Sustainability Guidance
EFFC Sustainability Charter
The EFFC has developed an updated Sustainability Charter, aimed at supporting member companies, national federations and the overall EFFC in building a more sustainable future. The Charter provides a shared framework built around three pillars: environmental, social and economic sustainability. Beneath these pillars, the guide highlights key actions supported by the EFFC’s working groups, tools and guides. Key priorities include carbon reduction, circular economy practices, climate adaptation, health and well-being, fair contracting and industry-wide collaboration. Together, this sets out a vision for our sector, with practical commitments to help our members create a more sustainable and resilient European foundation industry.
View the updated EFFC Sustainability Charter below.
EFFC-Sustainability-Charter-2026.pdfEFFC-DFI Carbon Reduction Guide
Below you can download the EFFC’s Carbon Reduction Guide, the first in a series of practical guides to help foundation contractors meet our common sustainability goals.
EFFC-DFI Carbon Reduction Guide
EFFC-DFI Circular Economy Guide
Below you can download the EFFC’s Circular Economy Guide, the second in a series of practical guides to help foundation contractors meet our common sustainability goals.
EFFC-DFI Circular Economy Guide
EFFC-DFI Climate Adaptation and Resilience Guide
Below you can download the first addition of the EFFC-DFI Climate Adaptation and Resilience Guide
This guide focuses on climate adaptation and resilience to address Sustainable Development Goals 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) & 13 (Climate Action)
EFFC-DFI-Climate-Adaptation_-Resilience_Guide_2025_FINAL-1.pdf
EFFC-DFI Water Use
Below you can download the EFFC-DFI Sustainability Guide No. 4: Water Use
The guide focuses on reducing water consumption and improving water management within the geotechnical industry through practical solutions, sustainable design choices and water reuse strategies.
EFFC-DFI-Climate-Water_Use_Guide_2026_FINAL-1.pdf