Sustainability Review

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) published the company’s Sustainability Review 2023. The Review, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and assured by an independent third party, details the company’s ambition, work, and achievements in sustainability throughout the year, as well as highlights people leading sustainability development in different parts of the organization. Sustainability initiatives in 2024 and beyond will be reported on GF.

In 2023, Uponor implemented aggressive global sustainability initiatives that were created in collaboration with clients, customers, employees, and other key stakeholders. The company’s ambition is to lead the construction industry towards net zero, decarbonize its operations, and maintain its strong track record of advancing sustainable innovations. In Europe, the company partnered to produce the world’s first circular PEX pipe from its own production waste, received validation for new greenhouse gas emission reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, and celebrated a factory in Nastola, Finland, achieving complete carbon-neutral operations.

“Our industry has a strong influence on sustainable ways of life. With our products and systems, we want to continuously reduce the CO2 footprint of buildings. On the one hand, our innovation focus lies in making our products easy to use and, on the other hand, making the production and materials of our products even more sustainable,” says Michael Rauterkus, president, GF Building Flow Solutions. “To support our commitment to leading the construction industry towards net zero by example, we have created a Carbon Neutral Factory concept, which highlights our efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Our objective is to replicate the concept in our other factories.”

Sustainability and innovation at the core

Rauterkus adds that GF Building Flow Solutions is committed to finding new ways to conserve, manage, and provide water responsibly.

“The combination of Uponor and GF products and solutions allows us to serve our existing and new customers even better and help them making an impact,” says Rauterkus. “Our shared sustainability approach is ambitious, holistic, and strategic. We are well-positioned to seize the opportunities created by the growing demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, as well as for sustainable systems for safe and clean water. As we continue our sustainability journey, I want to express my gratitude to all our stakeholders for the excellent cooperation and outstanding achievements. My warmest thanks go especially to all our employees for their uncompromised sustainability commitment.”

The Sustainability Review 2023 can be found from the company website at Sustainability Review 2023 | Uponor