Sustainability promise
We are shaping the future with innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Our aspiration is to achieve market leadership through technological leadership. In our Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain and Technologies, we offer products, solutions and services which impassion.
Our range of machines, process equipment, software and digital solutions have been essential in many industries for decades. By gradually incorporating sustainability into product development, we are shaping the future together with our business partners. We use our expertise and our passion for innovation and excellent production processes to further enhance the sustainability of our products, solutions and services. We strive for market leadership through technological leadership in this area too.
Our sustainability promise: “Our activities enable a better life for current and future generations.”
Our Business Area Digital creates digital business models and advances further digital development throughout the entire Group.
Our Business Area Pharma offers solutions for safe, efficient processes during manufacture, inspection and packaging of pharmaceutical products and for traceability of pharmaceuticals.
In the Business Area Supply Chain, we offer a wide range of leading solutions which allow our customers to master the complexity of supply chains.
Achieving our net-zero targets starts with understanding where greenhouse gas emissions originate – not just during the operation of our machines at customers' sites, but throughout their entire life cycle, from product development and design to end-of-life recycling.
Körber's Value4Data (V4D) initiative implements central capabilities at Körber to securely collect data across all stages, provide accessible insights, and make analysis and predictions. By transforming complex information into actionable intelligence, we can optimize production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and plan for sustainable recycling. This comprehensive approach helps reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions at every step, supporting our sustainability goals and benefiting both our customers and the environment.
vaibe is a SaaS solution designed to boost employee engagement and reducing turnover through a balance of gamification and success psychology. By focusing on employees involved in manual, repetitive tasks, vaibe addresses a crucial area often associated with lower engagement and higher attrition rates, creating a more resilient and motivated workforce.
vaibe therefore supports ESG commitments by cultivating a work environment where employees feel valued and supported. A stable workforce is essential to corporate social responsibility, as it enhances well-being and fosters a positive workplace culture. Environmentally, a more stable workforce reduces the indirect emissions associated with frequent new hires and internal transitions, such as emissions resulting from additional training and onboarding processes, thereby contributing positively to the organization’s carbon footprint. vaibe empowers organizations to achieve a sustainable balance between productivity, employee well-being, and operational efficiency, aligning with wider sustainability goals and contributing to a healthier and more resilient business ecosystem.
The Körber Business Area Pharma delivers innovative, customized packaging that enhances sustainability and streamlines production. Through a combination of precise data analyses with design thinking techniques, packaging is optimized to reduce material usage and costs.
Our packages are made from 100 percent monomaterial cartons, thus minimizing plastic use and environmental impact. Solutions include functional and economical designs for syringes, ampoules, and biotech products. Optimized dimensions help lower costs and reduce waste. These eco-friendly practices contribute to improving sustainability in pharmaceutical packaging.
The Line Optimizer is a comprehensive solution designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of pharmaceutical production lines.
By integrating advanced modules for data exchange, workflow guidance, and quality control, it ensures seamless communication and control across all machines and systems. This integration can reduce configuration efforts by up to 70 percent and decrease downtime by up to 20 percent. Additionally, the Line Optimizer improves operational efficiency, cutting onboarding time for new personnel by up to 50 percent and speeding up line clearance processes by up to 30 percent. These enhancements contribute to a more sustainable and efficient production environment, reducing waste and energy consumption.
The new belt conveyor sets standards in terms of sustainability and efficiency. Thanks to advanced technologies and careful material selection as part of Körber’s Ecodesign initiative, CO₂e emissions have been reduced by 17 percent during production and 22 percent during the utilization phase.
Achieving a 17 percent reduction in upstream and core emissions is significant, as conveyor manufacturing often involves logistic effort, large amounts of raw materials and production processes. The 22 percent reduction during utilization highlights the conveyor’s energy efficiency, as most conveyors are in continuous operation, making energy savings critical for long-term environmental impact. A key component of this success is the high-quality semi-elastic belt. The detailed work that has gone into the roller design and the conveyor design also contributes significantly to the increase in efficiency. A mixture of steel and wood materials was used in the construction, materials that are highly recyclable and therefore further minimize the environmental impact.
The system picks layers 38 percent faster than our previous model, and in certain positions, it’s up to 78 percent faster. Commissioning is also quicker, thanks to the absence of elastic parts. Its modular design allows for easy disassembly and shipment in standard 40-foot containers, cutting transport costs and CO₂e emissions – delivering both economic and environmental advantages.
A standout feature is the linear servo system, which reduces maintenance needs and partially powers the Layer Picker. As the head decelerates, it captures energy, which can either be used to power the Layer Picker or feed back into the internal power grid – lowering long-term operating costs. This can save customers approximately 13,000 kWh annually per system, reducing their core emissions. Körber’s Layer Picker Gantry 2.0 boosts performance while driving cost efficiency and sustainability, making it a smart choice for modern supply chains.
We have developed the Dust Amalgamation process, a sustainable method for producing sheets out on a fiber and dust basis.
A first application is targeting reconstituted tobacco (Recon) currently produced by a water intense paper making process. Our sustainable alternative is the application of Tobacco Dust Amalgamation (TDA). The produced sheet material is widely used in Tobacco Heating Products (THP). And there are further applications for other innovative sheets to be applied in various feasible industries. This innovative process reduces water usage by 15 times compared to traditional methods, significantly lowering our energy consumption and CO₂e emissions. With a processing rate of 1000 kg/h, the TDA process allows us to save over six million liters of water and four million kilowatt-hours of energy annually, cutting CO₂e emissions by 730 tons.
The induction heating technology developed by the Business Area Technologies for tobacco processing is a sustainable, electricity-based solution to replace fossil fuels with electricity.
Traditional steam heating is replaced by a more efficient induction technology, which represents a significant step forward in terms of energy savings and CO₂e reduction. Compared to steam heating, it offers improved heating efficiency, more precise temperature control and is also more flexible and quicker to install as it does not require a complex steam distribution system. This also reduces maintenance costs and increases safety in the workplace. The potential CO₂e savings are considerable: the induction-heated tanks could save up to 1.4 kg CO₂e per ton of tobacco.
