Georg Fischer
Georg Fischer AG, commonly referred to as GF, is a leading global provider of piping systems, machining solutions, and additive manufacturing technologies. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), the company operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving diverse industries such as water, gas, and industrial applications. Founded in 1802, Georg Fischer has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in plastic piping systems. The company’s core offerings include high-quality plastic and metal piping systems, precision machining components, and advanced 3D printing solutions, all distinguished by their reliability and sustainability. With a strong market position, Georg Fischer is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, making it a trusted partner in the global manufacturing landscape.
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Georg Fischer's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Georg Fischer AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,697,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 75,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 114,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,508,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026, relative to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Georg Fischer is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 34.6% per ton of processed material by 2030. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 1,596,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 134,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2022, which saw emissions of about 1,836,000,000 kg CO2e. Georg Fischer has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability. The company's reduction initiatives are aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Georg Fischer AG is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 416,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 583,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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