When our employees and their communities thrive, so do we. That’s why we empower our colleagues to give back to the communities and local organisations they care about the most.
Three days to make a world of difference
In Grundfos, we love the idea of giving back to our community, and we believe it should be possible for everyone. That’s why all Grundfos employees can get three days paid time off per year to do volunteer work.
Grundfos have always had a strong focus on community involvement and want to enable all our employees to create the change they want to see in their community. As employees you can choose to do good within water, climate, or people – all matters close to our hearts.
We reached our ambition of 20% volunteer participation by 2025 and are aiming for 50% by 2050 across Grundfos
Walking for Water
Millions of women and children around the world walk more than three miles to collect water each day for their families. Often, the water collected is unsafe to drink. Walk for Water fundraising events join people together to raise awareness, help end the global water crisis and bring clean, safe water to people in need.
Protecting wildlife and restoring nature in Yushan
Grundfos Changshu colleagues spent a meaningful day at Yushan National Forest Park, teaming up with local NGO Yucheng Green Public Welfare Society to protect biodiversity and inspire future generations.
Together with local children, volunteers built birdhouses from fallen branches and natural fibers, giving birds safe shelters for winter. They also cleared litter from the park’s trails—small actions with a big impact.
“It was amazing to see how simple efforts can make a difference,” says one volunteer. “Working with the kids reminded us that sustainability starts with each of us.”
By caring for nature and inspiring the next generation, we’re turning Grundfos values into action.
Bringing safe water to Buenos Aires
Employees in Buenos Aires joined a volunteer day at Comedor Soñar Despierto in Moreno, supporting a project to improve access to safe water for local communities.
The initiative, carried out with the Poul Due Jensen Foundation and Agua Segura, aims to equip three community centers with water wells, Grundfos pumps, community tanks, solar panels, and water filters. Once completed, the project will benefit around 8,000 people by providing reliable access to clean water.
One participant shared: “Knowing our efforts contribute to something so essential makes the experience truly meaningful.”
This activity is part of a broader program focused on sustainability and improving quality of life through practical solutions.
In Hungary, we are painting with purpose
Hungarian colleagues recently spent a day painting and decorating Bokréta Children’s Home, creating a brighter environment for the children living there.
The activity was guided by the Learning with Volunteering framework, which encourages volunteers to prepare, engage actively, and reflect after the event.
During the day, volunteers worked together to refresh the space and interact with staff and children. Afterward, they reflected on the experience, noting how even small contributions can make a meaningful difference for those in vulnerable situations.
This approach turned a simple volunteering activity into a valuable learning experience, reinforcing the importance of empathy and collaboration.