Sustainability in the Business Area Technologies Sustainability

Sustainable thinking determines the way we conduct our business and is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy. We in the Business Area Technologies look back on many years of commitment to the areas of waste management, the environment, e-mobility, reduction of energy consumption, as well as to social issues.

Our guidelines Organization Our goals Results

Körber employees talk about the Körber Group's net zero footprint.

Körber commits to “net-zero” CO₂e emissions by 2040

We are proud to declare a significant milestone in our sustainability mission. We are now setting our sights on a future where the Körber Group's activities leave net-zero footprint.

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Körber achieves Gold in EcoVadis sustainability rating 2024

Körber has undergone a voluntary EcoVadis assessment for the second time as a group and has been awarded a gold medal for its sustainability performance this year. This puts Körber in the top group of all assessed companies worldwide, and even in the top 1 percent in the sub-category ‘Manufacture of general-purpose machinery‘.

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Our contribution towards sustainability

Putting our principles into practice

Our Corporate Guidelines are derived from the Körber Group's Code of Conduct. Our conduct must always reflect our principles and corporate values, as well as legal requirements and social norms. This applies in all the countries in which we operate. Compliance with external and internal regulations is mandatory for all employees. We have outlined this stance in dedicated guidelines and instructions.

To our Corporate Guidelines
To the Code of Conduct for the Körber Group
To the Körber Group’s Policy Statement
To the Code of Conduct for Suppliers
To the Human and Labour Rights Guidelines
To the Sustainable Procurement Guideline
To the Occupational Health and Safety Policy
To the Guideline Environment of the Körber Group

Organization

Combining our efforts to achieve a common goal

The Körber Group’s sustainability strategy has enshrined within it clear guidelines. We in the Business Area Technologies contribute towards achieving sustainability goals and towards translating strategy into clear actions. By combining our efforts and pooling our years of expertise, we can increase the impact of our activities significantly.

To the Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability is not an individual project. It's teamwork. Especially when it comes to sustainability, we are firmly convinced that we are stronger together. And we love collaboration – in all areas. Internally, where we operate as a team of people from all of our Business Areas and specialist functions. And externally, where we are inspired by our customers and our participations in associations and organizations and can pass on our know-how and experience. Constructive reflection and mutual encouragement help all of us to move forward.

Sustainability Representatives in the Körber Group

People responsible for sustainability in the Business Area Technologies

The Sustainability Organisation of Körber Technologies

Stronger together for sustainability

We are the home for entrepreneurs and a well of ideas: A place where sustainability becomes reality. We focus not only on cutting-edge technologies and innovative products, solutions, and services, but above all on the people who are responsible for them. Our inner drive and conviction are the focus of our Sustainability Report 2023.

To the Sustainability Report for the Körber Group

We are on the right track: relevant figures at a glance

It is important for us to continuously pursue sustainable goals. In doing so, we are guided by the three dimensions of environment, society and corporate governance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) help us measure our progress and make it visible. Here is an overview of a selection of relevant KPIs.

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Building a Solar Powered Future

Sustainable business activities are firmly anchored in our corporate strategy: in March 2023, the Körber Technologies site in Richmond started operation of around 2300 solar panels and anticipates to cover up to 70 percent of its electricity consumption with green power.

Further documents

The Business Area Technologies has been monitoring its sustainability activities and publishing developments in the Progress Report since back in 2010. In the 2021 financial year, Körber launched its business area-wide sustainability initiative. So since then, sustainability activities have been documented and published in a joint sustainability report.

Stronger together for sustainability

Our activities enable a better life for current and future generations” – that is our sustainability promise and we are highly motivated to work towards fulfilling it every day, worldwide. In 2023, we successfully managed to expand our sustainability vision and strategy yet again, implementing them with clear objectives and measures. Find out more in the Sustainability Report 2023

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2022 Sustainability Report

In the Sustainability Report 2022, Körber not only focuses on cutting-edge technologies and innovative products, solutions and services, but above all presents the people who make them possible. Our inner drive and conviction are the focus of our Sustainability Report 2022.

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2021 Progress Report

Our detailed results and progress over the past year are summarized in the 2021 Progress Report for the Körber Business Area Technologies.

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2018 Focus Report

In 2018, the Körber Business Area Technologies focused its sustainability activities on preserving biodiversity. The 2018 Focus Report introduces this topic and provides an overview of our first location-wide sustainability campaign for more biodiversity and nature conservation.

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2017 Focus Report

Our sustainability strategies aim to continue making progress in all areas – including mobility. For example, we have invested in a fleet of electric vehicles to reduce CO₂ emissions. This was already a topic in the Focus Report back in 2017.

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2016 Sustainability Report

How do we implement the concept of sustainability in the company in a very practical and specific way in the Business Area Technologies? What are the measurable results? We answered this question and more in our Sustainability Report 2016.

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2010 Sustainability Report (Only available in German)

The first Sustainability Report of the Körber Business Area Technologies, formerly the Tobacco Division, is an initial stocktaking of what we have already worked on in 2010 in the various units and companies with regard to sustainability. At the same time, it was a guideline for the challenges of the future.

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Sustainability in the Business Area Technologies Sustainability

Körber commits to “net-zero” CO₂e emissions by 2040

Körber achieves Gold in EcoVadis sustainability rating 2024

Our contribution towards sustainability

Putting our principles into practice

Organization

Combining our efforts to achieve a common goal

People responsible for sustainability in the Business Area Technologies

Stronger together for sustainability

We are on the right track: relevant figures at a glance

Building a Solar Powered Future

Further documents

Stronger together for sustainability

2022 Sustainability Report

2021 Progress Report

2018 Focus Report

2017 Focus Report

2016 Sustainability Report

2010 Sustainability Report (Only available in German)

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