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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Georg Fischer's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Georg Fischer's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Georg Fischer AG reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 216,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,182,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 298,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 884,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 2 emissions of about 189,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 373,000,000 kg CO2e. Georg Fischer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2026, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 34.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products per ton of processed material by 2030. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Georg Fischer is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
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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
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Georg Fischer's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Georg Fischer is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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