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- Does the undertaking disclose the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities? Specifically, does it detail whether and how the undertaking engaged directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation? Furthermore, given that material negative impacts affecting consumers and/or end-users during the reporting period may be linked to entities or operations outside the undertaking's direct control, does the undertaking disclose whether and how it seeks to use leverage with relevant business relationships to manage those impacts? This may include the use of commercial leverage, such as enforcing contractual requirements or implementing incentives, other forms of leverage within the relationship, such as providing training or capacity-building on proper product use or sale practices, or collaborative leverage with peers or other actors, such as initiatives aimed at responsible marketing or product safety.
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Question Id: S4-4_13
GN has implemented several policies, actions, and targets for managing product safety and data privacy related risks. As data privacy and product safety are strictly regulated by international and local laws, targets are mainly determined based on these regulations. Given the compliance-based nature of IROs, GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 40%
- Provide a detailed account of the process your organization employs to establish targets for managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and addressing material risks and opportunities. Specifically, clarify whether and how your organization engages directly with consumers, end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insights into their situation. Furthermore, when disclosing participation in an industry or multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at addressing material negative impacts, elucidate how the initiative, along with your organization's involvement, seeks to address the material impact in question. Additionally, disclose any relevant targets set by the initiative and the progress made towards achieving them, as per the requirements outlined in ESRS S4-5.
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Question Id: S4-4_14
GN has implemented several policies, actions, and targets for managing product safety and data privacy related risks. As data privacy and product safety are strictly regulated by international and local laws, targets are mainly determined based on these regulations. Given the compliance-based nature of IROs, GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 50%
- Provide a detailed account of the process your organization employs to set targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and addressing material risks and opportunities. Specifically, indicate whether and how your organization engages directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation. Additionally, describe the role consumers and/or end-users, along with their legitimate representatives or credible proxies, play in decisions concerning the design and implementation of initiatives or processes based on their needs and the level of implementation of these initiatives.
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Question Id: S4-4_15
GN has implemented several policies, actions, and targets for managing product safety and data privacy related risks. As data privacy and product safety are strictly regulated by international and local laws, targets are mainly determined based on these regulations. Given the compliance-based nature of IROs, GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide detailed information regarding the intended or achieved positive outcomes of your company's programmes or processes for consumers and end-users. This should include the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities. Specify whether and how your company engaged directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation. Additionally, outline any initiatives or processes based on the needs of affected consumers and/or end-users, including their level of implementation and the effectiveness of actions taken.
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Question Id: S4-4_16
Finally, we seek to help people with hearing loss without direct access to hearing health due to their circumstances through a variety of product donation efforts globally. In relation to our positive impact of improving hearing health, we set a target in 2021 to help 10 million people with hearing loss by 2025. We have already reached that milestone, as by the end of 2024, we estimate that we are helping 11.2 million people with hearing loss live healthier and happier lives.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Does the undertaking disclose the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities, including whether and how it engaged directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation? Additionally, does the undertaking disclose whether any initiatives or processes aimed at delivering positive impacts for consumers and/or end-users are also designed to support the achievement of one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as through commitments like advancing UN SDG 3 to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages?
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Question Id: S4-4_17
GN has implemented several policies, actions, and targets for managing product safety and data privacy related risks. As data privacy and product safety are strictly regulated by international and local laws, targets are mainly determined based on these regulations. Given the compliance-based nature of IROs, GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 50%
- Provide a detailed description of the internal functions involved in managing impacts, specifying the types of actions these functions undertake to mitigate negative impacts and promote positive impacts. Include information on the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and addressing material risks and opportunities. Clarify whether and how the undertaking engaged with consumers, end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies during this process.
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Question Id: S4-4_18
At GN, we utilize robust internal processes to monitor key aspects of product safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Our overarching ambition is to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, while proactively mitigating risks associated with product safety.
Several product safety related initiatives were implemented in GN during 2024:
GN is exposed to regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with internal and external safety requirements. In 2024, we had a total of 17 external audits, including 8 external audits by our Notified Body.
GN performs and documents training and have continuous education programs for staff to stay informed of product safety best practices and regulatory changes. During 2024, we conducted training on the updated standard operating procedures in the Quality Management System. Specifically, GN’s hearing employees received training in Quality Methods and Cyber Security.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Provide a detailed account of whether consumers and end-users were directly involved in the process of setting targets, and if so, describe the methods and extent of their engagement.
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Question Id: S4-5_01
GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 25%
- Provide a detailed account of the process employed by your organization in setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities. Specifically, disclose whether and how your organization engaged directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insight into their situation, in tracking the organization's performance against these targets.
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Question Id: S4-5_02
GN has implemented several policies, actions, and targets for managing product safety and data privacy related risks. As data privacy and product safety are strictly regulated by international and local laws, targets are mainly determined based on these regulations. Given the compliance-based nature of IROs, GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%
- Has the undertaking disclosed the process for setting targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities, specifically detailing whether and how direct engagement with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies was conducted in identifying any lessons or improvements resulting from the undertaking's performance?
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Question Id: S4-5_03
GN has not directly engaged with consumers and end-users when setting targets, tracking performance, or when identifying lessons learnt.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 50%
- Provide a detailed account of the process your organization employs to establish targets concerning the management of significant negative impacts, the promotion of positive impacts, and the handling of substantial risks and opportunities. Specify whether and how your organization has engaged directly with consumers and/or end-users, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies with insights into their circumstances. Additionally, when disclosing targets related to consumers and/or end-users, articulate the intended outcomes to be achieved in their lives, ensuring specificity in your response.
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Question Id: S4-5_04
In relation to our positive impact of improving hearing health, we set a target in 2021 to help 10 million people with hearing loss by 2025. We have already reached that milestone, as by the end of 2024, we estimate that we are helping 11.2 million people with hearing loss live healthier and happier lives.
Report Date: 4Q2024Relevance: 60%