Knauf controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Ukraine designation as an International Sponsor of War
In November 2023, Ukraine listed Knauf as an International Sponsor of War, alleging that the company’s Russian activities promoted mobilisation and involved sending employees to the war against Ukraine.
2023
Allegations concerning Russian military construction
ARD reported allegations that Knauf had collaborated with the Russian military in construction efforts in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. The allegations added to scrutiny of the group’s decision to maintain Russian operations.
2022
Continued Russian operations after the invasion of Ukraine
Knauf was identified by a Yale-linked assessment as a company continuing to operate in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. Reports described operations across 14 sites, while Knauf stated that it had suspended new investments in the country.