Konecranes, a leading global provider in the machinery and equipment sector, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself in the machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29) industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of lifting equipment and services.
Konecranes is renowned for its innovative products, including overhead cranes, hoists, and automated solutions, which enhance operational efficiency and safety in various industries. The company’s commitment to advanced technology and customer-centric solutions has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. With a rich history of milestones, Konecranes continues to lead the way in lifting solutions, setting industry standards for quality and reliability.
+46 vs industry average
Konecranes’s score of 73 is higher than 82% 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
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Konecranes's reported carbon emissions
Konecranes, an industry leader in machinery and equipment (29) headquartered in FI, is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint. For the reporting year 2025, the company reported approximately 3.06 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises around 38.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The majority of their emissions, approximately 3.02 billion kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 817.8 million kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (around 2.03 billion kg CO2e).
In 2024, Konecranes' total emissions were approximately 3.08 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 38.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e (market-based). Their Scope 3 emissions for this year were around 3.04 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 828.8 million kg CO2e and the use of sold products contributing approximately 2.04 billion kg CO2e.
Konecranes has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Some sources also indicate a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030. Furthermore, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 50% within the same timeframe. In addition to these targets, Konecranes is working towards achieving carbon-neutral own operations by 2030. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization.
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Konecranes’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
11 goals2030
60% reduction in all scopes
Science-based target: Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions (2 by 60% by 2030 from base year 2019
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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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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