Mattel, Inc..
MAT.US | Manufacture of games and toys
Mattel, Inc. is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. Mattel creates innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. The company's portfolio consists of ic...Show More
Better Health for All
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No relevant evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Mattel, Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The single article indicated that no data was retrieved for analysis.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Mattel Federal Credit Union (FCU) offers an award-winning financial literacy program, My First Nest Egg, for children aged 3-13.
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This program provides engaging, interactive financial literacy tools, savings challenges, seasonal activities, and classroom-ready content.
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Participants receive a $5 incentive deposit for completing 30 quiz questions in the app.
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However, the company's core business is toys, and it does not operate financial service access points. Mattel FCU serves employees of Mattel, Inc. and their families,
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which is a specific demographic, but the articles do not provide data on its coverage of underserved geographic regions. No financial products requiring disclosure or explanation are offered by Mattel, Inc. itself, and the article does not detail the complexity of financial products offered by Mattel FCU.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Mattel's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 4028:1 in 2024.
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The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 0.14 per 200,000 hours in 2023.
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Mattel maintained 100% base pay equity by gender globally and by ethnicity in the U.S. for 2024, excluding manufacturing labor and temporary/seasonal employees.
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The global employee engagement score was 78 in 2023, with 93% participation in the Global Pulse Survey.
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The voluntary turnover rate was 7% in 2023.
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The company has incurred $40,009,850 in penalties since 2000, including a $20,850 workplace safety or health violation in 2004.
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Additionally, reports from 2013 and 2011 detail numerous labor law violations at supplier factories, including estimated $8 million to $11 million annually in wage theft, excessive overtime (84 to 110 hours per month), forced labor allegations, and lack of social insurance.
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Mattel offers health benefits to non-union, regular U.S. employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week and their eligible dependents.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess Mattel, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Mattel, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Mattel, Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Mattel, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2023, Mattel's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 1,672,685 tCO₂e, with Scope 3 emissions measured to establish a baseline.
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The company achieved a 77% waste diversion rate in 2023, and three manufacturing facilities are certified as Zero Waste Facilities.
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For plastic packaging in 2023, 90% of content was recycled, with 10% virgin content.
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Mattel achieved 99.4% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified or recycled content in the paper and wood fiber used in its products and packaging in 2023, and was recognized by the FSC in 2021 for its commitment to responsible forest management.
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The company's reporting is guided by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, and it is undertaking a climate-related risk assessment and scenario analysis.
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Mattel reduced plastic packaging by 11.6% per product compared to its 2020 baseline.
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A new molding center in Indonesia was awarded LEED Gold Certification.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Mattel faced controversy regarding its Día de Muertos Barbie doll, raising concerns about cultural appropriation.
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The company declined or did not respond to CNN's requests for comment regarding these concerns.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Mattel has not experienced any documented data breaches affecting user data within the past five years.
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A ransomware attack discovered on July 28, 2020, encrypted a limited number of computer systems, but forensic investigation confirmed no sensitive business, retail customer, supplier, consumer, or employee data was exfiltrated.
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This incident had no material impact on Mattel's operations or financial condition and was disclosed in a 10-Q filing with the SEC.
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A phishing scam in March 2016 resulted in a nearly $3 million financial loss but did not involve a data breach of user information.
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Mattel is a valid licensee and participating member in good standing of the ESRB Privacy Certified Program.
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The company states it implements employee training, encryption techniques (e.g., SSL), and regular system testing as safeguards.
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Users have privacy choices, including opting out of targeted advertising and marketing, and rights to access, correct, and delete personal information.
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Mattel also uses biometric authentication features like FaceID or TouchID for enhanced security multi-factor authentication.
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The company collects only data reasonably necessary for activities and retains personal information no longer than necessary, in accordance with legitimate business interests and applicable law.
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Mattel references compliance with various privacy laws, including GDPR, LGPD, and U.S. state privacy laws.
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Mattel implements safety and privacy measures to protect children and minors, and their personal information, while interacting with products, services, and online platforms, including age verification mechanisms to prevent unintended access by children.
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Anonymized data is reviewed to ensure rules about keeping information anonymous are followed and that the anonymization process works.
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Mattel states it protects against unauthorized access and use of personal information.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Mattel achieved a total waste diversion rate of 77% in 2023, with a hazardous waste diversion rate of 79% and non-hazardous waste diversion rate of 76%.
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For packaging, 99.4% of paper used in packaging was FSC-certified or recycled content in 2023, and 96.9% of paper packaging was recycled content.
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The company reduced plastic packaging by 11.6% per product compared to its 2020 baseline.
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In terms of recycled content, 90% of plastic packaging included recycled content in 2023, and 97.9% of paper and wood fiber used in products and packaging in 2021 was recycled or FSC-certified.
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The Matchbox Tesla Roadster is made from 99% recycled materials.
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Mattel operates a toy take-back program, Mattel PlayBack, in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the UK.
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The company applies circularity principles across its packaging portfolio and has a Waste Management Standard.
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Three manufacturing facilities (Mexico, Indonesia, China) are certified as Zero Waste Facilities by SCS Global Services, with diversion rates ranging from 92.32% to 98.11%.
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Mattel conducts internal quarterly waste audits at its Indonesia manufacturing site and waste vendors' facilities.
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The company has a goal to achieve zero manufacturing waste by 2030, defined as at least 90% diversion from landfill.
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Mattel works with suppliers to take back containers and ship materials with less packaging, and provides consumer communications on packaging for responsible recycling.
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