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Logista, one of Europe's largest logistics companies, collaborated with Thermo King to deploy AxlePower energy recovery technology across its refrigerated fleet, cutting emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.

Our Oberhausen facility in Germany, is a carbon neutral Center of Excellence and Trane Rental Services hub that is advancing electrification, circular rental solutions and the next generation of talent while helping lead Trane Technologies toward its 2030 Sustainability Commitments.

Northern Illinois University partnered with Trane Technologies on a comprehensive campus sustainability program that reduced energy consumption, cut emissions and created hands-on learning opportunities that developed future talent.

As AI infrastructure scales, strategic partnerships are helping Trane Technologies advance data center sustainability with innovative cooling and thermal management solutions. 

The Advanced Technology Training Center expands Trane Technologies’ commitment to developing the next generation of skilled HVAC technicians through hands-on learning, mentorship and cutting-edge training environments.

When Sergio Blas Medina joined Trane Technologies through the Accelerated Development Program, he was looking for an opportunity to work on technology that mattered. Today, he helps develop electrification solutions at Thermo King that are transforming transport refrigeration and reducing emissions across global supply chains.

Circularity can create sustainable business value while reducing waste by extending asset life, recovering valuable materials and improving product performance.

Discover how Sajid Khanpuri’s passion for energy efficiency and drive to think big led him to help transform how thousands of buildings are managed, one algorithm at a time.

Featuring the perspectives of leaders from major brands and industry-leading companies, this playbook brings together core insights and real-world examples showing how sustainability creates business value.

After 30 years at Trane Technologies, Doug Burds helps customers rethink replacement. Through renewal, remanufacturing and proactive service, he extends equipment life and drives circular impact across North America.

As AI demand grows, data centers are becoming some of the world’s most energy-intensive facilities. Learn how Trane Technologies is collaborating with organizations like ES2 to advance energy-smart data centers through breakthrough cooling innovation, AI-driven optimization and sustainable digital infrastructure solutions.

A concise primer on the what, why and how of decarbonization, highlighting strategies and technologies that can help organizations lead in a low-carbon economy.

Thermal management systems transform how buildings use heat by recovering and reusing energy that would otherwise be wasted. Learn how Trane Technologies customers like Organon are cutting fuel costs, lowering emissions and building resilience.

Where most people see waste, Tiffany Waymer sees materials with untapped value. As a materials engineer at Trane Technologies, she works inside real-world constraints to turn circular design into measurable climate impact.

Long-haul transport was once seen as one of the hardest sectors to electrify. New electrification innovations are changing that, helping fleets reduce fuel use, emissions and operating costs.

From energy use and asset management to the workplace experience, smart buildings use AI-enabled intelligence to reduce costs and turn sustainability goals into operational outcomes.

From efficiency to heat recovery, decarbonization can unlock operational savings. Discover how smarter systems, energy-saving strategies and innovative technologies are generating positive climate outcomes and business value.

Mechanical engineer Madison Smith never expected to work in HVAC. Through Trane Technologies’ Graduate Training Program, she’s finding knowledge, community and purpose as she prepares for her service career in Vancouver, B.C.

At Trane Technologies’ Advanced Technology Training Center in Davidson, North Carolina, decades of experience meet the next generation of HVAC talent.

Embodied carbon is the hidden environmental footprint of the built environment. Explore how suppliers, manufacturers and sustainability leaders can reduce that footprint through innovation and collaboration.

Kendra Decker works with technology, trust and compliance in some of the world’s most regulated environments.

Climate tech can make buildings and data centers more responsive to the grid, reducing cost and emissions.

From buildings and the cold chain to transport and industry, the shift to electrification is cutting emissions, reducing costs and creating jobs.

Discover how Corey Letcher is redefining what’s possible by leveraging thermal battery storage to make an impact in some of the world’s largest and most complex buildings.

Across Asia Pacific, demand for retrofits is rising as customers look for ways to improve the performance of their existing HVAC systems. With stricter energy efficiency regulations, aging infrastructure and a greater focus on sustainability, Trane Services teams are helping customers decarbonize, extend equipment life and strengthen operations through engineered retrofit solutions.

