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Medical Device Manufacturing
CH
updated 10 days ago

Sonova

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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.

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81

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

Sonova's score of 81 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sonova's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Sonova Holding AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 245,049,000 kg CO2e. This includes 10,178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 234,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 78.3% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Sonova's emissions data shows a commitment to sustainability, with a notable achievement of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions relative to revenue by 2022, compared to 2017 levels. This reduction encompasses both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions related to air travel. The company is also dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 operations by 2025. Furthermore, Sonova acknowledges the need to reach net zero emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-term commitment to addressing climate change. All emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Sonova Holding AG, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
12,828,000
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Scope 2
21,919,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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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.

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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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