Circular Economy
Management Approach
Belimo strives to reduce its environmental footprint by minimizing resource inflows and outflows and improving efficiency of resource use across its operations. The Group is committed to reduce its water consumption and waste production in all its Production and Logistics/Customization sites.
Circularity is a core component of the Belimo Climate Strategy and the Company's ambition to achieve net zero by 2050. To reduce emissions from purchased materials (Scope 3, Category 1), Belimo aims to increase the use of sustainable and recycled input materials in its products.
Resource Inflows — Materials Used
The primary materials used in the manufacturing and assembly of Belimo field devices include metals (63% of total material weight), plastics (16%), packaging (8%), cables (5%), electronics (3%), motors (2%), and various finished products (3%). A total of 18 740 tons of materials were used in 2025 (2024: 14 898 tons). Belimo has established a dedicated role to manage the environmental impact of material use.
Waste Management in Own Operations
Although the volume of waste generated at Belimo is relatively low, the Company is committed to reducing all forms of waste generated in its Production and Logistics/Customization sites and to increasing the recycling rate. Close collaboration with suppliers is key for reducing waste and improving practices for recycling, sorting, and overall waste management.
Compared to 2024, the total amount of waste in tons increased by 29% in 2025 due to higher production volumes. Cardboard accounts for the highest amount of total waste generated followed by municipal waste. 98% of the total waste is classified as non-hazardous.
In 2025, 69% of Belimo's waste was recycled (2024: 74%). Recycled waste includes cardboard, paper, metals, plastics, and hazardous waste (e.g. chemicals). In the coming years, Belimo strives to increase its recycling rate.
Recycled vs. Non-Recycled Waste
Non-Hazardous vs. Hazardous Waste
in metric tons | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hazardous waste | 18 | 14 | ||
Non-hazardous waste | 1 042 | 868 | ||
Total waste recycled | 1 061 | 882 | ||
Hazardous waste | 8 | 10 | ||
Non-hazardous waste | 461 | 294 | ||
Total waste landfilled/incinerated | 468 | 304 | ||
Total waste | 1 529 | 1 186 |
Water Management in Own Operations
Belimo’s water withdrawal consists of third-party water and groundwater, primarily used for sanitary purposes before being returned to third-party water sources. As a result, Belimo’s net water consumption is effectively zero.
In 2025, the total water usage increased by 3.2% compared to 2024. Although overall water withdrawal is relatively low, Belimo remains committed to further reducing its environmental impact related to water use.