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%
- What resources are allocated by your organization to manage its material impacts on consumers and end-users, including the approaches taken to address material risks and pursue material opportunities, and how effective are these actions?
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Question Id: S4-4_12
Demant is committed to continuous R&D investment to drive innovation and ensure technological leadership. In 2024, Demant invested DKK 1,394 million in R&D. The company engages with users and consumers to provide life-changing hearing health, focusing on innovation and service in hearing care clinics. They have established user communication procedures and engage in global efforts to put hearing health on the map through initiatives like the International Campaign for Better Hearing.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 65%