Knorr Bremse AG

Common Name

Knorr Bremse

Country

Germany

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Auto Parts

Employees

25,809

Ticker

KBX

Exchange

XETRA

Website

www.knorr-bremse.com

Description

Knorr-Bremse AG is a German-based global leader in manufacturing braking systems and other subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles, operating since 1905 from its headquarters in Munich. The compan... Show more

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Knorr Bremse's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2025, Knorr Bremse was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

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Metric	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
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Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover	0000000	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned Turnover (5 activities)
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.19 CCM - Manufacture of rail rolling stock constituents	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
4.1 CE - Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000

Metric	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex	0000000	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex	0000000	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned Opex (5 activities)
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.19 CCM - Manufacture of rail rolling stock constituents	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
4.1 CE - Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000

Metric	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex	0000000	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex	0000000	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned Capex (8 activities)
3.18 CCM - Manufacture of automotive and mobility components	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.19 CCM - Manufacture of rail rolling stock constituents	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
3.3 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
4.1 CE - Provision of IT/OT data-driven solutions	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	0000000
6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000
7.7 CCM/CCA - Acquisition and ownership of buildings	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^b Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. ^c Trace this value back to its sources Source traceability is available with an active trial or subscription. Start your 30-day free trial to view source references. No credit card required. Start Free Trial	0000000

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a. Knorr Bremse's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2025

b. Knorr Bremse's Sustainability Report 2024

c. Knorr Bremse's Annual Report 2023

d. Knorr Bremse's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Knorr Bremse's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 4.17 billion, representing 53.3% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 2.74 billion of Knorr Bremse's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 35.1% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Total Taxonomy Eligible Turnover
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover

Have Knorr Bremse's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Since 2022, Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 338.75%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.^{a, d}

Compared to the previous year (2024), Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 12.5%,highlighting Knorr Bremse's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Knorr Bremse's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 4.17 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 53.3% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 2.74 billion (35.1% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 18.2% of Knorr Bremse's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.^a

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 2.74 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 35.1% of its total turnover.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that Knorr Bremse has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

How much revenue does Knorr Bremse earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 0 of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Knorr Bremsehas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.^a

Insights into Knorr Bremse's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 244.10 million,representing 57.3% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 112.00 million of Knorr Bremse's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 26.5% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex

Have Knorr Bremse's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 201.14%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, d}

Compared to the previous year (2024), Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 51.43%,highlighting Knorr Bremse's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Knorr Bremse's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 244.10 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 57.3% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 112.00 million (26.5% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 30.8% of Knorr Bremse's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 112.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 26.5% of its total capital investment.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that Knorr Bremse is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

How much Knorr Bremse is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse allocated EUR 0 of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Knorr Bremsehas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.^a

Insights into Knorr Bremse's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 113.44 million,representing 21.9% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 65.00 million of Knorr Bremse's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 12.5% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Eligible Opex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex

Have Knorr Bremse's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 1,150%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, d}

Compared to the previous year (2024), Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 98.41%,highlighting Knorr Bremse's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Knorr Bremse's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 113.44 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21.9% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 65.00 million (12.5% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 9.4% of Knorr Bremse's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that EUR 65.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 12.5% of its total operational expenditure.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that Knorr Bremse is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

How much of Knorr Bremse's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2025, Knorr Bremse allocated EUR 0 of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Knorr Bremsehas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.^a

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Insights into Knorr Bremse's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Have Knorr Bremse's revenues become more sustainable over time?

How much of Knorr Bremse's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much revenue does Knorr Bremse earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

Insights into Knorr Bremse's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Have Knorr Bremse's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Knorr Bremse's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much Knorr Bremse is investing in climate-related solutions?

Insights into Knorr Bremse's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

Knorr Bremse's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Have Knorr Bremse's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Knorr Bremse's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Knorr Bremse's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Knorr Bremse's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Knorr Bremse's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Knorr Bremse's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much of Knorr Bremse's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

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