In order to further strengthen KONE’s leadership in eco-efficiency, Environmental Excellence was selected as one of the five development programs supporting the execution of KONE’s strategy in the beginning of 2008. Environmental Excellence aims at the systematic development of KONE’s innovation leadership in the area of eco-efficiency, minimizing KONE’s carbon footprint, and ensuring that our suppliers comply with corresponding requirements and environmental targets.
We have set ambitious targets for global improvements by the year 2010 in Environmental Excellence. In addition to the 50 percent energy consumption reduction of elevators from the base year 2006, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint of KONE’s entire operations, from manufacturing, logistics and travel to installation and maintenance, by 5 percent annually (per unit produced) in 2009 and 2010. We will continue the environmental management system ISO 14001 certification expansion in our local organizations with the aim to be a One ISO company combining quality and environmental management systems in 2010. We will require the same compliance with environmental and ethical standards from our suppliers as we require from ourselves.
Environmental Statement
“KONE provides safe, environmentally efficient and responsible high performance services, modernizations and solutions. We strive for continuous improvement in all of our business activities by following or exceeding applicable laws, rules and regulations, and working with our suppliers and customers to prevent or reduce business operations related emissions and waste.”
KONE suppliers’ environmental excellence
KONE’s environmental responsibility extends to the compliance of its partners. The same environmental requirements and corresponding level of environmental excellence are expected from KONE suppliers. In order to ensure compliance, KONE has developed a Supplier Excellence Certification program, which covers both quality and environmental issues. The certification program is in the global execution phase.
Twenty percent of KONE strategic suppliers are certified according to the ISO 14001 environmental management system or an equivalent standard. The remaining suppliers are requested to fulfill the ISO 14001 standard via self-assessments. Additionally, KONE will conduct on-site audits in 2009–2010. The ultimate goal is to have all strategic suppliers comply with ISO 14001 by the end of 2010.