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KONE eco-efficiency

KONE eco-efficiency

KONE eco-efficiency

Product catalog summary
Pioneering Eco-Efficiency
KONE is dedicated to eco-efficient solutions, offering escalators, lifts, and doors that save energy and costs while ensuring safety and comfort. From 2008 to 2012, KONE reduced lift energy consumption by over 70%, providing A-class energy efficiency as standard.
Eco-Efficient Solutions
  • Lifts: KONE EcoDisc® machines are 50-70% more efficient than traditional technologies. Regenerative solutions save 20-35% energy, and LED lighting cuts consumption by up to 80%.
  • Escalators: Lubrication-free chains and regenerative solutions save up to 60% energy. LED lighting and KONE EcoMod™ modernization enhance efficiency.
  • Automatic Doors: Energy-efficient sliding doors adjust to temperature, saving up to 4000 kWh annually.
Eco-Efficient Services
KONE supports eco-efficiency throughout a building's lifecycle, focusing on reducing carbon footprint, improving material efficiency, and minimizing waste.
Operational Eco-Efficiency
KONE aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 3% annually relative to net sales through eco-efficient vehicle management, efficient installation, and ISO 14001 certification.
Environmental Impact and Recycling
Electricity use has the greatest environmental impact. KONE reduces energy consumption with each product release, with 90% of materials being recyclable.
Innovations and Milestones
KONE has introduced innovations like the V3F frequency converter and KONE MonoSpace® lift, and continues to pioneer technologies like KONE UltraRope™ for high-rise buildings.
Conclusion
KONE's commitment to eco-efficiency is evident in its solutions, services, and practices, positioning it as a leader in sustainable building technologies.
Company Overview
KONE is a global leader in elevators and escalators, providing solutions for automatic doors and integrated systems in intelligent buildings, supporting customers from design to modernization.
Customer Commitment
KONE is committed to being a reliable partner throughout a building's lifecycle, offering innovative solutions and challenging industry norms.
Technological Innovations
KONE is recognized for technologies like KONE UniDrive™, KONE MonoSpace®, and KONE InnoTrack™, featured in architectural landmarks.
Global Presence
KONE employs about 40,000 experts and operates in 50 countries, offering global and local services.
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KONE ECO-EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS, SERVICES, AND OPERATIONS Pioneering eco-efficiency

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Pioneering eco-efficiency As urban areas continue to grow, concern for our environment increases, and the cost of energy rises, the challenge is to design buildings that are environmentally efficient and to ensure a smooth flow of people. KONE tackles the challenges of the future by developing eco-efficient solutions and services and by making sure our own operations are as environmentally efficient as possible. Environmental Excellence – KONE’s strategic initiative n KONE solutions. We offer industry-leading escalator, lift, and door solutions that help our customers save energy and costs, while...

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16:15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, LONDON Helping Jack and his family reduce the carbon footprint of their building with every lift ride. By developing eco-efficient hoisting machines, regenerative drives, LED lights, and standby solutions, KONE has cut the energy consumption of its lifts by over 70% during 2008–2012. And, as Jack gets older, we at KONE are confident that less and less energy will be needed to lift him. KONE lift’s energy consumption Lighting The calculation is based on a lift speed of 1 m/s, a load of 630 kg, 150,000 starts/year, an average travel distance of 9 m and 4 floors.

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Eco-efficiency in our solutions We offer industry-leading solutions that help our customers save energy and costs, while at the same time create buildings in which people can move around smoothly, safely, and comfortably. KONE has cut the energy consumption of its volume lifts by over 70% during 2008–2012. KONE EcoDisc ® hoisting machine Regenerative solution LED lighting Standby solutions Lubrication-free step chain Destination control system Regenerative solution Eco-efficient operation KONE EcoMod™ modernisation KONE Direct Drive Energy-efficient sliding door Eco-efficient solutions for lifts...

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Pioneering eco-efficient innovations – key milestones 1987: V3F frequency converter launched, improving energy efficiency of KONE hoisting machines. 1991: KONE becomes the first company to utilise regenerative drives in its lifts. 1993: The energy-efficient planetary gear for escalators is introduced. 1996: The first machine-room-less lift, KONE MonoSpace®, is launched, providing up to 70% energy savings compared to conventional technology. 2004: The KONE EcoMod™ solution is launched, enabling modernisation of escalators without removing the truss, saving construction time and materials. first...

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Eco-efficiency in our services We provide services that help our customers achieve their eco-efficiency goals in every phase of their building’s lifecycle – from designing and constructing the building to maintaining and modernising it. We pay careful attention to the way our services are produced and delivered to ensure that they create as little environmental impact as possible. Supporting green building design Eco-efficient construction Environmental product declarations about the environmental impact of KONE products. Efficient installation processes and methods that reduce the number of...

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Efficient maintenance processes Regular professional maintenance that helps prevent breakdowns and increases equipment lifetime. n Route-planning technology to optimise technicians’ driving routes, thereby reducing emissions. n Wireless technology and remote monitoring solutions to provide technicians with real- time information, which enables better planned maintenance visits and reduces the number of unnecessary call-outs. Eco-efficiency through modernisation Up to 70% energy savings potential from lift and 40% from escalator modernisation. The thorough KONE Care for LifeTM assessment identifies...

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KONE provides innovative and eco-efficient solutions for lifts, escalators, automatic building doors and the systems that integrate them with today’s intelligent buildings. KONE plc Head Office KONE plc, Global House, Station Place, We support our customers every step of the way; from design, manufacturing and installation to maintenance and modernisation. KONE is a global leader in helping our customers manage the smooth flow of people and goods throughout their buildings. Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9HW [email protected] Regional Offices KONE plc, Unit 5 Beechwood , Chineham Business Park,...

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