TCL, a prominent consumer electronics brand and one of the world’s leading TV manufacturers, recently held its highly anticipated 2023 TCL Global Ecosystem Partner Conference (GPC 2023). The event marked a pivotal moment as TCL revealed its ambitious Carbon Neutrality White Paper, solidifying the company’s dedication to achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality while outlining a comprehensive sustainability roadmap that aims to establish a precedent for environmentally conscious advancements within the industry.
Collective Goals for a Sustainable Future
Attended by more than 500 executives representing top companies and business partners from the global smart terminal, display technology, and green energy sectors, the conference aimed to collectively establish a new standard for sustainable practices in manufacturing. The keynote address, delivered by Tomson Li, TCL’s Founder and Chairman, alongside other industry leaders, emphasized the crucial role of technological innovation and green development. These visionary speeches elucidated TCL’s mission to construct a sustainable industrial ecosystem.
To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, TCL orchestrated a live roundtable discussion. Renowned experts from both the industry and academia, in conjunction with business partners, shared their insights on technological innovation and collaborative efforts across the supply chain. The day culminated in various ceremonies dedicated to enhancing regional industry chains and promoting technological partnerships, notably including Hubei’s inaugural national dual-cross platform upgrade and the Getech Settlement Ceremony.
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The TCL Carbon Neutrality White Paper: Forging a Greener Path
At the heart of TCL’s commitment to a sustainable future lies the Carbon Neutrality White Paper. This comprehensive document outlines the company’s multifaceted strategies to realize and maintain its carbon-related objectives. Encompassing elements such as TCL’s dual carbon control, dual carbon target pledges, and a meticulous three-step developmental plan, the report showcases the brand’s dedication to environmentally friendly growth and product innovation.
Highlights from the white paper include:
- The establishment of a TCL climate change working group and a carbon neutral planning chart to delineate responsibilities and ensure accountability.
- A pledge to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality in operational activities by 2050.
- TCL’s three-step approach: carbon investigation (research, goal setting, and solutions), carbon peaking (capacity building and emissions reduction), and carbon neutrality (sustained emission reduction).
- Facilitating a green industrial ecosystem by fostering collaboration between the industry’s supply chain and broader society.
- Guiding the industry toward green development and energy efficiency through innovation in factories and operation centers.
- Leveraging TCL’s industry leadership to encourage upstream and downstream partners in collective carbon emission reduction.
Packaging with Purpose – Sustainability in Design and Materials
In addition to its ambitious carbon neutrality plans, TCL also underscored its commitment to sustainable product design. As a brand that dispatched 23.78 million branded smart TVs worldwide in 2022, TCL acknowledges its responsibility to adopt eco-conscious materials. These efforts encompass the use of soybean ink, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified recyclable paper and packaging, as well as recyclable ABS plastics. Furthermore, TCL’s new air conditioner, refrigerator, and washing machine models embrace eco-friendliness, providing features that minimize environmental impact.
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TCL Green: Inspiring a Greener Planet
TCL’s global initiative, TCLGreen, encapsulates the brand’s dedication to sustainability and its role in promoting environmentally conscious practices to local and global communities. This endeavor also represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence.