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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.
+32 vs industry average
Sonova’s score of 85 is higher than 100% 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 its latest total carbon emissions in 2025 as approximately 245,049 metric tonnes CO2e. This includes about 10,178 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 801 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 234,070 metric tonnes CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, Sonova's total emissions were approximately 235,031 metric tonnes CO2e in 2024 and 257,945 metric tonnes CO2e in 2023.
Sonova has committed to several climate actions. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 78.3% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2032, using 2019 as a baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Sonova recognises the need to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. They also previously achieved a target to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by revenue (Scope 1, 2, and air travel-related Scope 3) by 50% by 2022, compared to 2017. Sonova also maintains a commitment to operating carbon-neutral operations for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 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…
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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…
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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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