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Sustainability

Water has the power to change the world

Sustainability and a deep-rooted respect for people and planet has always been at the core of our business.

A deep-rooted respect for people and planet

At Grundfos, we believe water is the most essential resource on the planet. Yet to realise its potential and transition to a water-secure, net-zero future, the world faces several challenges. Amongst these are the need to move more water while using less energy, increase our resilience to the impacts of climate change, and improve access to water for all. These are global challenges and we’re committed to playing our part in solving them.

Ambitious goals

Sustainability is an integral part of the Grundfos 2025 business strategy. We’re accelerating our energy-efficient water and digital solutions, as this is where we can make the most impact on some of the world’s most critical challenges.

Four ambitions guide our sustainability future. These are the areas where we want to lead, and where we can have the greatest impact:

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Climate action

Through smarter and more efficient pump technology. In 2023, we reduced CO₂ emissions by 9.5% compared to 2022.

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Water sustainability

Through reducing our water withdrawal across operational sites and the development of water efficient and water reuse solutions. In 2023, we reduced our water withdrawal by 7% compared to 2022. We have now made 96% progress towards our 2025 target.

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Circular business

Embedding circular principles throughout our business. 134,098 kg pumps were returned for our recycle programme in 2023, a 109% increase from 2022.

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Water access

Providing water to people in need. In 2023, we provided basic water access to 2 million people via NGO partners and 5 million people through standard sales operations.

Top 1% of all rated companies.


In 2024 Grundfos achieved a platinum medal from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This places us in the top 1% of over 130,000 rated companies. EcoVadis assessments allow us and our customers to get a detailed insight into our progress within environment, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

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Validated net-zero targets

We’re proud to be the world’s first water solutions company with net-zero targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Setting validated science-based targets is one of our boldest steps forward in our sustainability ambitions. Taking the lead in climate action across our footprint and deep into our value chain, we unlock our best innovation and support our customers in reaching their own sustainability goals.

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By 2030, we’ve committed to:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 50%, from a 2020 base year
  • Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 25%, from a 2020 base year
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By 2050, we’ve committed to:

  • Reduce absolute scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 GHG emissions by a minimum of 90%
  • Neutralise emissions beyond our value chain

Committed to reducing our global footprint 

Since pioneering energy-efficient water and digital solutions is our business, we’re committed to reducing our global footprint by saving our own energy and water, while also enabling a green supply chain.

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Achieving our ambitions together

Our four ambitions directly connect with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and Goal 13 (Climate Action) are where we can contribute the most, by protecting the world’s water, alleviating climate challenges, protecting precious resources, and improving people’s quality of life.

By taking responsibility for our actions and working together, we can solve the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges in a better way.  We see customers, employees, communities, suppliers, NGOs, governments and other businesses as our allies in creating change. Only together we will realise our full potential.

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Improving quality of life for people

We’re sparing no effort in creating a safe and inclusive workplace, while also protecting the working conditions, human rights, and the well-being of our employees.

Global governance policies

We’re committed to being an ethical, value-based corporate citizen operating fairly and legally in every market.

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Sustainability report 2023

Discover the progress we’ve made in key areas of our sustainability efforts throughout 2023: our journey to net-zero, decarbonising our operations, reducing our water footprint, policy and advocacy, water access and circular business.

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Let’s create possibilities together

At Grundfos, you create impact. Whatever your field of expertise, you’re empowered to make a difference, as we innovate to advance the flow of water while reducing energy use – as we collaborate to unlock possibilities for the good of people and planet.