In Danfoss, we are on a continuous sustainability journey. Throughout it, we are committed to responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) actions. To be transparent and accountable to our employees and the public, we make reports, policies and procedures, and other documents available on our website. Find key policies, reports, and documents by using the links below.
Environmental
We work to prevent pollution and manage our use of resources efficiently to minimize the environmental impact of our activities. We apply preventive measures and a risk-based approach to ensure continuous improvement of our environmental performance. On our product compliance page, you will find policies and position papers related to our environmental impact.
Social
Danfoss’ foundation is our high-performing and diverse teams. The Danfoss DNA and Behaviors are part of our foundation and safeguard the essence of Danfoss. They determine what we do and how we act. For more information, find our Ethics handbook, Modern Slavery Act Statement, and our ethics hotline on our ethics and human rights page.
Governance
Our policies on business conduct ensure that our efforts are ethical and systematic, supported by documented procedures, and governed by strong accountability and responsibility for action. We recognize that we not only carry a responsibility for our own processes, but we can also affect those we cooperate with. Visit our supplier requirements to find the Supplier Quality Manual and other relevant documents.
We recognize that sustainable growth depends on responsible decision-making. Our sustainability policies reflect our dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance across all areas of our business.
Explore our key sustainability policies below to learn more about how we put our principles into practice.
Policies on Danfoss Business Conduct
Our integrated annual report provides a holistic view of Danfoss’ business, value drivers, strategy, governance, as well as sustainability and financial performance.
Download the Integrated Annual Report
We align our sustainability reporting with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, adhering to globally recognized best practices to provide transparent, comprehensive, and comparable disclosures on ESG impacts.
Download our GRI Content Index Report 2024.
Danfoss has published environmental or sustainability reports since 1995.
Danfoss has reported the company’s carbon emissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project since 2009.
Danfoss is regularly assessed by rating agencies on our sustainability and ESG performance.
Carbon Disclosure ProjectCarbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage environmental impacts. In 2025, Danfoss received an A- rating in the categories of Climate Change and Water Security, on a scale from D- to A.
SustainalyticsSustainalytics is a global leader in research and ratings, specifically measuring companies’ exposure to ESG risks and how well they manage them on a scale from 1-100. Danfoss has a risk rating of 23.1, ranked as 99th among 576 within our industry.
EcoVadisEcoVadis, a global platform that assesses sustainability performance for trading partners, has awarded Danfoss a gold medal. This recognition places Danfoss among the top 5% of companies globally and the top 2% in the Manufacture of general-purpose machinery industry, highlighting our strong commitment to sustainable business practices.