How does Grundfos approach sustainability?

Grundfos focuses on energy-efficient, electronically-controlled pumps and water-stewardship solutions. Because pumps consume a significant share of global electricity, improving pump efficiency directly reduces energy use and CO₂ emissions.

Who owns Grundfos and how are profits used?

About 86% of Grundfos is owned by the Poul Due Jensen Foundation. Profits are reinvested in the Grundfos Group to advance its water-technology purpose rather than distributed to external shareholders.

What water-treatment acquisitions has Grundfos made?

Grundfos acquired EUROWATER (2020), MECO (2021) and Metasphere (2023) to expand its water-treatment, desalination and water-network monitoring capabilities.

Sustainability

Pumps, water and the climate.

Q: Why does pump efficiency matter for the climate?

Pumps account for roughly 10% of the world's electricity consumption. Replacing a fixed-speed pump with a high-efficiency variable-speed unit can cut its power use substantially, lowering both running costs and emissions.

Pumps account for a significant share of global electricity use, which puts pump efficiency at the centre of energy and climate strategy. Grundfos positions itself as a water-technology company that reduces energy and water waste through high-efficiency, electronically-controlled pumps.

Pillars at a glance

Pillar	Focus
Energy efficiency	Variable-speed motors and intelligent controls that reduce power use in HVAC and water systems.
Water stewardship	Solutions for drinking water, wastewater treatment and water reuse in cities and industry.
Foundation ownership	~86% owned by the Poul Due Jensen Foundation; profits are reinvested in the Group's purpose.
Innovation	Grundfos Technology Centre (1995) drives research in materials, processes and digital controls.
Acquisitions for water	EUROWATER (2020), MECO (2021) and Metasphere (2023) expand water-treatment and monitoring capability.

Why pump efficiency matters

Pumps move heat in buildings, deliver drinking water, treat wastewater and run industrial processes. Replacing a fixed-speed pump with a high-efficiency, variable-speed unit can cut its electricity use substantially, lowering both running costs and CO₂ emissions. This efficiency story is central to how Grundfos describes its purpose.