Carrier is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050

29 Jul 2024 CW Team

A pioneer in the HVAC industry, Carrier offers non-ozone-depleting, lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and is committed to phasing out less environment-friendly options like R-22 (freon with high ozone depletion potential). Sundaresan Narayanan, Managing Director, Carrier - HVAC India, in conversation with R SRINIVASAN, speaks of the company’s initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of its HVAC products, its ESG and R&D efforts, and expansion plans, among others. Excerpts:

As a pioneer in the industry, what features and products set the company apart?
At a global level, Carrier wants to be the leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. We are accelerating our progress towards more innovative and connected technologies, from our products or solutions to more environment-friendly, low GWP refrigerants...

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