Better Health for All

Jabil demonstrates a commitment to health through its response to global health crises and mental health initiatives. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company retooled production to manufacture over a million surgical masks weekly,

utilized 3D printing for hospital supplies, and produced COVID-19 test kits. Jabil has also launched mental health initiatives across its global sites, including Michigan, China, and Mexico, offering counseling hotlines and therapy sessions for employee well-being. Additionally, it committed $1 million over five years to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital to support mental health initiatives, which includes hiring an education advocate and creating a video resource library with mental health information. The company has no evidenced revenue from products with well-established negative health outcomes.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Jabil reported a high employee turnover rate of 122% in fiscal year 2024.

The CEO to median associate pay ratio was 515:1 in fiscal year 2024. The company's Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) was 0.18 in fiscal year 2024, with zero fatalities. In the past three years, Jabil faced $72,762 in OSHA penalties for workplace safety violations in 2022. Additionally, a lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations in California had several claims allowed to proceed in 2023, and Jabil dismissed 76 undocumented workers in California in 2024, leading to a lawsuit against a staffing agency. Earlier reports from 2013 and 2014 by China Labor Watch alleged labor violations at Jabil's Wuxi plant, including excessive overtime, inadequate wages, and discriminatory hiring practices. In 2012, Jabil instituted a policy in Penang, Malaysia, to absorb foreign worker recruitment costs, eliminating over $300,000 in payroll deductions. While employees in some international locations are covered by work councils and labor unions, U.S. employees are not.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Investigations by China Labor Watch in 2023 reported labor violations at Jabil's factory in Wuxi, China.

These violations included mandatory overtime exceeding legal limits, unpaid overtime, insufficient safety training, and poor working conditions. Jabil Inc. has a Slavery and Human Trafficking Avoidance Policy and aligns with international labor standards, working with suppliers to protect workers' rights. Its efforts include contract provisions, audits, and adherence to the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, which prohibits forced labor. Jabil supports the Dodd-Frank Act's Section 1502 for responsible mineral sourcing, requiring suppliers to declare 3TG origins and implement controls for conflict-free sourcing. In 2023, Jabil identified 277 smelters and refiners for 3TG , with 241 conformant by the Responsible Minerals Initiative as of March 31, 2024. Jabil Defense and Aerospace Services demands suppliers prohibit child labor and human trafficking, provide fair wages, and respect workers' rights.

Honest & Fair Business

Jabil suspended its CEO, Kenneth S. Wilson, in April 2024, pending an internal investigation into potential violations of corporate policies.

The company maintains 'The Jabil Code' which outlines business conduct and includes an Integrity Hotline for confidential reporting. In 2013, a former employee pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme that defrauded Jabil of $318,765 and participated in a tax fraud conspiracy. Earlier, in 2006, Jabil disclosed accounting errors related to executive stock options, which led to restatements. Additionally, in 2014, Jabil's Wuxi factory was criticized for labor rights violations, including excessive hours, poor training, and hiring fees.

Kind to Animals

Jabil Circuit Inc. is an electronics manufacturing services company. Its core business operations do not involve animal-derived products, animal testing, animal agriculture, or direct animal-related supply chains. Consequently, most KPIs under the 'Kind to Animals' value are assessed as N/A (score 0) due to their inapplicability to the company's business model. The provided articles highlight Jabil's environmental sustainability efforts, including a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by fiscal year 2024

, a 90% landfill diversion rate at 10% of its sites , and the introduction of a biopolymer product (PLA 3110P) as an alternative to petrochemicals . Jabil also joined the Circular Electronics Partnership . While these initiatives contribute to overall environmental sustainability and may offer indirect benefits to wildlife, the articles do not provide specific, measurable data on direct wildlife conservation initiatives, species recovery, or habitat restoration metrics. Therefore, the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI is omitted as the evidence does not meet the specific requirements for direct, measurable impact on animal welfare or habitat preservation.

No War, No Weapons

Jabil Inc. operates a dedicated Defense and Aerospace division, providing manufacturing services for military needs, including drones and satellites

. In 2008, the company partnered with iRobot to produce electronic circuitry for PackBots, robots used by the U.S. military in Iraq and Afghanistan for tasks such as detecting explosives . Jabil lobbies for defense legislation favorable to its interests , hiring a law firm in 2020 to monitor federal legislation related to defense spending . The company also contributes to community service initiatives focused on education and empowerment and actively recruits military veterans, partnering with programs like Hiring Our Heroes .

Planet-Friendly Business

Jabil's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions for fiscal year 2024 were 6,165,461 MT CO2e.

The company has committed to setting all targets to the Science Based Targets Initiative. , aiming to1 reduce operational GHG emissions in line with a 1.5 degrees Celsius pathway, with goals of a 25% reduction by fiscal year 2025 and 50% by 2030. Jabil's carbon neutrality target year is 2045. In fiscal year 2023, nearly 70% of energy use worldwide came from renewable sources. The acquired water intensity in fiscal year 2024 was 245.87 m³ per $1 million of revenue. Jabil's annual sustainability report includes updates aligned to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and a refreshed scenario analysis was conducted in fiscal year 2024 to identify sites in water stress areas.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Jabil's Chihuahua facility partnered with the CAPTAR Association in 2024 to install rainwater collection systems, providing clean water access for Tarahumara families in rural Mexico

. In November 2024, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gujarat state government in India to explore expansion opportunities and promote community engagement and economic growth . Through its Jabil Cares platform, the company achieved one million employee volunteer hours in 2023, engaging in community outreach for education, empowerment, and environmental causes . Jabil also supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through learning programs, including unconscious bias training offered in 12 languages .

Safe & Smart Tech

Jabil Inc. has not experienced any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected its business operations as of August 2024

, indicating effective preventative measures against data breaches and unauthorized data use. The company implements comprehensive cybersecurity policies aligned with industry standards , conducts risk assessments , and maintains system safeguards . A Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan is in place , and employee training is regularly conducted . Furthermore, Jabil's Board of Directors has established a Cybersecurity Committee to oversee cybersecurity programs, risks, and review compliance with data protection laws .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Jabil has demonstrated efforts in integrating circular economy principles. The company joined the Circular Electronics Partnership to promote sustainability and circularity in the electronics sector

. To enhance circular economy practices and sustainable packaging solutions, Jabil acquired Retronix and Ecologic Brands . A specific example of this commitment is the VITTEL hybrid bottle, introduced by Jabil Packaging Solutions , which reduces plastic content by over 50% and uses 100% recycled paper and plastic , with a design that allows for easy separation of materials for recycling .