implements rigorous due diligence processes to safeguard against unethical business dealings in high-risk environments.

Its 2023 Code of Ethics guides daily operations. Eaton has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 12th time in 2023. In the same year, Eaton exited business operations in Russia.

No War, No Weapons

In 2023, Eaton reported $1.7 billion in arms sales, accounting for 7.4% of its total revenue of $23.2 billion.

Its Aerospace segment, which includes products for both commercial and military applications, generated $3.4 billion in net sales in the same year. The company is also acquiring Ultra Precision Control Systems, a defense and aerospace systems company. Eaton has secured various military contracts, including for UWARS frost fittings with 36% Foreign Military Sales, hydraulic solutions for U.S. Army aircraft, UPS maintenance at an Air Force Research Laboratory, and military parts for different branches of the U.S. military. , , ,

Planet-Friendly Business

Eaton's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 52,253,486 tCO2e in 2024.

The company has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from operations by 35% since 2018. Eaton's net zero target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with interim targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 15% intensity per value added by 2030. In 2022, 98% of manufacturing waste was diverted from landfills. In 2024, Eaton recorded one hazardous waste violation.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Eaton has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.

The company provides an Ethics Help Line, available 24/7 in multiple languages with interpretation services, which is open to any person to raise concerns.

Safe & Smart Tech

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Eaton Corporation PLC against the defined Key Performance Indicators for Safe & Smart Tech. While the company mentions investments in cybersecurity and adherence to frameworks, the information is either qualitative, product-specific, or not presented in the quantitative format required by the rubric (e.g., dollar amounts for cybersecurity investment rather than percentage of revenue, or general statements about training without completion rates or effectiveness metrics). Eaton has invested over $100 million in cybersecurity to enhance security protocols across its infrastructure, products, and customer data

. Eaton follows the NIST Cyber Security Framework to manage risks across its operations . Eaton Corporation emphasizes its commitment to cybersecurity through comprehensive education programs for its 27,000 U.S. employees . Over $200 million has been invested in manufacturing and job creation, integrating cybersecurity training for new employees . The Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3) introduced by Eaton features chain-of-trust encryption and a secure firmware boot . It is certified with UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Eaton diverted 98% of its manufacturing waste from landfills in 2022 through reuse, recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy.

The company has certified 83% of its manufacturing sites as zero waste to landfill, with a goal to reach 100% certification by 2030. This zero-waste-to-landfill program is subject to a third-party assurance process. Eaton has eliminated 90% of its plastic packaging and achieved an 85% reduction in foam packaging since 2015. The corrugated cardboard used for shipping contains 80% post-consumer recycled content, and 100% of corrugated cardboard received from suppliers is recycled. Eaton has reduced its landfilled waste by 55% since 2018 and aims for a 2% annual waste reduction. Waste reduction initiatives include an enhanced program implemented in October 2021, an employee training program, partnerships for sustainable packing materials, and the use of additive manufacturing. All sites manage hazardous waste responsibly according to regulations and internal standards, with minimization plans.