Krones AG specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying machinery and systems for the beverage and liquid food industry. This encompasses their hallmark solutions such as bottle filling mac... Krones AG specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying machinery and systems for the beverage and liquid food industry. This encompasses their hallmark solutions such as bottle filling machines, labeling systems, and complete production lines for bottling plants. From design to operational phases, Krones provides equipment that caters to the needs of soft drink producers, breweries, distilleries, and dairy companies. Noteworthy for its technological innovations in the packaging sector, Krones has established a reputation for enhancing production efficiency and hygienic operations, essential for the food and beverage industry. Krones AG plays a crucial role in streamlining supply chains and optimizing production processes, making it a pivotal player in the global packaging and consumables market. With headquarter in Neutraubling, Germany, the firm serves a broad international clientele, underscoring the industry's reliance on robust machinery for sustainable and efficient production. Krones AG is instrumental in advancing automation and digitalization trends within the industry, reflecting its long-standing commitment to high-quality engineering and customer-focused solutions.
In 2024, Krones 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.
Krones has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Krones are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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a. Krones's Annual Report 2024
b. Krones's Annual Report 2023
c. Krones's Annual Report 2022
d. Krones's Non-financial report 2021
Insights into Krones's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Krones reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 965.70 million, representing 18.2% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 931.60 million of Krones's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 17.6% 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
Krones's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Krones's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Krones's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 15.79%,highlighting Krones'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 Krones's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 965.70 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 18.2% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 931.60 million (17.6% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 0.6% of Krones'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 Krones's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 931.60 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 17.6% of its total turnover.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Krones has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
Krones's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Krones's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Krones's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Krones reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 17.1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0.5%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Krones earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 905.21 million 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 17.1% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Kroneshas a moderate focuson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Krones's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Krones reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 79.10 million,representing 34.7% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 61.40 million of Krones's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 26.1% 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
Krones's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Krones's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Krones's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 15.49%,highlighting Krones'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 Krones's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 79.10 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 34.7% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 61.40 million (26.1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 8.6% of Krones'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 Krones's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 61.40 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 26.1% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Krones is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Krones's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Krones's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
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How is Krones's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Krones reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 26.1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Krones is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Krones allocated EUR 61.44 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 26.1% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Kronesis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into Krones's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Krones reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 3.30 million,representing 2.3% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 2.50 million of Krones's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.8% 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
Krones's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
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Have Krones's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Krones's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 14.29%, suggesting that Krones may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of Krones's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 3.30 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 2.3% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.50 million (1.8% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 0.5% of Krones'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 Krones's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Krones reported that EUR 2.50 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.8% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Krones's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Krones's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Krones's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Krones reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1.8%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Krones's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Krones allocated EUR 2.60 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1.8% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Kroneshas 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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