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's total carbon emissions reached approximately 138,997,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 73,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 59,809,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 77,224,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,604,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 65,915,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 7,704,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, emissions were approximately 80,760,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of rising emissions over the years. Vtech has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060. The company has also established near-term reduction targets relative to a base year of FY2020, achieving a 12.2% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per production output by 2022. Furthermore, Vtech reported a 21.9% reduction in absolute GHG emissions in its assembly factories and a 17.9% reduction in its plastic factories compared to FY2020, with plans to increase renewable energy usage by 100% by FY2025. Overall, Vtech's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, although the recent increase in emissions highlights the challenges the company faces in achieving its long-term sustainability goals.
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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.
