Trane Technologies Makes CDP ‘A List’ for Sustainability
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator dedicated to sustainable solutions in the built environment, has once again demonstrated its environmental leadership by being named to CDP’s annual ‘A List’ for climate action. This marks the third consecutive year the company has earned this prestigious recognition, reinforcing its commitment to climate accountability, transparency, and innovation.
CDP, formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, is a global non-profit that runs the world’s leading environmental disclosure platform. Each year, CDP assesses thousands of companies on their climate-related data, evaluating how effectively they manage risks and opportunities related to climate change. In 2024, CDP reviewed a record-breaking 22,400 companies. Among them, only 2% achieved an ‘A’ score, making Trane Technologies’ inclusion a significant accomplishment.
A Benchmark of Environmental Excellence
CDP’s scoring methodology is widely regarded as the gold standard for corporate environmental transparency. Companies are graded based on several factors, including the comprehensiveness of their climate disclosures, their governance and risk management strategies, their progress toward emissions reduction, and their implementation of best practices in sustainability.
For Trane Technologies, earning a place on the ‘A List’ not only validates its internal sustainability efforts but also enhances its credibility among customers, partners, investors, and the broader global community. The company has long positioned sustainability as a core pillar of its strategy, and this recognition reflects its success in executing on that vision.
“Achieving CDP’s prestigious ‘A List’ recognition underscores Trane Technologies’ climate leadership and our commitment to meaningful, transparent action for a more sustainable world,” said Mauro Atalla, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies. “Sustainability is at the center of our strategy and continued success. We are proud to lead by example, proving that climate accountability, customer innovation, an uplifting culture and a strong bottom line go hand in hand.”
A Track Record of Leadership
Trane Technologies’ latest CDP recognition builds on a growing list of honors and rankings that highlight the company’s leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. These accolades include:
- JUST Capital’s 2025 JUST 100: Ranked in the Top Ten, acknowledging companies that excel in creating value for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and the environment.
- Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies: Named to the list for the 13th consecutive year, recognizing strong reputational standing among peers and industry leaders.
- Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100: Included among the world’s most sustainable corporations, based on a rigorous assessment of ESG metrics.
- Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices: Recognized for outstanding sustainability performance across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
Together, these recognitions underscore the breadth and consistency of Trane Technologies’ sustainability impact across industries and geographies.
Decarbonizing the Built Environment
As a global leader in HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, transport refrigeration, and building automation, Trane Technologies plays a critical role in the effort to decarbonize buildings, industry, and the cold chain. The company’s climate innovation is designed not just to meet the needs of today, but to anticipate and address the environmental challenges of the future.
Its technologies help customers reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve their own sustainability goals. Whether in high-efficiency HVAC systems, advanced building controls, or sustainable refrigerant solutions, Trane Technologies continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in environmental performance.
The company has also taken a proactive role in aligning its business with science-based climate targets. It was the first in its industry to have both its near- and long-term emissions reduction goals externally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), setting a high bar for accountability in emissions management.
Progress Toward Ambitious Sustainability Goals
Trane Technologies is making measurable progress toward its bold 2030 Sustainability Commitments. Among its flagship initiatives is the Gigaton Challenge, which aims to reduce customers’ carbon emissions by one billion metric tons—the equivalent of 2% of the world’s annual emissions—by 2030.
In addition, the company has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning its climate roadmap with the Paris Agreement and global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Its ongoing investments in innovation, partnerships, and operational efficiency reflect a comprehensive strategy to reach these targets.
Atalla emphasized that achieving real, lasting change requires transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement. “The science is clear. Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation,” he said. “We’re doing the work not only to reduce our own footprint, but to empower others—our customers, our partners, and our communities—to do the same.”
A Model for Industry and Investors
As environmental performance becomes increasingly important to institutional investors, customers, and policymakers, companies like Trane Technologies are setting a powerful example. Their approach integrates climate leadership into financial and operational performance, demonstrating that sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive—they’re interdependent.
The CDP ‘A List’ designation reinforces Trane Technologies’ role as a model for corporate environmental stewardship and a leader in building a low-carbon, resilient future. As more companies seek to address climate risk and enhance disclosure, Trane’s trajectory shows what’s possible when sustainability is embedded in the core of a business.
