TOMY International
Toys
Previously RC2 Corporation. Bought Learning Curve Brands in 2003. Acquired by Tomy in 2011.

Overall

Owned JPN
Rating F
About the Ratings

Company Ownership

TOMY International Inc
USA
TOMY Company Ltd
owns 100% of TOMY International Inc
JPN
Toys
Founded in 1924. Acquired US toy manufacturer RC2 (now TOMY International) in 2011.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Mar 2024)
TOMY International Inc
Information
Sweatshops in China
This 2007 investigative report reveals illegal sweatshop conditions at four factories in China producing wooden Thomas & Friends toys for RC2. [Listed under Information due to age of report]
TOMY Company Ltd
Praise
CDP Climate Change score of B
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 B.
Source: CDP (2023)
CDP Water Security score of B-
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 B-.
Source: CDP (2023)
Criticism
Workers rights in China
This 2017 investigative report by China Labour Watch reveals labor abuses in four Chinese toy factories. One or more of these factories supply this company. Labor abuses include low wages, excessive overtime, dangerous work environments and humiliating living conditions.
Workers rights in China
This 2020 investigative report by China Labour Watch reveals labor abuses a Chinese toy factory that supplies this company. Labor abuses include low wages, excessive overtime, dangerous work environments and humiliating living conditions.
8/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 8/100 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 7 Feb 2021). 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.
Information
Workers rights in China
This 2014 report by China Labour Watch investigates four Chinese factories supplying some of the largest toy brand companies in the world, including this one. The report reveals many labour violations in these factories, including long hours, excessive overtime, dangerous working conditions, low wages, and underpaid workers.[Listed under Information due to age of report]
CSR claims
This company has CSR claims on its website under the headings Commitment to Quality Manufacturing, Sound Management and Coexisting with Society and Environment.
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.
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address:
Oakbrook, Illinois, USA
Website:
www.tomy.com

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