Environmental information

We drive the transition to a resource-efficient and low-carbon future of our operations throughout the lifecycle of our products and services.

Initiatives and programs

Sonova’s commitment to reducing our environmental impact is reflected in our Corporate Environmental Policy, which substantiates our dedication to environmentally proactive behavior and defines the company’s environmental management organization, responsibilities and priorities. These priorities are: to reduce our climate impact while ensuring our resilience to the effects of a changing climate; to become more efficient in our energy usage while increasing the ratio of our renewable energy consumption; to reduce our waste and water withdrawal, along with the use of hazardous substances in our products and processes; and thereby to become a more circular company over time. 

The “protecting the planet” pillar of Sonova IntACT strategy sets ambitious goals and targets that demonstrate our firm commitment to combating climate change and attaining environmental sustainability. We continuously monitor and optimize environmental objectives and performance across the Group.

We implement environmental management systems (EMS) to integrate environmental factors into product design, manufacturing, and servicing. Five out of our eight main operations and distribution centers are ISO 14001 certified. By the end of the 2024/25 financial year, 86% of the employees in key operations sites were covered by the ISO certified EMS.

The Environmental information chapter of the ESG report provides comprehensive information on Climate change as a material topic, including disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework as well as impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs) from our Double materiality assessment (DMA). The report also contains information on non-material topics, including Circular economy, Pollutions and substances of concern, Water and Biodiversity.