ONE OF THE MOST SUSTAINABLE CORPORATIONS
Listed 32nd in Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking as the only elevator and escalator company
DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SMART CITIES AND LOW-CARBON COMMUNITIES
We support the ongoing green transformation of the built environment into smart eco-cities, low-carbon communities, and net zero energy buildings.
Our environmental achievements
LEADER IN CLIMATE CHANGE PERFORMANCE
Achieved a place on CDP's prestigious A List for Climate Change as the only elevator and escalator company
BEST-IN-CLASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Between 2008 and 2016, we reduced our energy use carbon footprint relative to orders received by over 60%.
Read more from our Sustainability Report
SOLUTIONS FOR GREENER BUILDINGS
We provide solutions and services that help our customers achieve their eco-efficiency goals during every phase of their buildings’ life cycles, from design and construction to maintenance and modernisation.
SUPPORTING GREEN BUILDING DESIGN
Calculating our products’ energy use and enabling green building construction. We publish the environmental impact of KONE products and contribute to developing global energy management standards.
ECO-EFFICIENT INSTALLATION
Considering the environment when installing new equipment. Our well planned and efficient installation processes minimise the adverse environmental impacts of installation work, and our systems ensure we reduce our chemical use and handle waste efficiently on site.
EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE PROCESSES
Using smart technologies and a green vehicle fleet to minimise emissions and maximise efficiency. Remote monitoring solutions reduce unnecessary technician callouts. By carrying optimised spare part stocks in our vehicles we reduce warehouse visits, further decreasing emissions.
ECO-EFFICIENCY THROUGH MODERNISATION
Applying a range of solutions to make the biggest difference with the lowest possible environmental impact. Our modernisation solutions range from retrofitting LED lights to a completely new elevator with energy regeneration technology.
ECO-EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Our operational environmental work focuses on reducing our carbon footprint and improving energy and material efficiency, lowering our water consumption and the amount of waste, while minimising our use of hazardous substances.
LOGISTICS BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR
Logistics operations were the major source of greenhouse gas emissions in KONE’s absolute carbon footprint, accounting for 148 ktCO2e in 2015 (2014: 138). We only use distribution models that take eco-efficiency into account, and we pay special attention to reducing the impact of transportation through route and shipment optimisation, as well as through careful analysis of alternative transportation models.
VEHICLE FLEET
Of KONE’s operational greenhouse gases in 2015, 29% was emitted by our global vehicle fleet, making it the second biggest contributor in terms of our greenhouse gas emissions. We continuously search for new and innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of our vehicle fleet, for example by paying attention to fuel efficiency, piloting electric vehicles, and monitoring driver performance.
ENERGY SAVINGS AT FACILITIES
KONE has over 1,000 facilities globally, including office spaces and installation and service operation hubs. Our Global Facility Policy aims at developing fit-for-purpose facilities and eco-efficient operations. Our goal is to reduce facility-related carbon footprint, and we are constantly looking for ways to further improve space efficiency, optimise energy usage, increase the share of green electricity, and reduce waste and improve recycling, among many.