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    Sustainability

    Krones enables eco-efficient, circular production of beverages and liquid food. The basis for this mission builds a sustainable company in all ESG dimensions (environment, society, governance).

    Krones Group Sustainability
    • Report22. March 2024

      Non-financial statement 2023

      Krones publishes 2023 Non-financial statement

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    • News02. August 2023

      Return to gold: Krones scoring highly in EcoVadis rating

      This result puts Krones in the top five per cent of all companies rated in its sector.

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    • News02. August 2023

      Krones nominated for the German Sustainability Award

      On 20 July, Krones AG received surprising but all the more pleasing news: The technology supplier for the beverage and food industry is one of the nominees for this year's German Sustainability Award.

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    • News26. July 2023

      Climate protection: Krones clearly sets out all relevant information

      The Krones Public Carbon Transition Plan was published on 26 July 2023. It discloses the group’s actions, interim results and further plans for implementing the measures needed to achieve its climate targets.

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    Performance 2023

    Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 and 2

    Reduction of our Scope 1 and 2 emissions​

    We reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 9% year on year. With that, we have achieved a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with the base year 2019. The goal is to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2030. The climate target has been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and certified as being consistent with the 1.5-degrees target.

    Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 3 upstream and downstream

    CO₂ emissions in our upstream supply chain as well as from our products

    In our upstream supply chain, greenhouse gas emissions are (following a change in the method of calculation) at the same level as in the previous year and up 24% from the base year. We were able to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the use phase of our products by 10% year on year, for a 7% reduction compared with the base year, and are therefore on target for 2030.

    Water consumption and hazardous waste

    Resource use in our operations​

    While hazardous waste generation across the group has increased, water consumption is down 6%. Both values are still above the level needed to reach our target. ​

    Share of women

    Promote diversity within our own workforce

    The Krones Group employed more women, both in management-level positions and in general, in 2023 than in 2022. The proportion of women in management positions and in the overall workforce increased by 12% and 4% respectively compared to the previous year.​

    Education

    Education for our workforce

    Participation in continuing education opportunities across the Krones Group is increasing steadily.​

    Workplace accidents

    Strengthening occupational safety

    Workplace accidents were down slightly year on year, while lost days were up in 2023 from the previous year. Nevertheless, we are on target for both figures.

     

    Reduction of our emissions across the Krones Group

     

    Newsblog: Climate protection and sustainability

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    15:00 / 18 November

    “Nicht nur Kopfsache“ campagin wins the German Human Resources Management Award 2024

    Krones Health Management was honoured with this year’s German Human Resources Award, one of the most prestigious HR awards in the German-speaking world, for its “Nicht nur Kopfsache“ (“Not just a matter of the mind”) campaign.

    “Mental health affects everyone”

    With “Nicht nur Kopfsache“ (“Not just a matter of the mind”), Krones Health Management focussed on the topic of mental health for six months at six locations and specifically raised awareness of mental stress.

    This included on-site programmes, interactive webinars and – together with the Robert Enke Foundation – an immersive virtual reality experience that enabled employees to directly experience the perspective and emotional world of a depressed person. This innovative approach strengthens understanding and promotes an open approach to mental stress.

    “Mental health affects everyone. However, it is still a topic that is unfortunately taboo in society. This makes it all the more important to talk about it. Our aim was to inform, sensitise and encourage employees to take a closer look,” says Florian Hirsch, Head of Corporate Health Management at Krones. “We are delighted to have been recognised by these two independent organisations and see this as confirmation that we can continue our work in this direction and provide clear impetus.”

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    Peter Mörtl Corporate Communications

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