future , whilst also maintaining a global portfolio across 60 locations and five continents that enables its choices to have a widespread impact . As such , Logitech has taken the reigns of commitment and responsibility towards the environment that business in the modern era requires .

To this end , the company has started global recycling initiatives , switched to renewable energy sources where possible , and established an ‘ Ecodesign ’ framework to reduce carbon and plastic use in the production of its products . Logitech ’ s manufacturing plant in Suzhou , China uses 100 % renewable energy and received CarbonNeutral accreditation from the Carbon Trust in 2019 . Meanwhile , 75 % of the company ’ s global energy demand is currently met by renewable sources , a percentage which is rapidly increasing . Logitech has also managed to achieve a 71 % reduction in its use of environmentally unfriendly chemicals since 2010 , along with ensuring that companies supplying it with minerals have sourced them from conflict-free zones . This dedication and insistence of ethical conduct from its partners has led to the company auditing its Core Suppliers to ensure 100 % compliance with the Responsible Business Alliance ’ s Code of Conduct .

“ As a company , we want to leave our mark ,” says President and CEO Bracken P . Darrell on Logitech ’ s website . “ We know that mark can be positive or negative , depending on the decisions we make every day . Our commitment to shaping a better world is a core value that we care deeply about .”

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