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Sustainability

We take responsibility and reconcile economic action with environmental and social interests for the generations of tomorrow.

Our ambition – net zero by 2050

We have clear goals that support our ambition to create a sustainable world for our customers, employees and society – for both today and tomorrow. Our vision at Franke is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2020 base year.

To accelerate our progress, we have prioritized sustainability as a strategic component that encompasses, supports, and shapes all of the Group’s activities. This broader approach includes the environmental impact outside our direct operations – those generated throughout our products’ lifecycles, such as materials and supply, distribution, product usage, and end of life.

The Franke sustainability strategy pursues concrete and ambitious targets. The validation of our targets by the Science-Based Targets initiative confirms that Franke is on the right track to help combat climate change and protect our planet in the future.

Patrik Wohlhauser

CEO Franke Group

Science-Based Target initiative

Franke’s near-term and net-zero greenhousegas emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting a cornerstone in our sustainability journey.

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Key figures

Emissions

–23.4 % reduction in scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions compared to 2021.

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Learning and development

2,422 LinkedIn Learning courses completed by our employees in 2022.

Quality management system

92.6 % of production sites with quality management certification in 2022.

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Renewable electricity

59 % of our electricity consumption has been produced in a renewable way in 2022.

Our sustainability pillars

Environment

Franke is monitoring and taking steps to reduce our environmental impact. For all three scopes, our overarching goal is to reach net-zero green house gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2020 base year.

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Employees

We make it a priority at Franke to provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where people can flourish and take charge of their careers.

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Society

We are currently exploring ways to make a positive difference within and beyond our company borders and throughout our business.

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Compliance

We have developed a implemented a systematic approach to prevent, detect and manage any potential integrity concerns.

Facts and figures

We stayed on track and successesfully completed the fiscal year 2023.

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Management and governance

Our management team ensures peak performance while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

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Stories

The Styrofoam switch

In 2021, we embarked on a project to convert the packaging for granite sinks and sinks made from synthetic materials from Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene or EPS, to cardboard.

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Support for career entry after graduation

We developed the Graduate and Early Career program in 2021 to guide young graduates in their first challenging roles at Franke.

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Partnering with educational institutions

The professional future of graduates starts from the ground up. We partnered with educational institutions to help shape future career paths.

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The right climate signals – with clean solar power

More solar power and lower CO₂ emissions, thanks to solar power plants at the Franke sites in Helmond, Sassoferrato, and Manisa.

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Better quality with sustainable benefits

Franke's central Quality Management was not deterred by the pandemic in 2020 and accelerated the quality drive started the previous year, which also helped to improve the environmental balance.

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With LinkedIn for a culture of lifelong learning

2020 was in many ways an extraordinary year, but the employees at Franke did not miss out on training opportunities, even while working from home.

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Contact the Sustainability Team

Do you have questions or suggestions for sustainable solutions? Just send us an e-mail.

sustainability@franke.com

Sustainability Reports

Our database of downloadable sustainability reports.

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Sustainability

Our ambition – net zero by 2050

Science-Based Target initiative

Franke’s sustainability brochure and frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Key figures

Emissions

Learning and development

Quality management system

Renewable electricity

Our sustainability pillars

Environment

Employees

Society

Compliance

Facts and figures

Management and governance

Stories

The Styrofoam switch

Support for career entry after graduation

Partnering with educational institutions

The right climate signals – with clean solar power

Better quality with sustainable benefits

With LinkedIn for a culture of lifelong learning

Contact the Sustainability Team

Sustainability Reports