Sustainability Framework 2025

GF is a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value

By 2025, GF aims to become a sustainability leader by:

  • offering high-value sustainable products and solutions
  • driving circular economy
  • fostering a diverse, engaging and safe working environment
  • collaborating with stakeholders along the value chain

An integral part of company strategy, the Sustainability Framework 2025 consists of three focus areas: Product portfolio, Climate & resources, and People & well-being. A clear long-term ambition was set for each of these areas and is supported by eight quantitative targets.

Product
portfolio

Innovate products and solutions for a sustainable lifecycle

Product portfolio

70% of sales with social or environmental benefits
Good Health and Well-being
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Climate Action

Climate
& resources

Decouple resource consumption from growth

SBT CO2e emissions

Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 30% by 2026

Reduce scope 3 CO2e emissions by 34.6% per tonne of processed material and use of sold products by 2030

Water

Reduce water intensity by 20% in high-stress areas

Waste

Reduce waste intensity by 20% sent to landfill or incineration

Supply chain

Perform sustainability assessments for 80% of procurement spend
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Partnerships for the Goals

People
& well-being

Pursue a diverse, engaging and safe work place

Diversity and inclusion

25% of newly appointed managers are women

Employee engagement

At least 80% recommend GF as an employer of choice

Health and safety

Reduce accident rate by 30%
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work & Economic Growth

Values & Purpose

A shared corporate culture forms the foundation for sustainable corporate development – and is all the more important with growing internationalization.