The Climate & Resources pillar of GF's Sustainability Framework 2025 aims at decoupling resource consumption from growth and includes targets for emission reductions (Scope 1 and 2) approved by SBTi (Science-based Targets initiative) as well as targets for sustainably managing resources and waste.

GF Piping Systems contributes to these targets by reducing Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions in its own operations, by reducing waste production and water usage during operations, by using innovative solutions for recycling and packaging, and by ensuring sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain.

Key actions to ensure our operations are sustainable include reducing carbon emissions as well as water and waste intensity and performing sustainability assessments with our suppliers.

Emission Reductions

Our primary focus in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our operations is increasing energy efficiency. We achieve this through modern machinery and continuous process improvements. Using renewable instead of fossil energy sources further contributes to lowering the carbon footprint from our operations.

Electricity makes up around 50% of the total energy consumption at GF Piping Systems and is thus an important lever to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. We purchase certified renewable electricity and generate our own renewable electricity. In 2023, around 30% of the total electricity we consumed stemmed from renewable sources. We will continuously increase this share in the future.

Water Stewardship

As part of our sustainability strategy, we aim to reduce our water intensity in high-stress areas by 20%. To achieve this target we implement efficient water management practices minimizing usage and wastage, such as rainwater collection, water reuse and awareness campaigns among employees.

Waste and Recycling

Wherever technically and economically feasible, GF Piping Systems recycles production scrap and waste. Where quality and regulatory standards allow, we mix scrap with virgin raw materials to maximize resource efficiency and decrease reliance on virgin materials. Overall, more than half of the waste we generate is being recycled.

Distribution and Packaging

We collaborate with carriers to optimize transportation routes and frequency of deliveries. To manage transportation of our finished products, we track tonnage, distances, and transportation modes. We continuously aim to replace carbon-intensive transportation with lower-emission alternatives. Throughout GF Piping Systems, various initiatives have been implemented and are underway to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and increase ease of use for customers.

Operation Clean Sweep

GF Piping Systems is a member of Operation Clean Sweep. By joining the initiative, we aim to achieve zero plastic pellet loss by sharing and implementing best practices across our operations.

Certified Management Systems

The operations of GF Piping Systems are certified according to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems. In addition, a selection of sites is certified according to ISO 50001 as well.

Ensuring our customers can have full confidence in our products begins long before production – from materials sourcing to supplier rating, we assess our supply chain and regularly conduct due diligence.