CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OUR CORE VALUES INTEGRITY ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMWORK INNOVATION DOW JONES  SUSTAINABILITY INDICES MEMBER 2012/2013 17 We recognize that innovation is the  foundation of our business. We challenge  ourselves to develop new and improved  ideas for all that we do. We encourage,  expect and value creativity, openness to  change and fresh approaches. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices are the  first global sustainability benchmarks that track  the financial performance of the world’s leading  companies in terms of economic, environmental  and social criteria. Being environmentally and  socially responsible has always been important  to TE. This acknowledgement is a testament  to the success of our efforts.  We foster an environment that encourages  innovation, creativity, excellence and  results through teamwork. We practice  leadership that teaches, inspires and  promotes full participation and career  development. We encourage open and  effective communication and interaction.  We honor the commitments we make  and take personal responsibility for all  actions and results. We create an operating  discipline of continuous improvement that  is an integral part of our culture.  We must demand of ourselves and of each  other the highest standards of individual  and corporate integrity. We safeguard  company assets. We comply with all laws  and company policies. We are dedicated  to diversity, fair treatment, mutual respect  and trust. TE’s active corporate social responsibility  program emphasizes employee volunteerism.  Skills-based volunteering is one unique way  that TE’s law department participates in these  social responsibility efforts. Our lawyers and  our legal support staff are making a meaningful  impact by using their legal skills and services to  assist business owners, non-profit organization  leaders and first responders who are serving  our communities. TE was recognized by two  organizations in 2013 for our pro bono work.  The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)  presented TE with the 2013 ACC Corporate Pro  Bono Award for outstanding achievement and  the Philadelphia Bar Association awarded TE  with its 2013 Pro Bono Award. At TE, we believe that it takes more than  strong performance to build a great  company. It also requires an unwavering  commitment to our core values and the  highest standards of ethics and integrity. 