Ok, you might have seen our "CSR" policy and didn't find it amusing. While we take our commitment to social and environmental responsibility seriously, we also believe in being real and authentic in our communications. Every CSR text is usually full of corporate bullshit and we are allergic to that. 

We take our responsibility to the environment and the communities in which we operate seriously, and our commitment to doing the right thing is unwavering. However, we also believe in being transparent and genuine in our approach, and believe that taking a straightforward and authentic approach to CSR is the best way to make a positive impact.

We are committed to doing the right thing, and are not interested in engaging in corporate "greenwashing" (beyond our own satirical greenwashing campaign) or any other kind of misleading advertising. Our approach is rooted in transparency and authenticity, and we believe that taking a straightforward approach to CSR is the best way to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. 

Environmental Sustainability

We at Valco are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint. Our goal is that every product we sell is repairable in the future, and we aim to minimize electronic waste by repairing malfunctioning headphones instead of replacing them. Additionally, we participate in Finnish and European battery recycling programs and use a minimal amount of packaging material, shipping our headphones in a travel case. We also encourage our factory to use renewable energy sources and are conscious about our sourcing practices to ensure that materials and components are sourced in an environmentally responsible manner.

Community Involvement

We at Valco are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As a funny "greenwashing" joke, we plant a tree for every headphone sold, but it is a genuine effort to support the environment. In the future, we at Valco plan to have more products manufactured in Finland with better control of the whole supply chain and aim to be carbon neutral.

Transparency and Accountability

We at Valco are committed to being transparent and accountable in our operations. We periodically release information about our company and our practices in our customer newsletter, and are open about our efforts to promote sustainability, ethical business practices, and transparency.

Stakeholder Engagement

We at Valco are dedicated to engaging with our stakeholders, including customers and employees, to understand their concerns and gather feedback on our CSR efforts. We are committed to being real and authentic in our communications, and are not afraid to take a light-hearted approach to serious issues. Our factories have been CSR audited by third party consultants and they have Amfori BSCI certification. Beyond our own employees we also take social responsibility of our suppliers and business partners.

Conclusion

In conclusion, as Valco, we are a company that is dedicated to corporate social responsibility. From repairing all malfunctioning headphones instead of replacing them, to reducing waste through minimal packaging and participating in battery recycling programs, we are setting a positive example for others in our industry. Our commitment to sustainability, ethical business practices, and transparency will help to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate.