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Sustainability

For over a century, we have enabled cities to grow taller, more accessible, and energy efficient. For us, leading in our industry also means leading in sustainability.

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Our focus areas in sustainability

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    Climate

    Innovative solutions to cut carbon

    As cities worldwide set ambitious climate targets, we help them achieve their goals with innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency and optimize material usage. Our goal is clear: to be the best partner for our customers throughout the building lifecycle – from small residential buildings to towering skyscrapers. As an industry pioneer, we were the first to set ambitious, science-based climate targets.

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    People

    Belonging and safety for all

    Belonging, inclusion, and safety are essential for both individual well-being and business success. At KONE, we embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture, ensuring equal opportunities for all. At the same time, safety is a non-negotiable. Every employee, partner, customer and end user deserves a safe environment – from safe workplaces to seamless urban flow.

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    Ethics

    Trust and transparency as our foundation

    As we operate in more than 70 countries with 30,000 suppliers worldwide, we know trust is earned through action. That’s why integrity and transparency guide every decision we make. We uphold the highest ethical standards across our value chain, providing clear compliance rules and guidance for both ourselves and our partners. Our Code of Conduct is at the heart of our company culture.

Explore our sustainability stories
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    How KONE powers people flow at 2 Finsbury Avenue in London

    Explore how KONE's people flow solutions power 2 Finsbury Avenue in London, improving mobility, user experience, and workplace connectivity for thousands of daily users.
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    How an AI tool helps service technicians stay one step ahead

    KONE Technician Assistant is guiding service technicians to troubleshoot faster and prepare for a future where elevator maintenance is increasingly predictive.
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    How elevator data helps Warsaw Trade Tower work smarter

    At Warsaw Trade Tower, elevators do more than move people between floors. The data they generate helps building managers understand how the spaces are used, giving property teams new ways to save energy, improve comfort, and run offices more intelligently.
  • Arnel Villanueva, KONE service supervisor Manila

    More than elevator service in Manila

    In Manila Philippines where millions of people move through an ever-growing urban landscape, Arnel Villanueva, service supervisor, and his manager Therese Loren Dacanay, are doing more than just delivering reliable elevator service.