June 1, 2020
A Call for Unity, Equality and Justice

Michael W. Lamach, Trane Technologies Chairman and CEO
(This message from Mike Lamach was originally shared with Trane Technologies employees on May 31)
My heart is heavy with recent events, including the tragic and
senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.
This spate of losses is yet another blow in a prolonged history of
racism, injustice and violence against the black community. This makes
me angry and sad about how little progress we’ve made as a
nation.
As a lifelong student of history, I feel it’s
incredibly important to remember and learn from the past. I’ve looked
back on some of Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings, and feel especially
struck by his words “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere.” To truly change people’s hearts and minds, and ensure our
nation and our communities are safe and welcoming for everyone, each
one of us needs to fight for equality and justice.
This
is a sensitive topic with a long history, and we all come to it from
different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. As a white
person, there is no way I can fathom the black experience in America.
But I can seek to understand, and ask for forgiveness if I offend. I
can acknowledge the seen and unseen inequalities I know are happening.
Especially in this time of COVID-19, where they have become even more
prevalent.
Together, we can strive for unity, equality
and justice both in our company and in our communities. We can be part
of the conversation, speak the unsaid and stand up for what is right.
We can reach out to others who are different from us, spread kindness
and support one another.
I am encouraged by how many of
you have created safe space for dialogue in our Employee Resource
Groups. I am heartened by how we are working together to enhance
diversity in leadership and ensure an inclusive and respectful
environment. When we talk about challenging possible and reimagining
our new reality as Trane Technologies, that means staying true to our
values, and doing our part to create a better future for all.
I ask that each of you be understanding and respectful of one
another. I hope for peace and progress as protests continue in
communities across the nation.
Please be safe, and join
me in standing against injustice.
Mike Lamach
Chairman and CEO
Trane Technologies

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