Lead the Change

For us, a planet worth living on is a part of our vision, and so we are committed to leading change in our category

toward a more sustainable future.

We believe that the greatest gift each generation can pass to another is a blank canvas of imagination, possibility, and wonder. As innovators for the betterment of children’s lives, we will transform our offerings in support of a brighter future and will foster awareness of the importance of sustainable practices. Our commitment touches all aspects of our business and is defined along four areas.

Planet

Planet


We take increasing responsibility in measuring and reducing our environmental impact with focus on the sourcing of materials and packaging, circularity, carbon footprint minimization, and resource use optimization.

Play

Play


It starts with our product. We aim to have a positive impact on the next generation by promoting consciousness, minimizing screen time, and encouraging independence in a high-quality and safe environment.

People

People


We prioritize strong and long-lasting relationships with suppliers and customers, hold up non-negotiable standards in labor practices and embrace diversity and inclusion.

Principles

Principles


Our robust governance structure starts with a strong, positive, and purposeful corporate culture. Internal processes and policies complement this approach and provide additional structure and guidance.

PlanetPlanet

Our Understanding

We take increasing responsibility in measuring and reducing our environmental impact with focus on the sourcing of materials and packaging, circularity, carbon footprint minimization, and resource use optimization.

Materials

With ideas as clever as our little listeners, we aim to minimize the ecological footprint of our products, ensuring that they bring a lasting and cheerful element to children’s rooms.
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We have set the goal to replace all virgin plastic materials with biobased / recycled materials, while maintaining our high standards of product safety and quality by
  • Developing new products using biobased/recycled materials
  • Continuously searching for material alternatives for our existing products (while we did not find the perfect material matching our high standards yet, we remain stay motivated and keep you updated on our material journey)
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Packaging

We aim to make the moment of sparkling eyes, from unwrapping Tonieboxes and Tonies, a moment free from impact on our planet.
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Therefore, we want to reduce the overall footprint of our packaging and marketing materials by transitioning to 100% recyclable or reusable packaging materials for Tonies and Toniebox. This involves
  • Redesigning Tonies and Toniebox packaging
  • Gradually upgrading our POS materials (minimizing waste production)
  • Adopting certified material alternatives
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Circular Concepts

We perceive our Tonies and Tonieboxes as an entrance to a world of joy and emotions for our little ones which is long-lasting. Accordingly, wouldn’t it be nice if they put a smile on a kid’s face as often as possible?
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Therefore, we aim to continuously expand our repair offering and roll-out the product return re-use by
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CO2 Reduction

Tonies are team players. Therefore, we want to join forces to contribute to the UN goal of limiting climate warming to 1.5 degrees and are committed to continuously reducing our CO2 footprint.
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Our primary objective is to actively address the environmental impact resulting from our operations as well as from the product sourcing. This includes
  • Constantly reviewing our daily practices
  • Diligently optimizing and improving our production processes and transportation routes
  • Carefully listening to input from our stakeholders
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Waste Management

Some sustainability contributions start at the end – with the waste! We want to contribute to a world in which our little ones are exposed to minimal waste while they are exploring the world with our Tonies.
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In particular, we want to reach this goal by:
  • Implementing effective waste management practices to reducing resource consumption – here we are still conceptualizing
  • Promoting reuse and recycling at our offices and facilities
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Our recent Progress

PlayPlay

Our Understanding

It starts with our product. We aim to have a positive impact on the next generation by promoting consciousness, minimizing screen time, and encouraging independence in a high-quality and safe environment.

Children

We empower children within the world of audio and let them dive ears-first into their imagination. We create a playful audio experience for children of all backgrounds and origins, truly living and cherishing diversity by
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  • Developing our products and services with the utmost attention to detail
  • Making sure that everything that gets on the box is free from cultural or ethnic clichés
  • Embracing diversity and respecting minorities
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Consciousness

We believe that the imagination and dreams of our children are the seeds to turn our planet into a better place. We aim to inspire environmental consciousness and empower the next generation to become advocates for the planet.
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We want to achieve these goals by
  • Creating own sustainability-oriented content conveying our commitment to sustainability
  • Collaborating with our content partners and NGOs to enrich our portfolio on sustainability-related content
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Product Safety

Kids and adults use our products and services to experience moments of joy and should feel absolutely safe and sound.
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Therefore, we
  • Prevent, as much as possible, any risks, detrimental effects and hazards to their health, safety and environment from our products and services
  • Ensure to closely follow the laws, regulations, and internal standards
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PeoplePeople

Our Understanding

We prioritize strong and long-lasting relationships with suppliers and customers, hold up non-negotiable standards in labor practices and embrace diversity and inclusion.

