Sonova Holding AG
Sonova Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Sonova Holding 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).
Sonova Holding 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sonova Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sonova Holding amounted to 28,751 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sonova Holding decreased by 4.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sonova Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sonova Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sonova Holding were 10,178 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sonova Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sonova Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sonova Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sonova Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 801 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 18,573 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sonova Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sonova Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sonova Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sonova Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Sonova Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sonova Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported 234,070 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 2025 disclosure of Sonova Holding includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sonova Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sonova Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 234,070 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sonova Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sonova Holding's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 445.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Sonova Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sonova Holding 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sonova Holding disclose?
In 2025, Sonova Holding 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 Sonova Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Sonova Holding's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 126,919 tCO₂e (69.28%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 21,780 tCO₂e (11.89%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 14,246 tCO₂e (7.78%)
Sonova Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sonova Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,178 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,370 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sonova Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sonova Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.02 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sonova Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Sonova Holding ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sonova Holding is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sonova Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Sonova Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 262,821 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.59% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sonova Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.07%. a