KONE - INVESTORS HOME INVESTORS KONE AS AN INVESTMENT GROWTH DRIVERS GROWTH DRIVERS The growth of the elevator and escalator industry is driven by three key megatrends, urbanization, sustainability and technology. Urbanization Today, more than 50% of people live in urban areas and by 2050, that number is expected to increase to 68%. The world will continue to urbanize but the nature of urbanization is changing. The way we live, work and commute will continue to transform. Impact on the industry: demand for new equipment, growth of installed base, demand for modernization of buildings to adapt to changing needs Sustainability Globally cities stand for 75% of energy consumption and 80% of manmade greenhouse gas emissions. Requirements for smart and energy-efficient solutions, healthy and sustainable materials and overall, green and sustainable buildings are increasing. Sustainable building and circular practices become more mainstream in new construction and refurbishment. Impact on the industry: increasing customer requirements, broader array of business opportunities related to sustainable solutions Technology Technologies can be used to anticipate future needs. New technologies are enablers for solving many challenges, including challenges related to rapid urbanization and climate change. Impact on the industry: opportunities to create value for customers in new ways, new revenue streams, automation and new ways of working We use cookies to optimize site functionality and to give you the best possible experience while browsing our site. If you are fine with this and accept all cookies, just click the 'Accept' button. You can also review our privacy statement. Manage cookie preferences Accept only mandatory Accept all COMPANY Vision and strategy Culture Organization and management History Innovations PRODUCTS & SERVICES Elevators, escalators and automatic doors Maintenance and modernization Advanced people flow solutions People Flow Planning and Consulting For special buildings and large projects Solutions for greener buildings Cybersecurity in our digital solutions CAREERS Open positions Professionals and technical experts Students and graduates We offer Recruitment process FAQ INVESTORS KONE as an investment Financials and outlook Reports and presentations KONE Share Shareholders Capital Markets Days Annual general meetings Governance Investor service SUSTAINABILITY Environment Diversity and inclusion Ethics and compliance Safety and quality Our Sustainability Report Sustainability recognition REFERENCES NEWS & INSIGHTS Releases Stories Podcasts Publications QUICK LINKS Contact us Working at KONE For Suppliers For Distributors For Developers Follow us on social media Legal notice Data File Description Privacy Statement Enviromental Notice Manage cookie preference KONE Corporation Finland, KONE Oyj, Keilasatama 3, P.O. Box 7, Espoo, 02150, Finland (苏ICP备17069255号-2 | 沪公网安备 31010502002858号)