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Sonova Holding AG, commonly referred to as Sonova, is a leading Swiss company specialising in the manufacturing of surgical appliances and supplies. Headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, the firm operates across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a global customer base. Founded in 1947, Sonova has established a strong reputation for innovation in audiological and surgical solutions.
The company’s core offerings include hearing care products, cochlear implants, and surgical accessories, distinguished by their advanced technology and high quality standards. Sonova’s market position is reinforced by its commitment to improving patient outcomes and its notable achievements in the hearing health industry. As a key player in surgical appliance manufacturing, Sonova continues to lead with innovative solutions that address diverse healthcare needs worldwide.
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Sonova’s score of 71 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sonova, a Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing company headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 257,928 tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes about 9,999 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 889 tonnes CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 247,040 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, Sonova's total carbon emissions were around 256,133 tonnes CO2e. This comprised roughly 9,907 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 808 tonnes CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and about 245,419 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 235,094 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at 10,430 tonnes CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 729 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 223,935 tonnes CO2e.
Sonova has set ambitious climate commitments, including Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 78.3% by 2032, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Sonova is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Sonova also acknowledges the need to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Sonova had a previous target to achieve a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in relation to revenues by 2022, compared to 2017 emissions (covering Scope 1, 2, and air-travel related Scope 3 emissions). The company successfully achieved this target a year ahead of schedule. Sonova is also committed to operating carbon-neutral operations for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a target year of 2025.
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78.3% reduction in Scope 2
Sonova Holding AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 78.3% by 2032 from a 2019 base year.* Sonova Holding AG also commit…
2032
32.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Sonova Holding AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 78.3% by 2032 from a 2019 base year.* Sonova Holding AG also commit…
2032
78.3% reduction in Scope 1
Sonova Holding AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 78.3% by 2032 from a 2019 base year.* Sonova Holding AG also commit…
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