Production and Supply Chain
Sustainability is embedded in how we source, design and produce. By partnering with responsible suppliers and following strict environmental and ethical standards, we build with care our lasting, high-performance solutions.
How we design our technology, source our materials and operate our factory plays a vital role in advancing sustainable development at Genelec. We approach this responsibility with dedication, care and full commitment to continuous improvement, backed by our adherence to the highest international standards
Design
Every Genelec solution starts with consideration for our customers – by identifying the challenges they face and designing ways to deliver them lasting value. Once we’ve identified the customer’s needs, the next phase is ensuring the design satisfies the regulations of both the Finnish government and the European Union (EU).
Environmental considerations are part of the design specification during R&D, and regular design reviews confirm that these are all met. We strive to analyse the environmental effects of our technology – from materials and manufacturing to energy use, servicing and recyclability – to support more sustainable design decisions. We take lifecycle considerations into account in our product development – supporting more sustainable choices throughout design, production, use, and eventual recycling.
By combining timeless aesthetics, high serviceability and responsible material choices, we push to develop audio solutions that withstand the test of time, both technically and environmentally.
Sourcing
In the electronics industry, global supply chains are complex, involving multiple participants and companies, making it challenging to ensure complete transparency.
At Genelec, we aim to strengthen supply chain sustainability and responsible business practices through transparent communication and long-term engagement with our suppliers.
We select our partners based on a comprehensive set of criteria that reflect our commitment to environmental and social responsibility, good governance and shared values. Whenever possible, we prioritise local suppliers near our factory in Iisalmi to minimise environmental impact and support the local economy.
To assist this process, we audit our key suppliers to ensure that they meet agreed standards. To set clearer sustainability requirements for our suppliers, we created our Code of Conduct for Suppliers, which was published and implemented in 2023.
Location of Our Suppliers by Country
We aim to favour local suppliers whenever feasible, and many of our materials are sourced from within Finland or nearby regions. However, for certain specialised components, international sourcing is sometimes necessary. We continue to evaluate our supply chain with the goal of reducing transport distances and increasing transparency.
How We Operate as a Manufacturer
All of Genelec's core operations, from R&D to manufacturing and logistics, are based under one roof in Iisalmi, Finland. This helps to foster effective team collaboration, innovation, creativity and quality control – and allows us to provide fast and technically superior customer service.
We're located next to the idyllic Lake Porovesi in Iisalmi, Finland – a natural choice for a regional, family-owned company like Genelec. Since the beginning, we’ve taken great care to ensure that our operations do not negatively impact the surrounding nature.
Our factory, originally built in 1985, has since undergone five environmentally conscious expansions. Today, it runs on a mix of CO₂-free and partly renewable energy, including a total of 699 solar panels – the first 451 installed in 2019, and an additional 248 added in 2024.
Solar panels at the Iisalmi factory.
As part of the Iisalmi community, we also see it as our responsibility to support the vitality and development of our local surroundings. We are committed to long-term, sustainable employment, close cooperation with local partners and schools, and helping to ensure that our region remains a thriving place for future generations.We’ve organised our factory to optimise resources, save energy, and prevent both material loss and waste. Through careful chemical management and use of advanced software, we also minimise our use of harmful substances.
Through adoption of the ISO 9001 quality management standard, we ensure our customers receive consistent, good-quality solutions and services. Additionally, the ISO 14001 standard gives both our customers and us the confidence of knowing our environmental impact is continually measured, managed and improved. Please see the section on ‘Awards and Certificates’ for more information.
Ethical Practices and Whistleblowing
We’ve implemented a Code of Conduct for Employees to ensure ethical behaviour across our operations. In line with EU directives, Genelec provides a whistleblowing channel for employees, customers, suppliers, or partners to confidentially report concerns about unethical behaviour. Learn more at www.genelec.com/whistleblowing.
Genelec's Sustainability Journey – Built to Trust
How and why Genelec works with aluminium loudspeaker enclosures?
Genelec Code of Conduct
Genelec's commitment to sustainable loudspeaker manufacturing
Genelec's Sustainability Journey – Built to Trust
At Genelec, sustainability and environmental issues are as important as profitability and sound quality. Our colour has always been green, yet here, green isn’t just a colour, it’s a way of life – our philosophy. In this short video with Genelec Senior Electronics Designer Darren Rose, we give you a glimpse of the environment where we work on our long-lasting, high-quality loudspeakers in the most sustainable way we can. You’ll find out how we pay careful attention to our energy efficiency, materials, suppliers, processes and much more.
How and why Genelec works with aluminium loudspeaker enclosures?
Genelec's Principal Engineer Jussi Väisänen explains the many qualities that make aluminium the ideal material for our loudspeaker designs.
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