KONE Receives “A” Score for Climate Change Performance

KONE Corp. has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual “A List.” Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, KONE is one of a small number of companies to achieve an A out of the more than 21,000 companies scored. KONE has disclosed through CDP since 2009, and this is the 11th consecutive year for KONE to receive a leadership score of A or A-. KONE has set ambitious long-term targets to reduce emissions according to the latest climate science. KONE targets a 40% reduction in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to orders received related to the materials and lifetime energy use of its own products and is committed to a 50% cut in the GHG emissions from its own operations by 2030. KONE pledges to have carbon-neutral operations by 2030. CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and its scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. In 2023, a record-breaking number of companies disclosed data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through the platform.