Consumer electronics
Founded in 1976, they primarily make corded and cordless phones, and electronic toys.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2024)
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VTech Holdings Ltd
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12.16% for 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 12.16/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
Workers rights in China
This 2012 report by the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights reveals how VTech employees in China toil under cruel, inhumane and illegal sweatshop conditions, stripped of any democratic or union rights, and with no way out of the jail of repression they are in. [Listed under Information due to age of report]
Source: Global Labour Rights
(2012)
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.
Source: How2Recycle
(2023)
CDP Climate Change score of C
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 C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2016)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Revenue:
2.2 billion USD
(2019)
Employees:
30,000
(2018)
Subsidiaries:
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Products / Brands
VTech
Vtech
Electronic Toys