The World Environment Center's Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development was presented to Carrier Global Corp. chairman and CEO David Gitlin by GE Aerospace chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. on November 13.

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ 

Non-governmental organizations were the driving force behind the majority of NEPA-related challenges, initiating 72% of all lawsuits.

“At Johnson Controls, our focus on sustainability is a force multiplier accelerating our strategy, cutting our operating costs, and helping us attract and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO.

The Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award aims to encourage the implementation of projects, in developing countries, that are shown to minimize global warming through refrigeration and air-conditioning management.

The certification recognizes that the carbon emissions-reduction technology in the two Haier air conditioning products has successfully completed SGS’s analysis and certification audit for greenhouse gas emissions throughout its lifecycle.

A.O. Smith was among more than 135 other companies in 19 countries and 46 industries that were named to Ethisphere's 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list.