KOENIG + BAUER AG ST.
SKB.XETRA | Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
KOENIG & BAUER AG is a Germany-based holding company that primarily manufactures printing presses. The company develops, designs, manufactures, and markets printing systems and related peripherals. Its product portfolio includes web and sheetfed offset presses, flexographic presses, digital printing...Show More
Better Health for All
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Koenig & Bauer's core products, printing presses, are generally health-neutral. However, its coding solutions for the pharmaceutical industry contribute positively by ensuring authenticity, safety, and correct usage of medications through tamper-proof markings and clear labels.
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The company also joined the Healthy Printing Initiative in July 2021 to promote eco-friendly printing materials, potentially reducing harmful chemical exposure.
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The company's production plants in Würzburg, Radebeul, and Dobruška are certified in accordance with DIN ISO 45001:2018 for health and safety standards.
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In 2024, 9.6 accidents per 1 million hours worked with lost time of one day or more were registered for the core workforce.
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The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 75% by 2025 compared to 2019 and achieve carbon neutrality from 2030 onwards.
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In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 6,712.0 t, a 7.7% reduction from the previous year.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Koenig & Bauer AG is a manufacturer of printing presses, not a financial institution. The company does not offer lending or deposit services to consumers, nor does it generate revenue from high-cost financial products or penalty fees.
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There is no evidence of the company having a loan or insurance book, customer finance data, or being regulated as a lender.
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While the annual report mentions general educational programs and community engagement, no specific metrics related to financial literacy initiatives or profit reinvestment in community finance are provided.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to financial services are scored as 'Not applicable' or 'No direct impact' based on the company's core business and the absence of relevant financial services data.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company reported a recordable occupational injury rate (TRIR) of 1.92 per 200,000 hours in 2024.
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Voluntary employee turnover was 7.2% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2023.
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Employee reviews on Glassdoor indicate an overall employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 (62% satisfaction).
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The company reported no labor violations or incidents in 2024 and no material, reportable non-financial risks in 2021.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess KOENIG + BAUER AG ST on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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Koenig & Bauer has a robust anti-corruption policy, including a zero-tolerance stance on corruption and cartel agreements.
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Its compliance management system (CMS) is ISO 37001 certified for anti-corruption management for relevant German subsidiaries and Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA.
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The company is also a founding member of the Banknote Ethics Initiative (BnEI), which requires external audits every three years for recertification.
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A formal, global whistleblower system, including an online platform and app, is in place, allowing anonymous reporting and guaranteeing confidentiality, and was updated in 2022 to comply with EU and German laws.
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Internal guidelines and processes for handling reports are regulated, and third parties can also report irregularities.
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No conflicts of interest were reported for Supervisory Board members in 2024, and the company requires disclosure of conflicts for both Supervisory and Executive Boards.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft issued unqualified audit opinions for both sets of financial statements.
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Kind to Animals
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The company's core business is manufacturing printing presses, which are industrial equipment.
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There is no evidence in the provided articles of animal-derived products, animal testing operations, animal husbandry, or animal product sourcing.
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Therefore, KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing, humane certifications, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies or volume, innovation in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, or public policy engagement on animal welfare are not applicable. While the company supports rainforest preservation, including a project involving 4 hectares,
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no measurable biodiversity impact, species recovery, or habitat restoration metrics are provided to assess wildlife conservation impact.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess KOENIG + BAUER AG ST on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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The company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (market-based) in 2024 were 2,529,471.3 tCO₂e, representing an 11.37% decline from 2023.
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While the company has goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, no specific SBTi-validated targets are mentioned.
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Koenig & Bauer sources 100% of its electricity from green sources at its main Group sites (Würzburg, Radebeul, Löhne) since the beginning of 2021, and at Veitshöchheim since September 1, 2023.
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Water consumption per revenue unit in 2024 was 32.04 m³ per €1 million revenue.
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In 2021, 38.4% of capital expenditure was aligned with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy.
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The company supports climate protection projects that meet Gold Standard, VCS, and Social Carbon standards.
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A net-zero target year of 2030 has been set.
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The company supports social projects in Africa, including a rainforest project in Ghana and the Baobab Children Foundation.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No cultural appropriation incidents are mentioned in any of the provided articles.
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The company's business model of manufacturing printing presses does not inherently suggest a high risk for such incidents.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company utilizes SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transfer, such as for contact forms.
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Users are granted rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability of their personal data, and can withdraw consent.
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Data is retained only as necessary, with deletion or restriction of processing occurring when it is no longer needed.
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The company explicitly states its compliance with GDPR and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Koenig & Bauer reported no waste disposal violations in its 2022 and 2024 non-financial reports.
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The company has company-wide waste reduction targets, including an aim for a 90% recycling rate for fibre-based packaging by 2030 as part of its 4evergreen alliance membership.
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For its alphaJET models, 80% regenerated material is used in padding.
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The company emphasizes the recyclability of main components like steel and grey cast iron in its product design.
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Koenig & Bauer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management and ISO 50001:2018 for energy management at several production plants.
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The company has implemented a risk assessment process for suppliers, including audits for high-risk suppliers, in compliance with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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