Eaton Corp PLC 2018 SR
The report highlights Eaton's commitment to sustainability through its focus on environmental impact, workforce strength, and ethical governance. In 2018, the company invested over $580 million in research and development, emphasizing innovations like additive manufacturing and electric vehicle technologies. Eaton achieved a 5.6 percent absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2017 and set a goal for all manufacturing sites to be zero waste-to-landfill by 2030. The company also reported that 50 percent of its Board of Directors represent diverse groups and highlighted its significant spend with small and diverse suppliers.
Company: Eaton Corp PLC
Sector: Professional & technical services
Country: Ireland
Year: 2018
Type: SR
Pages: 34
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Eaton Corp PLC
Sustainability Report
The report highlights Eaton's commitment to sustainability through its focus on environmental impact, workforce strength, and ethical governance. In 2018, the company invested over $580 million in research and development, emphasizing innovations like additive manufacturing and electric vehicle technologies. Eaton achieved a 5.6 percent absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2017 and set a goal for all manufacturing sites to be zero waste-to-landfill by 2030. The company also reported that 50 percent of its Board of Directors represent diverse groups and highlighted its significant spend with small and diverse suppliers.
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Document Details
Report Year
2018
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Fiscal Year
2018
Published
Jan 1, 2019
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Other Standards
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Emissions
Scope 3:
Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Total Waste