Cutting Carbon

thyssenkrupp Elevator recently announced its long-term plan to reduce its carbon footprint, an ambitious blueprint that foresees slashing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by half within 20 years.  The goal is part of its continuing efforts to become a more environmentally friendly industrial business. “Our climate targets are ambitious but, in view of the tasks and challenges facing us in terms of climate protection, they are not exaggerated,” said company CEO Peter Walker. “We see a clear responsibility on the part of the companies and are determined to make our contribution, and it should be sustainable in the long term.” In keeping with scientific criteria that underpin the Paris Climate Agreement, thyssenkrupp hopes to realize a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Under the plan, the company would reach the 50% reduction target by 2040. More than half of thyssenkrupp Elevator’s carbon emissions are related to its vehicle fleet, so this is where efforts will be focused. Methods will include optimization and route efficiency planning, as well as the use of hybrid and electric vehicles. Improvements in technician driving efficiency via the VIEW platform will help reduce unnecessary mileage on vehicles. The use of MAX, thyssenkrupp’s real-time, predictive maintenance system, will help determine which parts are needed before traveling to the jobsite.

“thyssenkrupp Elevator’s long-standing commitment to sustainability starts at our own operations with these ambitious carbon targets,” said Paula Casares, head of sustainability. “Our reduction of carbon emissions throughout our full operations will not only help our bottom line, but will also allow us to provide the best answer to our customers while acting in an environmentally responsible way in all phases of our business.”