- Limited offering of electrified vans in some countries.
- Lack of sufficient charging infrastructure in some countries.
- Long delivery times for ordered electrified vehicles.
- Increase in business travel emissions due to lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
- Increase in logistics emissions due to growth in Spare Parts business (air freight).
KONE Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KONE Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 12.7M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
12.7M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
97%
of total energy
Water Usage
295.2K m3
2023
Waste
40.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
537.1K MWh
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.7M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 15.6M tCO2e |
| 2020 | 14.2M tCO2e |
| 2017 | 311.0K tCO2e |
| 2015 | 307 ktCO2e |
| 2014 | 326 ktCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- All manufacturing units became carbon neutral by the end of June 2023 (18 months ahead of schedule).
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 25% compared to 2018.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 5.1% relative to ordered products compared to 2018.
- 97% of electricity from renewable sources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce the carbon footprint of its operations by 21% compared to a 2019 baseline.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
- 50% reduction in emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030.
- 40% reduction in emissions related to its products’ materials and lifetime energy consumption (Scope 3) by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- 0% landfill waste at manufacturing units by 2030.
- 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
- 35% women in director-level positions by 2030.
- IIFR of 0.6 by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Providing the most sustainable offeringWorking towards a more sustainable futureEmpowering our people and attracting the best talentBeing a good corporate citizen