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Sonos, Named One of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek, Advances Sustainability Goals and Announces Campaign to Create World’s First Underwater Sound Sanctuaries
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO), recently named one of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights, today
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[{"type":"text","content":" SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSonos (NASDAQ: SONO), recently named one of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights, today released its annual Listen Better Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. The report also details Sonos’ new signature sustainability campaign to create the world’s first underwater sound sanctuaries with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a leading environmental nonprofit.\n\n“When a customer brings a Sonos product into their home, that’s a big deal to us,” said Sonos Chief Executive Officer, Tom Conrad. “Our speakers live on your shelves, under your TVs, next to your records. They become part of your space and your rituals for many years to come. When something lives with you that long, it should be made responsibly.”\n\nKey Sustainability Highlights\n\nThe 2025 Report highlights significant strides in responsible product design and commitment to the circular economy:\n\n\nRecycled Materials Milestone: Sonos Arc Ultra, Sonos Era 100, Sonos Era 300, and Sonos Ace headphones have all earned certification under the rigorous third-party SCS Recycled Content Standard.\n\n\nProgress in Plastics: Sonos is dramatically increasing the recycled plastic content in its leading soundbar, Arc Ultra, from 5% to over 40%, by July 2026.\n\n\nDesign for Longevity: Roughly nine out of ten Sonos products ever sold are still in use today, a result of the company’s efforts to reduce e-waste. This is supported by features like replaceable, magnetically attached ear cushions on Sonos Ace and the user-replaceable battery kit for Move 2. Products are increasingly designed using screws instead of adhesives for improved serviceability.\n\n\nAward-Winning Packaging: The company's packaging team has earned first place at the prestigious Dieline Awards for the fourth time, recognized for innovative designs that provide a joyful unboxing experience, streamline shipping to customers, and cut out unnecessary materials.\n\n\nFuture Focused: Sonos is now exploring new ways to extend the life of its products and ensure they are responsibly retired.\n\n\nNew Social Impact campaign to create the world’s first underwater sound sanctuaries\n\nSonos launched a campaign with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to create the world...