As the population of Canada continues to grow, sustainable urban development has become a key concern. To meet the needs of large metropolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, NEEA member companies (KONE, Otis, Schindler, TK Elevator) are developing innovative strategies and solutions that will address the challenges of urbanization while still prioritizing safety and the environment.
By modernizing existing infrastructure and designing more energy-efficient products, NEEA members are significantly reducing the carbon footprint of buildings across Canada.
As of this May, all NEEA member companies have released sustainability reports compiled according to the leading sustainability reporting standard, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Each report reflects our member companies’ commitments to energy efficiency, transparency, and corporate responsibility. For example, one report found that related greenhouse gas emissions had been reduced by 19% during the 2020-21 fiscal year, while reliance on electricity obtained from renewable resources had increased to 45%. Another report from the same year revealed that 99%+ of all industrial waste generated by factory operations had been successfully recycled.
NEEA member companies have set ambitious global goals to continue reducing greenhouse gas emissions and further the other great work accomplished thus far. These objectives are critical to supporting cities in sustainable infrastructure development as well as environmentally conscious retrofits, repairs, and renovations.
Modernizing elevators alone can increase energy savings by 70%. Not only does this mean lower operating costs, more predictable lifecycle management and better people flow, but it is also a key element in the establishment of eco-friendly, green buildings.
As Canadian cities move towards sustainable urban development to accommodate population growth, NEEA member companies are taking the necessary steps to go green. Environmentally friendly, energy efficient buildings are soon to be the norm: