Better Health for All

Rockwell Automation's core industrial automation and software solutions demonstrate a strategic focus on delivering substantial health benefits. Its products have been instrumental in increasing manufacturing capacity by 20% in 2019 for a nonprofit combating malnutrition

and improving milk production by 15-20% and quality in rural Indian communities. The company's Arena simulation software is utilized by healthcare providers to optimize patient flow, staffing, and facility use, streamlining emergency room and admission processes to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. Rockwell Automation also collaborates with biopharmaceutical and regenerative medicine industries, including partnerships with Cytiva, GE Healthcare, and Fresenius Medical Care, to advance personalized medicine, scale regenerative products like human tissues and organs, and streamline medical device and dialysis treatment production. , ,

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Rockwell Automation reported a recordable case rate (RCR) of 0.27 in FY24, with zero fatalities, outperforming the first quartile of Electronic Equipment Manufacturing peers (0.80 RCR).

The company had zero citations or fines from five regulatory agency visits in FY24 and reported no issues in its 2023 Modern Slavery Statement. An employee engagement index of 76 was reported in 2024. The ratio of the CEO's total compensation to the median employee's compensation was 262 to 1 in 2023. In Fiscal 2020, 25% of employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, all outside the United States. The temporary workforce made up about 17% of the total workforce in Fiscal 2020.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Rockwell Automation's average time to resolve Code of Conduct violations is 42 days.

In fiscal year 2023, the company recorded zero non-compliance incidents related to modern slavery, supported by the adoption of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct and modern slavery training for employees and suppliers.

Honest & Fair Business

Rockwell Automation maintains a comprehensive Anti-Corruption Global Policy that applies to all employees, suppliers, and partners worldwide, emphasizing zero tolerance for corruption.

This policy is supported by regular risk assessments, annual ethics training for 100% of its Board of Directors, employees, and contractors, risk-based mitigation programs, and robust reporting and investigation processes. The effectiveness of these controls is audited by both internal and external auditors. The company also operates an Ethics and Compliance organization and an Ombuds Office to reinforce a 'speak up' culture, with robust reporting and investigation processes in place. Rockwell Automation has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 17 times, including in 2025, for its commitment to business integrity.

Kind to Animals

Rockwell Automation's core business is industrial automation and digital transformation, which generally does not involve direct animal welfare issues. The company has no direct involvement in animal welfare practices or issues, and no animal-derived products or testing activities, leading to N/A scores for cruelty-free certification, alternative testing, humane certifications, wildlife conservation impact, supplier audits, and animal testing policies or volume. However, Rockwell Automation's subsidiary, Staughton Group, sources wild game proteins and red meat offal for pet food

, and there is no evidence of these animal-derived inputs being replaced with ethical alternatives, resulting in a -90 tier for ethical input substitution. Furthermore, Rockwell Automation maintains a neutral position concerning the 'Kind to Animals' value , which aligns with having no public position on animal welfare legislation, leading to a -90 tier for public policy engagement.

No War, No Weapons

Rockwell Automation derived approximately 0.977% of its fiscal 2024 total sales from defense contracts

, including a $21.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy and a $59.1 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for non-lethal applications . The company's products, such as programmable automation controllers and software, are used in U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships , indicating dual-use technology . The company emphasizes civilian applications, with military use being incidental and strictly vetted. Its terms and conditions explicitly prohibit the use of its products in nuclear-related applications and for the design, development, manufacture, or production of nuclear, missile, chemical, or biological weapons . Buyers are required to comply with all export and re-export laws, embargoes, and sanctions, including those from the UN Security Council, U.S. Government, and European Union, and warrant that they are not subject to sanctions . The company acknowledges prohibitions on doing business with sanctioned countries and maintains country guidance documents . While the company has a policy against the use of its products in controversial weapons, there is no independent verification of zero exposure.

Planet-Friendly Business

Rockwell Automation reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 19,444,171 tCO₂e

, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreasing by 18% year-over-year in 2024 . The company has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023 , working towards target submission and approval by December 2025 . Rockwell Automation committed to purchasing renewable energy credits equivalent to 100% of its U.S. electricity consumption and entered a 75 MW wind energy virtual power purchase agreement , in addition to purchasing green energy in Europe . Water use is tracked but stated as not material . In 2024, 91% of waste was diverted from landfill . Four pilot product Life Cycle Assessments were conducted . The company reported zero environmental compliance citations or fines from five regulatory agency visits and zero reportable spills . Rockwell Automation published its first report following the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and reviewed climate change scenarios from multiple global sources, including 1.5°C, 2.0°C, and beyond pathways .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Rockwell Automation has 5 formal partnership agreements with indigenous or local community groups, including a Māori-owned dairy business, ISAP India Foundation, Smart Schools initiative in Colombia, Engineers Without Borders Australia, and Habitat for Humanity India.

There are no reported cultural appropriation incidents. The company provides a secure and confidential third-party service for anyone to report violations of its policies , and an Office of the Ombuds received 525 contacts in FY24. However, the coverage of these mechanisms for community-specific concerns across operational sites is not specified.

Safe & Smart Tech

Rockwell Automation demonstrates a strong commitment to AI ethics and regulatory compliance. The company has a cross-functional AI governance council that assesses risks, including bias, maintains an inventory of AI use, categorizes AI by risk level, and promotes compliance with AI laws such as the EU AI Act, prohibiting usage deemed unlawful.

For privacy certifications, Rockwell Automation's Remote Support Services are ISO 27001 certified. Its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) and Security Service Delivery Lifecycle are certified to Maturity Level 4 (ML4), the highest possible level, for IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-2-4 standards, respectively. Additionally, several products and its Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility are certified to various IEC 62443 standards. Regarding security training, 100% of the Board of Directors, employees, and contractors are required to complete annual ethics training, and all necessary employees and subcontractors receive mandatory annual security awareness training, which includes simulated phishing exercises. In terms of regulatory compliance, Rockwell Automation aligns its global privacy practices to GDPR and promotes compliance with the EU AI Act. The company reported zero citations or fines from visits by 10 regulatory agencies in FY25 and actively works with the EU to interpret regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2. No specific, quantifiable evidence was provided for data breach severity, cybersecurity investment, encryption implementation, AI audit practices, algorithmic transparency, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication security, vulnerability management, bug bounty effectiveness, privacy by design, security testing coverage, data minimization, algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Rockwell Automation demonstrates integration of circular design principles, notably through its remanufacturing services that have restored used products to like-new condition for over 30 years

, conserving 85% of energy and using 90% fewer raw materials than new production . The company's Kalypso team provides integrated sustainability services across the product lifecycle, including development, manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, and recycling. Rockwell Automation has implemented waste reduction initiatives, such as eliminating 198,000 pounds of non-recyclable foam annually by transitioning to recycled-grade packaging materials . The redesign of PanelView packaging is expected to divert 78,000 pounds of waste from landfills each year . Additionally, the introduction of Powdura® ECO paint, containing up to 25% post-consumer recycled plastic , is anticipated to divert 4.1 million water bottles from landfills annually .