At a glance
Water is essential for nutrition, hygiene and cleaning, and as a means of transportation. Our durable, innovative and resource-efficient sanitary products play a key role in meeting these basic needs. For over 150 years, we have been a reliable partner to the sanitary industry.
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Highlights
Designed for longevity
Geberit products have service lives that span decades because of the high-quality materials used and strict quality standards applied. Furthermore, they are usually backwards-compatible and are easy to clean, maintain and repair.
Water-saving solutions
The company has a long tradition of manufacturing products that save water, especially WC cisterns and their associated components. According to a model calculation, the water consumption for flushing the toilet has been reduced by around 80% from 70 litres to 14 litres per person per day since 1952 thanks to Geberit’s dual flush and stop-and-go cisterns.Eco-design
More than 200 eco-design products
Geberit has consistently applied the eco-design principle in the development of its products since 2007. Since the introduction of eco-design, more than 200 new products have been developed or optimised on this basis. Eco-design
Conscientious use of resources
Continuous efforts are already underway to promote the use of recycled plastics, with a dedicated strategy to progressively increase the proportion of purchased plastic regranulate (post-consumer waste). Geberit is also involved in Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) – an international initiative committed to preventing the loss of plastic pellets and ensuring that these materials do not end up in the environment. Resources and circular economy (GRI 301) – Geberit Annual Report 2024
Compact packaging
Geberit aims to minimise its use of packaging material and is systematically refining its packaging designs to cut down on material usage without compromising on product protection. The company’s packaging strategy aims to ensure that plastic packaging contains a minimum of 35% recycled material by 2030 and that 70% of the materials used are recyclable.
Reduced carbon emissions
With its commitment to resource-saving and energy-efficient production processes, the company has made significant strides. In fact, Geberit’s eco-efficiency has surged by 63% since integrating its energy-intensive ceramic production practices in 2015, with some 80% of the electricity coming from renewable energy sources. Energy (GRI 302) – Geberit Annual Report 2024
Gold medal from EcoVadis
The Geberit Group was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 for its sustainability management. This puts the company in the top 5 per cent of the companies assessed across all sectors and countries.
Certified production and logistics
All production sites, the central logistics hub and the management company including all Group functions at the headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona (CH) are certified in accordance with ISO standards 9001 (quality), 14001 (environment) and 45001 (occupational health and safety). In addition, five German plants are certified according to ISO 50001 (energy), with nine sales companies certified to ISO 9001 (quality). Report and Codes
Social responsibility
Geberit is committed to the human right to clean drinking water and basic sanitation through development projects. In partnership with the Hilti Foundation and Swisscontact, the company promotes the transfer of know-how and vocational training in Kenya with a vocational training programme for sanitary specialists. Around 150 young people are currently learning the sanitary profession at the training centre in Nairobi, while 44 have successfully completed the training. Geberit is also committed to equal opportunities and inclusive workplaces. People
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History Decades of commitment
Long before buzzwords such as ‘corporate social responsibility’ and ‘sustainability’ became firmly ingrained with the public, they were put into practice at Geberit.
«Sustainability has been an integral part of Geberit’s culture for several decades. Our focus is on constant and consistent implementation with measurable results.»
Christian Buhl, CEO
Read more about our responsibility in our Group history.