Learn how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program empowers individuals with non-visible disabilities and creates a sense of belonging. Read about the real employee experiences shaping an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Read about the standout moments of 2025. Discover how we're leading by example with sustainable growth practices, continuing to innovate by embracing circularity and artificial intelligence as well as how our people and solutions are making a difference.

Treating cooling and heating as siloed, disconnected systems is an outdated yet still common mindset that results in wasted energy, higher greenhouse gas emissions, and unnecessary costs. Industries can achieve substantial gains in efficiency, sustainability, and performance by transitioning to a unified thermal management approach.

In Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Trane Technologies co-hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew dive into the real-world intersection of sustainability, finance and technology.

Advanced HVAC technologies are enabling pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to meet stringent compliance standards while reducing energy use and carbon emissions.

Data centers power everyday life, and their energy use is rising fast. Scott Smith explains what drives data center energy consumption, why cooling matters and how smarter systems cut costs and risk.

Twenty years into his career with Trane Technologies, Tom Gallant is still inspired by engineering with purpose, building community and finding family.

As technology continues to transform our economy, flexibility and collaboration across the energy sector will help drive efficiency and resilience.

Season 5 Episode 11: Join us for an inspiring conversation about how sustainability is driving growth and impact across industries.

Jennifer Black’s 30-year career at Trane Technologies reflects a legacy of engineering, mentorship and innovation. From being one of only a few women engineers early in her career to leading mission-critical projects today, she has championed inclusion, supported the next generation of women in STEM and embraced opportunities to grow professionally while balancing work and family.

Kris Gagermeier’s 26-year journey at Trane Technologies started with a nudge… and grew into a career training the next generation of industry leaders.

Season 5 Episode 10: Transforming how we think about the product lifecycle – even for buildings – to create a more sustainable future. 

At Climate Week NYC, sustainability leaders highlighted how decarbonization can create business value and drive growth.

Season 5 Episode 9: As AI drives growth in data centers, climate tech is helping build a more sustainable digital future.

Competition for talent is fierce, but at Trane Technologies, we've discovered that skills-based hiring is the key to recruiting a highly skilled workforce from unconventional pathways.

Season 5 Episode 8: From buildings to insect ecosystems, how artificial intelligence is a powerful ally in sustainability and innovation.

Beth Wehrer’s story shows how navigating challenges with empathy can build deeper connections and drive positive change at work and beyond.

At our Galway, Ireland facility, we’ve achieved and sustained zero-waste to landfill with innovative supply chain and recycling relationships and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Shari Werwinski, Trane Technologies’ first female plant leader at La Crosse, Wisconsin, is building world-class chillers and a legacy of leadership, positivity and purpose.

Decarbonizing urban areas requires bold innovation. Many of the solutions we need already exist, as seen at 2025's London Climate Action Week. Our challenge is to implement them at scale.

Trane Technologies' Chair and CEO Dave Regnery celebrates the company’s 5-year anniversary by ringing the bell at the NYSE and talks AI data center infrastructure, and future opportunities and risks with Market Catalysts host Jared Blikre.

Season 5 Episode 7: How a bold retrofit at 55 Water Street is saving energy and cost for this green buildings leader

Our remanufacturing and repair programs give new life to critical assets, turning circularity into cost-savings for our customers and advancing our sustainability commitments.

Pablo Agurcia's journey shows how bravely embracing differences can unlock creativity, connection and purpose.

How can digitalization of the built environment positively impact operations and the climate? How can we combat rising energy rates and reduce carbon emissions? As we shift focus from equipment and services to outcome-driven demand, answering these questions is crucial.

Learn how electrification engineer Farris Al-Humayani finds the right fit and makes a difference at Trane Technologies.

From intern to Data Platform Manager, Mark Thorson's team has helped power $1M+ in fuel savings, accelerate digital transformation and advance sustainability through smarter data use.

We’re innovating for impact. 55 Water Street’s electrification and decarbonization initiative leverages thermal management technology to transform one of New York City’s largest properties into a model for sustainable buildings, aligning energy and sustainability goals.

Season 5 Episode 6: There does not have to be a tradeoff between sustainability strategy and a strong bottom line. 

