CIRCULAR MATERIALS POLICY
1. Purpose
As designing for sustainability becomes the norm at Logitech, this policy establishes how we integrate circular materials into our product design, sourcing, and manufacturing practices.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that material-related decisions actively support our broader sustainability goals minimizing environmental and social impacts, reducing waste and dependence on virgin materials, and driving innovation in circular design.
Through this policy, we define our expectations for responsible material sourcing, increased use of recycled and renewable content, and collaboration with industry partners to advance circular economy principles. By embedding circular materials into our design and sourcing strategies, we reinforce Logitech's commitment to designing for sustainability and to creating products that have a positive and lasting impact on people and the planet.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
%? Logitech's own operations, including product design, material selection, and procurement.
%? Our direct suppliers and business partners involved in sourcing, processing, and manufacturing raw materials for Logitech products.
%? Collaborative industry efforts aimed at improving sustainability standards for raw material sourcing.
3. Our Objectives
Our objectives can be summarized as follows.
%? Enhance transparency and traceability to ensure responsible material sourcing.
%? Minimize environmental and social impacts by reducing resource consumption and avoiding high-risk sourcing locations.
%? Increase material circularity by prioritizing recycled, renewable, and responsibly sourced materials.
%? Drive innovation by developing scalable solutions for circular materials.
%? Collaborate with industry partners to advance best practices and responsible supply chains.
%? Monitor and report progress through annual disclosures and key performance indicators.
4. Our Commitments
4.1 Enhancing Transparency and Traceability
%? Conduct assessments to prioritize raw materials based on their sustainability risks and opportunities.
%? Increase traceability of raw materials to their source, ensuring responsible sourcing practices.
4.2 Reducing Environmental and Social Impact
%? Minimize negative sustainability impacts associated with raw materials, including water and energy consumption, waste generation, and social risks such as human rights violations.
%? Avoid sourcing raw materials from direct suppliers located in areas of globally or nationally important biodiversity, including:
%? Areas with species classified as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
