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Trimble Inc.

TRMB.US | Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment

Trimble Inc. is a technology company that provides hardware, software, and services for a variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, geospatial, transportation, and utilities. Their solutions are used for positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics. Trimble's product off...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Trimble Inc. presents a mixed ethical profile. While donating GNSS systems for landmine clearance, the company also holds an $18 million contract for GPS receivers with the military, supplying defense solutions. Trimble reports a U.S. total recordable incident rate of 0.1 in 2022, with approximately 70% of workers earning living wages and enhanced global benefits. The company aims for 100% renewable electricity by 2025 (36% achieved) and supports cultural heritage preservation. However, reports suggest Trimble addressed material weaknesses in internal controls, including alleged IT system and data accuracy deficiencies, by shifting its auditing firm.

Value Scores

Better Health for All30
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-50
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities20
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-50
-100100

Better Health for All

30

Trimble's products contribute to a 75% reduction in construction safety issues.

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The company offers health insurance plans that cover minimum essential benefits under the Affordable Care Act, do not deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, and have no lifetime maximum limitations.
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Trimble's technology also supported projects that provided access to clinics for nearly 10,000 residents and clean water for 1,500 community members in Rwanda.
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For price accessibility, Trimble offers health insurance plans with government subsidies, allowing eligible individuals to obtain coverage for $0, and claims to offer the lowest possible price on health, dental, vision, and life insurance with no markups or hidden fees.
4
Trimble achieved 100% renewable electricity sourcing in 2024
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and reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% across all facilities in 2023,
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with 2024 market-based Scope 2 emissions at zero.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Trimble implemented health and wellness guidelines for its events
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and promoted extended reality solutions to reduce onsite meetings.
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The Trimble Foundation supported The HALO Trust, which used 186 Trimble devices to help clear 160 minefields in Ukraine,
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and provided a $75,000 grant for Maui wildfire relief.
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Trimble offers wellness programs with global access to mental health resources and therapy, including a Mental Health First Aid Program and counseling services to all employees through an Employee Assistance Program.
12

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Trimble Inc. operates primarily in the technology sector and does not engage in financial services or offer financial products directly related to fair money and economic opportunities, such as microloans or transparent banking services.

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Therefore, the company does not have APRs, fee structures, or loan books to evaluate. It is not regulated as a lender and does not operate financial service access points. While Trimble manages customer data for its technology solutions, it does not generate or manage customer finance data relevant to open-banking APIs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

Trimble Inc. reported a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) of 0.1 for U.S. employees in 2022, indicating a very high level of workplace safety.

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The voluntary employee turnover rate was 10.3% in 2024, reflecting strong workforce stability.
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In 2024, the company's Belonging Score was 74.
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The CEO to median employee pay ratio was 224.5:1 in 2024.
4

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

Trimble emphasizes preventing forced labor, slavery, child labor, and human trafficking

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, requiring suppliers to comply with its Third-Party Code of Conduct
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. Compliance requirements are incorporated into purchasing agreements
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. The company conducts due diligence on new and existing suppliers at regular intervals
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, performing risk-based evaluations and periodic audits
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, with non-conformance leading to corrective action plans
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. Trimble became a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in 2021
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and joined ResponsibleSteel in March 2023
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. It also has a Conflict Minerals Program
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, is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
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, and adheres to the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP)
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, requiring suppliers to source from conformant smelters
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. Trimble adopted the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) Code of Conduct as a guideline for its supply chain practices
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Honest & Fair Business

-40

Trimble Inc. demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices through several initiatives. The company established the EthicsPoint Hotline, a confidential reporting system available 24/7 for employees and stakeholders to report ethical concerns.

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In 2022, Trimble implemented a new Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, covering areas such as trade compliance, supply chain, insider trading, political contributions, privacy, and asset protection.
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Comprehensive policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the U.K. Bribery Act.
3
Trimble also maintains a Compensation Recovery ("Clawback") Policy for executive officers in the event of accounting restatements, reflecting a commitment to financial accountability.
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Furthermore, the company's Quality Management System is regularly audited for ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
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Trimble is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
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and requires its production suppliers to comply with the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) Code of Conduct, which includes risk-based supplier evaluations and periodic audits.
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The company also issued statements under the UK Modern Slavery Act and Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, outlining efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
8

Kind to Animals

0

Trimble Inc. is identified as having "No Animal Exploitation," indicating it does not engage in animal testing, use animal-derived products or ingredients, or operate animal husbandry facilities.

