GEA works closely with all our suppliers on relevant sustainability matters. Our preferred suppliers must meet our sustainability criteria by 2026 in order to maintain their status as our preferred supplier. By 2030 our sustainability criteria are expected to be met by all our A-suppliers.
We are closely following up on the implementation to ensure the targeted success. Our sustainability criteria are discussed frequently at review meetings with our suppliers, where necessary plans and conclusions are discussed and agreed.
If you want to know and learn more about the journey with our suppliers, then take a look at our presentation.
For more information: Sustainable.Procurement@gea.com
August 7, 2026
From Commitment to Action: GEA Launches Sustainable Raw Materials Policy
GEA has reached an important milestone in its sustainability journey with the publication of its new Sustainable Raw Materials Policy, building on the foundation established by its earlier Raw Materials Commitment.
24 June, 2026
Driving Sustainable Impact Across Our Supply Chain
At GEA, we set clear expectations for our suppliers as part of delivering on our ambitious sustainability strategy. Achieving our goals—decarbonization, safeguarding human rights and labor standards, and advancing the circular use of resources—requires strong commitment and collaboration across our entire supply base.
March 23, 2026
The implementation of our sustainability criteria is progressing steadily
Our A-Suppliers continued to support our journey toward 2030 throughout 2025 by advancing the implementation of our sustainability criteria. The progress is encouraging, and we remain confident that we will achieve our targets.
February 26, 2026
Benchmark your Sustainability Performance today
Our Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain strategy is designed to ensure that our suppliers align with our values and contribute to our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by full filling our 4 sustainability criteria. One of them is registering at EcoVadis and sharing a Scorecard.
April 7, 2025
The implementation of our sustainability criteria is progressing steadily
Our journey towards Sustainable Procurement began in 2022, with the launch of our Sustainable Procurement Strategy and clearly defined Sustainability Criteria – which all A-Suppliers must meet by 2030 at the latest.
January 13, 2026
Update to GEA’s Supplier Sustainability Engagement Program: Increased Focus on Primary Data
With the beginning of 2026, redefined sustainability criteria at GEA are applied within the Supplier Sustainability Engagement Program to reflect the growing importance of primary data for purchased goods and services.
Our existing requirements remain unchanged, including adherence to the Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Subcontractors, participation in EcoVadis assessments, and the establishment of science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets.
The updated program, Supplier Engagement 2.0, introduces a more differentiated approach that takes the diversity of supplier industries and company sizes into account. Where the potential impact on people and the environment is greatest, suppliers will be asked to provide more detailed primary data, particularly relating to CO₂ emissions, raw material usage, and recycling rates.
Further details will be provided in a comprehensive guidance booklet to be published at the beginning of Q2 2026.
March 6, 2025
Benchmark your Sustainability Performance today
Our Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain strategy is designed to ensure that our suppliers align with our values and contribute to our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals by full filling our 4 sustainability criteria. One of them is registering at EcoVadis and sharing a Scorecard.
Supplier sustainability training
Human rights are non-negotiable for GEA, neither in our own operations nor in our supply chain. Our partner econsense provides training modules (videos + handbooks) on this topic, which we would like to recommend to our suppliers and business partners.
The training modules give both buyers and suppliers an understanding of the legal and normative requirements in the context of respecting and safeguarding human rights and provide an initial introduction to the topic. All videos and manuals are available in four different languages (English, German, Spanish and Chinese) and can be accessed via the econsense website.
The training modules give both buyers and suppliers an understanding of the legal and normative requirements in the context of respecting and safeguarding human rights and provide an initial introduction to the topic. All videos and manuals are available in four different languages (English, German, Spanish and Chinese) and can be accessed via the econsense website.
