Article last updated 30 September 2025.
A door lock manufacturer is probably not the first company that comes to mind when seeking sustainable investments. After all, how much can a company that makes locks and access control systems contribute to sustainability?
The answer is a lot. In increasingly connected homes and office buildings, doors can be opened wirelessly by a mobile phone. They can also be made to be more efficient, which reduces the amount of energy used to heat and cool buildings. Case in point: according to lock manufacturer Assa Abloy, the performance of doors and windows can influence up to 20% of a building’s energy usage.
