Sustainability Report 2016
Extracted ESG KPIs
KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2013 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emission Scope 1 (tonne of CO2e) | tonne CO2e | 4750 | 4002 | 3851 | 46 | |||
| CO2 emission Scope 1 per production output (tonne of CO2e per 1000 unit) | tonne CO2e/1000 unit | 0.038 | 0.03 | 0.029 | 46 | |||
| CO2 emission Scope 2 (tonne of CO2e) | tonne CO2e | 100613 | 105043 | 99489 | 46 | |||
| CO2 emission Scope 2 per production output (tonne of CO2e per 1000 unit) | tonne CO2e/1000 unit | 0.815 | 0.786 | 0.749 | 46 | |||
| GHG emission per production output (compared with FY2014) | reduction | 8% | 20% | 12 | ||||
| Scope 2 Emissions per Production Output | Tonnes CO2e per 1000 unit | 0.85 | 0.75 | 0.7 | 0.66 | 29 | ||
| VTech Scope 1 Emissions per Production Output | Tonnes CO2e per 1000 unit | 0.025 | 0.021 | 0.019 | 29 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Waste per Production Output | tonne per 1000 unit | 0.0038 | 0.0032 | 30 |
| Total hazardous waste | tonnes | 326.4 | 30 | |
| Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) | tonnes | 399.9 | 326.4 | 47 |
| Total hazardous waste produced per production output (in tonnes per 1000 unit) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.003 | 0.003 | 47 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-hazardous Waste per Production Output | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.067 | 0.06 | 30 |
| Total non-hazardous waste | tonnes | 8738 | 30 | |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) | tonnes | 9771.8 | 8738 | 47 |
| Total non-hazardous waste produced per production output (in tonnes per 1000 unit) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.073 | 0.066 | 47 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2013 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity consumption per production output | kWh per 1000 unit | 1200 | 1200 | 1100 | 1050 | 28 | |
| Electricity usage in manufacturing facilities per production output (compared with FY2014) | reduction | 20% | 12 | ||||
| Electricity used (Kwh) | Kwh | 149601160 | 156188568 | 147930737 | 46 | ||
| Electricity used per production output (Kwh per 1000 unit) | Kwh/1000 unit | 1211 | 1168 | 1113 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Diesel (GJ) | GJ | 7218 | 3768 | 1047 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Diesel per production output (GJ per 1000 unit) | GJ/1000 unit | 0.058 | 0.028 | 0.008 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Electricity (GJ) | GJ | 538564 | 562279 | 532551 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Electricity per production output (GJ per 1000 unit) | GJ/1000 unit | 4.358 | 4.205 | 4.008 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Natural Gas (GJ) | GJ | 41583 | 39180 | 35050 | 46 | ||
| Energy from Natural Gas per production output (GJ per 1000 unit) | GJ/1000 unit | 0.336 | 0.293 | 0.264 | 46 | ||
| Energy use (GJ) | GJ | 587365 | 605227 | 568648 | 46 | ||
| Energy use per production output (GJ per 1000 unit) | GJ/1000 unit | 4.753 | 4.526 | 4.28 | 46 | ||
| Reduction in electricity consumption per production output compared with FY2015 | % | -4.7 | 28 | ||||
| Reduction in total energy consumption per production output compared with FY2015 | % | -5.3 | 28 | ||||
| Total energy consumption | GJ | 560000 | 600000 | 600000 | 560000 | 28 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Indicator | Unit | FY2013 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Water Consumption per Production Output | M³ per 1000 unit | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15.3 | 29 | |
| Total water consumption (compared with FY2014) | reduction | 5% | 12 | ||||
| Water consumption (meter cube) | meter cube | 2503745 | 2415525 | 2033109 | 46 | ||
| Water consumption per production output (meter cube per 1000 unit) | meter cube/1000 unit | 20.3 | 18.1 | 15.3 | 46 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material used by weight or volume (1000Tonnes) | 1000Tonnes | 79.3 | 86.1 | 86 | 46 |
| Total Packaging material used for finished goods (tonnes) | tonnes | 29593 | 30510.3 | 47 | |
| Total Packaging material used for finished goods per production output (tonnes per 1000 unit) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.221 | 0.23 | 47 | |
| Total packaging material used | tonnes | 30510 | 29 | ||
| Total packaging material used per 1000 production output | tonnes | 0.2 | 29 |
Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCA analysis for key products in TEL products and ELPs | products | 2 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Total number of operations | 18 | 20 | 20 | 47 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees – Asia Pacific – Female | 12165 | 10610 | 10630 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Asia Pacific – Male | 18374 | 18474 | 16352 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Europe – Female | 97 | 93 | 95 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Europe – Male | 83 | 87 | 87 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Female | 12359 | 10800 | 10829 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Male | 18590 | 18702 | 16583 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – North America – Female | 97 | 97 | 104 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – North America – Male | 133 | 141 | 144 | 47 | ||||||||
| Average number of employees – Total | 30949 | 29502 | 27412 | 47 | ||||||||
| Group revenue | US$ million | 1784.5 | 1858 | 1889.9 | 1879.8 | 1856.5 | 5 | |||||
| Number of R&D professionals | 1400 | 5 | ||||||||||
| Number of employees (average) | 27000 | 5 | ||||||||||
| Portion of senior management hired from local community | 98% | 98% | 98% | 46 | ||||||||
| Production output per worker (compared with FY2014) | increase | 8% | 20% | 12 | ||||||||
| Total assets | US$ million | 1697.9 | 5 | |||||||||
| Total debt | Nil | Nil | Nil | 47 | ||||||||
| Working capital | US$ million | 910.5 | 5 |
Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absentee rate (%) – female | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 46 | |
