Responsibility We Elevate... Our World

Together with our customers, we shape the cities of the future by providing sustainable, smart urban mobility. Sustainability is integral to the Schindler way of doing business, defining how we work – creating value for all.

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Nonfinancial Report 2024

Since 2023, we publish our progress on our sustainability efforts in our annual report. Our NonFinancial report provides a detailed overview of our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Responsibility news & insights

2/2/26

Earthquake-ready by design

Earthquake safety in high-rises comes down to seconds. Elevators equipped with seismic sensors detect the earliest tremor signals and automatically move passengers to the nearest floor.

11/2/25

Three ITC – An innovative first

Set in one of Shanghai’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Three ITC covers an area of over 320,000 square meters, featuring two striking high-rise towers, 70 and 43 floors tall, connected by a retail podium.

9/21/25

Place Banque Nationale – Defying gravity and the pandemic

Montreal's skyline has a new icon: the headquarters of Banque Nationale. Its striking, multi-plane contoured façade combines boldness with elegance, exemplifying 21st-century architecture.

9/14/25

Go with the flow: Modernizing without interrupting

"Breaking the flow": a no-no for writers, musicians, artists – and elevator technicians alike.

9/7/25

Modernizing Sydney

Across the globe our teams of experts are using cutting-edge solutions to modernize and rejuvenate buildings. Sydney, on the east coast of Australia, provides a great showcase of how our modernizations breathe new life into projects of all kinds.

8/24/25

Taikoo Place – Enhancing the community

The culmination of an urban regeneration project 30 years in the making, Taikoo Place has all the hallmarks of a modern business district: a great location, state-of-the-art offices, excellent transportation links, and a vibrant mix of dining and green spaces.

6/15/25

Solaire Resort North – It’s more fun in Manila

There’s a new home for entertainment in Metro Manila. Our team installed a total of 67 elevators and escalators, helping guests navigate the resort’s 156,000 square meters, to ensure that the fun never stops.

5/25/25

City-savvy maintenance: beating traffic, cutting emissions

In every big city, knowing the best routes is a rite of passage. The same goes for our teams around the world – on their way to the next job site, they need to get from A to B quickly and efficiently. And sometimes, that means leaving the car behind.

5/5/25

Keeping a mega city moving

Mumbai’s extensive metro system relies on our high-performance escalators, made in India, to keep passengers moving efficiently through its stations.

4/28/25

Mind the gap: Reviving cities with rail systems

Across the globe, cities are rediscovering their true purpose – as vibrant hubs for human connection rather than transient spaces for vehicles. Rail networks are emerging as the propelling force enabling this transformation.

4/14/25

Ziraat Bank Headquarters – Setting new standards

The stunning new complex in the heart of Istanbul’s new financial district masterfully bridges past and present, combining the city’s rich cultural heritage with innovative vertical mobility solutions.

4/6/25

The power of less

Building smarter isn't just about adding tech – it's about designing structures that need less energy from the start.

3/3/25

Substance over style

Smart cities were going to fix everything – from gridlocked traffic and energy-inefficient buildings to lack of urban safety and waning quality of life. The vision was sleek.

2/23/25

Deloitte Centre – Bringing it all together

The opening of the Deloitte Centre in January 2024 marked the culmination of the building’s stunning transformation and the final piece in the Commercial Bay precinct puzzle.

2/10/25

Greener buildings, more sustainable cities: the power of modernization

At its core, modernization enhances every aspect of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways – from the technology that powers them to their functionality and design. But beyond that, modernization is a pathway to greater sustainability.

1/28/25

Rethinking urban living

Most of the buildings shaping our cities of the future are already here. Around 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been built.

Supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

We support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the Paris Climate Agreement. We've identified six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) where we can have the most impact – but we contribute to more.

Our net-zero target for 2040 follows the SBTi’s rigorous, and science-based approach

Our climate achievements have been recognized by CDP, placing us on the A List

As a member of UN Global Compact, we are committed to sustainable and ethical business

As an official supporter of RE100, we are driving the shift to 100% renewable electricity

As a sustainability-minded supplier, we hold an EcoVadis Platinum rating

Our reporting is aligned with the globally recognized GRI Standards

We proudly support the global disability inclusion movement as part of The Valuable 500

As a member of the WBCSD, we stand for sustainable business transformation