At Trane, we’re all about air – cool air, warm air, clean air. As a world leader in air conditioning systems, services and solutions, we control the comfort of the air for people in homes and many of the world’s largest and most famous commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. And we’re applying Trane’s expertise in environmental technology and energy conservation to make a difference in energy efficiency around the globe.
We offer a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; dehumidifying and air cleaning products; service and parts support; advanced building controls and financing solutions. Our systems and services have leading positions in premium commercial, residential, institutional and industrial markets; a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation; and a powerful distribution network.
Current Sustainable Practices
Energy Efficiency
- Reduced energy consumption by 20.9% in fiscal year 2015, greatly exceeding the corporate annual goal of 1%.
- Converted lighting from fluorescent to high energy efficiency LED fixtures.
- Weekend power down policy implemented.
Waste and Recycling
- Creation of Green Team to set, manage and track new waste reduction and recycling goals and objectives.
- Reduced landfill-bound waste by 16.4% in fiscal year 2015, greatly exceeding the corporate annual goal of 5%.
- Segregation of cardboard and waste dumpsters and creation of easily identifiable signage to educate employees.
- Increased the recycling of pallets
- Addition of sustainability related tips, events, and practices into newsletter to communicate to our employees.
Future Plans
- Large scale storm water mitigation project
- Goal to improve water quality by filtering storm water runoff from a 2.5 acre parking area through a combination of various BMP’s (Best Management Practices) including:
- Bio retention area (rain garden)
- Permeable concrete pavers
- Prefabricated treatment device to remove oil, grease, sediments, and floating debris from runoff generated from our 2.5-acre asphalt parking lot.
- When implemented, the project will:
- Improve water quality of storm water discharging into Town Branch.
- Improve drainage and reduce ponding water within parking lot.
- Educate the community and employees about the benefits of improving water quality through alternative materials and methods of treating storm water.
- Goal to improve water quality by filtering storm water runoff from a 2.5 acre parking area through a combination of various BMP’s (Best Management Practices) including:
