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Krones AG, commonly known as Krones, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of machinery and complete lines for the beverage and liquid food industry. Headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, Krones’ extensive operational network spans continents, serving customers worldwide.
Founded in 1951, Krones has grown to become a pivotal player in the "other manufactured goods n.e.c." sector, specifically within the machinery and plant engineering segment. Their core business encompasses the entire production process, from individual machines for bottling and packaging to sophisticated IT solutions for plant optimisation.
What sets Krones apart is their commitment to innovative, sustainable technologies and comprehensive service offerings. This dedication has solidified their market position as a trusted partner for beverage and liquid food producers, enabling efficient, high-quality, and environmentally responsible production.
+44 vs industry average
Krones’s score of 67 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Krones, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Furniture and other manufactured goods n.e.c. industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10.64 million tonnes CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 20,888 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 5,414 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 10.62 million tonnes CO2e.
Looking back, Krones's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 9.83 million tonnes CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were about 6.80 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 15 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 8 tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 6.77 million tonnes CO2e. For 2022, total emissions stood at around 7.43 million tonnes CO2e.
Krones has robust climate commitments, with a long-term goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040, aiming for a 90% absolute reduction from a 2019 base year. This commitment is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
The company has set several near-term and long-term targets:
These ambitious targets highlight Krones's dedication to significant decarbonisation efforts across its operations and value chain.
2030
80% reduction in Scope 2
Krones AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
2040
90% reduction in all scopes
Krones AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from 2019 base year.
2030
80% reduction in Scope 1
Krones AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
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Data year: 2025
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