Concern about environmental protection forms an integral part of Georg Fischer's corporate culture. Protection and conservation of natural resources has long been a key consideration for GF in the development of new products and manufacturing processes. Active environmental protection is a top priority, which is why overall responsibility for this area lies with the Executive Committee. Local environmental management officers control and monitor implementation at subsidiary level. Via a systematic environmental management policy, Georg Fischer aims to:
- actively and selectively improve its environmental performance;
- ensure compliance with the relevant laws and official policies;
- encourage further environmental measures that also make good economic sense;
- enhance the company's image and competitiveness in the eyes of customers and investors.
To this end:
- All the Corporation's production companies (interest of over 50 percent) have an environmental management system certified to ISO 14001. Newly founded companies or acquisitions are certified to ISO 14001 within three years.
- The Executive Committee formulates and reviews the Corporation's environmental goals.
- GF publishes a regular Sustainability Report.
Environmental goals by 2009 or ongoing
- Environmental management: All production companies certified to ISO 14001. New companies are to be certified within three years.
- Energy-efficiency: 10 percent increase in energy efficiency in production in each Corporate Group.
- CO2 Reduction: Reduction in CO2 emissions from production of 20 percent (relative to production volume) in each Corporate Group
- Suppliers: Greater focus on sustainability aspects in cooperation with suppliers.
- Products: With its energy-efficient products, GF helps its customers reduce their energy consumption, CO2 emissions and carbon footprint.
- Waste and recycling: Increase in material efficiency in production of ten percent in each Corporate Group
