Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Grundfos India Achieves World's First TRUE Platinum Certification for Pump Manufacturing Site
Imagine a factory that makes water pumps.
Grundfos, a company that makes these pumps, has a factory in India that has figured out how to make almost no trash!
They got a special award called TRUE Platinum for this.
They did it by being super smart about how they design things, buy materials, and work with their helpers.
They also make sure their workers are involved in finding ways to reduce waste.
Because of all these efforts, they send only a tiny bit of trash to the landfill, while most of it gets reused or recycled.
This award shows they are really good at taking care of the planet while making their pumps.
Grundfos India's Chennai facility is the first pump manufacturing site globally to receive TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste.
The TRUE framework, awarded by GBCI, promotes sustainable waste management practices and reduces environmental impact.
Key initiatives include optimized product design, sustainable procurement, supplier collaboration for packaging, and strong employee involvement.
The facility achieved an impressive 98.2% diversion of waste from landfills, including various materials like wood, metal, plastic, and e-waste.
This achievement builds on Grundfos India's previous sustainability milestones, including LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Water certifications.
- Who
- Grundfos India
- What
- Received the TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste, making it the first pump manufacturing site globally to achieve this.
- When
- Announced October 31
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To demonstrate sustainability and resource efficiency through holistic, resource-efficient waste management practices.
- Certification Body
- Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
- Certification Type
- TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste
- Waste Diversion Rate
- 98.2%
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Previous Certifications
- LEED Platinum, LEED Zero Water