VTech
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Consumer electronics
Founded in 1976, they primarily make corded and cordless phones, and electronic toys.
VTech Holdings Ltd | HKG | website |
Company Assessment
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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)
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)
In 2022, 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 (2022)
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 | LeapFrog Enterprises Inc ![]() Educational toys Acquired by Vtech in 2016. |
Contact Details
Address | New Territories, Hong Kong (China) |
Website | www.vtech.com |
Products / Brands
VTech
Vtech Electronic Toys |
LeapFrog Enterprises
Leap Frog Electronic Toys Leapster Electronic Toys Tag Electronic Toys Zippity Electronic Toys |