GF Building Flow Solutions Sustainability Review 2023
2023 saw the year of implementation of our sustainability agenda
GF Building Flow Solutions releases its Sustainability Review 2023
GF Building Flow Solutions (former Uponor) has published the company’s Sustainability Review 2023. In the year 2023, the company firmed still as Uponor. Going forward, its sustainability efforts will be part of Georg Fischer’s sustainability reporting. The now published review, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and assured by an independent third party, details Uponor’s ambition, work, and achievements in sustainability throughout the year, as well as highlights people leading sustainability development in different parts of the organization.
The year 2023 saw the implementation of our sustainability agenda, which was formulated together with clients, customers, employees, and other key stakeholders. Our ambition is to lead the construction industry towards net zero, while decarbonising the way we do business. We have a strong track record of advancing sustainable innovations in our industry and 2023 was no exception. Uponor produced the world’s first circular PEX pipe based on our own production waste in collaboration with our partners, got validation for our new greenhouse gas emission reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, and celebrated our factory in Nastola, Finland, achieving full carbon neutrality in its own operations.
“Our industry has a strong influence on sustainable ways of life. With our products and systems, we want to continuously reduce the CO2 footprint of buildings. On the one hand, our innovation focus lies in making our products easy to use and, on the other hand, making the production and materials of our products even more sustainable,” says Michael Rauterkus, President of GF Building Flow Solutions.
“To support our commitment to leading the construction industry towards net zero by example, we have created a Carbon Neutral Factory concept, which highlights our efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Our objective is to replicate the concept in our other factories.”
“To support our commitment to leading the construction industry towards net zero by example, we have created a Carbon Neutral Factory concept, which highlights our efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Our objective is to replicate the concept in our other factories.”
Sustainability and innovation at the core
GF Building Flow Solutions is committed to finding new ways to conserve, manage and provide water responsibly. “The combination of Uponor and GF products and solutions allows us to serve our existing and new customers even better and help them making an impact. Our shared sustainability approach is ambitious, holistic, and strategic. We are well-positioned to seize the opportunities created by the growing demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, as well as for sustainable systems for safe and clean water,” says Michael Rauterkus. “As we continue our sustainability journey, I want to express my gratitude to all our stakeholders for the excellent cooperation and outstanding achievements. My warmest thanks go especially to all our employees for their uncompromised sustainability commitment.”
Modern Comfort in Historic Walls
A building that is protected as a historic monument, with narrow staircases and timber beam ceilings. And a modern radiant heating system? What may sound like a contradiction has become reality in a 1915 Amsterdam apartment – thanks to the Uponor Siccus 16 underfloor heating system from GF Building Flow Solutions.
Uponor Smatrix Thermostats combine precise and intuitive room temperature control with slim design
The intelligent room temperature control system Uponor Smatrix Pulse enhances the energy efficiency of radiant underfloor heating and cooling systems, ensuring optimal comfort in every room. With the new Smatrix Thermostats T-247 and T-267, GF Building Flow Solutions adds two easy-to-install and modern-designed products to the Smatrix portfolio.
Top 100 innovator seal for GF
Outstanding innovation achievement: Ranga Yogeshwar congratulates GF Building Flow Solutions (Uponor GmbH) on its success in the TOP 100. The award ceremony took place on Friday, June 27, as part of the German SME Summit in Mainz for all SMEs that were awarded the TOP 100 seal at the beginning of the year. The science journalist is accompanying the innovation competition, which is being held for the 32nd time, as a mentor. In the scientific selection process, GF Building Flow Solutions (Uponor GmbH) was particularly impressive in the size category C in the categories Climate of Innovation and Innovative Processes and Organization. This is the third time that the company has been among the top innovators.
Groundbreaking logistic hassfurt
Groundbreaking: GF site Hassfurt is expanded into a central European warehouse for Building Flow Solutions products.
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