Sustainability

At Elacin we work on sustainability every day. We ensure that people continue to hear healthy in the long term. However, we are also very concerned about the other side of the concept of ‘sustainable’. We continuously investigate how our products and processes can be made more sustainable. We do this by limiting the waste flow, for example by reducing packaging material. This makes a difference not only in our ecological footprint, but also in the footprint of our customers.

 

Elacin is proud holder of the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems. This certification is a globally recognized standard that outlines the criteria for establishing an environmental management system. It enables organizations to enhance their environmental performance by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste. And this is just the beginning! By adhering to the established standard, we aim to be the European market leader for sustainable hearing protection and hope to continue to gain the trust of customers and stakeholders. 

Five years of protection and connection

The durability of our products shows that our products offer a sustainable solution. Where other hearing protectors have long since ended up in the waste stream, ours will protect and connect for a long time to come. Elacin hearing protection has a lifespan of no less than five years. That means five years of pleasant working and good communication in noisy workplaces, without sacrificing comfort – because our hearing protection fits like a glove. 

5 years
3D printing

From hand casting to 3D printing

Because we now 3D print our molds, we can use materials more efficiently. We no longer have to update the end product by hand, as we used to have to do when the molds were still cast by hand. This automation of our production process and the smart use of modern technologies not only shortens the lead time from production to use, but also reduces wastage. 

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.

Elacin goes for a sustainable future

Sustainable in the context of healthy hearing and a positive impact on the well-being of people and society. But also in the context of a high-quality certified product, with a service life of 5 years, minimal use of raw materials and a small waste stream. We continue to work on a limited ecological footprint at Elacin and at our customers.