Better Health for All

Teledyne has no products with significant negative health impacts, indicating a complete transition to health-neutral or positive offerings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Teledyne FLIR's thermal imaging solutions were used to detect elevated skin temperatures, aiding in the identification of potential fevers and helping to mitigate virus spread

, demonstrating significant contributions during a public health emergency.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Teledyne Technologies reported a CEO-to-median-employee pay ratio of 1:133 in 2023.

The voluntary employee turnover rate was approximately 10% in 2023, with an average employee tenure of about 10 years across its approximately 14,900 employees in 36 countries. The company offers significant 401(k) contributions and deferred compensation plans. Employee well-being is supported through on-site fitness centers, various wellness programs, and safety standards that maintain low incident rates. A Corporate-led Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee focuses on building diverse talent pools. However, legal records show $1,482,315 in penalties for employment-related offenses since 2000, and employee reviews highlight management issues and workplace culture challenges.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Teledyne requires all suppliers and service providers to agree to and follow its Code of Conduct

, which includes ethical sourcing clauses , with contractual agreements providing for termination for noncompliance . However, the company has not engaged an external audit of its suppliers for compliance . Teledyne states it has no knowledge of human trafficking, slavery, or child labor in its labor force or supply chains , and assesses the risk of these issues within its supply chain as low , based on reports from the U.S. Department of State and Labor . The company also conducts proactive risk assessments and periodically assigns human trafficking awareness and prevention training to employees .

Honest & Fair Business

Teledyne Technologies maintains a comprehensive anti-corruption program encompassing leadership commitment, risk assessment, written policies and procedures, effective training, communication lines, internal monitoring, auditing, and enforcement mechanisms.

The company provides a confidential Corporate Ethics Helpline for ethical concerns. Internal controls over financial reporting were evaluated as effective as of January 1, 2023, and corroborated by Deloitte and Touche LLP. The company has undergone external audits and obtained certifications from top information security standards, providing annual training for employees. Historically, since 2000, Teledyne has faced penalties totaling $42,490,063, mainly from competition-related offenses.

Kind to Animals

Teledyne FLIR donated over $2 million in thermal imaging technology and assistance to the Kifaru Rising Project

, which contributed to zero rhinos poached in Kenya in 2020 for the first time in 20 years . This partnership helped apprehend over 300 poachers and expanded to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which has had zero poaching since 2017 . Kenya's black rhino population has more than doubled since the 1980s , with the 11 Kifaru Rising sites holding over 80% of Kenya’s rhinos and benefiting other threatened wildlife . Additionally, Teledyne technology supports the Nekton mission for marine life research and establishing marine protected areas , including Seychelles' commitment to protect 30% of its ocean territory . Teledyne Webb Research delivered over 10,000 Argo profiling floats to track ocean climate change , and Teledyne supported The Nature Conservancy with a gift of land in December 2021 .

No War, No Weapons

Teledyne's financial results indicate significant involvement in the defense sector. In 2024, sales to the U.S. Department of Defense accounted for approximately 19% of the company's total net sales.

This contribution from defense contracts also drove a rise in net income to $262 million in Q3 2024. The aerospace and defense electronics segment saw a 10.4% increase in sales in 2024.

Planet-Friendly Business

Teledyne Technologies publishes Corporate Social Responsibility reports outlining ESG initiatives, including efforts to reduce direct emissions, manage waste, and promote recycling.

The company achieved a 32% reduction in emissions intensity by 2022 and has set a goal to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2020 levels by fiscal year 2040. Teledyne also provides precision measurement technologies for environmental monitoring, which are used for climate research and ecosystem protection.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

In 2016, Teledyne Optech's Titan LiDAR system was used in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the Maya Heritage and Nature Foundation to survey dense jungles in Guatemala

. This survey revealed a civilization far more extensive than previously believed, marking a significant advancement in Maya archaeology . This action constitutes an active protection measure for cultural sites.

Safe & Smart Tech

Teledyne Technologies addresses risks and challenges related to AI ethics, emphasizing the importance of ethical deployment and compliance with evolving regulations

. The company's Privacy Policy ensures the protection of personal information, detailing data types collected, purposes, and security measures , and states compliance with data protection laws .