Plastic materials, primarily polycarbonate, account for around half of the total mass of an electricity meter and are a significant contributor to product‑level Scope 3 emissions. Reducing plastic content per unit is therefore a key lever in lowering the carbon footprint of Landis+Gyr’s products. Guided by the Company’s Green Design Manual, R&D teams apply material‑efficient design principles early in product development, including advanced computational analysis, early prototyping and component miniaturization. These measures enable meaningful material reductions while maintaining product functionality, quality and compliance.

To better understand and manage the environmental impacts of its products across their life cycles, Landis+Gyr advanced the use of life‑cycle assessment (LCA) studies in FY 2025. Assessments were initiated for selected products across portfolios, covering key stages from material sourcing and manufacturing through use and end of life. The stud ies provide product‑specific environmental impact profiles that inform design decisions, support continuous improvement efforts and strengthen the Company’s ability to respond to customer and regulatory information requirements.

In FY 2025, Landis+Gyr began exploring the TNFD framework to better understand its impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities related to nature. Pollution and water use were identified as the most relevant drivers of nature change for the Company’s operations, with potential implications for freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, particularly in water‑stressed regions. 

Landis+Gyr’s Seattle site is reducing transport-related emissions by modernizing its vehicle fleet, replacing gasoline and diesel vehicles with more efficient hybrid models. This transition has significantly lowered fuel consumption and includes the introduction of Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEVs). In parallel, the fleet is being downsized as advances in product design reduce the need for field maintenance visits, further cutting fuel use and supporting lower operational emissions.

Landis+Gyr strengthened its commitment to resource efficiency with the launch of the new-generation E650 S3 industrial meter. Compared to its predecessor, the E650 S2, the product achieved a 41% reduction in material use and a 49% reduction in energy self-consumption. These improvements were driven by a simplified single-variant design, higher integration of electromechanical components and optimized PCB architecture, resulting in a more compact product, lower material costs and reduced power demand. This innovation demonstrates how smart engineering can minimize environmental impact while improving manufacturing efficiency and cost performance.

At our Curitiba site, Landis+Gyr reduced waste and improved operational efficiency by introducing automated palletizing, platform lifts and more sustainable packaging solutions. By replacing wooden pallet corners with recyclable cardboard and optimizing stretch film use, the site achieved a 30% reduction in waste weight, increased recycling rates and improved workplace ergonomics. The initiative was recognized with the SESI ODS Seal for its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 12.

Landis+Gyr enhances materials efficiency by optimizing product design and manufacturing processes to reduce raw material use without compromising quality or performance. This includes lighter designs, alternative high-strength materials and products designed for easier disassembly and reuse at end of life. These efforts are illustrated by the new-generation Magno cabinet meter, which achieves a significant reduction in material use compared to the previous SGP+M3 model, supporting lower environmental impact and more sustainable product development.

At our Curitiba site, Landis+Gyr reduced waste and improved operational efficiency by introducing automated palletizing, platform lifts and more sustainable packaging solutions. By replacing wooden pallet corners with recyclable cardboard and optimizing stretch film use, the site achieved a 30% reduction in waste weight, increased recycling rates and improved workplace ergonomics. The initiative was recognized with the SESI ODS Seal for its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 12.

The Smart Energy Centre of Excellence integrates on-site solar PV, battery storage and electric vehicle charging, all managed through Landis+Gyr’s Smart Energy Management solution. By combining real-time insights on energy consumption, cost and carbon with e-mobility visibility, the system stores surplus solar and off-peak energy to reduce grid demand during peak times.

Landis+Gyr’s Curitiba site achieved “Zero Waste to Landfill” certification by diverting 99.91% of its waste from landfill, exceeding the 99% certification threshold. This milestone reflects a robust environmental management system, strong supplier engagement and active employee participation, demonstrating the site’s contribution to Landis+Gyr’s broader environmental sustainability goals.

Landis+Gyr built a model to measure how much carbon its smart meters actually help avoid by comparing energy use before and after deployment, using real consumption data, grid emission factors and rollout volumes across countries. Based on this model, we have estimated that our installed base of smart meter devices enabled 8 million tonnes of CO₂e savings, proving that better energy data changes behavior and cuts emissions at scale. Please refer to this whitepaper for additional details.