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.