Sustainability

World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower Greenlit in Australia

Grange Development Consulting is celebrating its plan to build C6, the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower, in South Perth, Australia, winning approval from the City of South Perth after negotiations...

Solar Panel System in China Signifies TKE ESG Milestone

TK Elevator (TKE) recently announced its manufacturing facility in Zhongshan, China, achieved a major environmental, social and governance (ESG) milestone with the installation of a large rooftop solar panel system....

Otis Named One of America’s Greenest Companies

Otis Worldwide has been named one of America's Greenest Companies, according to an inaugural list announced by Newsweek. Companies were evaluated based on their greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, water...

TÃœV SÃœD Showcases Digital Predictive-Maintenance Lift Service at Germany Event

TÃœV SÃœD will showcase its Lift Manager digital predictive-maintenance service leveraging TÃœV SÃœD's lift domain and digital expertise and Bosch.IO lift sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) platform to support...

UNStudio Design Selected for Düsseldorf Mixed-Use Development

Dutch architectural practice UNStudio was unanimously selected as the first-prize winner of a competition to design a mixed-use development in Düsseldorf, Germany. The decision followed a two-phase contest and public...

Developer Hands Over Stannah’s New Sustainable U.K. Factory

Developer Stoford delivered Stannah's new, 90,000-ft2 factory in Andover, Hampshire, U.K., the companies announced on September 21, "facilitating the expansion of Stannah's production capacity, reducing lead times for customers globally...

Second E2 Forum China To Explore Urban Renewal and Sustainable Development

E2 Forum China returns to Shanghai on September 20, exploring the themes of urban renewal and sustainable development. This year’s edition aims to establish a cross-industry collaboration and exchange platform,...

KONE Confirms Participation in Inaugural GEE 2023 in Milan

On September 4, KONE confirmed its participation in the first edition of the international Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE), planned on November 15-17 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The...

Wittur Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

The Wittur Group announces the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report, confirming Wittur’s sustainability strategy and its commitment to sustainable growth, social responsibility and actions for environmental protection. Wittur’s sustainability...

IEES Speaker Lineup Now Available

The program of speakers for the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES), organized by Liftinstituut B.V. and Elevator World Inc., has now been released. This year’s event is titled...