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.
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:
Climate actions – through smarter and more efficient pump technology.
In 2023, we have reduced CO2 emissions by 9.5% compared to 2022.
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 waterwithdrawal by 7% compared to 2022. We have now made 96% progress towards our 2025 target.
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.
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.
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. Customers, employees, communities, suppliers, NGOs, governments, other businesses: these stakeholders are our allies in creating change. Only together do we realise our full potential.
Improving quality of life for people. It’s right there at the heart of our values.
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.
Whether you’re thinking of working for us or working with us, you’ll encounter a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel valued, respected and supported.
— In 2023, women held 25% of leadership positions, which represents a 93% advancement towards our target for 2025..
A global presence, with global policies and practices
As a values-based global company, it comes naturally to us to have a common set of guiding principles on what we believe to be good business conduct, applicable to all.
We’re committed to operating ethically, transparently, fairly and legally in every market, through respecting human rights, operating through a sustainable supply chain and having zero tolerance of corruption.
Sustainability highlights 2023
Discover some highlights of 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.