September 25, 2020
Urgent Action on the Agenda at Climate Week NYC

Dave Regnery, President and Chief Operating Officer, Trane Technologies
As I reflect on the virtual discussions and events held over the last
several days at Climate Week NYC, I’m more confident than ever to say
we have the energy and enthusiasm to look at the world’s climate
challenges, and see possibilities.
The importance of
indoor air quality was among many urgent topics covered this week. The
connection between indoor environmental quality (IEQ), human health
and sustainability are all imperative components for resilient and
strong communities, economies and the environment. It also underscores
the importance of our newly announced Center for Healthy and Efficient Spaces (CHES) to
serve as a catalyst for addressing issues tied to the effect that IEQ
can have on the health and well-being of people in indoor spaces -
without compromising energy efficiency and the impact on the
planet.
Optimizing the balance between comfort, health
and energy consumption depends on building intelligence and
connectivity – the driving forces behind a facility’s sustainability,
and another key point of discussion during Climate Week.
Trane Technologies, through our strategic Trane® brand, is
focused on creating smart, efficient buildings to reduce carbon
emissions. With more than 20,000 connected buildings in the U.S. and
Europe, and nearly 1 million pieces of connected equipment, we’re
constantly analyzing unique, detailed data on how a building is
performing, where improvements can be made, and how to make them
happen. This helps us play a vital part in overall increased
sustainability, especially as we look at accelerating decarbonization
and the transformation to carbon neutral buildings.
In
the next 10 years, we’ll see increased availability of connectivity,
and data driving real-time action. That will change the industry, and
will be the motivating force behind operating smarter, more
cost-effective and high-performing buildings. A “disconnected”
building will become a relic in the near future.
But big
ideas mean nothing if you don’t make them happen – and global change
starts with the courage to act. On the heels of Climate Week NYC, I’m
reinvigorated to think bigger and act bolder – and I encourage
everyone to rise to the challenge on confronting climate change with
us.
Watch Dave Regnery discuss the importance of energy efficiency, smart buildings and our vision for a more sustainable world.
"I’m reinvigorated to think bigger and act bolder – and I encourage everyone to rise to the challenge on confronting climate change with us."

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