Krones AG has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award (in German abbreviated to DNP) in the “Machinery manufacturing companies” category. With this recognition, the company underlines its role as a responsible technology provider for the beverage and food industry, sending out a strong signal for the future of the entire sector.
Early courage to embrace change
The expert jury particularly commended the company’s consistency. Krones’ entire corporate strategy has been geared towards sustainability in order to make a significant contribution to solving three global challenges: avoiding plastic waste, feeding the world’s population, and mitigating climate change. The company’s pioneering role in providing energy-efficient machinery and systems technology was especially highlighted, as this enables Krones’ customers to operate more sustainably. The associated enviro product series was launched more than ten years ago. According to the written statement from the jury, Krones thereby demonstrated “early courage to embrace change.” The jury concluded: “The motivation to systematically point the Krones portfolio in a sustainable direction was an intrinsic one.”
