Sustainability
Our purpose is to improve the hearing health, well-being, and quality of life of millions of people, while also making a positive environmental and social impact. We commit to reducing our environmental impact, ensuring the fair and equitable treatment of our people, and conducting our business responsibly.
Statement from our CEO
"Environmental sustainability remains at the heart of our commitment. We achieved a significant milestone by sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable sources across all our manufacturing sites, warehouses, offices, and retail stores. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees feel empowered and motivated to contribute to WSA’s success and growth."
Read more about our strategic ambitions and goals
Protect the planet
At WSA, we focus on the entire value chain when it comes to reducing our environmental impact.
We are committed to meeting global science-based climate goals, including reducing our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
We are working towards transitioning to a more circular business model. Our goal is to extend the lifespan of our products and materials, reduce the extraction and use of natural resources, minimize generated waste, and divert as much as possible from landfills.
The company’s circular business model is designed to facilitate sustainable operations. It is achieved through collaboration with business partners, including customers, suppliers, and external experts.
Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions
By advancing toward a circular business model and collaborating closely with stakeholders within and beyond our value chain, we are striving to make more efficient use of natural resources and reduce our absolute greenhouse gas emissions.
Scope 3 - Upstream
Scope 1 & 2 - WSA Operations
Scope 3 - Downstream
Purchased goods and services
358,228 tonnes CO2e (84.4%)
Capital goods
4,441 tonnes CO2e (1.0%)
Fuel- and energy-related activities
3,493 tonnes CO2e (0.8%)
Upstream transport
34,777 tonnes CO2e (8.2%)
Waste generated in operations
1,392 tonnes CO2e (0.3%)
Business travel
8,918 tonnes CO2e (2.1%)
Employee commuting
5,228 tonnes CO2e (1.2%)
Upstream leased assets
296 tonnes CO2e (0.1%)
Direct emissions (Scope 1)
2,611 tonnes CO2e (0.6%)
Indirect emissions (Scope 2 market-based)
387 tonnes CO2e (0.1%)
Downstream transport
1,674 tonnes CO2e (0.4%)
Use of sold products
2,252 tonnes CO2e (0.5%)
End of life of sold products
814 tonnes CO2e (0.2%)
At WSA we are committed to delivering on the following goals
This year, our Net-Zero target was successfully validated under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard, with a target year of 2049/50. This validation reflects WSA’s strengthened commitment to decarbonize across our operations and value chain in line with climate science. These targets are compatible with the objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the Paris Agreement. Having achieved a 72% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions last year compared to our base year, surpassing our prior near-term target of 50%, we have now raised our ambition. Our updated near-term target is an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2029/30 against our original base year. For Scope 3 emissions, we have established a new base year of 2023/24 to reflect significant improvements in our accounting methodology, driven by the increased availability of primary activity data. Our ambition remains unchanged: a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2029/30.
Read more in our latest Annual Report
In the near term, WSA is committed to:
– The reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 CO2 e emissions 80% by 2029/30 from 2019/20 base year
– The reduction of absolute Scope 3 CO2 e emissions 30% by 2029/30 from 2023/24 base year3
– The increase of active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 16% in 2019/20 to 100% by 2024/25
In the long term, WSA is committed to:
– The reduction of absolute scope 1 and 2 CO2 e emissions 90% by 2049/50 from 2019/20 base year
– The reduction of absolute scope 3 CO2 e emissions 90% by 2049/50 from 2023/24 base year
It takes all kinds of voices to deliver Wonderful Sound for All
As a global organization, Inclusion and Belonging (I&B) is deeply embedded into our identity. It is rooted inour history and our purpose, “Wonderful Sound for All”.
We believe that our differences empower us, providing a spectrum of viewpoints that enhances creativity,fosters innovation, and ultimately leads to industry-leading customer experiences. WSA is committed tofostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is ensured, and inclusion is alived experience. This commitment is ingrained in our corporate values, and through training programs,policies, and tools, we empower our colleagues to contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Our strategic approach is not static. It is an initiative that we will continue to develop and adapt inresponse to the evolving needs and priorities of our business, employees, customers, and society at large.
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We work with organizations to affirm and uphold our sustainability commitments
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is a voluntary initiative launched by the UN that encourages businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies to operate in ways that meet fundamental responsibilities. The UNGC principles guide our efforts to ensure that we operate responsibly and sustainably, while contributing positively to society, the environment, and maintaining the highest ethical standards.
We have joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network as a Member, aligning with our commitment to 'Protect the Planet' and promote a low-carbon, circular business model. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a non-profit organisation that creates evidence-based original research on the benefits of a circular economy, and how it can contribute to solving global challenges.
The Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) is a partnership between CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) set out to drive ambitious, science-based climate action in the private sector. Through SBTi, we have validated our climate goals to ensure they are compatible with the objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Keeping our workplace safe
Our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) Excellence strategy focuses on protecting people and the planetthrough operational excellence. We strive to create workplaces where everyone goes home healthy and safe, andwe are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint across our operations.
Our health and safety standards align with ISO standards and are upheld through our EH&S Management Systemand representatives at our facilities in Denmark, Singapore, China, Poland, and Mexico. To ensure the safety andfair treatment of our employees, we conduct annual internal social audits at these sites as part of our humanrights due diligence processes, which include confidential employee interviews, documentation reviews, and on-site observations.
As we move forward, we aim to extend this system to additional sites across WSA’s portfolio so that we can driveconsistent, elevated performance while building trust with our employees, customers, and communities.
Learn more about our policies