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Sustainable Live Sound as Strategy, Not Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nL-Acoustics doesn\u2019t view sustainability as a checkbox, but as a strategic driver for innovation across the company. From customer demands to government regulations, expectations are rising. As Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso explains, \u201cWe\u2019re seeing this most clearly in how our clients now integrate their partners\u2019 sustainability practices and scores into their own ESG reporting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of waiting for others to define the rules, L-Acoustics is helping shape the future of responsible touring through its involvement with the Music Sustainability Alliance, developing standards and tools that will serve the entire live entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe believe in being part of the solution rather than waiting for others to create it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building for the Long Term<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most significant ways L-Acoustics actualizes sustainability is through repairability and product longevity. Rather than design products for obsolescence, L-Acoustics builds systems that last and can be repaired, reused, and repurposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re pioneering practical sustainability solutions, most notably through our leadership in repairability,\u201d Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve adopted a repairability index created in France for consumer electronics and are now working to apply it across the professional AV sector. With standardized components and field-friendly designs, the company has achieved an average index score of 7 out of 10 across its installation loudspeaker range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe distributed over 24,000 repair kits in 2023 alone and provide comprehensive educational outreach to our global network of certified partners, empowering them with the technical knowledge and preventative maintenance expertise needed to maximize system longevity,\u201d notes Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legacy systems like the V-DOSC, introduced in 1994, still perform on major tours today\u2014proof that with the right support, professional-grade equipment can serve generations of events and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/InAVate-1.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Circular Economy for Pro Audio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn partnership with GearSupply<\/a>, L-Acoustics launched a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) <\/a>program initially to extend the life of K1 touring systems and expanding, that offers refurbished gear with extended warranties and mandatory training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWe expect this partnership to extend the life of our products by five to ten years. It achieves this through two key mechanisms: creating a robust secondary market for used equipment and offering comprehensive refurbishment services with warranties for pre-owned systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This program allows large companies to responsibly rotate inventory while helping smaller rental firms or venues access premium L-Acoustics gear at lower cost\u2014a win-win for business and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smarter Design, Smaller Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nL-Acoustics is also reducing the environmental impact of new product lines. The L Series <\/a>is a prime example. \u201cIt uses 30% less wood and 60% less steel. It takes up 30% less space than comparable systems, proving that we can maintain superior sound quality while reducing material usage,\u201d says Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most significant ways L-Acoustics actualizes sustainability is through repairability and product longevity. Rather than design products for obsolescence, L-Acoustics builds systems that last and can be repaired, reused, and repurposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re pioneering practical sustainability solutions, most notably through our leadership in repairability,\u201d Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve adopted a repairability index created in France for consumer electronics and are now working to apply it across the professional AV sector. With standardized components and field-friendly designs, the company has achieved an average index score of 7 out of 10 across its installation loudspeaker range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe distributed over 24,000 repair kits in 2023 alone and provide comprehensive educational outreach to our global network of certified partners, empowering them with the technical knowledge and preventative maintenance expertise needed to maximize system longevity,\u201d notes Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legacy systems like the V-DOSC, introduced in 1994, still perform on major tours today\u2014proof that with the right support, professional-grade equipment can serve generations of events and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In partnership with GearSupply<\/a>, L-Acoustics launched a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) <\/a>program initially to extend the life of K1 touring systems and expanding, that offers refurbished gear with extended warranties and mandatory training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe expect this partnership to extend the life of our products by five to ten years. It achieves this through two key mechanisms: creating a robust secondary market for used equipment and offering comprehensive refurbishment services with warranties for pre-owned systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program allows large companies to responsibly rotate inventory while helping smaller rental firms or venues access premium L-Acoustics gear at lower cost\u2014a win-win for business and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n L-Acoustics is also reducing the environmental impact of new product lines. The L Series <\/a>is a prime example. \u201cIt uses 30% less wood and 60% less steel. It takes up 30% less space than comparable systems, proving that we can maintain superior sound quality while reducing material usage,\u201d says Fran\u00e7oise Cardoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Circular Economy for Pro Audio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Smarter Design, Smaller Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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