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Eaton 2025 Sustainability Report

Growing with customers, communities and purpose

Sustainability is a key driver of innovation, enhancing efficiency, and accelerating long-term growth. As energy systems evolve and expectations rise, organizations have a unique opportunity to rethink how they operate, strengthen performance and build more resilient, future-ready businesses. At Eaton, we turn that opportunity into action. Combining advanced technologies with a holistic approach to energy flexibility and management to unlock measurable value.

Our annual Eaton Sustainability Report showcases the progress we’re making and the possibilities ahead. This report offers transparent insights into how we’re advancing our goals, supporting customers and shaping a more electrified future.

Eaton's sustainability progress by the numbers:

  • 40% reduction in GHGs for scope 1 and 2 emissions (vs. 2018 baseline) 
  • 59% reduction per USD gross profit in scope 3 emissions
  • $2.1B invested in sustainable R&D
  • 97% of waste diverted from landfill
  • 100% supplier code of conduct affirmation achieved

Sustainability rankings for Eaton

External recognition reflects the strength of our sustainability approach and reinforces our commitment to driving measurable impact for our customers, communities and stakeholders.

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Eaton achieved Gold status from EcoVadis, the world's largest provider of business sustainability ratings
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Eaton earned an A rating from CDP for climate disclosure in 2025
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In 2026, Eaton was recognized for the 15th time as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Explore Eaton’s sustainability priorities and progress

Our sustainability report provides a comprehensive view of how Eaton is advancing sustainable growth, innovation and transparency across our business through 4 key pillars:

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Delight — we are committed to innovation that makes power smarter, cleaner, and more efficient for our customers.

  • 59% reduction per USD gross profit scope 3 emissions 
  • $2.1B invested in sustainable R&D
  • 96% NPIs achieving a 'Performer' rating during reporting year

Nurture — we are committed to reducing our environmental impact by lowering emissions, using resources responsibly, and improving efficiency across our operations and value chain.

  • 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
  • 86% of operational sites that have achieved zero waste-to-landfill status

Partner — we are committed to fostering safe, inclusive workplaces, building future-ready skills, and strengthening communities.

  • 13,140 hours invested in training and coaching for leaders and key culture movers

Lead — we are committed to building trust through transparency, ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for human rights across our value chain.

  • 100% supplier code of conduct affirmation achieved
  • 2.2 current average supplier sustainability maturity score