In January 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China announced the 2023 Green Manufacturing ListLinde (China) forklift***(hereinafter referred to as "Linde (China)") wonNational Green FactoryHonorary title, markedLinde (China).InGreen manufacturingwithSustainabilityhas reached a new level.
The national green factory is a typical enterprise selected by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to achieve green and high-quality development in various industries in order to implement the "14th Five-Year Plan" industrial green development plan, comprehensively implement green manufacturing, and help the industrial field achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Linde China attaches great importance to the creation of green factories. At the beginning of 2023, a green factory promotion team was established to jointly carry out the "green factory" certification in an all-round way by teams from relevant departments such as R&D, procurement, process, quality, facilities, logistics, production, and public relations, and implement the achievement of various elements in accordance with the evaluation requirements of green factories, and deeply implement green production and lean manufacturing.
A number of innovative initiatives
Build a green factory
PolyFocus on sustainable development
Linde China adheres to the concept of sustainable development, committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Always strictly implement safety and environmental protection policiesAdhere to EHS green logistics productionEach Linde forklift truck has been lean designed to meet all the environmental requirements of the Chinese market; And the emissions of many models have reached the third stage of the European Union, which is much higher than the emission standards of similar models on the market. Other than thatLinde (China) is actively promoting electrification, accelerate"Oil-to-electricity" product structureupgrade to reduce reliance on traditional resources for customersLow energy consumption, low emissions, **ofForklift productsto help the green development of China's logistics industry.
In terms of green energy use, in May 2023,The solar energy project of Linde (China) Zhangzhou plant was officially completed and put into use。At the end of 2023,The construction of solar projects at the Xiamen and Jinan plants beganIt is expected to be put into use in 2024, which will greatly reduce the energy consumption and emissions of the plant. At the same time, in August 2023, Linde (China) Sales and Service Area introduced the "oil-to-electricity" project for service vehicles, and so far 50 Linde service vehicles have successfully realized the application of "oil-to-electricity".
Also, in 2023,KION Group is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI).It also marks the Group's solemn commitment to sustainable development.
Vigorously promote resource recycling
Linde (China).We are committed to improving the efficiency of resource use and promoting the development of a circular economy. InProcess designwithProduction processParticular attention is paid to itResource conservationwithUtilization, after years of exploration, has meltedProduce 100% ** forklift counterweightsto reduce waste generation while maximizing the use of renewable resources.
Drive technological innovation and upgrading
In response to the national "double carbon" policy,Linde (China).Actively promoteNew energy technologyInnovation and R&D, through unremitting efforts, have been launched one after anotherLithium battery forkliftswithHydrogen fuel cell forkliftsand other products, and achieve net-zero emissions in the operation process. Brand newKION New Energy Solutionsand give full playKION's "Three Electrics".The core advantages are provided for customers in all walks of lifeSafe, efficient, green and intelligentofA new experience of logistics handling energy solutions
Emphasis on safety and environmental management
Linde (China).willSafetywithEnvironmental stewardshipAs an important part of core values and business operations. Company adoptioniso45001andISO14001 Occupational HealthwithEnvironmental management measuresISO9001 quality management systemto ensure safety and environmental friendliness in production and chain links. Linde (China).willProduct safetySeeKey decision-making factorsand keep pushingEnvironmental healthwithSecurity managementprogress.
AsRepresentative enterprise in the material handling industry - Linde (China).PracticeSustainable development strategy, constantly through technological innovation and global cooperation,Explore new paths for green development, pushThe industrial vehicle industry is transforming and making a positive contribution to global environmental protection