Introduces Sonos
Climate Action Plan, commits to being carbon neutral by 2030 and
achieving net zero by 2040.
Launches Product
Sustainability Program to drive down the environmental impact of
its products.
Today Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) introduced its first Climate Action
Plan as the foundation of its commitment to a more sustainable
future. Implementing the plan will drive Sonos’ value chain to
carbon neutrality by 2030 and to net zero by 2040. Details of the
plan were released as part of Sonos’ 2021 Listen Better Report,
offering an annual overview of the company’s ESG efforts.
“With our Climate Action Plan, we’re entering a new phase in our
commitment to environmental responsibility, stepping up our efforts
across the board to reduce our impact,” said Patrick Spence, Sonos
CEO. “Sonos is a company founded on innovation; we are invigorated
by the challenge to innovate and create better solutions for our
customers and for the planet.”
Complementing a clear and measurable climate plan, Sonos also
introduced a new approach to product sustainability, with an
immediate goal of improving energy efficiency, given that more than
three quarters of Sonos’ carbon emissions can be attributed to the
energy consumed during each product’s lifecycle.
Taking Action on the Climate Crisis
Sonos partnered with VitalMetrics to map the carbon footprint of
the company's value chain - from sourcing materials and packaging,
to product use and end-of-life. Based on this environmental
baseline report, Sonos developed a Climate Action Plan to guide
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across the company’s areas of
greatest impact - products, supply chain and distribution - as well
as direct operations.
“To make the changes necessary to protect our environment in the
coming decades, all corporations must first understand the full
impact they have on the environment. This is challenging, expansive
work, and we are pleased to see Sonos stepping up,” said Sangwon
Suh, chief scientist at VitalMetrics. “I hope more companies follow
their lead to develop ambitious climate targets based on science
and take real actions to accomplish them.”
With a primary focus on product and operational carbon
reductions, supported by high-quality, verified offsets, Sonos is
committed to meeting its goals through natural strategies including
habitat regeneration and conservation. For the year ahead, Sonos
has partnered with SeaTrees by Sustainable Surf to help offset
Sonos’ direct emissions with a marine ecosystem project in the
Southern Cardamom Watershed in Cambodia.
"We’re stoked to have Sonos help us restore blue carbon
ecosystems around the world, and reverse climate change, while
creating positive sustainable development benefits for local
communities,” said Kevin Whilden, Co-Founder and Executive Director
of Sustainable Surf.
The Climate Action Plan also has Sonos collaborating with
organizations using sound to improve the environment and funding
cutting-edge bioacoustic research. The company has also joined
Music Declares Emergency to support the wider music industry in
reducing its environmental impact.
“We are committed to a sustainable future for Sonos and for our
planet, and we’re beginning that journey with ambitious targets,”
said Deji Olukotun, Sonos Director of Policy and Corporate Social
Responsibility. “The climate crisis demands an accelerated pace of
innovation from all companies. This means working together with
partners, and harnessing our resources and meaningful partnerships
to drive the greatest possible impact.”
Transforming Product Design and Performance
Sonos has long believed a premium listening experience can be
consistent with environmental consciousness. In addition to its
Climate Action Plan, Sonos today introduced its Product
Sustainability Program designed to drive down the carbon footprint
and overall environmental impact of its products.
The company unveiled short- and long-term targets across energy
efficiency, materials, product longevity and packaging, and this
year, will conduct its first product environmental life cycle
assessment.
- Energy Efficiency: Product energy use is the most
significant contributor to Sonos’ carbon footprint. The company is
committed to improving the energy efficiency of its product
portfolio, with a focus on idle and sleep states. Sonos introduced
sleep mode with Roam – helping make it Sonos’ most energy efficient
speaker – and by FY23, all new Sonos products will include sleep
mode. The company aspires to reduce idle power consumption to less
than 2 watts for its entire portfolio, starting with all portable
products in FY22.
- Product Longevity: Sonos strives to keep its products in
use for a long time and continues to support every speaker it has
released. In FY21, the company began a new Design for Disassembly
process, which will be incorporated into all new speakers and
components, starting in FY23. This approach builds in features –
such as fasteners instead of adhesives – that make it easier to
repair, refurbish and recycle.
- Materials: Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the
fastest-growing waste streams in the world. Sonos is working
towards a circular future where its products can be recycled to
make new Sonos products. By the end of FY23, 100% of new Sonos
products will begin using post-consumer recycled plastic in place
of virgin plastics, and will also be 100% halogen-free.
- Packaging: A comprehensive approach to product
circularity must include packaging. And to Sonos, premium packaging
also means responsible packaging. This year, Sonos undertook a
major packaging design update using FSC (Forest Stewardship
Council) certified, proprietary Sonos Custom Kraft paper. This
paper was first used for Roam, and will continue to be used for new
products launching between FY22 and FY25. By FY25, Sonos packaging
will be made with 100% responsibly sourced paper, including paper
that is either PCR (post-consumer recycled), FSC-certified or made
from plant-based fibers as we aim to eliminate plastics from our
packaging entirely. The company continues to reduce the use of
plastics from its packaging, using PCR plastics where
necessary.
Transforming Supply Chain & Distribution
As part of its sustainability commitment, Sonos also announced
it is joining the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), the world's
largest industry coalition dedicated to corporate social
responsibility in global supply chains, and will commit to
progressively align its own operations with the social,
environmental and ethical industry standards outlined in the RBA
Code of Conduct.
“We look forward to having Sonos support our vision of companies
driving sustainable value for workers, the environment and business
throughout the global supply chain,” said Rob Lederer, CEO of the
Responsible Business Alliance (RBA). “As a member of the RBA, Sonos
joins like-minded companies dedicated to improving working and
environmental conditions and business performance through leading
standards and practices.”
Sonos will spend the next year formalizing its environmental
goals and refining the company’s approach to the supply chain and
distribution focus areas of its Climate Action Plan. This includes
working with major suppliers to improve their respective climate
footprints, and exploring the localization of repairs and
refurbishment where possible.
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 Santa Barbara, California.
Learn more at www.sonos.com.
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