Kone Corporation, commonly referred to as Kone, is a leading player in the machinery and equipment sector, specifically within the "Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)" industry. Headquartered in Finland, Kone operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions for the vertical transportation market. Founded in 1910, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in elevator and escalator technology.
Kone's core offerings include elevators, escalators, and building maintenance services, distinguished by their focus on sustainability and user experience. The company is recognised for its commitment to smart building solutions, enhancing efficiency and safety in urban environments. With a strong market position, Kone continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in vertical transportation and building management systems.
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Kone’s score of 57 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Kone's reported carbon emissions
KONE's climate commitments focus on significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions across its operations. The company is committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
For the reporting year 2025, KONE's emissions data includes:
- Scope 2: Approximately 1,100,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 29,800,001,102,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
- Scope 3: Approximately 3,614,600,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
In 2024, KONE reported:
- Scope 1: Approximately 1,138,006,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2: Approximately 4,400,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and approximately 31,500,000 kg CO2e (location-based).
- Scope 3: Approximately 10,181,000,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 4,026,700,000 kg CO2e.
Furthermore, KONE has a target for a 40% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products per ordered product by 2030, also against a 2018 baseline. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030, up from 33% in 2018. KONE has also set a 2024 target for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 absolute carbon footprint from the 2018 baseline.
KONE signed the Paris Pledge for Action, demonstrating its commitment to limiting global warming in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. The company's climate initiatives are considered to be on track to meet its near-term and long-term reduction goals.
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Kone’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Finnish multinational elevator and escalator company KONE Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 fro…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Finnish multinational elevator and escalator company KONE Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 fro…
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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