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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.

Translating our desire to help into a sustainable response to natural disasters.

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.

Chair and CEO Dave Regnery explains how the company delivers and sustains consistent broad-based growth.

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 sustainable and efficient indoor climate 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.

Global climate change poses a huge challenge for business, and decarbonization presents an opportunity to lead.

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 Neiman Marcus 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 believe innovation for everyone, by everyone, can turn ideas into a chance at a better future. Here’s how we’re doing it.

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.

Ana Llanos is empowered to bring her whole self to work, sharing her heritage with her team and advocating for diversity and inclusion—she also uplifts her community through STEM education.

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.

When purpose is central to strategy, the possibilities are amplified.

As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month, we're reflecting on the progress we've made, even as we continue cultivating a more inclusive and respectful culture.

Through Operation Possible, our employee-powered innovation program, everyone has the potential to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world – including Angelica.

How Trane Technologies is opening new career pathways through partnerships, programs and resources.

Yolanda Warren is thriving at work while breaking the bias and uplifting women in manufacturing.

Jesse M. turned to Trane for a new HVAC system that would reduce his impact on the environment and lower his home’s energy costs.

The relationship between human and planetary health is connected, and so is the quality of indoor and outdoor air.

How electrification of heating helped the Mater Dei Hospital achieve significant energy efficiency, indoor air quality improvements and a lower carbon footprint.

Nora Bafrouri is successful in her career, as a mother and as a leader of an employee resource group, breaking barriers and uplifting women to thrive at work and home.

Achieving fossil-free electricity use by 2040 is no small undertaking. One Dutch city is taking a unique, groundbreaking approach.

Trane Technologies’ CFO, Chris Kuehn, explains how replacing the company’s product portfolio with more energy-efficient and lower-emissions products is the cornerstone to achieving its sustainability commitments and delivering on its growth ambitions.

Connecting people to each other and a common purpose can have an uplifting effect on innovation and engagement.

Matt Srnec’s drive to develop solutions and innovate is how he makes a positive impact—as an engineer and as a master innovator.

How Susan Mairs became the first female master inventor in Trane Technologies’ history and is paving the way for generations of girls to follow.

Improving indoor air quality can have a taxing effect on building efficiency – but the future is without compromise. 

We believe sharing our climate action commitments and plans with the world can help change the future of planetary and human health.

Duane Brown is thriving in a STEM career, while also inspiring students in his community to consider STEM and green careers too.

Increasing the safety and accessibility of mass transit systems is paramount on the road to equitable and healthier cities.

Concert halls and sports venues face some of the biggest challenges in creating safe environments for guests. But evolving standards and indoor environmental quality strategies are making it possible to keep the lights on and seats occupied.

Bold decarbonization commitments will bend the curve on climate change, and the technology exists today to challenge what’s possible.

Just about everything we do in our homes affects the quality of air we breathe – and our health. Experts explain what we could be doing more (or less) of to reduce asthma and allergy triggers and improve the overall quality of life in our homes.

The technology is here, and the time is now. We can reduce carbon emissions in buildings and transport.

Rob Seamann set a goal to one day lead a team. He made it happen by setting goals and using education assistance resources to get there.

Schools are the heart of any community, and their excellence is depends on the health of the learning environment. Experts explain what needs to improve.

An interview with the Financial Times Moral Money Americas Summit

As employers invite people back to the office, questions about workplace safety fill the air. Hear from experts about what has been learned about health and wellness at work.

As the world re-opens amid a stubborn global pandemic, the health and safety of the spaces we occupy is increasingly significant. Healthy Spaces explores it all.

It’s possible to increase the comfort and confidence of riders while also progressing the environmental health and wellbeing of cities.

This article originally published in Forbes Tech Council.

To make headway in the fight against climate change, heating, cooling and ventilation systems have to be part of the solution.

How Samantha Fargo turned her passion for flying planes into an early career in Human Resources.

An investment in a more sustainable world starts with preparing students for the green and STEM careers of the future.

Bringing your authentic self to work is about ensuring people feel seen, heard and valued. Our Pride Employee Resource Group leaders share why we celebrate Pride month.