TCL Emphasizes Its Commitment to Responsible and Sustainable Technology
#TCLGreen
TCL is one of the world’s top two TV brands and a global leader in display technology, home appliances, and connected smart devices. With over 40 years manufacturing expertise and operations in more than 160 countries, TCL develops products that aim to make great technology accessible—all while upholding environmental and social responsibility.
TCL Electronics and TCL Communication operate under a shared vision of sustainable innovation. As highlighted in the 2024 ESG Report, TCL Electronics continues to embed sustainability across its business strategy and product ecosystem. This includes improving environmental performance, integrating responsible governance practices, and supporting more circular, inclusive, and energy-efficient design.
TCL Electronics and TCL Communication operate under a shared vision of sustainable innovation. As highlighted in the 2024 ESG Report, TCL Electronics continues to embed sustainability across its business strategy and product ecosystem. This includes improving environmental performance, integrating responsible governance practices, and supporting more circular, inclusive, and energy-efficient design.
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Group Level Commitments
In 2024, TCL conducted its first dual materiality assessment, reinforcing transparency and alignment with stakeholder expectations. The group-level ESG Report was also prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard, reflecting TCL’s commitment to recognized sustainability reporting frameworks. That same year, TCL formally joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
At the business unit level, TCL Electronics (core business)—the parent entity for televisions, mobile and other consumer electronics—was awarded a B rating from CDP, reflecting active climate management and environmental accountability. Meanwhile, TCL Communication received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, placing in the top 2% of assessed enterprises globally, with an advanced rating in carbon management.
At the business unit level, TCL Electronics (core business)—the parent entity for televisions, mobile and other consumer electronics—was awarded a B rating from CDP, reflecting active climate management and environmental accountability. Meanwhile, TCL Communication received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, placing in the top 2% of assessed enterprises globally, with an advanced rating in carbon management.
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#TCLGREEN: OUR GLOBAL INITIATIVE
#TCLGreen is a global initiative by TCL to inspire greatness, creating a greener planet for all while enhancing personal wellbeing. As a global technology company and responsible corporate citizen, TCL applies innovation, green technology, and clean energy solutions across its products, manufacturing, supply chain and culture to better serve the needs of both people and planet.
In addition to implementing lightweight, pollution-free, renewable, and sustainable packaging materials, TCL ensures the design of each product is as eco-friendly as possible through diligent R&D efforts - achieving improved comfort, practicality, durability, and efficiency to protect the environment while empowering consumers to live healthier, more comfortable and eco-conscious lives.
#TCLGreen is a long-term commitment embedded in TCL's brand DNA, reflecting the company's focus on improving life for consumers while protecting the planet.
In addition to implementing lightweight, pollution-free, renewable, and sustainable packaging materials, TCL ensures the design of each product is as eco-friendly as possible through diligent R&D efforts - achieving improved comfort, practicality, durability, and efficiency to protect the environment while empowering consumers to live healthier, more comfortable and eco-conscious lives.
#TCLGreen is a long-term commitment embedded in TCL's brand DNA, reflecting the company's focus on improving life for consumers while protecting the planet.
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Sustainable Design
Power-Saving Design
To optimize energy usage, TCL's 5G mobile phones include a Smart Manager with three power-saving modes and Smart Charging.
Green Manufacturing
TCL is building a green manufacturing ecosystem using certified materials, energy-saving production lines, use of photovoltaic power, and innovative organizational strategies to create eco-friendly products.
Sustainable Packaging
Our company works according to the principle of individual approach to every client. This method allows us to achieve success in problems of all levels.
Water Resource Management
TCL Communication works to improve water-saving efficiency through management improvements and technical transformations. TCL has also introduced regulations for preventing and controlling waste pollution to promote recycling.
Quality Management
From concept to market, TCL's Quality Management Manual and PIM Process ensure that product quality is maintained through a "prevention first" spirit.
ECODESIGN & ENERGY LABEL COMPLIANCE
As of June 2025, TCL products placed on the European Union market are subject to new Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations under Regulation (EU) 2023/1670. These requirements ensure that consumers receive clear and comparable information on energy use, battery durability, repairability, and environmental impact.
TCL has proactively aligned its product development with these new standards, including clear energy labeling, transparent documentation of product lifespans, and continued use of recyclable components and packaging.
For products placed on the EU market before 20 June 2025, TCL ensures full documentation and customs compliance, safeguarding their legal circulation under the former regime.
TCL is also proactively preparing for the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements, with initial implementation tests anticipated to begin in 2025, supporting future product traceability and circularity.
TCL has proactively aligned its product development with these new standards, including clear energy labeling, transparent documentation of product lifespans, and continued use of recyclable components and packaging.
For products placed on the EU market before 20 June 2025, TCL ensures full documentation and customs compliance, safeguarding their legal circulation under the former regime.
TCL is also proactively preparing for the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements, with initial implementation tests anticipated to begin in 2025, supporting future product traceability and circularity.
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TCL EcoVadis
One of the world's most trusted business sustainability ratings services
TCL Communication has been evaluated by EcoVadis, one of the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating services, for more than a decade. These assessments cover a wide range of non-financial performance indicators, including environmental policies, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Following its 2024 recognition, TCL once again earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing in the top 2% globally with a 98th percentile ESG score. The results highlight the company’s growing strength in areas like climate action and responsible innovation, particularly across mobile and connected devices.
TCL’s 2025 EcoVadis score highlighted Environment as its strongest performing area, supported by robust carbon management practices and alignment with science-based climate targets. Continuous improvements in sustainability reporting and product development contributed to this year’s upgraded performance.
As part of its long-term commitment to environmental leadership, TCL continues to pursue year-on-year progress across all evaluation criteria. The company’s aim is to ensure that making high-quality, affordable technology accessible never comes at the expense of environmental or social responsibility.
Following its 2024 recognition, TCL once again earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing in the top 2% globally with a 98th percentile ESG score. The results highlight the company’s growing strength in areas like climate action and responsible innovation, particularly across mobile and connected devices.
TCL’s 2025 EcoVadis score highlighted Environment as its strongest performing area, supported by robust carbon management practices and alignment with science-based climate targets. Continuous improvements in sustainability reporting and product development contributed to this year’s upgraded performance.
As part of its long-term commitment to environmental leadership, TCL continues to pursue year-on-year progress across all evaluation criteria. The company’s aim is to ensure that making high-quality, affordable technology accessible never comes at the expense of environmental or social responsibility.