GET SOWND CERTIFIED
Unlock ROI From Sound
You’ve already improved your sound design - now make it pay back. Sownd Certification turns acoustic upgrades into measurable ROI, driving guest satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term business growth.
Key Statistic
Noise is the #1 workplace and hospitality complaint
Unlock the hidden 30%
Sownd Certification turns your acoustic investment into a market advantage.
📢 A unique marketing & PR asset
Use official certification assets across your website, menus, signage and socials to showcase your acoustic excellence and get more attention.
📈 More customers & higher loyalty
Attract a new customer niche: noise‑sensitive guests who value comfort and clarity; increase return rates and drive measurable spend uplift.
🏆 Win recruitment battles
Offer staff a calmer, more inclusive environment: a meaningful differentiator for high‑performing teams. Use your certification badge to demonstrate your diversity and inclusion values.
Getting Sownd Certified
Our comprehensive programme is carefully managed by experts each step of the way.
Analysis
Expert consultation and rating against our standards to highlight opportunities and quantify ROI potential.
Upgrades
Tailored implementation to meet certification standards: deliver on the promise and stand out in your market.
Training
Staff training and playbooks to maximise impact, embed new habits, and protect long-term ROI.
Achieve Audio Inclusivity Status
Three levels to suit every business
What you get
- ✅Business-linked Acoustic Analysis
- ✅Strategic ROI opportunity recommendations
- ✅Tailored physical enhancements
- ✅Comprehensive staff training programme
- ✅IoT noise and compliance tracking & alerts
- ✅Digital certification & marketing kit
- ✅Directory listing
We've created Audio Inclusive environmentsfor over 10,000 people.
“As Mayor of Hackney, I've always prided myself on our commitment to inclusion, but it wasn't until I learned about the impact of noise on the 30% of our community who are noise-sensitive that I realised we were failing them. Partnering with Sownd Affects is a step towards creating spaces that truly serve everyone - where people can feel welcome, comfortable, and valued.”
“Upgrading for Audio Inclusivity, we have had the best staff retention in 8 years! It's definitely something I'd apply to all venues & I'd recommend to other people to do it as well.”
“Audio Inclusivity was an important upgrade for us, because we want to provide an inclusive environment to our guests and our staff. Come and hear it for yourself!”
Get Priority Access
Make a difference for the 1 in 3 who are noise sensitive.
Be among the first to connect technical excellence with a simple, recognisable Trust Mark. Only 20 founding spots available - secure yours now.
What you get when you sign up:
- Founding Pioneer status and recognition - Limited to the first 20 organisations.
- Free ticket to UK launch events - Dates and locations to be announced.
- Built-in National PR - Featured in Sownd Affects launch communications and case studies.
- Free 12 months noise tracking - For all founding partners.
- Be first in your sector - Establish your organisation as an inclusivity leader.
- Have your say - Help shape Audio Inclusivity Certification for your company.