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Natural Leadership Sustainability at Carrier
Natural Leadership Sustainability at Carrier
Natural Leadership Sustainability at Carrier
leadership
sustainability
at Carrier Corporation
core values
Environmental Stewardship
Innovation
Integrity
Carrier President
Quality
25
greenhouse gas emissions by
%
environmental milestones
Dr. Willis H. Carrier invents modern air conditioning, an Early refrigerating equipment used a flammable refrigerant. During the oil crisis, Carrier is ready with the energy-saving heat
innovation that forever changed the way people live, work Carrier develops equipment using a new, safer coolant pump which it pioneered decades before.
and play by making the world a much cooler place. and a new kind of cooling machine, the centrifugal
refrigerating machine. 1980s
The original application reduced scrap and rework in Carrier air conditioning systems help the expansion of the computer
the printing process, improved efficiency and launched age by creating the temperature- and humidity-controlled environments
over a century of sustainable innovation. required for the production of electronics and operation of computers.
2 The resulting rise in telecommunications and email mark a major leap
forward in the conservation of natural resources.
pioneer in sustainability
From the very beginning, Carrier Corporation has been a natural leader. Not simply for the industry in the phase-out of ozone-depleting refrigerants while introducing many of
the fact that we created an entirely new and innovative product, but because as we did the world’s most energy-efficient heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
so, we set the standard in environmental responsibility. At a time when sustainability At the same time, we’ve reduced the environmental impact of our operations.
wasn’t on most minds, Carrier led the way. It was only natural.
Our environmental commitment extends well beyond our walls to our communities and
Over time, Carrier helped pioneer a new industry, and then pioneered environmentally the marketplace. Carrier is the only company in the world to be a founding member of
sensitive products while reducing its own impact on the environment. We recognize the U.S., Argentina, China, India, Singapore and France Green Building Councils. In fact,
the responsible balance between the technology we provide today and the world we Carrier was instrumental in launching the U.S. Green Building Council in 1993 and was
live in tomorrow. the first company in the world to join the organization. Carrier’s Rick Fedrizzi was the
Council’s first chairman, and later went on to lead the organization as president and CEO.
Preservation of the environment and protecting our finite natural resources is a central
tenet of our business. We’ve consistently demonstrated our adherence to these values In 2008, Carrier was named as a formal international advisor to the China Green Building
by creating environmentally sound products that consume less energy and incorporate Council, having helped introduce the Green Building Council model to that country.
innovative materials.
Today, Carrier continues to improve the environmental performance of our products,
Carrier is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas impact of our products through services, operations and culture to help achieve a sustainable society and protect the
energy efficiency advancements and the refrigerants we use. Since 1994, we have led natural environment for generations to come.
30 60 % %
factories in 1988. This led to our first
company-wide global environmental,
health and safety goals in 1997.
Carrier is founding company number one at the U.S. Green Carrier launches the first centrifugal chiller with non-ozone-depleting Carrier develops ComfortID, a demand control
Building Council (USGBC). R-134a refrigerant and the first residential air-conditioning line ventilation solution for commercial buildings to deliver
utilizing non-ozone-depleting Puron® refrigerant (R-410A). Carrier cooling only to rooms that need it, saving energy.
1994 awarded the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award by the U.S.
Carrier is the first to announce a worldwide chlorofluorocarbon Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2001
(CFC) phase-out, 16 years before the deadline set by Carrier introduces the EliteLINE® container refrigeration unit,
international laws and regulations for developing countries. 1997 generating the lowest total equivalent warming impact.
Carrier introduces the first non-ozone-depleting commercial Carrier introduces a program to reduce its energy and water 3
rooftop and residential air conditioners. usage by 25% by 2007.
sustainability inside and out:
green products and services
Carrier products turn energy into useful work. NORESCO’s team of experts has implemented over
Because of their reliability and longevity, the energy $2.5 billion in energy savings at more than 2,000 sites
efficiency of our products becomes part of our in diverse markets for over 25 years. Carrier’s green
customers’ environmental footprint. This motivates building consulting services have helped the world’s
us to design for the environment, creating products largest companies and organizations, including the
that consume fewer resources and produce fewer Beijing Olympic Village, achieve Leadership in Energy
emissions during manufacture and operation. and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification.
