Sustainability

GF Casting Solutions is dedicated to designing and manufacturing products that deliver significant environmental and social benefits. Focusing on sustainability drives the division to take proactive climate action and uphold environmental and social responsibility along the entire value-chain.

Commitment to a sustainable future

Whether on the ground or in the air, GF Casting Solutions' innovative and lightweight solutions enable emissions to be effectively reduced. Committed to sustainable mobility and energy solutions, GF Casting Solutions is leveraging technologies to enhance future applications and make a positive impact on the ecosystem.

Sustainability strategy

The Sustainability Framework 2025 addresses the most critical sustainability challenges. This strategy is a collaborative effort across all divisions of GF Corporation, ensuring that the company tackles pressing environmental issues with unified and effective actions.

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

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Product portfolio

Climate change drives ambitious emission goals across all market segments, demanding sustainable products. GF Casting Solutions meets these demands with innovative, lightweight casting components for the mobility and energy industries. GF Casting Solutions is dedicated to continuously enhancing the positive sustainability impact of its products and services.

Climate and resources

GF Casting Solutions is dedicated to minimizing the consumption of energy, water, and natural resources. All efforts are focused on lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reducing waste production through innovative product development.

People & well-being

GF Casting Solutions aims to be a fair and attractive employer. The division is dedicated to helping its employees and the communities where it operates to build healthy, equitable, and resilient futures. The programs and policies are designed to promote safety and well-being, ensuring that everyone takes responsibility for reducing workplace risks. 

lightweight cross car beam
solar panels
work safety

Lightweighting
  • GF Casting Solutions collaborates with customers during the early design phase, co-designing and co-developing components to promote sustainable mobility solutions. Lightweight components help lower vehicle weight, reducing fuel consumption or extending battery range, which is crucial for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the vehicle’s lifetime.

Raw materials
  • GF Casting Solutions uses recyclable materials such as aluminum, magnesium, iron, and superalloys for its components. These materials can be recycled nearly indefinitely, ensuring a sustainable approach to production and reducing the environmental impact.

Functionality
  • By integrating multiple components into a single cast, GF Casting Solutions saves a significant amount of energy compared to traditional technologies. This approach also allows for faster and easier assembly, enhancing overall functionality and efficiency.

Energy efficiency
  • The majority of production sites is certified according to ISO50001 and all foundries globally are certified to ISO14001.
  • GF Casting Solutions' Energy Task Force consists of experts in operational technology, R&D, procurement, and sustainability. This team facilitates projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency across the division and securing a sustainable energy supply for GF Casting Solutions' sites.

Water footprint
  • GF Casting Solutions is dedicated to reduce its water intensity. This is achieved by e.g. stringent leak detection, installation of rainwater harvesting, investment in micro-spraying units & increase of closed water loops

Recycling
  • GF Casting Solutions handles raw materials like aluminum and magnesium in closed recycling loops within each plant, in collaboration with external smelters. Also high volume consumables like sand and wax for the casting forming process are recycled through cooperating with experienced suppliers and partners. 
  • Waste Recycling: GF Casting Solutions recycles more than 85% of waste generated at its global production sites.

Solar energy
  • The division maintains on-site solar capacity of 7.5MW peak globally and plans to increase its capacity. 

E-mobility
  • All company cars at GF Casting Solutions are electric vehicles, and the plants are equipped with charging stations. In addition, an e-truck transports castings between its two Austrian sites.

Work safety
  • GF Casting Solutions' global "Zero Risk" initiative aims to eliminate workplace hazards and ensure the safety of all employees.

Health management
  • GF Casting Solutions offers a variety of health programs and regularly conduct employee surveys to promote well-being and foster a strong company community. The companies health offerings are tailored to each location and job function.

Sustainability targets and report 2023

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

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Recent sustainability updates

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