How Prepared are Businesses for a Sustainable Future? Ingersoll Rand Leader Discusses Findings from New Survey

Apr 29, 2016 12:30 PM ET

How Prepared are Businesses for a Sustainable Future?

The urgency to address climate change and other environmental challenges has never been greater. And encouragingly, there seems to be a constant and increasing beat of corporate commitments that range from pledging to use more renewable energy to making products that are more environmentally responsible. These wide-ranging commitments provide a clear indication to who is leading, who is partnering, and who may be lagging. What may not be as clear though is the degree to which businesses as a collective force are taking action.

See full article by Owen Smith on CSRwire Talkback. Owen is director of energy policy and strategy in Ingersoll Rand’s Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES). 

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About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands — including Club Car®Ingersoll Rand®Thermo King® and Trane® — work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

Launched in April 2010, the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CEES) at Ingersoll Rand further drives energy efficiency and sustainability into the organization's innovation pipeline, manufacturing operations and employee education initiatives.