THE GEBERIT BATHROOM COLLECTION SUSTAINABILITY
OUR COMMITMENT TO TAKING RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SANITARY INDUSTRY
GOLD MEDAL IN THE ECOVADIS SUSTAINABILITY RATING
OUR UNWAVERING SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY Over 30 years have gone by since Geberit drew up its first environmental strategy and started implementing specific measures. Over time, this strategy was gradually expanded into a comprehensive sustainability strategy based on the UN Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In line with the 2030 Agenda framework, Geberit takes into account economic, ecological and social aspects. The aim is to sustainably enhance the quality of life for individuals through innovative sanitary products, with the explicit objective of minimising the ecological footprint across the entire value chain. In addition to maintaining fair cooperation with its suppliers and business partners, Geberit also considers the training and development of its employees, as well as installers, planners, and architects, to be integral components of this strategy.
A strategy that pays off. The Geberit Group was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2024 for its sustainability management. EcoVadis is a provider of sustainability ratings and evaluates more than 125'000 companies in over 180 countries in the areas of environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Geberit ranks among the top 5 percent of all companies listed by EcoVadis, across all industries and countries. The award makes it clear to customers and suppliers that the company has a comprehensive, systematic and effective sustainability management.
“SUSTAINABILITY HAS AN INTEGRAL PART OF GEBERIT CULTURE FOR SEVERAL DECADES. OUR FOCUS IS ON CONSTANT AND CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION WITH MEASURABLE RESULTS.”
DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Geberit products have service lives that span decades because of the high-quality materials used and strict quality standards applied. Furthermore, they are usually backwards- compatible and are easy to clean, maintain and repair. Geberit offers the availability of spare parts for up to 25 years for a significant proportion of its products. What’s more, it also guarantees the flush function of its concealed cisterns for 50 years. The specific functionalities of electronic products (e.g. hygiene flush unit or DuoFresh) are excluded.
CONSCIENTIOUS USE OF RESOURCES Geberit products are continuously reviewed and improved in terms of water consumption. Plastic is used as efficiently and sparingly as possible to manufacture high-quality and durable products. Internal recycling processes allow almost 100 per cent of all processed plastics to be reused in production. We are working to increase the percentage of purchased plastic regranulate (post-consumer waste) used in our products in line with the ecodesign principle.
REDUCING OUR FOOTPRINT Geberit works hard to consistently reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and waste production while advocating for responsible water usage. The strategy to reduce CO₂ emissions aims to decrease the CO₂ intensity (CO₂ emissions in relation to currency- adjusted net sales) by 5 percent annually. The company places a special focus on energy- efficient production. 80% of total electricity consumption in 2024 was supplied by renewable energy sources.
Christian Buhl, CEO
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