
Sustainability performance highlights Q1 2026
Mission Zero and Sustainability developments at FLSmidth
FLSmith renews climate targets with a Net
Zero long-term commitment The Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated our updated
emission targets, confirming alignment with the
1.5°C pathway. This approval covers scopes 1, 2
and 3 and provides a clear, accountable roadmap
for action across our operations and value chain.
The validated targets include carbon neutrality
in scope 1 and 2 by 2030, driven by an 80% emis-
sions reduction versus an updated 2019 baseline
and the use of high-integrity carbon credits for
residual, hard-to-abate emissions from 2030
onwards.
Within Scope 3, we have committed to a 30%
absolute reduction by 2030 versus the updated
2019 baseline, focusing especially on emissions
linked to the use of FLSmith equipment, where our
biggest impact sits. Looking at the longer term,
the SBTi has verified FLSmith’s net-zero science-
based target across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.
With SBTi validation in place, we can move faster
with customers and suppliers, track progress
transparently, and demonstrate measurable
climate impact as a core part of business perfor-
mance.
Closing of our Valby headquarters On 31 March,
FLSmith handed over ownership of the head
office at Valby, Denmark, bringing an end to more
than a century of FLSmith presence at the site.
Ahead of the transition, priority was given to
reusing interior assets and avoiding unnecessary
waste. To give a second life to thousands of items,
several hundred employees and family members
participated in an inclusive process to acquire
items and keepsakes. All remaining items were
offered for donation to NGOs, charities and local
community organisations, ensuring a responsible
transition and positive community engagement.
Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions year to date has
increased by 0.4% compared to the comparable
period in 2025. Emissions year to date were
impacted by a particularly cold winter. Improve-
ments to the energy efficiency of some of our
building stock and increase in self-generated
renewable electricity for the quarter mitigated
some of the impact of the colder winter.
Scope 3 Economic Intensity (use of sold
products) reflects the life-time emissions of our
product sales and performance is sensitive to
order mix. Economic Intensity fell by 10.8% during
the quarter, driven by an increase in service order
intake compared to product order intake, as well
as a reduction of sales in high intensity products
relative to 2025.
Spend with suppliers with science-based targets
increased by 2.9%-points compared to the end of
2025. Spend during the quarter was supported by a
greater allocation of spend to existing core suppliers
with targets
.
Safety, Total recordable injury rate increased
by 0.7 compared with the end of 2025, marking
a deterioration in performance. We continue
to focus our health and safety efforts through
enhanced site-level risk assessments, visible
leadership engagement, and increased employee
communication to reinforce safe behaviors.
We observe that incidents of serious injuries
have remained flat, reflecting continued focus on
preventive actions to reduce the severity of inju-
ries. Cross-site learning from recordable incidents
has been emphasized to improve consistency and
prevention. To work towards our long-term health
and safety objectives.
Percentage of Women managers (12-months
rolling) decreased 0.2% percentage points
compared with the end of 2025. The decline is
primarily driven by reductions in shared func-
tions during 2025, which have historically had a
higher representation of women. Going forward,
continued focus will be placed on inclusive talent
processes, leadership development, and succes-
sion planning to support progress on this KPI over
the longer term.
Water withdrawal year to date improved 3.7%
compared to comparable period in 2025. This has
been supported by site consolidation and initia-
tives that were implemented during 2025, including
two water re-use systems implemented at our
sites in Tuscon and Qingdao.
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