Value chain

GF’s social and environmental responsibilities extend far beyond its own business activities. They address a wealth of sustainability topics within the company's value chain.

GF addresses the broad sphere of sustainability topics in its entire value chain. 

Impacting factors and influences

Availability of raw materials, technologies, required specialists
Pricing, regulatory frameworks, investor expectations
Complexity of customer needs and geographical distribution

Value chain

Materials & equipment sourcing

Key stakeholders

  • Suppliers
  • Regulators
Operational task where GF has direct control

Key stakeholders

  • Employees
  • Outsourcing partners
  • Investors
  • Regulators
  • Local communities
Sales/distribution of products & services

Key stakeholders

  • Logistic partners
  • Customers
  • Regulators
Product use and end-of-life management

Key stakeholders

  • Customers
  • Regulators
  • Industry and logistics partners
  • Local communities

Relevant GF impact levers

Proactive engagement with customers, suppliers and logistics partners
Continuous integration of sustainability aspects into all relevant business processes of GF
Complexity of customer needs and geographical distribution

The company actively contributes to or supports 11 of the 17 United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Detailed descriptions of GF's contributions to the SDGs are provided in the following chapters of the Sustainability Report 2022: Product portfolio, Climate and energy, as well as People and well-being.