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OverviewKey figuresHighlightsMilestonesStatement of the Board of DirectorsShaping sustainable citiesInnovation and technologyOur responsibility

Shaping sustainable cities

Annual Report 2021

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Key figures

Revenue
In CHF million
Order intake
In CHF million
Order backlog
In CHF million
Net profit
In CHF million
1 Before exceptional items
EBIT adjusted
In CHF million / Margin in %
1 252 / 11.1
Return on equity
In %
Market capitalization
In CHF million as of December 31
Number of employees
As of December 31
Dividend per registered share/ participation certificate
In CHF, dividends proposed by the Board of Directors
4.00 / 4.00

Highlights

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic kept affecting our environment in unprec­edented ways. Schindler employees around the globe continued to focus on keeping cities moving and delivering value for our customers.

Revenue growth
+5.6%
Top Speed 23 program successfully launched
Accelerating digital transformation, boosting product innovation, and addressing profitability gaps
Improving travel experience in buildings
New building transit management system Schindler PORT 4D launched
Top 25
Schindler included in SXI Switzerland Sustainability 25 Index
Rollout of modular products advanced
BuildingMinds selected by Microsoft as one of the 20 global partners for their Global Sustainability Campaign
Schindler committed to science-based targets and stepping up climate action
Science-based targets build on the latest climate science to determine what actions are needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
of the maintained portfolio is connected
>20%
Schindler joins RE100 global initiative to use 100% renewable energy

Milestones

Keeping cities moving des­pite the historic dis­rupti­ons of the last two years has continued to be our fo­cus in 2021.

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Chairman & CEO Silvio Napoli on what shapes Schindler’s future
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Chairman & CEO Silvio Napoli on what shapes Schindler’s future
Chairman & CEO Silvio Napoli on what shapes Schindler’s future

Statement of the Board of Directors

Accelerated sustain­ability efforts to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy

Launched the Top Speed 23 program to get future-ready faster

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Shaping sustainable cities

Schindler combines innovation, technological advances, and smart mobility with high ethical standards and respect for the environment. In the world’s growing metropolises, Schindler products and services ensure quality of urban living for current and future generations. Around the globe, Schindler is helping to build the future.

Innovation and technology

Modular energy-efficient solutions for a seamless and interactive user experience, enab­ling customers and passengers to leverage the full potential of digitalization and make buildings safer, more efficient, sustainable, and attractive.

Schindler R.I.S.ESchindler ClimbLiftSchindler Media NetworkSchindler CleanMobility and passenger space solutionsBuildingMindsSchindler CoLabBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) product offeringDigital TwinSchindler AheadSchindler PORT Modular product offering
BuildingMinds
Digitalizing building portfolios to drive performance and sustainability
Schindler Ahead
Advanced adaptive maintenance and remote services based on real-time data
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