/PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, is advancing energy efficiency innovation across the industry as sustainability becomes an increasingly important part of everyday technology.
Every year during Earth Hour, millions of homes around the world turn off their lights for sixty minutes. Yet an equally important sustainability story could be unfolding about the screens that stay on. With home electronics playing an increasingly important role in everyday life, improving energy efficiency has become a key driver of innovation.
For Hisense, green technology starts long before a TV reaches the living room. In 2025, Hisense Hitachi’s Huangdao Factory was recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the world’s first sustainability beacon in the VRF sector, showing how AI-driven production enables more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing. Building on this achievement, the Hisense Visual Technology Qingdao factory was recognized by the WEF as a beacon of customer centricity, becoming the first and only flagship factory in the global TV industry.
Both recognitions reflect a broader shift in Hisense’s manufacturing network toward sustainability and operational excellence – a foundation that naturally extends to its 2026 TV lineup. Hisense’s latest models feature energy-efficient innovation in hardware and smart features. The UR9 series, scheduled to launch globally in April, introduces solar-powered remote controls to regions such as Europe and Australia, while the adaptive light sensor and power-saving modes adjust brightness and power consumption, helping users manage electricity more efficiently.
Hisense is also extending its approach to sustainability beyond the product itself. Its Eco-care packaging uses FSC-certified wood and fibers®coming from responsibly managed forests, which helps reduce environmental impact throughout the production and delivery process in Europe.
Hisense is also advancing product-level environmental assessment, with the C3 laser projector undergoing a life cycle assessment and product carbon verification by SGS, enabling transparent assessment of environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.
Many environmental improvements occur quietly, through technical advances that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and extend product life cycles without changing the way people perceive technology. For Hisense, this reflects its vision of “Innovating a Brighter Life,” which is to develop technology that enhances entertainment while steadily reducing its impact on the environment.
About Hisense
Established in 1969, Hisense is a leading global home appliances and consumer electronics brand, operating in over 160 countries and specializing in providing quality multimedia products, home appliances and intelligent computing solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks first worldwide in the 100-inch and above TV segment (2023-2025). The originator of Mini-RGB LED technology, Hisense continues to lead next-generation innovation in Mini-RGB LED. As official sponsor of the 2026 World CupTM of FIFA, Hisense establishes global sports partnerships to connect with audiences around the world.