Funko, Inc..
FNKO.US | Manufacture of games and toys
Funko, Inc. is a pop culture consumer products company. It designs, sources, and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares, and accessories. The company's products are often based on licenses from movies, TV...Show More
Better Health for All
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Funko's core business of pop culture consumer products has no significant positive or negative health impact, and its products do not generate revenue from activities with negative health outcomes. The company's products do not have direct safety implications for physical or mental health, nor do they carry health risks requiring disclosure. Funko does not offer health-related products or services, engage in health innovation, or have operations that intersect with healthcare workforce development, preventative health, or health data management. The company also does not conduct clinical trials, produce food/nutritional products, or have products with addiction potential. Funko's business model does not involve serving vulnerable populations with health needs, nor does it engage in health education. Funko's philanthropic initiative, Pops! With Purpose, includes partnerships with organizations addressing various causes.
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In 2022, Funko made a $150,000 donation to Make-A-Wish, which supports children with critical illnesses.
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The company also partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the It Gets Better Project, which supports LGBTQ+ youth, indicating basic recognition of mental health but with limited practical support.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Funko, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Funko, Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Funko has been criticized for its use of child labor in some of its manufacturing facilities.
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The company's supplier Code of Conduct addresses forced labor and child labor, defining child labor as employees below the local minimum working age or 16, whichever is greater, and forced labor as any form of prison, indentured, or bonded labor.
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Funko states that, to date, there have been zero reports of any incidents relating to modern slavery or human trafficking in its supply chains.
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The company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires employees and directors to report known or suspected violations, and a policy against retaliation is in place.
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However, no article provides evidence that supplier contracts include enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses.
Honest & Fair Business
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Funko has a formal Whistleblower Policy, with a 24/7 Ethics Hotline available by phone, email, or internet, which permits anonymous reporting.
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The company prohibits retaliation against those who report in good faith.
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Funko had one financial restatement in 2024 related to the presentation of a crypto asset safeguarding asset and corresponding liability.
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The company also has an anti-corruption policy that prohibits offering, giving, or promising money or items of value to influence government officials, including compliance with FCPA, and requires employees to consult its Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, quantitative data relevant to the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs was found in the provided articles. The articles either focused on unrelated topics such as modern slavery, general supplier scorecards, or store openings. One article explicitly stated a lack of data on animal welfare or cruelty-free practices, while another described a fundraising partnership with the ASPCA without providing measurable metrics for Funko's internal animal welfare practices, certifications, or ingredient changes.
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No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Funko, Inc. against any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. While the company produces pop culture products, including figures from military-themed video games, this does not constitute involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation.
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The articles mention a Code of Conduct for suppliers that prohibits forced labor and child labor, and risk assessments are carried out, but no specific frequency or scope for these assessments in conflict-affected areas is provided.
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There is no information regarding revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other war-related metrics.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Funko's total CO2 emissions for 2023 were 1,620 metric tons, a 12.4% reduction from 1,850 metric tons in 2022.
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The company sources 22% of its operational energy from solar.
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Funko plans to dump between $30 million and $36 million worth of inventory in a landfill in the first half of 2023.
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The company joined How2Recycle in November 2021 and uses the How2Recycle label on various Pop! vinyl product packaging, encouraging consumers to remove plastic blisters or windows before recycling cardboard boxes.
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Funko designs product and packaging to reduce environmental impact and encourages reuse.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Funko has formal partnerships with at least 5 organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, It Gets Better Project, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Rivet, and Operation Homefront.
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The company has faced at least one potential cultural appropriation incident regarding the representation of Mexico, which was initially a donkey and later changed to a Xoloitzcuintli.
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Concerns were also raised about the representation of Germany and a lack of African representation.
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The company's response to the Mexico representation issue was reactive, changing the design after concerns were raised.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company has no documented incidents of unauthorized data use.
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Funko states it will treat user data with respect and will not share information with any third party.
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While the company uses machine learning for predictive analytics and is exploring augmented/virtual reality services, there is no information regarding AI ethics governance, audit practices, or algorithmic transparency.
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The company also identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, including user access privileges and changes to key financial IT systems, but these are not direct incidents of unauthorized data use.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The packaging for the core Pop! Vinyl line is fully recyclable in jurisdictions with established recycling streams, with the acetate window transitioned to recycled PET and inner card material to recycled paper as of late 2025.
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However, Funko plans to dump $30 million worth of unsold Pop! figures in a landfill as of March 2023.
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Funko joined the How2Recycle program in November 2021 to educate customers on proper packaging disposal, featuring the label on Pop! vinyl product packaging.
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