Kone
Kone Corporation, commonly referred to as Kone, is a leading global player in the elevator and escalator industry, headquartered in Finland (FI). Founded in 1910, Kone has established itself as a pioneer in innovative solutions for urban mobility, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, focusing on sustainability and user experience. Kone's commitment to advanced technology, such as its cloud-based monitoring systems, sets it apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for reliability and efficiency, Kone has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for design and innovation, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in enhancing the flow of urban life.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kone's score of 72 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kone's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, KONE Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,769,400,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 114,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 29,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 12,798,400,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from business travel, the use of sold products, and purchased goods and services. KONE has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ordered product over the same timeframe. KONE also plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 33% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 88,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 42,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 116,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kone is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
