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Sustainability
A Word From Our Chairman and CEO
“Fundamentally, we excel where global megatrends and sustainability intersect with our innovation and capabilities. Today, 15% of the world’s carbon emissions (CO2e) come from heating and cooling buildings, and another 8% comes from global food loss. And these numbers are growing.
We are continually innovating to bend the curve on global warming. By 2030, we will reduce our customer’s carbon emissions (CO2e) by 1 gigaton by changing the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines and other perishables.”
— Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer
Urgent global issues demand visionary leadership.
Here are three ways we’re making the right changes.
The Gigaton Challenge
We’re reducing one gigaton of carbon emissions (CO2e) from our customers’ footprint by 2030. Join us
How We'll Do It
We’re scaling technology, innovation and sustainability strategies, and rethinking our supply chain to achieve carbon neutral operations.
Our Progress
metric tons of CO2e avoided over the past six years through the use of energy efficient and low emitting technologies
countries where we are selling next generation solutions
Leading by Example
We’re reworking and converting our supply chain and operations to
have a restorative impact on the environment. See our 2030 commitments
How We'll Do It
Our pledge is to achieve carbon neutral operations, deliver zero waste to landfills, become net positive with water use, and reach 10 percent absolute reduction in energy consumption.
Our Progress
total reduction in water use in water-stressed regions between 2013 and 2018
total operational energy efficiency increase over the past five years
Opportunity for All
We’re focusing on our workforce and communities by strengthening economic mobility and bolstering quality of life.
How We'll Do It
Among many initiatives, we’ll achieve enhanced workforce diversity reflective of our communities, seek gender parity in leadership roles, and provide wellness offerings for our global employee population.
Our Progress
of leadership positions were held by women in 2018
of new suppliers are screened on human rights and labor practices
Progress is seen in every facet of our businesses.
We’re leading the industry and creating positive change.
We disclose our progress through an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) lens.
Here’s how it works.
Environmental Actions
Social – People & Communities
