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 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.
“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.”
Key Sustainability Highlights
The 2025 Report highlights significant strides in responsible product design and commitment to the circular economy:
New Social Impact campaign to create the world’s first underwater sound sanctuaries
Sonos launched a campaign with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to create the world’s first underwater sound sanctuaries through a $100,000 grant as part of its membership in 1% for the Planet.
“For several years, we have supported nonprofits using AI and acoustic sensors to promote biodiversity in our oceans and forests through our giving from 1% for the Planet. This is the next step,” said Deji Olukotun, Sonos’ Global Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. “We envision thriving underwater marine habitats with rich, natural sound - the right kind of sound. We’re excited to partner with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation to make this vision a reality.”
"Partnering with Sonos on this initiative allows us to draw on decades of ocean sound research and marine management experience towards the designation of the world's first underwater sound sanctuaries," said Robert Mazurek, Executive Director of the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation. "Our Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program has proven the power of collaborative public-private partnerships to tackle some of the largest threats to marine environments and endangered whale populations. Managing underwater noise is fundamental to protecting marine habitats, and this partnership positions us to help ocean managers worldwide adopt proven noise mitigation strategies."
Climate Action and Social Responsibility
Sonos continues to execute its Climate Action Plan while advancing social equity efforts:
To read the full Sonos 2025 Listen Better Report, please visit sustainability.sonos.com. Additional information about America’s Greenest Companies is available on Newsweek’s official rankings page.
About Sonos
Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is the world’s leading sound experience company. As the inventor of multi-room wireless home audio, Sonos innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it however and wherever they choose. Known for delivering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design aesthetic, simplicity of use, and an open platform, Sonos makes the breadth of audio content available to anyone. Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.sonos.com.