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Corporate siteCDP’S GLOBAL A LIST
We got the leadership score A- in CDP’s Global A list.
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
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The first company to achieve the best A-class energy efficiency classification for elevator installations, according to the ISO 25745.
ENERGY USE
100% of the electricity consumed at KONE’s corporate head offices and our manufacturing and R&D sites in Finland, Italy, and the Netherlands is green electricity.
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 modernization.
Environment
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 minimize 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 minimize emissions and maximize efficiency. Unnecessary technical callouts are reduced by remote monitoring solutions and by KONE 24/7 Connected Services, which uses the IBM Watson IoT platform and other advanced technologies to bring intelligent services to elevators and escalators. By carrying optimized spare part stocks in our vehicles we reduce warehouse visits, further decreasing emissions.
ECO-EFFICIENCY THROUGH MODERNIZATION
Applying a range of solutions to make the biggest difference with the lowest possible environmental impact. Our modernization 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 minimizing our use of hazardous substances.
Environment
REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT
KONE has been measuring its operational carbon footprint since 2008. Our aim is a 3 % annual reduction of CO2 relative to net sales. Between 2008 and 2017, we have managed to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint relative to orders received by well over 60% (calculations include Scope 1 direct energy and cooling gases as well as scope 2 indirect electricity and district heat).
LOGISTICS BIGGEST CONTRIBUTOR
Logistics operations were the major source of greenhouse gas emissions in KONE’s absolute carbon footprint, accounting for 50% of our operational greenhouse gas emissions. 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 optimization, as well as through careful analysis of alternative transportation models.
VEHICLE FLEET
Of KONE’s operational greenhouse gases in 2017, a third 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, optimize energy usage, increase the share of green electricity, and reduce waste and improve recycling, among many.