Governance information

Sonova is committed to ethical business conduct across the organization at all levels, and in our dealings with stakeholders. We are committed to following the laws and regulations of every country in which we operate, as well as to abiding by our own Code of Conduct and other internal policies and standards. 

Sonova strongly encourages every employee, contractor or other stakeholder who knows of or suspects a violation of applicable laws, regulations, the Code of Conduct, or related internal policies and procedures to report it through the SpeakUp reporting platform. 

Please go to our external SpeakUp platform to report a complaint directly, or to find the phone numbers if you want to speak with one of the (external) agents directly. 

Sonova is committed to building and maintaining responsible and fair partnerships with our suppliers, and we have integrated environmental, social, and governance considerations into our supplier selection and management. The Sonova Supplier Code of Conduct, the Sonova Code of Conduct, and the General Conditions of Purchase are the foundation for all supplier agreements. 

As a general rule, Sonova does not allow donations to political parties. This principle is stipulated in our Global Anti-Bribery Policy.

Sonova actively participates in associations and external initiatives to share its specialist knowledge and to ensure highest quality standards for hearing instruments and cochlear implants.

We recognize the importance of animal welfare in advancing medical research and are committed to ethical practices and the responsible use of animals in compliance with international standards.