Working toward a leaner and safer future

At Elacin, sustainability is part of how we protect people and the world around us. Our focus is on healthy hearing for the long term and on sustainable hearing protection that supports safer workplaces. As part of our commitment to sustainable workplace safety solutions, we continuously work to reduce waste and operate responsibly.

Elacin holds the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. This international standard supports our efforts to work efficiently, reduce waste and operate responsibly. It reflects our ambition to lead the European market in sustainable hearing protection. 

Long-lasting protection

Our custom products support sustainability through long-term use. In comparison with common disposable earplugs, custom hearing protection offers a more sustainable and cost-efficient solution for both professional settings and leisure activities. It reduces waste, requires fewer materials over time and delivers consistent comfort, reliable protection and clear communication for every user. 

5 years
3D printing

Elacin4Life: Innovation with impact

Innovation has always shaped how we work at Elacin. With Elacin4Life, we build on our long experience with 3D printing and digital modelling to create precise, futureproof ear canal data from the very first impression. The algorithm forecasts natural changes to secure accurate renewals.

This digital approach reduces the need for repeat appointments, extra materials and unnecessary travel, directly lowering environmental impact. Elacin4Life is developed and produced within our ISO 9001 certified quality system, ensuring consistent accuracy, safety and longlasting comfort for every user.

Continuous innovation and sustainability

Sustainability is on the agenda at Elacin every day. We constantly look for ways to improve our products and make our processes more sustainable, using modern technologies wherever possible. At the same time, we take practical steps to reduce our footprint, such as electric lease cars for our employees, separating waste, reducing office plastics and using smarter product packaging. These efforts not only make our operations greener but also help reduce our customers’ waste stream. In 2024, these initiatives delivered measurable results. Aligned with our ISO 14001 commitment, we are proud to share the key performance indicators that demonstrate our progress toward a smaller environmental footprint:

  • Sustainable paper management
    To offset the environmental impact of our paper consumption, we plant nearly twice as many trees as we use, actively contributing to reforestation and supporting biodiversity.

  • Minimizing single-use plastic
    Through targeted process improvements and greater awareness, we successfully reduced single-use plastic bags by 22% compared to 2023, significantly cutting plastic waste across our operations.

  • Climate-conscious mobility
    Our transition to electric vehicles has significantly reduced CO₂ emissions from company cars, achieving a 34.5% decrease per euro of turnover. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable mobility and climate-conscious operations.

  • Long-term waste reduction
    By promoting Custom Hearing Protection (CHP) over disposable foam plugs, we save 3.5 kg of waste per user over a five-year period. This includes packaging and product lifecycle considerations, reinforcing our dedication to sustainable product choices.

The environmental data published on this website is based on internal calculations and has not been independently verified.

Our commitment for the future

For Elacin, sustainability means creating long-lasting hearing protection with minimal use of raw materials and a small environmental footprint. We continue to improve our processes and support our customers in reducing waste.

Step by step, we work toward a cleaner and more sustainable future for everyone. 

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