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Sonova

Sonova Holding AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading global provider in the hearing care industry. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for hearing loss. Sonova's core offerings include advanced hearing aids, cochlear implants, and wireless communication systems, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and user-centric design. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to significant milestones, including the launch of the first fully automatic hearing aid. With a robust market position, Sonova has received numerous accolades for its contributions to audiology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in hearing solutions. The company continues to lead the way in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments.

DitchCarbon Score

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96

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

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Sonova's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Sonova reported total carbon emissions of approximately 245,049,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 10,178,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 8,010,00 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 234,070,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 235,031,000 kg CO2e. Sonova has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 78.3% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. This long-term target aligns with the company's recognition of its responsibility to address climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In terms of past achievements, Sonova successfully reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% relative to revenue by 2022, compared to 2017 levels, ahead of schedule. The company continues to focus on carbon neutrality for its operations (Scope 1 and 2) from 2023 to 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices in the healthcare equipment sector.

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Scope 2
21,919,000
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Scope 3
296,337,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonova's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sonova is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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