Sustainability
Focusrite's Sustainability
At Focusrite, we embed sustainability into our operations and product design through responsible material choices, energy-efficient engineering, and long-lasting products. As part of the Focusrite Group, we follow a shared commitment to sustainable practice.
Raw Materials
Metal, plastic, and electronics are key components to our products. The company is actively sourcing recycled metals, exploring recycled or bio-based plastics, and working to minimise electronics use, improve disassembly, and support suppliers in lowering their environmental impact.
Energy efficiency
We integrate power-use reviews into each design cycle to reduce energy consumption and support cleaner energy systems. Moving to switched-mode power supplies across our printed circuit boards has increased efficiency to over 83%, reduced heat output, and supported longer product life.
Product Reliability
We design our products with repairability in mind by avoiding permanent fixings and ensuring components are accessible for maintenance. This makes repairs easier and more sustainable than full replacements. Feedback from customers helps us improve future designs, reduce failure rates, and cut down on avoidable waste.
Scarlett Gen 4
Scarlett 4th Gen uses 85% recycled plastic, cutting its material footprint to 0.799 kg CO₂ per kg compared to 4.565 kg CO₂ per kg for standard ABS. We also simplified our packaging, removed unnecessary extras, and reduced volume, meaning less waste and more efficient shipping.
Learn more about sustainability at the Focusrite Group: https://focusriteplc.com/esg/environment/