Trane Technologies’ Chair and CEO, Dave Regnery, describes the relationship between a strong culture, business and communities.

Through a mix of technical development, real-world application and shared purpose, Trane Technologies’ Graduate Training Program is launching the next generation of engineering sales leaders.

Season 5 Episode 5: How innovation, sustainability, technology and a purpose-aligned culture are all linked together.

At Trane Technologies, UX Design Lead Emily Peconi is building real solutions for real people. With hardware, software, data and human insight all in play, she’s proving that user experience in HVAC is anything but ordinary.

Rebecca Verdon brings sustainability, creativity and community into everything she does as a Packaging Engineer at Trane Technologies.

Our transport refrigeration circularity strategy is extending equipment life, reducing carbon emissions and helping achieve our Gigaton Challenge.

Sustainability is a proven driver of growth. Discover how a clear vision and an innovative culture can accelerate profitability and change the world. 

Season 5 Episode 4: Reducing Carbon Emissions for the Long Haul

Circularity practices like proactive maintenance and energy efficient upgrades can lengthen equipment life, create business value for customers and help decarbonize operations.

Discover how Marc-Olivier leverages digital technology and AI to drive sustainability and innovation in the heating and cooling industry. Learn about his journey, the transformative power of AI and how his work contributes to a greener planet.

Season 5 Episode 3: Sustainable innovation for healthier buildings

We’ve lifted the curtain on the inner workings of our decarbonization strategy with a public playbook, sharing every lever we will use on our path to net-zero by 2050.

Learn how Adam Stroud drives innovative electrification solutions for high-powered batteries and why he appreciates having a job that helps him drive a more sustainable world.

Season 5, Episode 2: Welcoming Trane’s Cool Air, Hot Takes to Healthy Spaces

Learn how a growth mindset fosters innovation for electrification expert Noah Lopez, helping him move Trane Technologies forward to an electrified future.

By transforming discarded single-use plastics into second life refrigeration parts, we’re reducing costs and scaling decarbonization, creating a circularity blueprint for our global supply chain.

Denise Rodgers, a Sales Administrator, has thrived in a supportive, inclusive environment, leveraging skills from past roles and customizing her career as she grows.

Season 5, Episode 1: The technology solution for cooler buildings

Our ​near- and long-term sustainability ​commitments are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and highlighted in this Vision 2045 film.

Join us this season on Healthy Spaces where innovation meets real-world impact.

Elizabeth Tomalis exemplifies how every role at Trane Technologies is an opportunity for impact. Learn how she has grown in her marketing role to advance the company’s sustainability-driven purpose.

Trane Technologies uses circularity in materials to cut carbon emissions, improve supply chain resilience and achieve our Sustainability Commitments.

Irina Friptu's 12-year journey at Trane Technologies showcases how mentorship and a culture of innovation have driven her career growth and personal development. Discover how Irina's dedication and the company's supportive environment have aligned to foster her success.

We’re leading the HVAC industry’s transition to low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, reducing environmental impact while providing the same expected comfort and performance.

When Organon, a global pharmaceutical company focused on women's health, sought a heating and cooling solution to meet their 2035 net zero goals, they found the answer with Trane.

Discover how Baris Akcora is contributing to our culture of innovation and making an impact by helping our customers with the electrification of their fleets in the transportation industry.

Thermo King and Range Energy are currently testing the latest in the line of cold chain electrification solutions, setting a new standard in low- to no-carbon refrigerated transport.

Our La Crosse facility, where Trane® was founded more than 100 years ago, is helping lead our business toward a more sustainable future.

A collaborative scope 1 emissions reduction and electrification program helps EnerSys cut fossil fuels, save on energy costs and realize strategic benefits.

As we integrate circularity into our manufacturing operations, we’re reimagining product lifecycles, conserving resources, cutting emissions and driving growth through sustainability.

Woolworths and DP World launch Thermo King AxlePower, a 100%-electric, zero-emissions refrigerated trailer system, in South Africa.

As the climate continues to change, and risks to human health and well-being continue to grow, one critical area demands our attention: the use of energy recovery technology in our cities to decarbonize buildings and transport.

