Science-Based Targets
Franke's near-term and net-zero greenhouse emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting a cornerstone in our sustainability journey.
Here are Franke’s targets as validated by the SBTi.
Overall net-zero target
Franke commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2020 base year.
Near-term targets
- Franke commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 56% by 2030 from a 2020 base year*.
- Franke also commits that 74% of its customers by emissions covering use of sold products, will have science-based targets by 2028.
- Franke further commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution 32.5% by 2033 from a 2020 base year.
Long-term targets
- Franke commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2020 base year*.
- Franke also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
- *The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Achieving the targets
Our focus areas for Scope 1 and 2
- Increase photovoltaic generation capacity
- Expand waste heat-recovery capacity
- Conduct in-depth energy audits at key plants
- Invest into energy-efficient machinery and machinery upgrades
- Digitalization of key production processes
- Introducing real-time Track & Trace solutions within the manufacturing process
- Pro-active interaction and sustainability roundtables with key customers and suppliers
- Partner with technology suppliers to further optimize energy consumption
Our focus areas for Scope 3
- Switch to low-carbon raw materials
- Replace packaging with reusable and/or recyclable alternatives
- Reduce footprint in machinery and capital investments
- Continuously improve the energy efficiency of our products
- Assess fleet electrification and warehouse optimization opportunities
- Engage in circularity and decarbonization projects with suppliers and customers
- Promote product longevity through repairability and end-of-life solutions
- Offer green product lines to customers
Recognition of our environmental progress
¹ In 2026, Franke Group received an EcoVadis Bronze rating following the annual assessment process. The Silver rating reported here relaes to the 2025 assessment period.
² CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) was known as 'Supplier Engagement Rating' (SER) in 2023.
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