Our Impact
A force for good.
Sustainability at Fortive
Accelerating progress toward a sustainable future for all.
Our commitment to sustainability has been a priority since day one. We’re building a future that’s stronger, safer, and more productive for customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and the planet.
“Our purpose is infused with a spirit of generosity and optimism that inspires us to build better workplaces for our employees, better communities for our families, a better planet for all of us. It pushes us to innovate for our customers, who are out trying to solve some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges.”
Peter Underwood
SVP, Chief Legal Officer
Strategic Pillars
Our framework for positive impact.
These strategic pillars serve as the blueprint for our sustainability strategy. In each, we define goals to drive progress and dedicate our resources to prioritize continuous improvement. Our pillars reflect the most significant environmental, social, and governance topics identified through our 2023 materiality assessment and are aligned with our values.
Empower inclusive teams
Advance an inclusive growth culture that enables everyone to be authentic and do their best work
Deepening organizational commitment to an inclusive growth culture by further embedding it in our systems
Championing our team members' growth and development through robust career programs and opportunities
Elevating and supporting our employee and friends resource groups to help advance inclusion, diversity, and equity at Fortive
Invest in our communities
Create and advocate for positive impacts in the communities in which we work, live, and serve
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Our annual Day of Caring, which gives employees paid time off to serve causes and community organizations they care about
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Accelerating philanthropic efforts and charitable contributions through the Fortive Foundation
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Investing in the next generation of leaders and innovators through the Fortive Scholarship program
Protect the planet
Protect the environment and resources across the value chain
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Aggressive goals for reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water use, and providing transparent reporting on progress
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Investing in infrastructure and innovative solutions to reduce emissions worldwide
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Leveraging the power of FBS to drive consistent progress and performance
Work and source responsibly
Raise and reinforce expectations to ensure people, safety, and quality are priority #1
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World-class environment, health and safety program, and using FBS tools to ensure a safe workplace for our employees
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Clear expectations for our suppliers in our Supplier Code of Conduct, and supporting policies and programs that support human rights
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Leveraging our purchasing power to enable greater access for diverse suppliers, coupled with our goal to achieve $100 million in spend with diverse suppliers by year-end 2025
Operate with principle
Establish and enforce boundaries to protect critical assets
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Industry-leading compliance program with confidential Speak Up! hotline in 22 languages
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Investing in cloud-based infrastructure to strengthen privacy and security for customer and employee data
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Using systems and standards to monitor, manage, and mitigate data privacy and cybersecurity risks in real time
Reducing our footprint. Increasing our impact.
In 2022, we announced a new goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2029, from 2019 levels. This goal is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance and the Paris Agreement.
We recognize the importance of water stewardship for the safety, health, and sustainment of our operations, communities, and watershed. We are committed to reducing water use 10% by 2029 across our major operations worldwide, from 2022 levels.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2019-2024 | |
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| Scope 1 + 2 GHG Emissions (MTCO₂e) | 68,501 | 59,527 | 53,810 | 51,405 | 49,806 | 47,254 | -31.0% |
| Absolute Delta (YOY) | -13.1% | -9.6% | -4.5% | -3.1% | -5.1% |
reduction in absolute Scope 1 + 2 GHG emissions from 2019 baseline
revenue generated from sustainability-enabling products and services
consecutive year on Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies
Direct Impact
Investing and innovating for a better world.
We’re proud that many Fortive products and services support sustainability directly by powering clean energy and critical infrastructure, reducing water and waste, and ensuring safe, sterile healthcare environments.
Advanced technologies help hospitals, healthcare facilities, and laboratories meet critical safety and quality of care standards. For example, Censis’ CensiTrac® software tailors the instrument tray list for procedures and tracks instrument usage to identify unused instruments, reducing the cost, energy, and water use needed for sterilization.
Connected workflows, and powerful analytics drive energy efficiency and ensure safe conditions. For example, the Fluke ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager pinpoints compressed air, gas, and vacuum leaks, helping customers reduce their GHG emissions and utility bills.
Specialized expertise ensures safety, precision, and reliability in a wide variety of industries, from food and beverage production to clean energy. For example, Anderson-Negele’s intelligent sensors enable food and beverage companies to achieve precise fill rates to avoid production downtime and food waste.
Reports & Policies
Transparency matters.
The progress documented in each sustainability report since our founding demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and increased rigor.
Our Sustainability reporting aligns with the following frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD, and the UN SDGs. In addition, we report our complete GHG profile and performance via the CDP Climate Change disclosure each year.
Current reports.
2025
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2024
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2024 Appendix (with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UNGC Indices)
Archived reports.
2024 (Reporting Year 2023)
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2023
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2023 Appendix (with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UNGC Indices)
2024 CDP Corporate Questionnaire
2023 (Reporting Year 2022)
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2022
Annual Sustainability Report, Reporting Year 2022 Appendix (with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and UNGC Indices)
2023 CDP Climate Change Disclosure
2023 CDP Water Disclosure
2022 (Reporting Year 2021)
2022 Sustainability Report with GRI, SASB, and TCFD Indices
2022 Sustainability Executive Summary
2022 CDP Climate Change Disclosure
2021 (Reporting Year 2020)
2021 Sustainability Report and GRI Index
2021 CDP Climate Change Disclosure
2020 (Reporting Year 2019)
2020 Corporate Responsibility Report
2020 GRI Index
2020 CDP Climate Change Disclosure
2019 (Reporting Year 2018)
2019 Corporate Responsibility Report
2018 (Reporting Year 2017)
2018 Corporate Responsibility Report
Policies & Statements.
Fortive Code of Conduct
We are firmly committed to building our business with integrity and dealing honestly and fairly with our employees, customers, business partners, investors, and competitors.
Supplier Code of Conduct
We take a stand for human rights and fair labor standards, and we expect all suppliers and subcontractors across our operating companies to do the same.
Supplier Diversity
We are committed to identifying and cultivating supplier relationships that foster responsible sourcing, inspire collaboration, and accelerate innovation.
Federal Employer Information Report EEO-1
We are strongly committed to an inclusive growth culture across our businesses as an equal opportunity employer.
California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 Statement
We are committed to producing products ethically and ensuring that none of our workers were forced, coerced, blackmailed, or trafficked into their jobs.
UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 Statement
We do not engage in slavery or human trafficking, and we require suppliers and subsidiaries to comply with laws against forced or involuntary labor.
Conflict Minerals Policy Statement
Communicates our expectation that our suppliers source only from conflict-free smelters.
Conflict Minerals Report
Our most recent conflict minerals report.
Political Contribution Policy
We are committed to transparency in political and trade association contributions, and do not permit contributions from corporate funds to political parties, candidates, or ballot measures.
Charitable Contributions Policy
We are proud to support the communities where our employees and customers live and work and to donate to causes that align with our values.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Policy
Details our commitment to continuous improvement for minimizing waste, preventing pollution, promoting sustainable practices, and preventing workplace accidents.
Anti-Corruption Policy
We are committed to obeying all anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws in all countries where we operate.
Impact in action.
Working together for greater impact.
100% score on the Corporate Equality Index every year since our founding.
Honored as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere.
Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6 years in a row.
