Our Climate Transition Plan 2040

The GEA Climate Transition Plan 2040 sets out short, medium and long-term targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero across the entire value chain by 2040. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has confirmed that our targets for 2030 and the net-zero target for 2040 are aligned with the latest scientific research and will make an effective contribution to achieving the 1.5° Celsisus global warming target.

Transformation of our operations

We are implementing a clearly defined package of measures for our production sites and vehicle fleet. Our goal is to achieve Net Zero by 2040 by existing fossil fuels, driving forward electrification and harnessing renewable energy.

Transformation of our product portfolio

Our product portfolio is being transformed, developing significantly better solutions when it comes to resource efficiency and environmental protection, enabling our customers to minimize their ecological footprint.

Customers are supported in assessing their emissions and selecting decarbonization solutions for their production facilities and processes.

We continuously improve the energy efficiency of our technologies and develop new engineering solutions that replace emissions-intensive processes.

Supporting customer decisions in favor of sustainability

The majority of greenhouse gas emissions are generated in customers’ facilities during the use phase of our products. That is why we support our customers in sustainably transforming their production processes – through engineering consulting, application-oriented solutions, and the development of production processes that generate lower emissions.

Supply chain decarbonization

Our suppliers are key to ensuring a climate-neutral value chain. We will increasingly source our raw materials, commodities and services worldwide exclusively from verifiable qualified suppliers. We require our strategically most significant partners already today to demonstrate that they operate in an environmentally sustainable manner – because their actions impact our climate footprint. This is why we have established binding requirements with regard to our supply chain.

Taking a public stance

We are committed to raising public awareness of climate protection and playing an active role, sharing our experience and expertise and taking others along on our journey.

Corporate culture

Engineering for a better world is GEA’s guiding purpose. For us, a better world means a more sustainable one. Our workforce of more than 18,000 employees strives to achieve this each and every day.
We are proud that our technologies and solutions contribute to enhancing daily life – whether at the breakfast table, in hospital or on the farm. Sustainability is embedded in the company’s DNA and paves the way for all that we do.