People and Society
We see justice, inclusion and well-being as central to sustainable growth. Our diverse team fuels innovation while fostering a fair, inspiring and equitable work culture – and extending that same responsibility to our communities and supply chains.
At Genelec, we believe that people are the heart of everything we do. Our employees deliver a rich mix of skills, cultures and perspectives that drive innovation, creativity and long-term success. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and justice – core values that guide our internal culture and external collaborations. We actively support employee well-being and provide a safe, inspiring work environment where everyone can thrive.
Genelec proudly supports the local community in our hometown of Iisalmi, Finland, while fostering meaningful global relationships to contribute to wider audio and creative communities. We also strive to support underrepresented voices in the audio industry, helping to build a more inclusive future.
By aligning our actions with UN Sustainable Development Goals – particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) – we are working towards a more fair and equal society, at Genelec and beyond.
*All employee data below relates to the year 2025.
Employee Age Distribution (Genelec Oy and subsidiaries)
We have a broad distribution of ages within the workforce, providing a rich combination of youth and experience.*
(Data in years / percentage).
Men
Women
Employee Gender Balance (Genelec Oy and subsidiaries)
Gender equality is important to us, and you'll find women on our board, directing our Finance, Production and HR departments, running our US subsidiary, and working in key positions at our Beijing office. The data here is based on our employees’ self-defined gender.*
Employee Length of Service (Genelec Oy and subsidiaries)
We have a very stable workforce, and we're proud that over a third of our team have been with us for 10 years or more.*
(Data in years / percentage).
Employee Location by Region (Genelec Oy and subsidiaries)
Maintaining a direct connection with local customers in key markets is crucial to us, so we've steadily built a network of subsidiaries and regional business managers across 10 countries.*
Cultivating Innovation and Learning
Encouraging all our employees to help develop the company together is a cornerstone of our culture, since we have a long history of nurturing innovation within our work community.
We’ve found that a great way of implementing this is via an ongoing employee initiative program and a regular Idea Cup, where any employee can propose and share their ideas with the entire company. Over the years, these activities have generated some fantastically clever ideas that have really helped us to continually grow and innovate.
Society
As a company, we’re inextricably linked with the community, and so developing links with external organisations and the wider society is crucial. Nowhere is this more important than in the arts, education and training.
We're proud supporters of the Kuopio Dance Festival, the largest and most versatile annual contemporary dance event in the Nordics. This event brings international dance art to Finland every year, promoting cultural diversity and helping to support our local artistic community.
In the academic sector, our long collaboration with Helsinki’s Aalto University has generated a constant flow of ideas that feed into our research & development programs, helping us to explore areas that just wouldn’t be possible without external expertise.
In the world of music education, we’ve been a proud sponsor of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which helps develop young talent and regularly provides free digital media production workshops to schools across the US and Canada.
The John Lennon Bus on the road in the US.
We also support organisations such as The Music Works in the UK, who specialise in working with young people facing barriers in music, in learning and in life. By engaging with young people through making music, they build confidence, self-belief and motivation - therefore empowering them to improve their life chances.
The Music Works, Gloucester, UK. Photo credit: Lasalo Elia Photography.
Lastly, our own passion for education has led to the formation of the G LearningLab and G SongLab initiatives.
G SongLab Workshop in Helsinki.
G LearningLab is our online portal that provides engineers and creatives with a wide range of educational resources, to enable them to learn more about the technologies and practices that shape the modern audio world. Developed in collaboration with experienced music educators, our G SongLab community is designed for young people aged 13-28, allowing them to develop skills in songwriting and music creation within a safe and supportive environment.
Age Distribution (Oy and subsidiaries)
(Data in years / percentage.)
Women working in Genelec (Gender distribution)
Duration of Employment (Oy and subsidiaries)
(Data in years / percentage.)
Countries of Genelec Employees
Countries of Genelec Suppliers
Countries of Suppliers
Usage % of recycled aluminium per all aluminium used
Traffic
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Traffic
Greenhouse gas calculations (Genelec Oy, Finland)
(Data in years / tCO2e)