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Krones

Krones AG, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the beverage and liquid food industry, renowned for its innovative solutions in packaging and production technology. Founded in 1951, Krones has established itself as a pioneer, consistently advancing its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its global clientele. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Krones excels in providing comprehensive systems for bottling, filling, and packaging. Their core products include state-of-the-art machinery and software solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in production processes. Krones is distinguished by its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted partner for major brands worldwide. Recognised for its market leadership, Krones has achieved numerous accolades for its technological advancements and sustainable practices, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Krones's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9

Industry Benchmark

Krones's score of 53 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Krones's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Krones AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,557,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 8,432,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 5,925,768,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reduction targets. Krones has set ambitious goals, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Krones has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2040, with a long-term target of reducing all scopes of emissions by 90% from the 2019 baseline. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Krones's dedication to sustainable practices within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
29,134,000
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39,012,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Krones's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Krones is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Krones is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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