Lennox International Inc. commits to setting science-based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to tackle climate change
November 12, 2021
Lennox International Inc. announced a formal commitment to set science-based targets on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. They are joined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), alongside a global coalition of companies leading the way toward tackling climate change.
Current laws will not reduce emissions enough to satisfy state regulations
November 2, 2021
In a recent public workshop, members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) discussed how its ambitious HFC emission-reduction program is shaping up.
Last month in New York, the city council approved its Climate Mobilization Act (CMA), a package of bills representing an aggressive plan for cutting emissions across the five boroughs.
Cooling systems today collectively account for 17 percent of the electricity used worldwide, and 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies could drastically reduce this.
To kick off the event, Armstrong announced its “2 in 22” initiative: a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions among its installed customer base by 2 million tons by the year 2022.
DCAS demonstrates retrofits for inefficient buildings
October 23, 2017
Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner, Lisette Camilo, announced the 50th installation of wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT), a sustainable technology that will save time, money, and energy in older buildings. As part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s goal to transform New York City’s municipal buildings for a low-carbon future, as outlined in "One City, Built to Last," the DCAS has identified, tested, and vetted this new innovative wireless digital thermostat.
State and local regulations are driving new building construction as well as existing buildings to implement energy-efficient technologies in order to meet future carbon emissions reduction goals. These facilities, known as high-performance buildings, strive to deliver optimal efficiency, reliability, value, and comfort to tenants.
The Australian government successfully passed legislation to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which comprise up to 2 percent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Celebrating its fourth consecutive year of recognition
April 24, 2017
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens List was first published in 1999 in Business Ethics Magazine, and has been managed by CR Magazine since 2007. To compile the list, every company in the Russell 1000 — the highest ranked stocks in the Russell 3000 Index of publicly held U.S. companies — is ranked according to 260 data points. The methodology for generating the list is governed by the Ratings and Rankings Thought Leadership Council of the Corporate Responsibility Association (CRA).