Learn how Trane Technologies is supporting young professional Cassidy Balzer’s flexible growth path while she gains early career experience in finance, management and process improvement.

Every job is a sustainability job, and every role is an opportunity for impact. Discover how Anna Meier is making an impact by helping building owners optimize performance, reduce energy consumption and create a greener tomorrow.

Water is essential to life—and business—and an important element in sustainability strategy.

Discover why coming to work is one of the best parts of the day for Tasha Williams, New Product Quality Reliability Engineer. Learn how she is thriving in her role while driving quality and even getting the opportunity to “blow stuff up.” 

Principal Electrification Engineer Matt Srnec is thriving at Thermo King® where he passionately drives electrification for the company and the industry while uplifting the next generation of engineers.

Trane Technologies’ VP of Product Management on what it means to innovate sustainably in today’s environment.

Integrating advanced AI technology in HVAC systems is supercharging what’s possible for reducing built environment emissions.

Listen to our top episodes of Healthy Spaces Season 4 to hear what’s next in climate tech. 

We believe every job at Trane Technologies can be a sustainability job. Learn how Alessandra Hammond builds systems and processes to advance sustainability goals.

The Carolina Farm Trust increases access to locally grown produce and drives growth in the regional food economy.

We amplify our impact on issues from global climate action to local community needs through our partnerships.

Trane Technologies VP of Sustainability Scott Tew discusses the company’s move to reduce embodied carbon at UNGA Goals House at Climate Week NYC 2024.

We believe every job at Trane Technologies can be a sustainability job. Learn how Emma reduces the emissions of buildings through her work as an energy engineering team lead. 

Women sustainability leaders gather for an inspiring and wide-ranging panel discussion during Climate Week NYC.

Scott Tew has been named to The Independent's inaugural Climate 100 List for his impactful contributions to sustainability and climate leadership. 

Learn how innovations in technology, policy and partnerships are helping build to net-zero, faster.

Trane Technologies’ sustainability and procurement leaders on the company’s move to reduce embodied carbon by 40%.

This article is co-authored by Kinnar Ghiya, Vice President, Procurement, Trane Technologies.

We believe every job at Trane Technologies is a sustainability job. Learn more about how Cal's efforts surrounding embodied carbon reduction are positively impacting our industry and the world.

Chair and CEO Dave Regnery explains how the company is helping high-tech and industrial customers reduce their energy demands and improve sustainability.

The power of authenticity in sustainability communications.

Water is essential – but often missing from corporate sustainability targets. Ecolab’s Chief Sustainability Officer Emilio Tenuta joins the podcast to discuss the importance of including water in the climate conversation. 

Our Chief Human Resources Officer on how our culture of impact drives growth for our people, our company and our communities.

How can we support the next generation of climate innovators? Leaders explore the role of corporate citizenship and innovative education in creating a sustainable future.

How can innovative climate tech help reduce both food waste and carbon emissions? Industry leaders discuss how they are building a smarter and more efficient cold chain, from farm to fork.

There does not have to be a tradeoff between a sustainability strategy and a strong bottom line.

Our Chief Digital Officer and leaders from a climate tech incubator discuss how digital transformation will impact sustainability

Innovating for a workforce of the future with Opportunity@Work’s Byron Auguste and Betsey Strobl, VP of Talent

Even though our industry is experiencing talent shortages, we continue to attract top talent with a standout company culture that’s focused on innovation and sustainability.

What does it really take to get to net-zero? Listen to climate leader Avipsa Mahapatra talk about the challenge and importance of transforming global climate goals into meaningful action.

We’re building a diverse workforce for the future by investing in the next generation.

Join us for conversations with sustainability leaders, startups and scientists about what’s next and how we are making a positive impact on people and the planet. 

The technology exists today to decarbonize the built environment. How will we get to net-zero? Together.

A Q&A with Total Rewards leader Lynn Castrataro on our approach to align well-being offerings into a way of life and match company culture.

Trane® provides efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions for the venues of the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.

Thermo King EMEA delivers on its pledge to provide customers like RTR Holland fully electric, zero direct emission refrigeration solutions for every segment of the cold chain.

When designer Leanne Ford set out to modernize her historic Pittsburgh home, she looked to Trane® for a solution that increased efficiency, sustainability and indoor air quality.

