Among the Best Worldwide: Krones Receives EcoVadis Platinum Medal

• Krones achieves the highest recognition level in the EcoVadis sustainability rating.
• With a total score of 91 out of 100 points, the company improves its result for the sixth consecutive year.
• In the global comparison, Krones ranks among the top one percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis in 2026.

In this year's EcoVadis sustainability assessment, Krones has reached a new milestone in its sustainability journey. With a score of 91 out of a possible 100 points, the company improved its result for the sixth consecutive year (previous year: 80 points). Following three consecutive Gold Medals, Krones has now advanced to the highest recognition category for the first time: Platinum. As a result, the company ranks among the top one percent of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. 

The most significant improvement was achieved in the Environment category, where Krones scored 96 out of 100 points, substantially exceeding the previous year's score of 85 points. This means the company is now almost fully utilizing the rating potential in this category. 

Group-wide Structures and Clear Standards

“Sustainability at Krones is no longer managed exclusively from our corporate headquarters,” explains Martina Birk. “Our teams at subsidiaries and international locations are driving implementation locally, sharing experiences and jointly refining successful approaches. This close collaboration helps us establish high standards worldwide and continuously improve our ESG performance.” 

According to Martina Birk, Head of Sustainability at Krones, the improved rating result is primarily attributable to the systematic integration of ESG aspects throughout the Group (ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance). Over the past several years, Krones has continuously expanded both its sustainability organization and the associated management tools. Today, the company has an international network of sustainability experts with clearly defined responsibilities across all regions. 

“Transparency is becoming an increasingly important competitive factor for companies,” says Birk. “By collecting our sustainability metrics in a standardized manner across the entire Group, not only do we gain a highly accurate picture of our ESG performance, but so do our customers throughout the value chain. This not only supports our internal management processes but also strengthens the trust of our stakeholders.” Krones’ EcoVadis scorecard is currently being actively reviewed by 154 companies and incorporated into their procurement and investment decisions. 

The Next Challenge Starts Now

According to Krones, achieving Platinum status for the first time marks only an intermediate milestone. The reason: EcoVadis medals are awarded based on a competitive rating system. As industrial ESG programs continue to mature, securing a position among the top one percent will become increasingly challenging.

“Advancing to the Platinum category is the result of a long-term transformation process that we have pursued with great consistency,” says Uta Anders, CFO of Krones AG and, since June 2026, also responsible for Sustainability. “What particularly pleases me is that this achievement was made possible through the collective efforts of many colleagues around the world. At the same time, we do not regard this award as an endpoint, but rather as a milestone on our journey. Sustainability is a continuous process of development. Our ambition is to maintain this position over the long term and to actively help shape our industry's transformation together with our customers and partners.” 

Further details and information on the rating methodology can be found on Krones’ EcoVadis recognition page.

About Krones

The technology company Krones, headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art machines and complete lines for the areas of process, filling, and packaging technology. Additional products and services from Krones subsidiaries, such as solutions for digitalization, intralogistics, as well as injection moulding and plastics recycling, complement the product portfolio. Krones employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 5.66 billion. In addition to the listed Krones AG, the Krones Group includes more than 100 subsidiaries and locations worldwide.