Positively impacting the lives of individuals and communities around the globe.
As part of its Mission 30 strategy, GEA is committed to making a positive impact. Through the GEA Foundation we donate one percent of our net profit annually. We use these funds to support the work of global strategic partners, like UNICEF, which help build resilient communities around the world. We also give to local philanthropic organizations and initiatives.
All GEA Foundation contributions go towards supporting four key areas:
We sponsor diverse educational programs, particularly those with a strong focus on equal opportunities and STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics).
We provide support to non-profit organizations that provide essentials like food and shelter, to give children a chance for a brighter future.
We offer assistance for projects that enable and improve access to clean water, renewable energy and medical care.
We provide support in cases of extraordinary events, such as natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
GEA supports UNICEF, Viva con Agua, SOS-Kinderdorf and Deutsche Universitätsstiftung, among others, to deliver a positive benefit to communities and young people around the world.
Through our partnership with UNICEF, GEA helps build a future-ready generation, providing young people in India and Brazil with access to STEM-related education and training opportunities to equip them for the jobs of tomorrow.
Viva con Agua’s core mission is providing access to clean water for drinking and hygiene to communities in need. With support from GEA, Tanzanian families gain access to safe drinking water and wash facilities.
Children sometimes require temporary or even long-term housing. With a charitable gift from GEA, SOS-Kinderdorf Düsseldorf will provide safe accommodation for young people and children in need.
Thanks to a donation to the Deutsche Universitätsstiftung from GEA, ten bachelor students in STEM studies across Germany receive a scholarship and mentoring.
In February 2025, numerous guests, among them partners, GEA employees and education experts, gathered in Berlin for the GEA Foundation launch. Following an introduction of the new foundation by GEA CEO Stefan Klebert, UNICEF Germany's Managing Director Christian Schneider outlined their joint educational projects in India and Peru. The event concluded with an expert panel exploring the future of STEM education, discussing findings from GEA's international survey of around 4,500 students and teachers.
Through strategic partners, GEA supports global and local projects in STEM education, child poverty reduction, infrastructure access and disaster relief.
Engineering for a better world
At GEA, we embrace our responsibility to the planet and its people. We do this by: