DUBLIN – Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress and a sharper focus on driving impact at scale. As global power management demands become more complex, Eaton is advancing solutions that help customers operate more efficiently, strengthen resilience, and reduce their environmental impact—while continuing to enhance transparency and accountability across its operations.
Highlights from Eaton’s sustainability report include:
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40% since 2018, up from 35% in 2024, with continued progress across the value chain
- 86% of sites certified as zero waste to landfill, with water mitigation measures implemented at water-stressed sites
- 96% of new products achieved a ‘Performer’ rating—Eaton’s standard for improved sustainability product performance
- Invested $2.1B in research and development of products and solutions that can enhance energy efficiency, improve safety, asset productivity and cost of ownership, among other customer requirements, since 2020, up from $1.7B in 2024, and progressing toward its goal to invest $3B by 2030.
The report also outlines updated sustainability goals reflecting areas where the company can accelerate change at scale, while reaffirming existing commitments such as its Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)-validated net-zero emissions target for 2050.
“This report reflects the real, consistent progress we’re making—and how that progress is translating into practical solutions for our customers,” said Harold Jones, chief of staff and chief sustainability officer, Eaton. “As global demand for power accelerates, we’re focused on where we can have the greatest impact—helping customers use power more efficiently, strengthen resilience and reduce their environmental footprint, while continuing to reduce our own impact and hold ourselves accountable.”
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