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This means KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing, humane operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policy and volume, innovation investment in animal-free alternatives, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement are not applicable to its core operations. While Trimble's technology is used in some conservation efforts, such as mapping invasive grass to preserve wildfowl habitats in Strangford Lough
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and monitoring glaciers with the Uganda Wildlife Authority,
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the provided evidence does not include measurable biodiversity impact or specific financial investment percentages required for scoring the wildlife conservation impact KPI.

No War, No Weapons

-50

Trimble has an active defense business, with its Trimble Military and Advanced Systems Inc. division awarded an $18 million contract for GPS receivers in April 2024.

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The company's technology is also used in both defense and civilian applications.
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In its supply chain, Trimble conducts annual human-rights due diligence through a conflict minerals supply chain survey, with results publicly available in its conflict minerals reports.
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This program is designed to conform with the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
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The company screens smelters and refiners against government watch lists and denied parties lists.
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, and identifies Russian smelters as high risk due to sanctions.
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Trimble's Supplier Code of Conduct is based on the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, reflecting a commitment to human rights and ethical sourcing.
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Annual reviews of conflict-linked partners (suppliers) cover all in-scope entities, with non-conforming suppliers required to take corrective actions, potentially leading to termination of business relationships.
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As of 2024, 78% of identified smelters in its supply chain conform to third-party audit programs, though 22% of smelters reported sourcing from conflict-affected "Covered Countries."
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The Conflict Minerals Program is subject to oversight by Trimble's internal audit group.
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, and annual war-risk audit results are publicly available.
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Trimble also supports peacebuilding initiatives by donating GNSS systems to The HALO Trust for global landmine clearance efforts
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and providing monetary donations, hardware, software, and training to Engineers Without Borders for critical infrastructure projects in developing regions.
13

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

Trimble has committed to science-based targets approved by the SBTi, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a 50% reduction in specific Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.

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The company also targets 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2025, with 36% of its electricity goals achieved as of 2022.
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In 2022, 25% of Trimble's suppliers committed to Science-Based Targets, with a goal to engage 70% of suppliers by emissions to set SBTs by 2026.
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The company's 2022 Sustainability Report features TCFD alignment.
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Trimble also maintains travel at or below 50% of pre-COVID levels.
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In 2023, it began constructing a solar array at its headquarters designed to offset over 100% of that campus's energy, equating to 6-7% of global electricity demand.
6

Respect for Cultures & Communities

20

Trimble reported having 15+ community partners in its 2022 summary, including collaborations with the Navajo Nation and partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

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Trimble's technology is actively used by customers to document and preserve cultural and heritage sites, such as a 1910-1914 water treatment station in Lithuania
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and 6,600-year-old Aboriginal sites in Australia, with no reported incidents of disruption by the company.
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The company has reported no cultural appropriation incidents.
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Trimble provides a 24/7 ethics hotline managed by an independent third party and internal reporting channels.
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Trimble invested over $880,000 in communities across 2022 and 2023, which is approximately 0.012% of its 2024 revenue of $3.68 billion.
6

Safe & Smart Tech

0

Trimble has an AI Governance Board, comprising senior business, cybersecurity, AI, and legal experts, which develops and disseminates a comprehensive internal AI policy, standards, and guidelines.

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This board evaluates new AI solutions, implements regulatory requirements, and monitors new AI-related laws.
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Trimble released its AI Statement and Principles in May 2024, committing to responsible and transparent AI development, and aims to stress-test solutions against industry guidelines.
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The company holds numerous certifications including Cyber Essentials, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701, NIST 800-171 Rev. 2, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, GovRAMP, TX-RAMP, VPAT, and CMMC.
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Trimble commits to ensuring user control of their data and provides Trimble Identity Personal Data Storage Settings.
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Trimble advocates for transparency and robust cybersecurity practices, acknowledging consumer concerns about data selling, and has joined the Responsible Business Alliance.
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However, in April 2025, Trimble was addressing material weaknesses in internal controls, including deficiencies in IT systems and data accuracy, and delays in filing its fiscal 2024 Annual Report to comply with Nasdaq listing requirements.
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Despite these issues, Trimble complies with federal and global regulations regarding student information and has Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR.
9

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-50

Trimble has implemented waste reduction initiatives, including established recycling programs for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

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and a collaboration to responsibly dispose of and recycle outdated fleet mobility hardware.
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The company complies with global regulations on hazardous substances.
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