Thyssenkrupp Elevator recognized for sustainability

Thyssenkrupp Elevator has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP.

The organization placed Thyssenkrupp Elevator on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change. Therewith, the company was recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.

In Spain and North America the company plans to replace about 600 gasoline vans with approximately 460 hybrid vans and 140 electric vans over the next ten years. Photo: © thyssenkrupp Elevator

"That makes Thyssenkrupp Elevator one of a small number of high-performing companies out of in total 9,600 that were scored by CDP in 2020" stressed the company.

At Thyssenkrupp Elevator, sustainability "means investing in the environmental friendly production of innovative mobility solutions", comments Peter Walker, CEO of Thyssenkrupp Elevator. That comprises an even more intelligent and reduced use of materials as well as sustainable products, and reduced energy consumption in all products and services.

Fewer CO2 emissions

"In particular, we have committed to fewer CO2 emissions, increased energy efficiency and work hard towards improved waste management", says Paula Casares, Head of Sustainability at Thyssenkrupp Elevator.

Photo: © CDP

"Specifically, by 2030, we are targeting a carbon footprint reduction of 25%, and by 2040, we are aiming to reduce our GHG emissions by 50%, based on our current carbon-footprint for Scope 1 and 2 emissions."

According to thyssenkrupp Elevator CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process "is widely recognized as the gold standard of corporate environmental transparency". In 2020, over 9,600 companies have disclosed data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP’s platform – the highest ever.

More information: www.thyssenkrupp-elevator.com
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