In the future, the CO₂ footprint is to be calculated in the evaluation of intralogistics projects using a specially developed tool.
Krones is on course to achieve net zero and is already incorporating this goal into its procurement process. Here’s an overview of our strategy.
News from research: In life cycle assessments, plastic products often perform better than their supposedly more environmentally friendly alternatives.
Krones runs its own talent development programme aimed at developing staff who show potential for a leadership role.
Active health management improves the wellbeing of employees, thereby ensuring a healthy work environment.
In order to prevent bird strikes, Krones has taken various measures for the welfare of the animals at its headquarters in Neutraubling.
In late 2021, Krones established the Diversity Board in order to foster diversity and translate it into everyday reality. Several of its members give us some insight into their work in this article.
Third-party recertification and a transparent bid preparation process: how efficient enviro technologies are becoming established as standard solutions.
On all its global construction sites, Krones prioritises the sustainable reuse of materials, ranging from wooden pallets and copper cables right through to any surplus parts.
Tethered caps are now mandatory. And we’ve calculated what the EU law has accomplished so far.
Carbon footprint drastically reduced: A new energy concept is cutting the emissions from the Debrecen plant to around 100 tonnes a year.
Wackersdorf is abuzz with activity: System Logistics GmbH is showing insects some love with a pollinator meadow.
Moving to another country without any school qualifications or language skills? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. For Emese Katona, though, it was exactly the right decision. How the native Hungarian found a new home for herself in Germany.
Krones attaches great importance to sustainability at events – from construction of the stand through selection and coordination of the exhibits all the way to catering.
It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it: The path to a meaningful life cycle assessment (LCA) is paved with heaps of numbers and data.
Krones has been collaborating with workshops for disabled people for a number of years and offers external workplaces for those with a handicap.
The accident statistics from System Logistics show a big fat zero for 2023. To ensure it stays that way in the future, the company has launched a powerful campaign.
Climate protection is rewarded: Krones can count itself one of Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024.
Bus, train, bike – there are many alternatives to choose from if you want to make the journey to work environmentally friendly and leave the car behind.
Krones’ replacement programme and in-house overhauls constitute viable alternatives to disposing of assemblies in need of repair.
Net-zero emissions by 2040: Krones has intensified its climate strategy – and submitted a net-zero emission target to the Science Based Targets initiative.
With new photovoltaic systems installed at four of its facilities, Krones takes another major step forward on its way into a sustainable future.
International support: How a newly established Sustainability Competence Team is driving the ESG targets of the Krones Group.
Together with the Robert Enke Foundation, Krones hosted a series of virtual reality sessions that gave employees insight into the inner world of people living with depression.
A plea for democracy and diversity: In the interview, Krones’ CEO Christoph Klenk speaks candidly against the noticeable shift to the right in Germany.
By earning a CDP score of “A-“ in the climate change category, Krones has improved its environmental performance for the third time in a row.
A decent standard of living in an ecologically intact world: Read on to learn what exactly the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals represent and how they concern Krones.
Providing a safe and healthy working environment is not only a moral obligation for companies but also a legal mandate. Of course Krones, too, is taking measures to ensure the health and safety of its employees.
A distinctively eye-catching design and an unusual container type – Wine in PET bottles offers a sustainable alternative to the traditional glass bottle.
Better management and a campaign enabling employees to take leftover food home with them have been instrumental in roughly halving food waste in the company restaurants at Krones’ main base in Neutraubling.
Health comes first – also at Krones. The wide range of programmes offered by the Health Management Team in 2023 are living proof of this.
Every year, Krones employees have the opportunity to fulfil a Christmas wish for disadvantaged children from various social institutions and children from foster families, thus bringing them a special joy.
Since early 2023, Krones has been running a pilot project entitled “leadership tandem”. In it, two women share a single leadership role, each working part time.
Krones became a member of UN Global Compact Netzwerk Germany e.V. in October.
Colourful programme for the children of Krones employees on the school-free Day of Prayer and Repentance
The Krones Security Operations Center keeps an eye on customers’ IT systems around the clock to prevent cyberattacks.
This October, Krones ran a breast cancer awareness campaign featuring several events aimed at fostering prevention and education.
Top result in the important sustainability rating: EcoVadis awards Krones' ESG performance with the gold medal.
Lighthouse project: The site Debrecen in Hungary is well on its way to becoming the first net zero plant in the Krones Group.
The Krones plant in Hungary has managed to increase its production output without the number of trucks used rising to the same extent. How did it manage that?
Why does inclusive workplace design at Krones headquarters in Neutraubling benefit every one of the employees? How can barriers for disabled people be minimised in different fields of work?
Get in, try it out! A roadshow stopping at the Rosenheim, Raubling and Nittenau plants helped to familiarise staff with electric cars.
A competition that benefits everyone: Krones.shop is rewarding the achievement of order intake targets by planting trees.
Rising sales, lower emissions – How is that going to work? The heads of our Sustainability, R&D and Marketing Departments address this challenge in an illuminating debate.
The Financial Times and Statista recognize Krones’ efforts to help mitigate climate change.
Krones is matching its human rights management system to the regulations laid down in the new German Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (LkSG) – an interview with members of the Corporate Sustainability Team.
Don’t throw it away – take it home! The System Logistics “Take away” campaign saves left-over canteen meals from the waste bin.
An industrial corporation with net-zero emissions – Is that possible? Our recently published climate transition plan clearly sets out all climate-relevant Krones information.
A tree for every member of the family: System Logistics has partnered with Treedom for a green and biodiverse world.
It’s a perfect match: the latest Contiform can process recycled plastics and contains recycled plastic itself.
Competitive behaviour and climate protection? That doesn't go together. Our sustainability strategy focuses on cooperation – not only within the Group, but also beyond.
The Krones Group improved its CDP score by a full grade for 2022 and is now better than the industry average.
Job sharing is a flexible work model that offers numerous advantages: Firstly, it helps people improve their work/life balance. And secondly it enables companies to get experienced, satisfied and fully committed employees.
Krones has geared its entire corporate strategy toward sustainability – and is bringing to the drinktec 2022 an entirely new vision and a new slogan.
Krones’ sustainability-consultancy team assists customers in reducing their operating costs and CO₂ emissions, thus helping to enhance the sustainability of their plants.
Since the end of 2021 a Diversity Board at Krones has been supporting a range of measures aimed at encouraging the equal treatment of women in work.
Female service technicians still stand out. The first female service technician at the Krones Center East Africa chats about her experiences and her way into the field.
Krones’ dual training programme in Nairobi, Kenya, brings forth its own excellently trained service technicians.
New central power plant built, existing CHP plants upgraded: Krones reduces future carbon emissions at its Neutraubling site by around 400 metric tons per year.
A conversation with three Krones sustainability experts about climate protection, sustainability regulations, and human rights within global supply chains.
Climate protection is one of the most urgent tasks of our time – and Krones accepts its share of corporate responsibility by introducing various action packages.
Krones joins an EU initiative that encourages recycling. Jonas Fabian Hunold explains what this means for Krones and for sustainable packaging.
The new Krones climate strategy is Science Based Targets approved. Peter Steger gives details and explains what distinguishes the strategy.
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