Photo by Amy Neunsinger; Styled by Hilary Robertson

At Thermo King Greenville, preparation and collaboration allowed for an accelerated timeline in the buildout of a new site ready for the future of electrification.

An Abu Dhabi hospital gets an advanced heat pump-driven sanitary water system.

Pure Harvest and Trane join to install the first sustainable, electrified cooling and heating plant in the UAE inside a desert greenhouse.

Climate change presents an opportunity for business to lead. 

Globally business has an opportunity to lead in the fight against climate change. Discover five strategies companies can use to reduce carbon.

The manufacturing team for Thermo King in Galway, Ireland is leading the way toward Trane Technologies’ carbon neutral operations, innovating for the future, reducing environmental impact and contributing to a net-zero future. 

Innovators across multiple industries are using artificial intelligence to help systems operate smarter and more efficiently. What does this mean for the future of sustainable homes? Joel Gouker, director of innovation at Trane Technologies, explains.

Trane Technologies leaders share their perspectives on COP28.

One of our top air quality experts shares his perspective on balancing energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.

Donny Simmons, President of Commercial HVAC Americas for Trane Technologies, joins The Green Hour Podcast to talk about sustainability in action.

Scott Tew, VP Sustainability joins Sustainable Nation to discuss Trane Technologies’ leadership in setting climate goals, taking action and transparently reporting on progress.

Two Trane Technologies leaders rally others to magnify the potential for doing good - and feeling great.

Accelerating decarbonization means not only inventing new technologies but also advocating for policies that support them at scale.

Trane Technologies leaders engaged with customers and environmental partners to take action together.

Scott Tew, VP Sustainability joins One Planet Podcast to discuss Trane Technologies’ smart solutions and 2030 Sustainability Commitments, highlighting the Gigaton Challenge.

Amy Volz, head of workforce innovation at Trane Technologies, joins the Hear Her Story Podcast to discuss the impact of the Trane Technologies Technician Apprenticeship Program on workforce innovation in the manufacturing industry.

Carrie Ruddy, senior vice president and chief communications and marketing officer at Trane Technologies, joins the CMO Podcast to explore the transformative impact of the company’s “purpose-driven strategy.”

We're leading by example in responsible operations, and sourcing low-carbon steel is an important step on the path to net-zero.

Hear from sustainability leaders about how to build a net-zero future together.

A shared understanding of measurements and reporting mechanisms provides the foundation for trust with employees, investors, customers and communities.

Our team at Trane Monterrey is taking bold action to lead the way in responsible operations, installing photovoltaic panels and a biological wastewater treatment plant to reduce absolute energy consumption and achieve net positive water consumption for production across three plants. 

We’re investing in employee training, market education and community engagement, using storytelling as a tool to empower individuals and drive positive change towards a net-zero future.

Crucial conversations to advance a net-zero future

Investing in workforce innovation and strategic partnerships to develop and grow a diverse pipeline of talent.

How high-efficiency chillers, thermal energy storage and building automation are accelerating the decarbonization of one of the largest office buildings in New York City.

Decarbonization is a term being used more and more around the world. For Thermo King, it has become a strategic part of our innovation journey and a way to advance our industry toward more sustainable outcomes.

Trane Technologies collaborates with Yuanshan Foundation to empower rural students in China with STEM education, fostering sustainable futures.

Climate tech can not only keep us comfortable but also help us get food on the table—reliably and sustainably.

Innovative heat pump technology and electrified thermal management systems are set to become game-changers in the way commercial buildings are managed. But to get the most out of these technologies, we have to change our mindset and break down silos around heating and cooling. 

A top engineer shares her perspective on the role of homes in leading more sustainable lives.

Scott Tew, VP Sustainability joins the STAY podcast to explore the meaning, history and impact of sustainability at Trane Technologies.

Claudia shares how she helps create a supportive workplace for LGBTQIA+ at the plant in Monterrey, Mexico. 

As we challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world, the best place to start might actually be in our own homes.  

Learn how one of our leaders supported a STEM volunteer effort to shape the next generation of leaders and uplift his community.

