Now this calls for celebration – we’ve been awarded an ‘A’ score by CDP, marking this the 12th year when we receive a score of A or A- for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on mitigating climate change. 🎉🌍 A testament to the continued efforts and hard work of our teams around the world, this recognition spotlights the progress we’re making to reduce emissions – for example, last year we reached a 29% reduction in absolute emissions from our own operations! 💙 “It is an honor to receive a position on CDP’s prestigious A list. We are accelerating our efforts to cut our carbon emissions and help our customers decarbonize. Our innovative solutions, such as the regenerative drive technology, significantly reduce the elevator’s energy consumption, leading to a smaller carbon footprint. Together with our customers and partners, we continue to lead the way to make cities smarter, more sustainable, and better places to live,” comments our SVP Sustainability and Environment Kirsi Simola-Laaksonen. Read more about the award and how our efforts are delivering meaningful results 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dvKTJUde #CDPAlist #PeopleFlow #ShapingCities
Empowering the next generation women in science! 🚀 Recently, KONE India hosted a group of talented young girls from local secondary schools at our KONE India Technology and Engineering Center (ITEC), which is our biggest R&D site globally. Part of Project Puthri by Avtar Human Capital Trust, these girls had an inspiring visit immersing themselves in the exciting world of innovation and technology. For many, this was their first step into the corporate world – a chance to dream big. ✨ Their curiosity and enthusiasm were truly heartwarming! Who knows, maybe this experience will inspire them to pursue careers in technology and innovation…🔬👩🏻🔬 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 💙 #IDGWS #WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #LifeAtKONE #PeopleFlow #ShapingCities
Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍✨🏮We danced, enjoyed oriental performances, and played fun traditional games to ring in the Lunar New Year at our headquarters in Espoo, Finland. 💃🏻🪭 Our CTO Tomio Pihkala said: “Roughly half of our employees celebrate Lunar New Year around the world, including many here at our headquarters. This event is a truly wonderful example of how we embrace diversity and cultural richness here at KONE. Having lived in China for 4 years as an expat, I understand the importance of celebrating local traditions. It's truly heartwarming to see these celebrations becoming a tradition here in Finland.” We feel inspired and ready to embrace the snake-like qualities of transformation, agility and growth in the year ahead as we rise to lead with our new strategy. We wish you a prosperous, healthy, and safe new year! 💙 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYear #SpringFestival #PeopleFlow #LifeAtKONE
Paw-some news! 🐱 Last summer, a kitten was spotted peeking out from behind the hoistway of an apartment building elevator, and a kind citizen called in the KONE rescue team. Maintenance Technician Colin Clow and Helper Tim Panton carefully released the tiny passenger, who was thankfully unscathed by the adventure. And the story has an even better ending: the kitten was taken to a local humane society and has now found a fur-ever home! Brilliant work, Colin and Tim! 💙 Read the whole story below: #LifeAtKONE
What an amazing 2024 it was! A heartfelt thanks to all our employees, partners, and customers for making this year remarkable! 💙 We are ready for 2025! #LifeAtKONE #PeopleFlow
Our colleague, Stephanie Patrick, believes in the power we all have to create inclusive environments. "It's important to have an open mindset and strive to be a person who makes others feel included," she says. For Stephanie, participating in the work of our LGBTIQ+ inclusion employee resource group has been significant in making her feel more confident and valued. At KONE, we believe that when people are valued as their authentic selves, innovation can flourish, and work communities will thrive. That’s something we work towards every day. 💙 Read the inspiring stories of Stephanie and two of our other colleagues here, as they reflect on the importance of inclusion in the workplace.
