KONE 2013 | CORPOR ATE RESPONSIBILIT Y REPORT
MATERIALIT Y ANALYSIS
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A long-term perspective
We strive to generate long-term returns for shareholders
by conducting our business in a profitable, responsible and
transparent manner. Good economic performance not
only creates value for our owners, it also allows us to serve
our customers better, provide employment opportunities,
sustain suppliers, and pursue an active role in the
community. Read more on p. 16–19.
Energy efficiency of our products
Buildings consume around 40% of the world’s energy,
and elevators and escalators account for 2–10% of that
power. We help combat climate change and contribute to
the development of next-generation green buildings by
delivering eco-efficient elevator, escalator, and automatic
building door solutions for sustainable and net zero energy
buildings. Read more on p. 20–25.
Environmental impact of our
operations and services
Logistics is responsible for 43% of our greenhouse gas
emissions – the single biggest contributor to our carbon
footprint. We optimize our delivery chain and use
distribution models that take eco-efficiency into account.
Our vehicle fleet is responsible for 28% of KONE’s
operational carbon footprint. We continuously look
for new and innovative ways of reducing the carbon
footprint of our vehicle fleet. Read more on p. 26–30.
High quality delivery chain
We strive for continuous improvement in the quality,
responsiveness and efficiency of our delivery chain. It
refers to all of the actions and processes that lead up to
the delivery of equipment to the customer’s site. KONE
delivers 2.6 million packages from distribution centers to the
installation sites annually. Read more on p. 32–35.
Safety is our top priority
KONE moves millions of people with elevators and escalators
every day, so we pay close attention to our design,
manufacturing, installation, and maintenance processes
to enhance the safety of our products and services. We
have over 43,000 employees, and we work together with
thousands of subcontractors. We want them to return home
injury free every day. It is our strong belief that all accidents
are preventable. Read more on p. 36–39.
Our people
In 2013, KONE had 43,000 employees globally. We want to
make KONE a great place to work and to inspire, engage,
and develop our employees to deliver great results. We
follow high ethical principles in all our activities. All KONE
employees have the right to a safe, healthy working
environment where discrimination is not tolerated and
personal well-being promoted. Read more on p. 40–43.
