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We take a proactive approach to lowering our environmental footprint, and we are committed to delivering on our climate targets.

In 2021, we joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), who approved our targets in 2023. 

As a Group in constant growth, decoupling our emissions and environmental impact from that growth is key to meeting our targets. We take action to reduce our climate-related impact and risks and work towards climate change mitigation across our value chain.

* The results and targets are measured against our 2019 baseline

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Renewable electricity

2030 target
50% renewable electricity

2050 target
100% renewable electricity

2024 performance
35% renewable electricity

 

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Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions

2030 targets
46% reduction in scope 1 and 2

46% reduction in scope 3

2050 target
Net-zero emissions

2024 performance
8% reduction in scope 1 and 2

31% increase in scope 3

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We have launched a transition plan, detailing different mitigation actions set by the Group to reach our climate targets
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We have launched a plan for fleet electrification to speed up the replacement of combustion engine vehicles with electrical vehicles
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We have improved our scope 3 accounting methodology and restated our baseline and historical emissions
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We have reduced plastic consumption of the containers of the hearing aids’ filters by 53%. See more product circularity initiatives

Transition plan

Aware of our impact, we have tracked emissions, from our own operations, such as emissions from electricity consumption or our company fleet since 2009. As a growing company, we face the challenge of decoupling our emissions from our growth. This means that we must optimise our operations and products to reduce our footprint while we grow our business.

In 2021 we joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

This commitment aligns our goals with the latest climate science and ensures that they contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Around 94% of the company’s emissions come from the extended value chain. This underscores the importance of engaging with partners and suppliers in our journey towards net-zero emissions.

The business areas Hearing Aids and Diagnostics steer this effort. In 2024 Hearing Aids launched a Supplier Engagement Programme with the initial objective of working together with direct suppliers to deliver on Demant’s climate targets. 

The Diagnostics business area has also worked with supplier engagement and has obtained concrete results in lowering emissions from transport – in 2024 the business areas reached a 16% emissions reduction from transportation.

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Closing the circle

We recognise the critical importance of the transition towards a circular economy to minimise the environmental impact, resource consumption and waste generation and to maximise resource efficiency.

Our actions in this area span from resource efficiency and the use of secondary raw materials to value retention and responsible end-of-life management.

Testing, Sharing, Caring
We have developed a special test hearing aid that can be used by multiple individuals over a trial period. After each trial, it is returned to us, thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the next user.

Rethinking packaging
Is it possible to reduce the carbon footprint of each charger packaging of our hearing aids’ unit by 80%? Yes, it is. We have launched a new plastic-free charger packaging across our four hearing aid brands worldwide. Our Diagnostic business area has incorporated recycled materials into its packaging, using recycled polyethylene plastic in the plastic bags and cardboard containing up to 98% of recycled materials.

More innovation, less plastic
Each of our hearing aids comes with a small plastic container for storing replaceable filters that keep earwax out of the device. These filters need to be changed often, so we have redesigned the container to use less plastic. By improving the moulding process and redesigning the container, we have cut plastic use by 53% per unit.

Prolonging lifespan
We perform numerous repairs to ensure our users’ hearing aids stay in great condition and extend their lifespan. Maintenance and repair services are available for all hearing aid models and brands for up to five years after they are discontinued. For our diagnostic devices, we offer maintenance services to our customers to ensure that normal wear and tear does not affect their usability or quality. We also provide worldwide repair service if required.

Onboarding new materials
We have introduced a new material for the inlets inside our hearing aids, eliminating the use PFAS in this component. This change makes our inlets easier to recycle. We continuously work towards eliminating these chemicals without compromising the quality and safety of our devices. Additionally, we have been using recycled plastic in our diagnostics devices since 2014 in collaboration with our largest supplier. This material comes from waste generated during our supplier’s internal plastic production.