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Meet Susann Müller, an ardent packaging designer at Sonova, who is passionate about continuously improving the environmental impact of our packaging while keeping customer experience and corporate needs in check. "Our aim is to cut the weight of packaging material for hearing aids by 20% by 2027, even as we grow our business," Susann explains. "We’re also striving to eliminate plastic, reduce waste, and put more focus on sustainable materials. This isn’t something I can do alone – it’s a team effort." Every day, Susann collaborates with manufacturers, our customers, and colleagues, blending discussions and ideation with hands-on work to create new prototypes. One recent success: she helped reduce the packaging for our TV Connector by over 50%, saving 16 tons of material each year. When Phonak will launch the newest premium hearing aid in late summer, approximately 9.8 tons of material will be saved per year compared to the previous charger packaging. "Sonova is always looking to innovate – and that includes our packaging," Susann says, though she’s quick to credit the teamwork that makes it all possible. "We also foster cross-functional teamwork to ensure everyone’s expertise is leveraged in our sustainability efforts." Susann’s work is a critical part of our overall sustainability strategy. Her efforts help us make tangible progress toward environmental goals; however it is just one step in our ongoing journey to protect the planet. Discover more in our ESG report: https://lnkd.in/eN9gk57T #Sustainability #ESG #Packaging

We're excited to announce the opening of our new European Distribution Center (EUDC) in Erfurt, Germany! This strategic move brings us closer to our customers and supports our growth with robust supply chain operations. CEO Arnd Kaldowski and GVP Operations Ludger Althoff joined the inauguration event, celebrating with the EUDC team, guests from other Sonova sites, and media personnel. The distribution center not only enhances service delivery but also commits to environmental sustainability with optimized packaging for reduced CO2 emissions. Furthermore, it's a win for the local community, creating up to 120 new jobs in Erfurt. A big thank you to the 50 motivated employees who have already brought great spirit to the EUDC. Here's to delivering excellence and efficiency! #ESG #Talent #Operations Martin Heierle, Wolfgang Winter, Martijn Reinders, Linus Steiner, Terje Hanssen, Natascha Wicht, Lars Kraft, Ellen Hohmann