Kraiburg TPE publishes first sustainability report

Kraiburg TPE has published its first company-wide Sustainability Report, giving customers, partners and other stakeholders a detailed overview of its environmental, social and governance performance. The report covers all three production sites and describes the company’s sustainability strategy, progress and achievements. Prepared in accordance with the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards, it presents 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. The report also includes information on material innovation and governance, compliance and responsible supply chain management.

"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."

Key points from the 2025 report

According to the company, the Sustainability Report 2025 presents several milestones and commitments related to ESG performance and resource efficiency. These include an EcoVadis Gold rating for all production sites and the expansion of recycled-content, bio-based and ISCC Plus mass-balanced TPE solutions.

The report also indicates progress in Loop TPE take-back and reprocessing concepts, as well as the use of 100% renewable electricity at production sites in Germany and the United States.

• 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

Material innovation and circularity

For Kraiburg TPE, sustainability is linked with material innovation and the transition towards a circular economy. The company states that it 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.

Under the Loop TPE initiative, TPE materials processed by customers can be taken back, reprocessed into TPE compounds and supplied back to customers. According to the company, this approach can help conserve valuable resources.

Kraiburg TPE also 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 are intended to help customers make informed material decisions.

Responsible business practices

The report 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.

The company also provides information on its management system certifications. Kraiburg TPE 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.