At WSA we want to contribute to meeting global climate goals, limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5°C, and reducing biodiversity loss. Therefore, we strive to integrate circular business models.
A circular business model is about keeping materials in the usage phase for as long as possible, reduce the extraction of natural resources, and reduce the generated wastes. The circular business model is enabled by design, realized by operation, and sorted by business partners such as customers and suppliers.
We focus on the entire value chain
CIRCULARITY BY DESIGN
Through product and process innovation, we strive to design our hearing aids to be repairable and recyclable.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
We started a project to reduce the environmental impact of packaging by working towards phasing out virgin plastics, introducing FSC-certified paper into product packaging, and optimizing shipping packaging to reduce waste.
CLEAN PRODUCTION
In the ongoing SMART LEAN manufacturing program at our Singapore site, environment is one of the main pillars where we assess and identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of our production.
PRODUCT USAGE WITH REDUCED IMPACT
We strive to support our customers and consumers in reducing environmental impacts associated with our hearing aids. Our lifecycle assessment has proven that rechargeable hearing aids are more environmentally friendly than batteries, but we also understand that all users have different needs and not everyone prefers to use rechargeable hearing aids.
END OF FIRST LIFE
We receive our hearing aids back from consumers after the trial period or for repair. We reuse parts and components from the returned hearing aids where possible. All reused parts have been thoroughly tested in accordance with applicable standards and permissible regulatory frameworks. 100% of the electronic waste from our repair center is sent for recycling.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
In July 2022, we submitted our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction targets to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets have been approved by SBTi.
Read more about our Science Based Targets in the press release here.
SDGs we contribute to
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