Sonos Inc
Sonos's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sonos completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Sonos has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sonos's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sonos amounted to 447 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sonos decreased by 17.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Sonos's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sonos's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sonos were 64 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sonos's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Sonos's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sonos reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 383 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sonos reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sonos's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.2% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Sonos use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sonos reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sonos's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sonos's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sonos reported 986,020 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Sonos includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sonos's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sonos's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sonos reported total Scope 3 emissions of 986,020 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 42.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 57.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sonos's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sonos's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sonos disclose?
In 2024, Sonos reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sonos's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sonos's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 567,780 tCO₂e (57.61%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 372,376 tCO₂e (37.78%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 23,551 tCO₂e (2.39%)
Sonos's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sonos’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sonos reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,517 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.04 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sonos's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sonos's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sonos reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.98, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sonos rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sonos ranked 1 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Sonos among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Sonos's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sonos reported a total carbon footprint of 986,467 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.51% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Sonos's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.04%.a