Sustainability: Governance Overview
Empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world.
The Nominating and Governance Committee provides oversight of our Sustainability Program and approves our annual Sustainability Report. Our strong governance policies and practices form the foundation for our operational and commercial excellence that is supported by a talented, experienced, and diverse Board of Directors who oversee our company’s strategic direction. A key element of our governance foundation is the commitment to managing risk appropriately through an integrated approach starting with our Board of Directors’ oversight, identification, and management by our leadership team, as well as management processes and detailed operations focus. Our cross-functional Sustainability Steering Committee, overseen by the Chief Legal Officer, identifies and evaluates both physical and transitional climate risks and opportunities on a bi-annual basis.
Our Board of Directors
(as of June 1, 2024)
- 89% Independent
- 56% of directors have served for 10 years or less
- 44% Diverse (Gender or Race/Ethnicity)
- Annualy elected by Shareholders
- Separate Chairman and CEO roles
- Mandatory Retirement Age: 75
- Robust self-evaluation process
Review our 2023
Sustainability Report
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Governance Programs and Policies
In our current business environment where ethical dilemmas are increasingly complicated, our Ethics & Compliance program supports our employees with clear policies and procedures that establish our expectations for ethical behavior. We further provide employees with the necessary tools through training and communication that bring policies to life through stories, modeling behaviors, and engaging employees to think critically about how each one of us can contribute to our company’s high integrity, values-based culture.
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As a global company with operations across more than 20 countries, we take a firm stand against bribery and corruption. Our Anti-Bribery Policy has a strict prohibition on bribery, limits the provision or acceptance of items of value to or from third parties, requires legal department authorization to engage with government officials, and outlines due diligence and approval requirements for representatives who conduct business on behalf of Littelfuse. We also require contractual provisions in our commercial agreements that place anti-bribery compliance obligations on our third-party partners.
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We are committed to continuously earning a stellar reputation through maintaining the trust of our key stakeholders. Preventing cybersecurity risks and protecting the privacy and security of the personal data we have been entrusted with is essential to build trust with our employees, applicants, suppliers, customers, and other business contacts.
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Safeguarding the privacy and security of personal data is a top priority for Littelfuse. We hold a steadfast commitment to protecting the personal data of our employees, applicants, suppliers, customers, and other business contacts. In addition to managing personal data pertaining to our employees, we also handle personal data for marketing campaigns and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, and sales representatives. Our Privacy Policy adheres to national and international data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, ensuring that personal data is processed in a compliant and responsible manner.
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We strive to operate a sustainable global supply chain to minimize our environmental impact, while also responsibly sourcing materials in an ethical manner that supports human rights. By implementing these sustainable practices throughout our supply chain, we aim to create long-term value for our stakeholders and benefit the communities where we live, work and operate.
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