In 2011, Carrier’s Monterrey Commercial Plant was the first industrial facility in the global As the world leader in high-technology heating, air energy efficiency
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry to be Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified.
conditioning and refrigeration solutions, we are devoted Air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems
to the advancement and application of the latest require energy to operate, usually electricity or
technologies. More than 2,000 scientists, engineers and natural gas. We continually invest in research and
technicians at research and design centers worldwide development to expand the cost-effective energy-
work to apply the newest technological innovations to efficient range of our products. We do this because
the practical needs of millions of customers. buildings consume about 40 percent of all energy
“ Atgreen
Carrier, we believe
products must start
NORESCO, a Carrier company, is a recognized leader
in innovative energy infrastructure and sustainability
worldwide. And according to the U.S. Department of
Energy, heating and cooling account for 35 percent
of the energy consumed in buildings in the U.S. In
at a green company.
”
solutions that enhance performance while saving nearly every product category, we offer industry-
money and reducing consumption of natural resources. leading, energy-efficient options for our customers.
2.5
John Mandyck
Carrier Vice President
Sustainability &
Carrier’s energy services
operations have $ billion
Environmental Strategies
implemented more than in energy savings
at more than 2,000 customer sites
environmental milestones
Carrier launches the PrimeLINE® container Carrier is invited to be one of the founding members of the Singapore Carrier unveils its CO2NSERVATION Meter, which calculates avoided greenhouse gas
refrigeration unit with a reduced carbon Green Building Council. (GHG) emissions as a result of the installation of high efficiency Carrier air conditioning,
footprint and 30 percent lower life-cycle heating and refrigeration systems by customers around the world since 2000. 5
costs compared to competing units.
sustainability inside and out:
our operations
As the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air- Carrier was among early leaders to launch factory energy
conditioning and refrigeration solutions, we believe market reduction goals in 1988, and expanded to broader global
leadership demands environmental leadership. In fact, environmental, health and safety metrics in 1997. In 2003,
environmental stewardship is one of our company’s core Carrier, as a business unit of United Technologies Corp.,
values. Focused on reducing the impact of manufacturing was the first manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and
operations across the globe, Carrier has set the industry refrigeration systems to join the U.S. EPA Climate Leaders
standard for environmentally sound business practices program by declaring and reporting progress towards
and a commitment to sustainability across our products, climate change goals. From 2006 to 2010, Carrier reduced
services, operations and culture. its air emissions by 60 percent and water usage by 30
percent on an absolute basis. Since 2006, the company
On the operations side, Carrier doubled sales but held has lowered its greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent.
factory energy use flat from 1997 through 2005. Since
2006, the company has exceeded its commitment to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by three percent each
year. In 2009, two Carrier factories joined only nine others
in the world to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Carrier measures itself in six
LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) comprehensive categories.
CO2OLtec™ rating for existing buildings—a first for the heating, air
n Greenhouse gas emissions n Water use
Carrier’s natural conditioning and refrigeration industry worldwide. In 2011,
refrigerant n Product impacts n Waste generation
Carrier’s Monterrey Commercial Plant became the first
technology reduces n Air chemical emissions n Workplace safety
greenhouse HVAC factory in the world to receive LEED Gold certification
gas emissions and is the first factory outside of the U.S. to receive such
for food retailers. certification for an existing building.
First
the U.S. Green Building Council’s
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED®)
standards in the design of all
new UTC properties. industrial facility in the global heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry
to be LEED® Gold certified.
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Vector ™ sustainability inside and out:
Electric standby
capability with
fuel, noise
green fleet
and emissions
reductions Carrier is reducing fuel usage and global greenhouse gas
for trailer
(GHG) emissions following a systematic analysis of the
refrigeration
U.S. fleet of trucks and cars.
”
solutions and built environments.
Rick Fedrizzi
President and CEO,
ethics
U.S. Green Building Council At Carrier we are committed to treating employees fairly, respecting diversity of thought and providing safe working
conditions. Our Code of Ethics is our guide to delivering on these commitments; it outlines expectations and
holds all employees accountable for their actions. The Code of Ethics was created in 1990, relaunched in 2006 and
creates value for stakeholders, an ethical culture and 100 percent compliance with laws and regulations.
