Sustainability

GF Casting Solutions focus is on designing and manufacturing products and solutions with environmental and social benefits. We take climate action and address environmental & social responsibility in our sites and in our global supply chains.

Our ambitions

GF Casting Solutions empowers future sustainable mobility and renewable energy generation.

This requires innovative solutions with regards to circular economy, resource efficiency and GHG emission reductions, while at the same time considering safe and fair working conditions along the entire value-chain.

Supply chain - Learn more about our sustainable Sourcing activities

We source responsible and consider social and environmental aspects in our supplier selection.

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Production - Find all GF Casting Solutions sustainability related certificates

GF Casting Solutions plants work according to certified social and environmental workplace standards. Reducing our CO2e emissions has first priority.

Solutions - Insights on climate & resource efficiency

We empower sustainable mobility and renewable energy through leveraging innovative manufacturing technologies. Furthermore, the recyclability of our materials obliges to strengthen circular economy.

Our sustainability goals

GF Casting Solutions addresses the most pressing sustainability topics in the Sustainability Framework 2025 in a joined effort with all divisions of GF corporation.

Product
portfolio

Innovate products and solutions for a sustainable lifecycle

Product portfolio

70% of sales with social or environmental benefits
Good Health and Well-being
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Climate Action

Climate
& resources

Decouple resource consumption from growth

SBT CO2e emissions

Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 30% by 2026

Reduce scope 3 CO2e emissions by 34.6% per tonne of processed material and use of sold products by 2030

Water

Reduce water intensity by 20% in high-stress areas

Waste

Reduce waste intensity by 20% sent to landfill or incineration

Supply chain

Perform sustainability assessments for 80% of procurement spend
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Partnerships for the Goals

People
& well-being

Pursue a diverse, engaging and safe work place

Diversity and inclusion

25% of newly appointed managers are women

Employee engagement

At least 80% recommend GF as an employer of choice

Health and safety

Reduce accident rate by 30%
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work & Economic Growth

Focus, projects and initiatives

Highly automated high-pressure die-casting process in GF Casting Solutions production site in Altenmarkt (Austria) Highly automated high-pressure die-casting process in GF Casting Solutions production site in Altenmarkt (Austria)

Reducing costs and environmental impact through innovation

How GF Casting Solutions uses artificial intelligence to optimize parameters and accelerate ramp-ups in the manufacturing processes.

Learn more
Modular battery housing

The modular battery housing demonstrates how castings support the transformation of mobility: by offering creativity, flexibility and know-how. Learn in this article which steps we follow to develop a safe housing for batteries in all sizes needed.

Lightweight solutions

Our cast components contribute to weight reduction in the vehicle chassis, drive train, body and other components, which positively influences the weight of the entire vehicle. Thanks to significant weight reduction, the vehicle's fuel consumption is cut considerably, and CO2 emissions are reduced.

Work Safety
Work safety

Zero Risk is our global initiative for work safety. At GF Casting Solutions, the topic of work safety has the highest priority and already starts during initial training.

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Health management

With a variety of health promotion offerings at our locations and regular consultations, we keep in touch and try our best to meet the needs of each employee.

Sustainability targets and report 2022

Have a look at GF's sustainability targets, download the sustainability report and discover interesting facts and figures.

Recent sustainability updates