Sonos Reports Environmental Progress On Headphones, New Products, and Climate Plan
The company released its 2024 Listen Better Report, detailing actions to embed sustainability into its newest products
“At Sonos, we aim to build products and experiences that bring joy to people, and to do it in a responsible way,” said Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO. Drawing a parallel between sound quality and sustainability, he added, “Tuning plays an important role in the premium sound of our products. Sonos Ace was expertly tuned to respect the intent of the creators — artists, composers, songwriters, and sound engineers. We use the same rigor in our sustainability efforts and the theme of this year’s report - tuning - reflects our commitment to getting better.”
Creating responsibly-designed products
Building sustainability into product hardware and software is central to Sonos’ efforts to respond to climate change. In 2024, Sonos released four new products that reflect its commitment to provide innovative sound and responsible design. Sonos Ace, the brand’s first-ever headphone product, delivers spatial audio, world-class Active Noise Cancellation, and exceptional comfort — all built for durability and everyday use. The headphones feature replaceable ear cushions, recycled materials that reduce virgin plastic by
Arc Ultra, Sub 4, and Roam 2 are new generation speakers with meaningful sustainability features, from reduced idle energy consumption to improved serviceability using screws in place of adhesives. Arc Ultra, featuring breakthrough Sound Motion™ technology, delivers a powerful, immersive experience in a slimmer design compared to its predecessor. Its smaller footprint means 264 more units can be fit on a single cargo container, helping reduce transportation emissions.
All Sonos products are wrapped in sustainable packaging, providing superior protection and a premium unboxing experience. Sonos Ace’s packaging is entirely recyclable and made from sustainably sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®. The packaging team continues to innovate by utilizing recyclable plant-based fibers and post-consumer recycled plastics.
“Just like our products, our sustainability and social impact efforts need tuning to reflect the needs of our stakeholders,” said Deji Olukotun, Sonos Director of Sustainability and Corporate Strategy. “Each year, we strive to improve by refining our practices. This includes gathering more precise emissions data, finding more sustainable materials, and redesigning our packaging.”
In line with its Climate Action Plan, Sonos publishes its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions annually. Improved data granularity, reduced product energy consumption, and a shift away from air freight used for transport contributed to Sonos’
Advancing philanthropic efforts and diversity, equity, and inclusion
This year, Sonos’ social impact program supported fifteen nonprofits around the world to drive positive impact. Sonos reaffirmed its commitment to equity in sound engineering, where women represent less than
Sonos remains dedicated to environmental preservation through its ongoing membership with
Continuing its efforts towards Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Sonos’ dedicated DEI team works across the company and tracks progress. In FY24, we established a DEI Council that collaborates closely with the DEI team and Employee Resource Groups to drive change within their functions and influence their peers to do the same. For the third consecutive year, we achieved a high score of 100 for LGBTQIA+ equity and workplace friendliness in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.
To read the full Sonos 2024 Listen Better Report, please visit sustainability.sonos.com.
About Sonos
Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is the world’s leading sound experience company. As the inventor of multi-room wireless home audio, Sonos innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it however and wherever they choose. Known for delivering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design aesthetic, simplicity of use, and an open platform, Sonos makes the breadth of audio content available to anyone. Sonos is headquartered in
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