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Grundfos has developed its own methodology which combines life cycle thinking, eco-design principles and guidelines with our product development and innovation processes.
Continually working with product sustainability
In the 1990s, we carried out a Life Cycle Analysis on the JetpaQ pump (based on the EDIP tool for Environmental Design of Industrial Products) together with amongst others the Danish Ministry for Environment and Technical University of Denmark (DTU). This determined that the use phase accounted for the most environmental impact throughout the life cycle of a product. This realisation, along with then CEO Niels Due Jensen’s dedication to this field, led to a strong focus on energy efficiency that continues to this day.
Life cycle thinking
To optimise product performance, we consider the whole life cycle. This requires systematically working with material selection, production, packaging, distribution, use and lifetime, and end-of-life processes.
At Grundfos we’re actively implementing circular business practices, working on ways to recycle products as effectively as possible with maximum resource extraction and reuse, whilst ensuring high quality and functionality. Furthermore, the ambition is to investigate how to increase the use of secondary materials in future products, where possible.
Whilst some products have a very high recyclability rate, others leave room for improvement. It’s therefore very important to consider the market that a product is sold into since resource extraction depends on the local availability of treatment facilities.
Product Chemical Compliance Declaration
In regard to REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, article 33
At Grundfos, we run our business in a responsible and ever more sustainable way. We are committed to creating products and solutions that help our customers and the surrounding world conserve natural resources and reduce climate impact. This is a fundamental part of our values, as well as in accordance with Grundfos’ business strategy which sets sustainability as a continued business driver.
Grundfos products manufactured and placed on the market within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) comply with the REACH Regulation as regards:
REACH Regulation, (EC) 1907/2006
- Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
- Restriction List, Annex 17
- Authorisation List, Annex 14
Grundfos strives to immediately substitute all Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) that are found in our raw materials, components and products in a concentration above 0.1% (w/w).
Identification of REACH SVHCs
Based on our investigations and information from our suppliers regarding REACH article 33, we have identified the below listed SVHCs in concentrations above 0.1% in the following Grundfos products/articles.
Grundfos REACH SVHC - English: Download (pdf)
Supplier obligations
All suppliers of raw materials and components to Grundfos Holding A/S and its subsidiaries are under contractual obligation to comply with the European chemical legislation, hereunder the REACH Regulation.
To ensure that Grundfos is compliant we have taken the following initiatives:
- Grundfos has launched the Grundfos Focus List in order to give our suppliers, contractors and other relevant stakeholders worldwide a tool to help comply with chemical legislation. The Grundfos Focus List bans or restricts the use of certain chemical substances in Grundfos products, Grundfos production processes and at Grundfos facilities.
- Grundfos continuously performs audits of their suppliers to ensure compliance with their contractual obligation to comply with the chemical legislation.
- Grundfos does not accept banned or restricted hazardous substances in their products. It is a standard task in product development projects to ensure that banned or restricted hazardous substances are not used.
Product chemical compliance
As part of a high focus on product compliance we have devised the Grundfos Focus List, which bans or restricts the use of certain chemical substances in Grundfos products, production processes and at Grundfos facilities. The list has been developed with regard to European legislation such as REACH regulation, RoHS, Battery, Packaging, ODS and POPs directives.
We don’t let waste go to waste
Grundfos is already making a positive environmental impact by turning waste into resources.
The circular economy aims to eliminate waste by finding ways to reduce, reuse, repair, remanufacture and recycle as much as possible, while lowering our dependency on finite resources.
Successful examples where we recover valuable resources include our Take Back Programme, where we take back end-of-life pumps from our customers and ensure optimal recycling of the materials.
ErP compliance and beyond
Information in compliance with the Energy-Related Products (ErP) Directive concerning our products’ end-of-life can be found on product-specific pages on grundfos.com and in each product’s technical documentation.
Grundfos provides end-of-life information for all our products, to have a uniform information system on how our products can be handled once they have reached the end of their usability.
Materials we use
Most of the materials used in our products are different kinds of metals, polymers, rubber, and ceramics.
Disassembly of Grundfos products
The disassembly of Grundfos products can be done largely by means of hand tools.
Chemicals
As part of our high focus on product compliance we have devised the Grundfos Focus List, which bans or restricts the use of certain chemical substances in Grundfos products, production processes and at Grundfos facilities. The list has been developed with regard to European legislation such as REACH regulation, RoHS, Battery, Packaging, ODS and POPs directives.
Application consideration
Whilst the materials and substances we use and source need to be in compliance with the above mentioned legislation, a product’s application has a great influence on whether it needs to be handled with special care at the end of its lifetime (e.g. if the product has been used in the chemical industry).
End-of-life information for specific products
Please download the specific product documentation below to access precise end-of-life information on product families.
Packaging disposal guidance
The correct disposal of packaging is fundamental for optimising the recycling process. Packaging materials should be correctly disposed of into separate collection containers, then sorted and recycled according to the provisions of your local authority. The symbols included on the packaging material will help you identify the material in order to perform the correct separation.
See what packaging materials Grundfos products use and how to correctly dispose of them by clicking on this link:
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