TCL Technology
Electronics
World's third-largest television manufacturer, with 22 production sites worldwide.

Overall

Owned CHN
Rating F
About the Ratings
TCL Technology Group Corporation
CHN

Company Assessment

(Last updated Mar 2024)
TCL Technology Group Corporation
Criticism
Supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 17.36/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE (2023)
CDP Climate Change score of D
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of D.
Source: CDP (2023)
26/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 26/100 in the Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 27 Oct 2023). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Part owned by Govt of China
TCL was originally founded as a state-owned enterprise, and became a publicly traded company in 2004. However TCL is still partially owned by the government of China, which has an overall Shop Ethical rating of 'F'.
Information
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
CDP Water Security score of C-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C-.
Source: CDP (2023)
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Company Details

Type:
Public company
Employees:
75,000 (2020)
Subsidiaries:
TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd (52% owned)
Electronics
World's third-largest television manufacturer. They also make smartphones, white goods and air conditioners. Incorporated in the Cayman Islands.
TCL Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
Television distributors
TCL was founded in 1981 in China, and has grown to be the 3rd largest manufacturer of panels in the world. TCL has a presence in 78 countries and employs over 75,000 people. TCL Australia was founded in 2004.

Contact Details

Address:
Guangdong, China
Website:
www.tcl.com

Products / Brands

TCL Australia (52% owned)
Ffalcon Televisions
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TCL Computer monitors
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TCL Smartphones
TCL Australia (52% owned) / Nokia (brand owner)
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