Georg Fischer

Georg Fischer

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-0.11 -55
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment
Listing country: Switzerland
Year added: 2022

Georg Fischer, also known as GF, is a renowned corporation that was established in 1802. The global headquarters of GF is situated in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The company operates three major business segments. GF Piping Systems, which is one of its most recognized brands, concentrates on the development of piping systems to ensure the safe and secure transport of water, chemicals, and gases. Another prominent brand, GF Casting Solutions, is dedicated to producing lightweight casting that caters to the mobility and energy markets. The third key brand is GF Machining Solutions, which offers a range of machine tools, automation solutions, and customer services intended for the crafting of molds, dies, and other high-value metal parts. With its products and services distributed in over 100 countries, Georg Fischer has established a strong foothold in various parts of the world, especially in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Among its most influential markets are Switzerland, where it originates, Germany, the United States, China, and India. (Powered by AI)

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Georg Fischer

The manufacturing sector is considered dangerous for work, with falling and tripping due to heavy industrial machinery and electrical hazards being common risks in this industry1,2. Occupational accidents reduce work productivity as they have psyc...

Rebecca L. November 29th, 2023
16 ratings
Georg Fischer

Discrimination causes loss of self-esteem & confidence, hopelessness, & isolation1. It makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements2. However, people are discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, disability, age, etc.3...

Kanak _. November 27th, 2023
20 ratings
Georg Fischer

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1 On average, the statuto...

Rebecca L. November 20th, 2023
16 ratings
Georg Fischer

Metal foundry companies produce metal castings (mostly cast iron and aluminum) for use in various industries1. Metals stay in the soil extensively because they cannot degrade, in turn reducing the biodegradability of organic contaminants2;p6. Comm...

Gift O. October 3rd, 2023
10 ratings
Georg Fischer

Every year, around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of the total available water on Earth is freshwater, and only 0.5% is available for human consumption2. Industries use around 20% of the total water consumption3;p7. Pr...

Muhammad Aqib A. August 7th, 2023
16 ratings
Georg Fischer

Around 3.32 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It reduces poverty by providing soc...

Bayonle B. November 7th, 2023
26 ratings
Georg Fischer

The world generates 2 Billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste (MSW) annually1. During decomposition, landfill waste produces harmful greenhouse gases and contributes to global warming2. The degradation of waste in the landfill contaminate...

Shar Ali S. August 3rd, 2023
14 ratings
Georg Fischer

Women's underrepresentation leads to economic disadvantage and promotes male-dominated management systems while increasing women's representation leads to financial benefits and results in global GDP growth1. ILO requires 40-60% representation for...

Gift O. June 30th, 2023
20 ratings
Georg Fischer

GHGs trap the Sun's heat and cause a rise in temperature and sea level, extreme weather conditions, and climate change1. In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e2. Industries must develop carbon-free systems to mee...

Rasheed S. May 31st, 2023
28 ratings
Georg Fischer

In 2020, 5.8 billion (Bn), or 74% of the global population had access to safe drinking water8. Polluted water and lack of proper sanitation are associated with the spreading of diseases like cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid8. For instance, legionell...

Simon S. June 16th, 2023
28 ratings

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