Krones AG
Krones's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Krones completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Krones has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Krones's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Krones amounted to 53,047 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Krones increased by 118.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Krones's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Krones's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Krones were 20,887 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Krones's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Krones's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Krones reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,564 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 32,160 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Krones use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Krones reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Krones's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Krones's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Krones reported 9,805,138 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Krones includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Krones's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Krones's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Krones reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,805,138 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 13.7% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.3% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Krones reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Krones's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 67,451.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Krones's Scope 3 emissions increased by 44.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Krones disclose?
In 2024, Krones reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Krones's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Krones's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 8,449,927 tCO₂e (86.18%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,209,234 tCO₂e (12.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 68,633 tCO₂e (0.7%)
Krones's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Krones’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Krones reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,887 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,509 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Krones's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Krones's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Krones reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.72 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Krones rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Krones ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Krones is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Krones's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Krones reported a total carbon footprint of 9,858,185 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 44.99% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Krones's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.33%. a