Demant
ESRS disclosure: ESRS S4 \ DR S4-1 \ Paragraph AR 9
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- Can the company provide a detailed account of the process used to establish targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities, as outlined in Disclosure Requirement S4-5? This should include whether and how the company engaged directly with consumers, end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation. Additionally, in accordance with Disclosure Requirement S4-1, the company is required to describe the key information necessary to ensure a faithful representation of the policies concerning consumers and end-users. This description must include explanations of any significant changes to the policies adopted during the reporting year, such as new expectations for business customers or new approaches to due diligence and remedy.
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Question Id: S4-1_08
In 2024, Demant established new targets for advancing positive impacts on people with hearing loss: Improve more than 16 million lives by 2030, Increase awareness by performing hearing tests on more than 2 million people by 2030. The targets are set in relation to the overall ambition and purpose of Demant. The targets cover all markets where Demant is present. The target-setting process involved internal experts and was approved by Demant’s Executive Leadership Team and endorsed by the Board of Directors. Consumers and end-users were not directly involved in the process.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of any supplementary actions or initiatives your organization has implemented, specifically aimed at enhancing social outcomes for consumers and end-users, as part of your strategy to address material impacts, manage associated risks, and capitalize on opportunities related to consumers and end-users. Include an evaluation of the effectiveness of these actions.
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Question Id: S4-4_03
The IRU works to change the lives of people with hearing loss by inventing new or improving existing tools for hearing care professionals. In 2024, IRU supported the commercial roll-out of the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT™) test, enabling more precise fitting of hearing aids. The EU-funded project EASYLI aims to optimize the ratio between costs and benefits of listening in occupational settings. At Eriksholm Research Centre, AI is used to create hearing aid systems that provide tailored sound experiences. In 2024, Demant launched next-gen AI-enabled hearing aids.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 85%