Sustainability.

Shape the mobility of the future with us: As a successful global player in the mobility industry, Knorr-Bremse actively supports its customers in the shift to greener forms of transport. To achieve this, we develop solutions for safe, efficient and sustainable transport by road and rail. Sustainability is an integral part of Knorr-Bremse’s corporate identity, anchored in our corporate strategy and underpinned by concrete targets.

We set ourselves high sustainability standards and pursue them by acting responsibly towards our employees, partners, the environment and society. In this way, we endeavor to help the economy and society to develop in a sustainable manner. We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are committed to the principles of the UN Global Compact and contribute to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement through our climate strategy. You can find detailed information on our company-wide commitment to sustainability in our Sustainability Report 2024 (Group Sustainability Statement) .

Contact

Corporate Sustainability Knorr-Bremse AG

Moosacher Straße 80
80809 München
Deutschland - Germany
Phone: +49 89 3547-0
sustainability@knorr-bremse.com

Sustainability Report 2024

Sustainability Report 2024 in accordance with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)

The Sustainability Report 2024 (Group Sustainability Statement) is, for the first time, an integral part of the Group Management Report within the 2024 Annual Report of Knorr-Bremse AG. It has been prepared in compliance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

The report reveals how sustainability is embedded in our corporate organization and outlines the measures we are taking to pursue our sustainability goals. Interested in the topic? Read our Sustainability Report 2024 !

You can find an overview of Knorr-Bremse’s key sustainability metrics here: Sustainability Figures 2024 .

Sustainability strategy

Knorr-Bremse wants to help ensure that the world remains a livable place in the future. We are aware of our ecological and social responsibility as a business. We assume this responsibility by committing to sustainable corporate governance and anchoring sustainability in our corporate organization and business processes. Our sustainability strategy aims to continuously improve our sustainability performance in all areas of value creation. We consistently drive forward the appropriate measures across the three areas of ESG (environment, social, governance).

Ratings and rankings

Knorr-Bremse has frequently received above-average ratings for its sustainability measures. We use the following external assessments to analyze and continuously improve our sustainability performance.

S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment

Knorr-Bremse scored 55 out of 100 points (2023: 51, 2022: 50), reflecting an improvement of four points since the last years. (as of September 2024)

The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment considers economic as well as ecological and social criteria according to the best-in-class principle. The most sustainable companies in a sector are included in the index.

S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Website

ISS ESG

Knorr-Bremse has maintained its Prime Status “B-” in 2024 (2023: B-, 2022: C+). This puts Knorr-Bremse in the top 11% of companies in its industry. (as of September 2024)

ISS ESG rates the sustainability performance of companies on a scale from “A+” to “D-”.

ISS ESG Website

Morningstar Sustainalytics

Knorr-Bremse received an ESG Risk Rating of 16.6 and was assessed to be at low risk (top 5% within its peer group). (as of November 2024)

Sustainalytics assesses ESG risks according to five risk categories (negligible, low, medium, high, severe).

Morningstar Sustainalytics Website

CDP

Knorr-Bremse has received a CDP rating of “A-” for the second time in a row for transparency and performance in climate protection (2023: A-, 2022: B). This puts Knorr-Bremse at the CDP Leadership Level. (as of February 2025)

CDP rates companies in terms of climate protection on a scale from “A” to “D-”.

CDP Website

EcoVadis

Knorr-Bremse is currently scored with Gold (2023: Silver status; 2022: Silver status) and is therefore among the top 3% of companies in the comparison group. (as of April 2024)

EcoVadis evaluates companies from 180 countries in four categories – Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement – and awards Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze status.

EcoVadis Website

MSCI

Knorr‑Bremse’s rating of “AA” was confirmed again for the reporting year 2024 (2023: AA, 2022: AA), which is the second-best of seven categories. (as of January 2025)

MSCI ESG ratings evaluate companies on a scale from “AAA” to “CCC” in terms of their industry-specific ESG risks and their risk management.

MSCI Website