| Absentee rate (%) – male | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 46 | |
| Absentee rate (%) – overall | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 46 |
Number and rate of work-related fatalities occurred in each of the past three years including the reporting year.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accident-free days at San Antonio distribution centre | days | 2687 | 34 | ||
| Injury cases | 113 | 115 | 84 | 46 | |
| Injury rate per employee | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.003 | 46 | |
| Injury rate per employee – female | 0.002 | 0.003 | 0.001 | 46 | |
| Injury rate per employee – male | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 46 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2013 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of Working Hours | Hours | 16000 | 14000 | 12000 | 9000 | 34 |
| Lost Hour Rate per Working Hour | % | 0.021 | 0.018 | 0.016 | 0.013 | 34 |
| Lost Hours | hours | 11885 | 10756 | 8256 | 46 | |
| Reduction in loss of working hours compared with FY2015 | 23.2% | 34 | ||||
| Reduction in lost hour rate per working hours compared with FY2015 | 16.4% | 34 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average training hours per employee | hours | 19.3 | 22.7 | 29.1 | 46 |
| Average training hours per employee – female | hours | 19.3 | 23.1 | 29.5 | 46 |
| Average training hours per employee – male | hours | 19.3 | 22.5 | 28.8 | 46 |
| Average training hours per employee – management staff | hours | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 46 |
| Average training hours per employee – professional/engineer | hours | 6.7 | 9.7 | 14.2 | 46 |
| Average training hours per employee – staff & workers | hours | 21.2 | 24.9 | 31.8 | 46 |
| Increase in health and safety training hours compared with last year | 103% | 34 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Loading Capacity | % | N/A | N/A | 87 | 30 |
| Number of countries where VTech operates | 11 | 11 | 11 | 47 | |
| Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant location of operation | 89% | 94% | 94% | 46 |
Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2017 | FY2020 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales of health and safety products (compared with FY2014) | increase | 10% | 20% | 12 |
Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of issued and fully paid shares | shares | 251182133 | 5 |
| Revenue by region: Other Regions | US$ million | 53.3 | 5 |
Number of concluded legal cases regarding corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and the outcomes of the cases.
| Indicator | Unit | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services | 01 | 47 |
Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.
| Indicator | Unit | 2016 | FY2014 | FY2015 | FY2016 | Report Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1898.9 million | US$1879.8 million | US$1856.5 million | 47 | ||
| Total equity | US$ million | 525 | US$566.4 million | US$540.8 million | US$525.0 million | 5, 47 |
Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) | tonne CO2e | 4750 | 4002 | 3851 |
| Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) | tonne CO2e | 100613 | 105043 | 99489 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne CO2e/1000 unit | 0.038 | 0.03 | 0.029 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions Intensity (By Product Volume) | tonne CO2e/1000 unit | 0.815 | 0.786 | 0.749 |
Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hazardous Waste | tonnes | 399.9 | 326.4 |
| Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.003 | 0.003 |
Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.073 | 0.066 |
Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Target GHG Emissions Reduction Percentage by 2030 Compared to 2005 | % | 60–65 |
Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel Consumption | GJ | 7218 | 3768 | 1047 | |
| Energy Consumption Intensity (By Unit Product) | GJ/1000 unit | 4.753 | 4.526 | 4.28 | |
| Natural Gas Consumption | GJ | 41583 | 39180 | 35050 | |
| Purchased Electricity | Kwh | 149601160 | 156188568 | 147930737 | |
| Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Unit Product) | kWh per 1000 unit | 1200 | 1211 | 1168 | 1113 |
| Total Energy Consumption | GJ | 560000 | 600000 | 600000 | 560000 |
| Total Indirect Energy Consumption | GJ | 538564 | 562279 | 532551 |
Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Consumption | meter cube | 2503745 | 2415525 | 2033109 |
Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) | tonnes per 1000 unit | 0.221 | 0.23 |
| Packaging Materials Consumed | tonnes | 29593 | 30510.3 |
Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees in Asia | 30539 | 29084 | 26982 | |
| Number of Employees in Asia (Excluding China) | 30539 | 29084 | 26982 | |
| Number of Employees in Europe | 180 | 180 | 182 | |
| Number of Employees in North America | 230 | 238 | 248 | |
| Number of Female Employees | 12359 | 10800 | 10829 | |
| Number of Male Employees | 18590 | 18702 | 16583 | |
| Number of Total Employees | 30949 | 29502 | 27412 | |
| Percentage of Female Employees | % | 39.9 | 36.6 | 39.5 |
| Percentage of Male Employees | % | 60.1 | 63.4 | 60.5 |
Lost days due to work injury.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Days Due to Work-related Injuries | Hours | 16000 | 14000 | 12000 | 9000 |
The average training hours completed per employee by gender and employee category.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Training Hours (Female) | hours | 19.3 | 23.1 | 29.5 |
| Average Training Hours (General Staff) | hours | 21.2 | 24.9 | 31.8 |
| Average Training Hours (Male) | hours | 19.3 | 22.5 | 28.8 |
| Average Training Hours (Senior Management) | hours | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Average Training Hours (Technical Employees) | hours | 6.7 | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| Average Training Hours per Employee | hours | 19.3 | 22.7 | 29.1 |
Number of suppliers by geographical region.
| Standard Indicator | Unit | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of Spending on Local Suppliers | % | 89 | 94 | 94 |