Our approach
We are convinced that a consistent path towards sustainability will help us to tap new growth potential in the future.
On the one hand, we are continuously working on the efficiency, durability and environmental compatibility of our products and services. On the other hand, we are gradually expanding the sustainability of our own operating and value creation processes.
Sustainability at Krones
Sustainable business strategy
The sustainability goals of the Krones Group are integrated into our corporate strategy. Our new corporate vision, “Solutions beyond tomorrow”, shows how sustainability drives our company.
Sustainability Governance
Sustainability is anchored in the Krones Group's target vision as a strategic focus. The resulting sustainability transformation of the company is managed by the Executive Board, with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) having overarching responsibility for sustainability. The Specialists departments responsible for the key sustainability issues relating to the environment, social affairs and governance are tasked with achieving targets and implementing measures. The Sustainability department, which reports directly to the CEO, acts as a catalyst for the sustainable transformation of Krones along the entire value chain. It ensures data-based transparency, coordinates the sustainability targets, empowers employees and monitors performance and target achievement, which are regularly reported to the Executive Board. A Group-wide network of sustainability coordinators supports the central department and drives sustainability in the international subsidiaries.
Sustainability Executive Reviews
The Executive Board holds coordination meetings on sustainability topics at sixweek intervals so as to bring the management of our sustainability objectives into the top tier of company leadership. In these meetings, the key sustainability performance indicators are tracked and strategic decisions made regarding the company’s sustainable development.
Executive Board remuneration linked to sustainability
Sustainability aspects form part of the Executive Board's remuneration guidelines. Since the 2024 financial year, 20 percent of the target contribution of the long-term incentives (LTIs) has been attributable to ESG targets, whereby the ESG targets are to be successively expanded. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2, the proportion of women in management positions (Krones AG and Krones Group) has been included in the measurement of LTIs since the 2023 financial year. Emissions are weighted at 70 percent, the proportion of women in management positions at the Krones Group at 20 percent and the proportion of women in management positions at Krones AG at ten percent.
Risk management
Sustainability-related risks are incorporated into the Group Risk Management’s half-yearly risk inventory. Risks can be reported informally at any time via an "ad-hoc report".
Materiality assessment
As part of the consolidated non-financial statement for the 2025 financial year, the dual materiality analysis first carried out in 2024 was updated. As part of this update, the materiality thresholds for impacts, risks and opportunities were raised and aligned with the Group risk management prioritisation matrix in order to adopt an integrated approach to risk assessment.
As part of the materiality analysis, the impact of our value creation on people and the environment as well as risks and opportunities for our business were identified and assessed.
