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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.

80

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Krones's score of 80 is higher than 99% 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 5,925,768,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,432,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,907,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This target includes a significant reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes. Krones has also established near-term targets, committing to an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Krones's commitment to sustainable practices in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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29,134,000
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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. This request for Krones is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Krones is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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