Honeywell International, part of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, spent $1,960,000 on lobbying activities in 2023 as reported by OpenSecrets, indicating significant investment in influencing federal policy.

A Black former executive has claimed that he was fired after raising concerns about racist remarks and disparate treatment by his supervisor, leading to a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell Norway released a Due Diligence Report detailing their compliance with the Transparency Act for the period July 2022 to December 2022. The report outlines comprehensive human rights impact assessments, robust supplier risk management, and adherence to stringent labor and supply chain standards, underscoring the company’s commitment to ethical business practices and worker protections.

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies sent a letter to its local union employees warning of a potential lockout and the use of contingent labor if a final contract agreement with the Teamsters is not reached before the contract expires on January 31, 2023.

Honeywell UOP, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., agreed to pay over $160 million to resolve bribery investigations in the US and Brazil after allegedly engaging in a scheme to bribe a high-ranking Petrobras executive in exchange for a lucrative contract.

Honeywell Aerospace published its updated Human Rights Policy outlining its commitment to worker rights, fair labor practices, inclusion, diversity, and safe working environments across its global operations and supply chain. The policy adheres to internationally recognized human rights principles and demonstrates the company's proactive stance on labor relations and human rights practices.

Honeywell's political contributions disclosure explains that since 2009, the company has refrained from using corporate funds for political contributions. Instead, funding is channeled through the non‑partisan Honeywell International Political Action Committee (HIPAC), which is overseen by independent boards and senior executives. In addition, the company instructs member trade associations not to use funds for election-related activities, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines in its political engagement.

On November 4, 2016, union members represented by the United Auto Workers voted on a contract proposal aimed at ending a lockout that had kept approximately 360 Honeywell employees out of work since May. The agreement, discussed during a meeting between the union and Honeywell representatives, is seen as a significant step towards resolving a prolonged labor dispute involving workers manufacturing critical aircraft components.