A partnership forged between Grundfos and the Finnish stainless-steel producer Outokumpu reinforces Grundfos’ decarbonising efforts. This is done by using ‘green steel’ that has a carbon footprint up to 93% lower than the global industry average*.
Grundfos, a global company in advanced pump and water solutions, has reinforced its commitment to decarbonising its supply chain and reaching net zero, partnering with Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel.
The Finnish low-emission steel is used in Grundfos’ energy-efficient and water-saving pumping solutions, and already this year approximately 90% of the steel used in Grundfos’ production will be Outokumpu Circle Green® stainless steel.
The partnership underscores Grundfos’ steadfast commitment to lowering the company’s global carbon footprint and delivering towards its net-zero target.
Commenting on the partnership, Grundfos Chief Operating Officer Ulrik Gernow said, “Grundfos actively seeks partners who share our commitment to sustainability and climate resiliency to make an even bigger impact in solving the world’s water and climate challenges.”
“Our goal is to decarbonise our supply chain and switching to ‘green steel’ is an important and tangible activity in our supply chain decarbonisation program. It will not only contribute to lowering our own carbon footprint but also help our customers lower theirs as well.”
Jörg Müller, Head of Sales for Stainless Europe at Outokumpu, is equally excited about the ‘green steel’ partnership:
“Europe needs frontrunner companies throughout the value chain to drive the green transition forward. With our long-term customer Grundfos, we share the same ambition and commitment to Science-Based Targets and decarbonisation goals, and we are happy to support their next step in sustainability – to significantly reduce emissions from the company’s entire supply chain and solutions.”
In 2022, Grundfos was the first company in the water solutions sector to receive full validation of its 2050 net-zero target from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Showcasing its unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices, Grundfos has reduced CO2 emissions by 24% since 2020.
