Tyco's Corporate Philanthropy program is guided by eight core principles:

Achieving Impact

There is a difference between supporting a “worthy cause” and achieving results through our contributions and volunteer involvement. Tyco’s emphasis is on making resource investments that lead to measurable, observable changes in people, communities and our environment.

Advancing Business-Community Synergy

Corporate citizenship for its own sake is intrinsically valuable. But Tyco’s philanthropic efforts are responsive to both our communities and our business interests, and effectively utilize our unique resources.

Building Capacity

Tyco community investments promote the ability of programs, organizations, neighborhoods and communities to effectively manage positive change.

Community Responsiveness

Our philanthropic efforts are responsive to identified needs in the community that are appropriate for Tyco’s involvement.

Employee Preference

The interests and preferences of Tyco employees are recognized in the community programs we support.

Globalization

Globalization is not just a business term. Being conscious of people, issues, communities and environments around the world, is an important element of our corporate citizenship responsibility. We recognize our responsibility to be aware of the philanthropic needs in our own communities as well as those of Tyco businesses and suppliers throughout the world.

Promoting Diversity

Being conscious of people, issues, communities and environments around the world is an important element of our corporate philanthropy responsibility.

Sustainability

Working toward sustainable solutions requires an integrated view of a community and the various issues and indicators that link a community’s environment, society and economy. A deep understanding of the presenting problem is required to find a strategy toward long-term solutions.