As part of our long-standing promise to sustainable
practices and educational enrichment, United
Technologies made a multiyear, multimillion dollar
commitment to serve as the founding sponsor of
employee development
the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green A sustainable enterprise is made possible through a sustainable workforce. When we say we want to have the
Schools. The center will focus on the design and best-educated workforce on the planet, we mean business. Our Employee Scholar Program is one of the most
construction of green, energy-efficient K-12 schools, comprehensive, company-sponsored employee education programs in the world. It provides employees the
colleges and universities throughout the United resources to stay current in their chosen field or enable new career opportunities. Today, over 6,100 college degrees
States. www.centerforgreenschools.org have been awarded to Carrier employees worldwide under the program. Carrier University offers Professional
Accreditation Training for Sustainable Design Preparation. The 12-week program covers the Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED®) building certification process and prepares participants to pass the LEED Green
Associate exam. The LEED training curriculum is another offering in Carrier’s portfolio of sustainable solutions,
enabling green buildings of the future.
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Carrier pays for tuition, academic fees and who are qualified with Leadership in
Carrier in
educational
books at approved has over Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED®)–Professional Credentials™.
institutions for all eligible employees associates countries
Willis H. Carrier began training members of the heating, The courses and workshops supporting LEED-Professional
ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Credentials™ are administered through the Carrier
1905. Carrier continues to promote technical expertise in University Institute for Sustainability. The newly created
the industry with the expansion of its sustainable solutions Carrier University Institute for Sustainability focuses
curriculum and has recently been named a U.S. Green on professional development, technical training and
Building Council Education Provider (USGBC EP). To earn application tools. The Institute bundles the company’s body
this status, Carrier’s course materials were reviewed by a of knowledge and expertise into a single place focused on
panel of USGBC peers and deemed to provide the high serving those seeking sustainability education. In 2010,
level of quality required for training Leadership in Energy Carrier became the first company to license USGBC’s
and Environmental Design (LEED®) professionals. LEED curriculum to train its employees and customers in
sustainable building solutions.
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sustainability inside and out: sustainability extends to
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The legacy of Willis Carrier is
playing a role in preserving the
legacy of George Washington.
Habitat for Humanity
homes worldwide
2
In 2010, Carrier donated
$ million in cash,
equipment and services
to non-profit and charitable
organizations worldwide.
Infinity® System
The Carrier vision will continue to look well beyond how we can improve
We invest hundreds of millions of dollars every year in new technologies,
the lives of our customers today, always considering the impact of our
including those for the environment. As an example of environmental
products and processes on tomorrow. And as our timeline progresses
stewardship, Carrier pledged $1.5 million for the creation of the world-class,
forward, we will fill it with a growing number of achievements that will
10,000-square-foot laboratory named for Dr. Willis H. Carrier at the Syracuse
reflect our natural leadership.
Center of Excellence, a partnership with Syracuse University. This first-of-its-
kind lab facilitates cutting-edge research into the effects of multiple factors—
In short, at Carrier, we’re simply going to keep doing what we’ve
including temperature, humidity, air quality, lighting, and sound—on human
been doing—putting the environment first, innovation forward, and
health and performance in building environments.
thinking ahead.
“
Evergreen® 23XRV
Innovation is central to Carrier’s High efficiency
chiller
10
genetic code.
” Geraud Darnis
Carrier President
40%
better than
industry standard
CO2OLheat™
converts waste
heat from the
CO2OLtec™ system
for supermarket
hot water and
space heating.
the meter
In 2010, Carrier launched the CO2NSERVATION Meter which
calculates avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a result of
the installation of high efficiency Carrier air conditioning, heating Parent company of Carrier Corporation.
and refrigeration systems by customers around the world since 2000.
Measuring avoided greenhouse gas Carrier has consistently invested in energy efficient technologies
emissions from Carrier products
16th largest U.S. manufacturer (2010 list, Industry Week)
and services since 2000 to assist its customers in lowering that energy demand and the
associated greenhouse gas emissions. To illustrate the avoided GHG 37th largest U.S. corporation (2010 list, Fortune)
emissions associated with energy efficient products in use and to
emphasize the impact of choosing more efficient products, Carrier developed the Carrier CO2NSERVATION Meter. 61st largest publicly held manufacturer in
The model compares the projected GHG emissions from select Carrier products to emissions from comparable the world (2010 list, Industry Week)
baseline products, with the difference representing the avoided emissions. The model demonstrates the power of
choosing high efficiency solutions and can be found at www.carrier.com/green
130th largest company in the world
(2010 list, Fortune, Global 500)
Carrier Corp. is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls, and
energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and foodservice customers. Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier improves the world around us through engineered innovation and
environmental stewardship. Carrier is part of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.carrier.com for more information.
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Air emissions: emissions of 0.7 car(s) per year
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Data and content accurate through December 2011. Rev II.