Employee Relationships

Together we can rise above ourselves! At tonies, we are dedicated to nurturing our employees and fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth, inclusivity, and personal development.
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We believe that investing in our employees contributes to the overall success of our organization. As part of this commitment, we
  • Conduct regular employee engagement surveys and feedback conversations
  • Embrace the concept of flat hierarchies
  • Foster an agile work environment where ideas can emerge from every corner
  • Prioritize transparent and respectful communication at all times
  • Base our culture on equal opportunities, mutual trust, and respect. Discrimination, mobbing, and harassment of any kind have no place in our world
For more details on the work experience at tonies, please visit our career page
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Diversity and Inclusion

We are all unique, isn’t that wonderful? At tonies, we believe it is crucial for the success of our company to have a diverse workforce.
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We strive for inclusion and diversity in an environment where all our employees are heard and appreciated – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, different abilities, age, sexual orientation or identity. To strengthen our commitment, we
  • Developed an Inclusion & Diversity roadmap for 2023 and beyond
  • Strive to maintain mixed leadership teams – by the end of 2022, 42% of all leadership positions were filled with women
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Supplier Relationships

We couldn’t bring a smile to kids’ faces without our partners all around the world. Together with our partners, we innovate and give our best to create lasting, efficient, and sustainable supply chains as well as distribution channels.
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We build our business relationships on trust, sustainability, transparency and alignment with all laws and regulations. As we consider contractors and suppliers as part of our family, we expect
  • Sharing of our values and compliance with all applicable laws
  • Compliance with our Code of Conduct for Business Partners including labour rights, safety at work and protection of the environment
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Human Rights

We care for each other. For tonies, the protection of human rights is crucial – for our work and the cooperation with our partners. Explore further details in our Modern Slavery & Transparency Statement 2024.

PrinciplesPrinciples

Our Understanding

Our robust governance structure starts with a strong, positive, and purposeful corporate culture. Internal processes and policies complement this approach and provide additional structure and guidance.

Corporate Culture

At tonies we believe that our people are the key to the company’s success.
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Our aim is to have a unique culture which attracts, excites, values and retains our diverse teams around the globe. One important aspect is to have principles how we navigate through daily work life and how we behave towards each other as well as towards partners. These principles help us provide the same level of quality across all aspects of our business and include
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Code of Conduct

Just like our listeners, we love to be playful. And just like them, we know that every game needs rules. Under our Code of Conduct, all employees are required to abide by applicable laws and practice a culture of integrity.
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It outlines the core values of the company, which also include taking corporate and social responsibility, embracing diversity and focusing on long-term effects of our doing. Learn more about our Code of Conduct
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Fight Corruption

We all love treats – but only if they are really meant for us.
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Corrupt behavior undermines legitimate business relationships, distorts market forces, and reinforces social disparity. And most of all, it is absolutely not toniehaft. That’s why we are determined to achieve success solely through the quality of our products and services. Therefore we commit that
  • Bribery and corruption are unacceptable within tonies
  • No employee ever requests, offers, promises, grants, or accepts money or anything of value to influence decisions or to obtain any improper advantage
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Whistleblowing

We should all stand up for what is right.
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Sometimes this requires raising our voices, like the little fellows on the Toniebox do for us day in, day out! The company’s compliance system contributes to the effective implementation of our values, principles and rules. If (potential) misconduct or a violation the Code of Conduct, applicable laws and regulations or internal standards has taken place, we encourage all employees to report these issues. We ensure this by
  • Internal reporting lines and designated contacts
  • Our Whistleblowing System to also enables anonymous reporting.
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FAQ

Feel free to reach out to our dedicated sustainability team at sustainability@tonies.com. We’re happy to address any questions you may have!
Our sustainability initiatives include a range of contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For instance, we promote “Good Health and Well-being” via reduced screen-time for children through the Toniebox. Additionally, our Tonies play an important role in advancing “Quality Education” with our carefully curated content. We also drive “Gender Equality” through conscious content choices and our Code of Conduct within the Tonie family forward. Furthermore, our circular concepts (e.g., pre-loved Tonieboxes) contribute to the goal of “Responsible Consumption and Production”.
No, we do not practice carbon offsetting for our CO2 footprint. This strategic choice aligns with our commitment to focus on emission avoidance and reduction as the most effective measure to protect our planet.
No, our products are free from animal-derived materials.