Vtech Sustainability Profile
VTech Holdings Limited, commonly known as VTech, is a leading global provider of electronic learning products and telecommunications equipment. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to diverse markets. Founded in 1976, VTech has achieved significant milestones, including the development of innovative educational toys and smart home devices. VTech's core offerings include interactive learning toys, baby monitors, and cordless telephones, distinguished by their commitment to quality and educational value. The company is renowned for its pioneering role in the electronic learning industry, consistently ranking among the top manufacturers of educational toys worldwide. With a strong market position and a reputation for innovation, VTech continues to shape the future of learning and communication technology.
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Vtech's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Vtech Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 138,997,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 73,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 59,809,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 13,023,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 25,986,000 kg CO2e). Vtech has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 100% increase in renewable energy usage by FY2025 compared to FY2020 levels. The company has achieved a reduction of 21.9% in absolute Scope 1 emissions and 17.9% in Scope 2 emissions in its assembly and plastic factories compared to FY2020. Additionally, Vtech has committed to achieving carbon neutrality before 2060, reflecting its long-term climate strategy. In previous years, Vtech's emissions were also significant, with 77,224,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 80,760,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has consistently tracked its emissions against a base year of FY2020, reporting a 12.2% reduction in emissions per production output by 2022. Vtech's climate commitments are part of a broader strategy to mitigate risks associated with climate change while maximising opportunities for sustainable growth. The company is actively working to ensure its operations align with long-term climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,750,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,613,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Vtech's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Vtech's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 676% last year and increased by approximately 739% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 43% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Vtech's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Vtech has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
