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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft: GEA raises the bar in mechanical engineering industry: Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions 
by 2040 
2021-06-17 / 07:30 
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GEA raises the bar in mechanical engineering industry: Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 
  . Ambitious interim targets: Reduction of Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent, Scope 3 by 18 
    percent by 2030 (baseline 2019) 
  . Comprehensive climate strategy focuses on innovation, modernization of own infrastructure and emission-free 
    mobility 
  . Own operations already climate neutral as of the beginning of 2021 
Düsseldorf (Germany), June 17, 2021 - GEA Group AG today announced a comprehensive climate strategy. With the 
corresponding climate targets, GEA is making a clear commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 
along its entire value chain by 2040. The company has submitted its net-zero commitment and 2030 interim targets to the 
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the globally recognized, independent body for reviewing climate targets. 
Validation of GEA's interim targets by SBTi is expected in the second half of 2021, confirming GEA's targets are 
aligned with the latest climate science and are effectively contributing to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target of the Paris 
Agreement. 
"GEA is taking bold action to support the global transition to a net-zero economy. Our new climate strategy positions 
GEA as the leader in our peer group. We are pursuing the most comprehensive and ambitious climate strategy in the 
mechanical engineering industry," says Stefan Klebert, CEO GEA Group AG. "We are incorporating our entire value chain 
into this effort, tackling both direct and indirect emissions. And by doing so, we are taking clear action in line with 
GEA's purpose: 'engineering for a better world'." 
By investing globally in Gold Standard-certified projects to generate clean energy from wind, sun, biomass and waste 
gases, GEA's own operations are already climate-neutral since the beginning of 2021. Established by the World Wide Fund 
for Nature (WWF), the Gold Standard certifies climate protection projects that have highest possible positive climate 
impact. "Carbon offsets for the emissions that we cannot yet avoid is, of course, only the first step on our net-zero 
journey. That is why we are working to transform our business operations to effectively contribute to limiting global 
warming," explains Klebert. 
2030 interim targets submitted 
In addition to GEA's 2040 net-zero target, the company has submitted ambitious interim science-based targets across all 
relevant scopes. Compared to the baseline year 2019, GEA aims to: 
- Reduce GHG emissions from its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 60 percent by 2030 
- Reduce GHG emissions from the customer use phase of its products (Scope 3) by 18 percent by 2030 
Immediate actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 
To reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, GEA is pursuing multiple initiatives. First, the company aims to gradually 
increase its share of renewable power to 100 percent within the next five years. To achieve this, GEA will make use of 
renewable energy certificates, extend its own green power generation and look into long-term power purchase agreements. 
Second, GEA will boost the energy efficiency of its global infrastructure with initiatives to modernize office 
buildings and production facilities, prioritizing the 29 most energy-intensive production sites covering 80 percent of 
total group wide energy consumption. 
Third, over time and where feasible, GEA will green its global fleet of approximately 4,300 company cars. A green 
mobility policy introduced today stipulates that all new incentive cars for GEA managers in Germany will be 100 percent 
electric. The company will invest in wall boxes at German GEA sites to support the rollout. "We want to lead by 
example," remarks CEO Klebert. "Our transition to a zero-emission fleet - starting with the cars for our management in 
Germany - shows we are taking clear and visible action." 
Reduction in Scope 3 emissions essential to achieving net-zero target 
GEA's innovative technologies have long played a decisive role in reducing GHG emissions in the various end customer 
industries it serves, foremost food, beverage and pharma. With the ever-advancing resource efficiency of its production 
and process technology, GEA enables customers to reach their own sustainability goals. Nevertheless, in direct 
comparison to GEA's own GHG emissions, indirect emissions from suppliers and products sold - so-called Scope 3 - make 
up more than 95 percent of GEA's overall GHG emissions. 
The company's climate strategy therefore focuses on identifying climate impact hotspots in GEA's product portfolio and 
further boosting the energy efficiency of GEA products. GEA's comprehensive portfolio - ranging from components and 
industrial machinery to complete processing lines and factories - will be thoroughly analyzed in the coming years. This 
level of transparency will enable the company to prioritize the climate roadmap and further develop sustainable 
customer solutions. 
"Product innovation will be the key lever to reach our 18 percent reduction target for Scope 3 in 2030. It's an 
ambitious goal, but I'm convinced we'll achieve it; engineering excellence is GEA's core strength," comments Klebert. 
"For instance, we are already equipping customers such as smoothie-producer innocent with machinery that enables the 
carbon-free production of beverages. Going forward, we will employ such climate-smart solutions on an ever-increasing 
scale." In addition to installing new technologies, GEA modernizes existing customer plants to reduce their climate 
impact as much as possible. 
Sustainability as key pillar in GEA's Factory of the Future 
Optimizing our manufacturing footprint, which includes reducing the environmental impact of our sites, is another 
important factor for achieving GEA's climate and sustainability goals. GEA laid the cornerstone for a new, 
climate-neutral production facility in Koszalin, Poland, on May 21, 2021 - a concrete example of how GEA aims to 
decarbonize its infrastructure. The facility will produce its own energy by integrating photovoltaic panels on the roof 
and storing power in batteries which can be used to power fleet vehicles. In addition, a combined heat and power (CHP) 
system will be used to generate electricity and heat, which can be used to heat and cool the site. LED lighting, 
best-in-class building insulation and low emissivity glass are all part of the factory's climate-neutral building 
concept. 
"The Koszalin expansion is more than just a build; it is an opportunity to create a 'Factory of the Future' - a 
competitive, climate-neutral production center in Europe based on GEA's needs and industry best practice," explains 
Johannes Giloth, COO GEA. "GEA's Factory of the Future concept exemplifies our purpose of 'engineering for a better 
world'." 
Journey towards a comprehensive ESG strategy 
GEA's climate strategy is the first building block of a comprehensive Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy 
at GEA. Beyond climate protection, this strategy will also take social and corporate governance aspects into account. 
It will reinforce the company's commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and become a 
foundational element of 'Mission 26', GEA's new corporate strategy that is currently under development. 'Mission 26' 
will be presented at GEA's next Capital Markets Day in September 2021. 
Media Relations: 
Marc Pönitz 
Peter-Müller-Strasse 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany 
Phone +49 (0)211 9136-1500 
marc.poenitz@gea.com 
About GEA 
GEA is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. The 
international industrial technology group specializes in machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, 
components and comprehensive services. With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated revenue of more than EUR 
4.6 billion in fiscal year 2020. A major focus is on continuously enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of 
customers' production processes. GEA plants, processes and components help achieve significant reductions in carbon 
emissions, plastic use and food waste in production worldwide. In this way, GEA makes a decisive contribution toward a 
sustainable future, fully in line with its corporate philosophy of "engineering for a better world." 
GEA is listed in the German MDAX and the STOXX^(R) Europe 600 Index, and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 
50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices. 
More information can be found online at gea.com. 
 
Contact 
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft 
Phone +49 (0)211 9136 1081 
Fax +49 (0)211 9136 31087 
gea.com 
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Language:     English 
Company:      GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft 
              Peter-Müller-Straße 12 
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              Germany 
Phone:        +49 (0)211 9136-0 
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