26 Aug 2026

KRAIBURG TPE Publishes Its First Global Sustainability Report

The new company-wide report, prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), provides detailed insights into ESG performance, climate action commitments, and material innovations across KRAIBURG TPE's global operations.

With the publication of its first company-wide Sustainability Report, KRAIBURG TPE provides customers, partners, and other stakeholders with a transparent overview of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report covers all three production sites and outlines the company's sustainability strategy as well as its progress and achievements. Prepared in accordance with the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards, it shows how sustainability is integrated into KRAIBURG TPE's business model—from product development and responsible sourcing to climate action, circular economy initiatives, and employee well-being.

“Customers increasingly expect reliable sustainability information alongside high-performance materials. Our report shows how we integrate sustainability into product development, sourcing and manufacturing while supporting customers with material solutions for more circular applications,” said Oliver Zintner, CEO of KRAIBURG TPE. “Our first company-wide Sustainability Report shows the measures we have implemented, the progress we have achieved, and the areas where we continue to improve. Sustainability is integrated into the way we develop materials, work with partners, and support customers in achieving their own environmental goals.”

Beyond environmental performance, the report also outlines KRAIBURG TPE's approach to responsible business practices, including governance, compliance and responsible supply chain management. During the reporting period, all relevant suppliers at the company's production sites signed the Supplier Code of Conduct, were covered by sustainability clauses and underwent CSR assessments.

Highlights from the 2025 Sustainability Report

The report presents several key milestones and commitments, including:

EcoVadis Gold rating for all production sites
Expansion of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC PLUS-mass balanced TPE solutions
Progress in Loop TPE take-back and reprocessing concepts
100% renewable electricity at production sites in Germany and the United States

Supporting customers through material innovation and circularity

For KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability is closely linked to material innovation and the transition towards a circular economy. The company continues to expand its portfolio of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC PLUS-mass balanced TPE solutions while developing circular material concepts such as Loop TPE. Through this initiative, TPE materials processed by the customer can be taken back, reprocessed into TPE compounds and supplied back to customers, which can help conserve valuable resources.

In addition to developing more circular materials, KRAIBURG TPE supports customers with Product Carbon Footprint calculations, material selection consultancy and guidance on downstream processing and end-of-life options. Together with co-recyclability assessments for selected grades in PP and HDPE recycling streams, these services help customers make informed material decisions.

Building long-term trust through responsible business

The report also provides insight into KRAIBURG TPE’s governance, compliance and supplier management structures. The company maintains DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 certification at all global sites, as well as DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 certification at its German headquarters.

The full KRAIBURG TPE Sustainability Report 2025 is available for download from the KRAIBURG TPE website.

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About KRAIBURG TPE

KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds. The company's goal is to provide safe and reliable products for customer applications. With more than 660 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company provides a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector. The established THERMOLAST^®, COPEC^®, HIPEX^® and For Tec E^® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.

FAQs

Why has KRAIBURG TPE published its first company-wide Sustainability Report?

KRAIBURG TPE published its first company-wide Sustainability Report to provide transparent information about its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and demonstrate how sustainability is integrated into its global business strategy. Prepared in alignment with the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the report outlines KRAIBURG TPE's sustainability governance, climate commitments, circular economy initiatives, responsible sourcing practices and employee programmes, while helping customers access the sustainability information increasingly required throughout global supply chains.

How does KRAIBURG TPE support customers in achieving their sustainability goals?

KRAIBURG TPE helps customers reduce the environmental impact of their products by developing thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials that combine high technical performance with more sustainable material solutions. The company offers recycled-content compounds, bio-based materials and ISCC PLUS-certified mass-balanced TPEs. It also supports customers with Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations, guidance on sustainable material selection and advice on circular product design. Through its Loop TPE take-back programme, production waste and sprues can be reprocessed into high-quality TPE compounds, helping customers reduce waste and improve material circularity.

What sustainability targets and achievements does KRAIBURG TPE report?

KRAIBURG TPE has established science-based climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By 2031, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5%, using 2021 as the baseline year. Other key achievements highlighted in the Sustainability Report include: - 100 % green electricity in Germany, EcoVadis gold for all productions sites - 100% green electricity in the United States - A Carbon Disclosure Project Climate Change score of B - Continued expansion of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC PLUS-certified TPE solutions - Further development of circular economy initiatives, including Loop TPE take-back and reprocessing concepts - 100% of relevant suppliers across Germany, Malaysia and the United States covered by Code of Conduct, sustainability clauses and CSR performance assessments These initiatives form part of KRAIBURG TPE's long-term strategy for continuous improvement and responsible business.

What is KRAIBURG TPE's approach to the circular economy?

A circular economy is one of KRAIBURG TPE's strategic sustainability priorities. The company is increasing the use of recycled and bio-based raw materials while developing products that can remain in the materials cycle for longer. KRAIBURG TPE's Loop TPE programme enables selected production waste and manufacturing scrap to be collected, reprocessed and converted into new TPE compounds. KRAIBURG TPE also develops TPE materials that are recyclable within established polyolefin recycling streams where application requirements permit. These initiatives help reduce virgin material consumption, support customers' sustainability objectives and contribute to lowering Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.

How does KRAIBURG TPE ensure transparency and responsible business practices?

KRAIBURG TPE considers transparency to be a key element of responsible business. The company's first Sustainability Report provides detailed information on governance, environmental performance, social responsibility and ethical business conduct. It explains how sustainability risks and opportunities are managed throughout the organisation and supply chain. KRAIBURG TPE maintains internationally recognised certifications, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 at all global production sites, with ISO 50001 certification at its German headquarters. Relevant suppliers are required to comply with the company's Supplier Code of Conduct and sustainability requirements, helping ensure responsible sourcing throughout the value chain.