Basis of the report
Reporting period and cycle
The reporting period covers the 2025 financial year. The report was approved by the Board of Directors on 11 March 2026 and published on 12 March 2026 as part of the Annual Report 2025 of the Geberit Group.
Time horizons
For the purposes of sustainability reporting, Geberit specifies the following time horizons:
short-term = 1 year (current reporting year),
medium-term = up to 5 years,
long-term = longer than 5 years.
These definitions are based on the Group-wide risk management process and are aligned with the strategic planning. Any deviations from these time horizons are indicated directly in the corresponding passages.
Units and definitions
Environmental key figures are indicated in the following units:
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG, Scope 1–3): in tonnes (t) or tonnes CO2 equivalents (t CO2e) according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)
Energy consumption: in gigawatt hours (GWh); 1 GWh corresponds to 1,000 MWh
Water consumption: in cubic metres (m3)
Financial key figures are indicated in Swiss francs (CHF).
Data sources and collection methods
Data is collected decentrally by the respective departments, with the data then consolidated and validated by the corresponding Group area (Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Human Resources, Corporate Purchasing, etc.).
Where available, Geberit relies on primary data from data recording systems found within the Group.
Data from indirect sources
Geberit uses data from indirect sources for various environmental key figures in the upstream and downstream value chain. In particular, this concerns the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions in the upstream and downstream value chain (Scope 3). Product-related and process-related assumptions are used where necessary, such as specific emission factors for purchased goods and services, or details on energy consumption during the use phase and when recycling or disposing of products. The accounting method for greenhouse gases follows the requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In order to continuously improve the data quality, Geberit is working on the step-by-step refinement of the specific emission factors for purchased goods and services.
Estimates and uncertainties, changes to the calculation methods
For material Scope 3 categories, the values are primarily based on secondary data, emission factors and model assumptions (e. g. use phase, end-of-life treatment). A quantitative degree of accuracy is not indicated in the report; relevant assumptions and methods are disclosed. Changes to content – such as adjustments to factors, indicators or data sources – are made clear in the report when necessary; comparative figures from previous years are commented on where relevant. Retrospective adjustment of figures from previous years was made in some cases and is noted accordingly throughout.
External verification
The Geberit Group has a Group certificate in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) that is valid until 2027. All production plants, all Geberit companies in China, the logistics centre in Pfullendorf (DE), and the management company incorporating all Group functions at headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona (CH) are certified in accordance with these three standards. In addition, eight plants are certified in accordance with ISO 50001 (energy) and eight sales companies in accordance with ISO 9001 (quality).
The greenhouse gas balance for Scopes 1 and 2 has been audited externally as part of a limited assurance engagement, see Audit Report Greenhouse Gas Balance. The audit was made according to ISO 14064-3:2019; the balance criteria included ISO 14064-1:2018, the GHG Protocol and relevant GRI standards.
Contact point for enquiries
Should you have any questions concerning the sustainability report, please contact:
Roman Sidler
Head Corporate Communications & IR
Iwona Swietlik
ESG Communication & Reporting
Corporate Communications
Geberit International AG, Schachenstrasse 77, CH-8645 Rapperswil-Jona
corporate.communications@geberit.com
+41 (0)55 221 9568