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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Krones's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 a significant 5,907,779,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain and operational activities. Krones has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Krones is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the 2019 baseline by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Krones's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,878,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,134,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 39,012,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
