
Taking the long view. For people and the environment.
Knorr-Bremse considers itself a responsible company. With sustainable corporate management, we take responsibility – towards our employees, customers and business partners, as well as for the environment and society. Today and with a view to the future.
We consider it part of our identity to act with foresight and a sense of responsibility. Far-sighted business practices, a respectful relationship with the environment and fair dealings with others – these principles have a very long tradition at Knorr-Bremse, a company with a successful corporate history stretching back over 110 years. We are convinced that by systematically taking economic, environmental and social factors into account, we can ensure the long-term success of our business while also bringing about benefits for society.
Our Corporate Responsibility Policy
Corporate Responsibility at Knorr-Bremse is all about systematically integrating social and environmental concerns into our business processes. Our Group-wide Corporate Responsibility strategy forms the necessary basis and formulates concrete goals and action areas. Our Corporate Responsibility Policy describes the company’s principles and strategic orientation towards sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
International sustainability principles
Knorr-Bremse’s commitment to sustainable development is founded, on the one hand, on the Group’s five core corporate values. On the other hand, the company’s sustainability roadmap is based on internationally recognized principles and standards such as those found in the UN Global Compact, which sets out a code of conduct relating to human rights, labor, environmental protection and the fight against corruption.
More detailed information on Corporate Responsibility at Knorr-Bremse can be found here .