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KONE 2015 | SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
ENVIRONMENT - OPERATIONS
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Vehicle fleet
Of KONE’s operational greenhouse gases in
2015, 29% was emitted by our global vehicle
fleet, making it the second biggest contributor
in terms of our greenhouse gas emissions.
The total size of our fleet during the year was
around 15,300, out of which 14,300 (93%)
were in the scope of KONE’s environmental
reporting globally. Service vehicles made up
two-thirds of the fleet while employee benefit
cars accounted for the rest. In total, KONE’s
vehicle fleet emitted 89 ktCO
2
e (2014: 86) in
2015.
The absolute carbon footprint of our vehicle
fleet increased by 3.2% compared to 2014.
The reporting scope was extended during
the year by adding Turkey to the reporting
countries, and by the end of the year the
reporting scope covered 22 countries. The
relative carbon footprint per units in service
(elevators/escalators/building doors under
KONE’s maintenance contracts) decreased
by 2.9% in 2015 (2014: 5.0% decrease). We
continuously search for new and innovative
ways to reduce the carbon footprint of our
vehicle fleet.
Business air travel
Business air travel accounted for 6% of KONE’s
operational carbon footprint in 2015. The
greenhouse gas emissions related to air travel
decreased by 4.5% to 17 ktCO
2
e (2014: 18).
The relative carbon footprint decreased by
9.5%, which is well above the 3% reduction
target. In order to reduce the need for travel
and to facilitate global collaboration, KONE
invests in virtual meeting tools such as video
conferencing equipment. In 2015, virtual
meeting time increased by 2% compared to
2014. This has been achieved by encouraging
KONE personnel to use virtual meeting tools
as the first option instead of travel.
Key actions to reduce the carbon footprint of KONE’s vehicle fleet
Compliance with KONE vehicle
fleet policy
KONE continued to manage its vehicle fleet in compliance with the
global vehicle fleet policy, which defines maximum CO
2
emission limits
and encourages employees to select vehicles with lower CO
2
emissions
for benefit cars. Typically best in class vehicles in each segment (vehicle
size) are listed in the local vehicle policies.
Fuel-efficient vehicles
KONE continued its cooperation with internationally preferred sup-
pliers Ford, Renault and Fiat, who comply with the Euro 6 emission
standard for light passenger and commercial vehicles. Both passenger
and commercial vehicles taken out of use were replaced by new,
significantly more fuel-efficient models. In Finland, the United King-
dom, the Netherlands, and Austria, we have benefited from Ford’s
new product line of vans with improved fuel efficiency. Ford Transit
Courier, a new compact van, was introduced to our fleet in the United
Kingdom. In Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and
Poland, we continued working mainly with Fiat Fiorino with stop-start
technology. France, Belgium and Sweden continued with Renault
vans, especially with Renault Kangoo which is among the best ones in
terms of fuel efficiency in the medium vans segment.
Introduction of electric vehicles Piloting full electric vehicles continued in France, and the piloting
of hybrid electric vehicles continued in the United States and in the
Netherlands. In the US, KONE currently has 145 hybrid sedans on the
road.
Vehicle rightsizing
The vehicle rightsizing program continued in 2015. KONE has
continuously paid attention to selecting correctly sized commercial
vans when replacing existing models, which often had larger cargo
capacity than required. The proportion of compact and medium-sized
vans in the global fleet continues to grow.
Monitoring driver performance The driver performance monitoring program continued in 2015.
KONE monitored the driving performance of its service drivers in
France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the US. Each month,
drivers were scored in terms of fuel efficiency and driving behavior.
Vehicle sharing program The vehicle sharing program in France continued.
Telematics systems
Telematics systems went live in the UK and Sweden to increase
driver safety and security, and to improve fuel efficiency through
safer driving. Both countries achieved good results in fuel efficiency
by minimizing idling time as well as reducing the number of
incidents on the road.
TAKINg CARE OF OVER A MILLION
ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
Close to 20,000 KONE service
technicians are on the road every
day, making sure that the million plus
units of equipment that are in KONE’s
service function properly. KONE’s
fleet of approximately 10,000 service
vehicles are managed in compliance
with the company’s global vehicle fleet
policy, which defines environmental
criteria such as limits for maximum
CO
2
emissions.