The road to a net-zero future is paved with uneven milestones and few signposts, but getting there is possible with the right roadmap and vision.

Of all the ways in which human and environmental health are intertwined, the most essential connection may be in the very air we breathe. 

With 15% of the world’s GHG emissions coming from heating and cooling homes and buildings, electric heat pumps can help to play a major role in reducing the use of fossil fuels and decarbonizing the built environment. 

A leader shares her thoughts on embracing allyship to foster a culture of inclusivity.

Scott Tew, VP Sustainability joins the EnVisioneering Exchange podcast to share how we are building circularity into everything we do.

Meenakshi Yellamraju shares the power of uplifting others and contributing to our diverse and inclusive culture through her work as an engineering leader and co-chair of the Asian Employee Resource Group.

An investment in your promise to employees requires a broad approach and constant nurturing.

In just three years, Kongmeng Vang has paved his way to leadership, thanks to hard work, support, access to opportunities and resources like tuition reimbursement. Learn how he’s advanced professionally and personally to support his family.

As a global climate innovator, Trane Technologies has clear ambitions. But ambition alone is not enough—we take action every day to enhance our positive impact on our customers and our communities.

How innovations in refrigerated cold chain transport can accelerate the decarbonization of our roads and cities

Everyone has a different reason why they are inspired to act. Ben and Lily share how they’re addressing hunger in their community through Operation Possible.

How a Memphis homeowner increased efficiency and reduced energy costs by installing variable speed heat pumps and upgraded smart thermostats.

Dominique Silva is thriving in a career where she preserves the environment and leads employees in developing solutions to create a better world - while also inspiring girls to be STEM leaders of the future.

How an award-winning project at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall campus replaced fossil-fueled boilers with a thermal system of air- and water-source cascading heat pumps, reducing both energy expenses and carbon emissions.

How Powhatan County (Virginia) Public Schools’ district-wide upgrades increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, lowered energy costs, and enhanced the learning environment for the district’s 4,500 students.

How Fife Creamery (Scotland) improved the efficiency and sustainability of its operations with 30 new vehicles featuring engineless, compressor-driven refrigeration systems and two additional inverter-powered systems for drawbar trailers. 

The installation of electric chillers at its flagship Bergdorf Goodman Women's Store put Saks Global on the path toward net-zero, eliminating natural gas usage, increasing efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions. 

The HVAC industry can fill the growing need for skilled employees in HVAC and other trades by recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining women workers.

While global megatrends continue to intensify, they’re also tailwinds for innovation and long-term growth.

Alicia is passionate about her professional development--utilizing company resources and a strong support network--while uplifting young girls in STEM and supporting her local community.

Installation of new electrified Thermal Management System provides all-electric heating to the facility and is expected to reduce 1,800 metric tons of carbon emissions.

The race is on to transform companies for success in a decarbonized world. Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer Paul Camuti offers his perspective on the role of the board in strategy and oversight of ESG.

We’re sharing our strategy for reducing Scope 3 product-related emissions because others are ready to follow our lead.

Investing in the success of people includes building communities of belonging, advocacy and allyship. For our Black Employee Network, we're recognizing 10 years of progress and the need to continue.

Trane Technologies’ partnership with Discovery Education shows how corporate citizenship and sustainability go hand in hand.

A spotlight on the shifting needs of the manufacturing workforce and the importance of investing in opportunities that match the demands of today.

A look back on IAQ strategies and how innovative new technologies—plus an integrated, data-driven approach—can help us tackle IAQ issues in the most energy-efficient way.

How setting science-based targets and calculating product emissions has been key to Trane Technologies’ climate action.

Through Operation Possible, our employee-powered innovation program, everyone can boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. For Arun Doraisami, that meant encouraging others to collaborate and innovate.

European Container Services turns to Trane Technologies’ Thermo King business for solar panels that help reduce their CO2 footprint.

Our corporate citizenship strategy utilizes the company’s strongest resources in order to uplift and engage students from underrepresented communities, so they can eventually drive change for our planet. 

Building a culture that is right for today and even better for tomorrow.

How a holistic approach to modernizing buildings helped New Mexico decarbonize aging buildings and reduce energy costs.