GN’s Environmental Policy includes commitments to substitute or reduce the use of hazardous substances in our own operations and value chain wherever possible. Current and planned actions are undertaken within the parameters of our existing product development programs, financial planning, and business model. For products for which we depend on outsourced manufacturing, the focus is on phasing out halogens, specifically bromine, choline, and fluorine. For Jabra products, requirements for suppliers and verification compliance through in-house testing are set. The phase-out of bromine and chlorine is expected in 2025, and fluorine by 2026 for the same parts.

GN has identified two negative impacts related to pollution: 1) The use of substances of concern during production processes within own operations, affecting human health and ecosystems. 2) The release of harmful substances during raw material extraction and transportation in the upstream value chain, polluting water, soil, and food. Actions include substituting hazardous substances, auditing suppliers for compliance, and phasing out specific substances in outsourced manufacturing.