Sonos Sustainability Profile
Sonos, Inc., a leading innovator in the smart audio industry, is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA. Founded in 2002, the company has revolutionised the way people experience sound in their homes, offering a range of wireless speakers and home sound systems that seamlessly integrate with various streaming services. With a commitment to high-quality audio and user-friendly technology, Sonos has established itself as a market leader, known for its unique multi-room audio capabilities and voice control features. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its flagship product, the Sonos One, which combines exceptional sound quality with smart assistant integration. Sonos continues to expand its global presence, serving customers across North America, Europe, and beyond, while maintaining a strong reputation for innovation and design excellence in the audio industry.
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Sonos's score of 33 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sonos's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sonos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,782,716 kg CO2e. This figure includes 70,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with a significant contribution of about 934,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The latter encompasses various categories, including capital goods (about 32,702,810 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 240,132,062 kg CO2e). In comparison, in 2022, Sonos's total emissions were about 1,696,612 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority. Notably, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. Sonos's emissions data reflects its operational footprint and highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest component for companies in the consumer electronics sector. The absence of formal reduction targets indicates a potential area for future focus as the company seeks to enhance its sustainability efforts.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 754,750.2 | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,257,162,249.8 | 0,000,000.0 | 000,000,000 |
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Sonos's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sonos's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and decreased by approximately 26% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 26% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sonos's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sonos has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
