Geberit Sustainability

Thanks to high-quality materials and strict quality requirements, Geberit products have a service life that lasts for decades. They are also generally backwards-compatible and are easy to clean and maintain. Furthermore, Geberit ensures flushing functionality of concealed cisterns for 50 years, which means that the corresponding spare parts remain available during this period (with the exception of the specific functionalities of electronic products, such as the hygienic flush or DuoFresh).

Geberit has a long tradition of manufacturing water-saving products, particularly WC cisterns and their components. According to a model calculation, water consumption for toilet flushing has been reduced by around 80% from 70 to 14 litres per person per day since 1952 thanks to several innovations such as Geberit dual-flush and stop-and-go cisterns. Geberit is constantly developing the water efficiency of its WC systems.

In production, we aim to close internal material cycles, minimise waste and recycle it sensibly. Plastic is used as resource-efficiently and sparingly as possible to manufacture high-quality and durable products. As part of the eco-design workshops, efforts are being made to increase the proportion of purchased plastic regranulate (post-consumer waste) in the products.

Geberit endeavours to keep the use of packaging material to a minimum. The company is gradually redesigning its packaging and reducing the amount of material required without compromising on product protection. Geberit's packaging strategy aims to ensure that plastic packaging contains at least 35% recycled material by 2030. In addition, 70% of the material used should be recyclable.

Geberit has been reducing its carbon footprint systematically for years now. Since the acquisition of the energy-intensive ceramics production in 2015, Geberit has reduced its relative CO₂ emissions by 69.3% overall. Around 68% of the purchased electricity comes from renewable energy sources.

All production plants of the Geberit Group, all companies in China, the logistics centre in Pfullendorf (DE), and the management company incorporating all Group functions at headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona (CH) are certified in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety). In addition, eight plants are certified in accordance with ISO 50001 (energy) and eight sales companies in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality).

Geberit is committed to the human right to clean drinking water and basic sanitation through development projects. In partnership with the Hilti Foundation and Swisscontact, the company promotes the transfer of know-how and vocational training in Kenya with a vocational training programme for sanitary specialists. Around 150 young people are currently learning the sanitary profession at the training centre in Nairobi, while 44 have successfully completed the training. Geberit is also committed to equal opportunities and inclusive workplaces.