Trane Technologies Commits $100 Million and 500,000 Volunteer Hours to Building Sustainable Futures for Underrepresented Populations

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Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) has launched the Sustainable Futures initiative to enhance access to STEM education for underrepresented students, committing $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030. The initiative aims to create healthier learning environments, boost student success in STEM, and promote green career pathways. Key partnerships include a $1 million grant to Project Scientist and Project Drawdown, supporting mentorship and climate education access. Recent grants total $515,000, focusing on math proficiency and trade career exposure for at-risk youth.

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• Commitment of $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030.
• Partnerships with reputable organizations like Project Scientist and Project Drawdown.
• Focus on creating healthy learning environments and enhancing STEM education.

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Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announced today that it has launched Sustainable Futures, a multiyear corporate citizenship strategy to expand underrepresented students’ access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, support healthy classrooms, and promote skill building for green careers. As part of its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, the company is committing $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours to the effort by 2030.

Millions of students around the world lack access to basic and STEM education to prepare them for well-paid employment. The problem is most dire among children from low-income and underdeveloped communities. Often these communities also lack healthy learning environments due to aging school buildings and high pollution levels.

“Our focus is to help young people gain exposure, support and resources to realize brighter futures,” said Marcia Avedon, Trane Technologies chief human resources, marketing and communications officer. “Sustainable Futures is core to our company’s Opportunity for All pillar in our 2030 Sustainability Commitments. This strategy will mobilize our company’s resources, unique expertise and the talents of our team members to build greater visibility and pathways to green and STEM careers, particularly for underrepresented groups.”

Sustainable Futures focuses on the following three areas:

• Ensuring healthy learning environments through indoor environmental quality and access to healthy food
• Accelerating student success with early education in STEM and sustainability and enhanced childhood literacy
• Expanding career pathways by exposing students and adults to exciting and rewarding green and STEM careers

Trane Technologies kicked off Sustainable Futures with multi-year grant commitments of $1 million each to Project Scientist and Project Drawdown.

The collaboration with Project Scientist will support about 800 girls between the ages of 4 and 12 each year of the three-year commitment. Trane Technologies employees will mentor girls and give them a behind-the-scenes look at STEM careers and workplaces.

The company’s collaboration with Project Drawdown supports open access to climate education. Trane Technologies is a founding sponsor of Project Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 effort, a free six-part video series for educators, students and others with online materials and conversations with some of the world’s top climate thought leaders. The company is also part of Drawdown Labs to apply and scale climate solutions.

In addition to these partnerships, Trane Technologies recently provided multiple grants totaling $515,000, including: the National Society of Black Engineers, to increase math and science proficiency among third to fifth grade students; REDEEM Detroit, for programming that introduces at-risk students to good-paying trade careers; and Urban League of Central Carolinas in support of its HVAC certification program.

The Sustainable Futures strategy will help to create healthy learning environments through Trane Technologies’ expertise in healthy and efficient indoor spaces. The company’s teams work with school districts around the world to help improve classroom environments for overall student and teacher well-being. In addition, the company will help provide underserved students with access to healthy food, leveraging its Thermo King We Move Food initiative, which includes a partnership with Feeding America and community food pantries to deliver fresh food to people in need around the globe.

Additional resources:

Sustainable Futures overview

Sustainable Futures video

Trane Technologies Foundation

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our environmentally responsible portfolio of products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Learn more at tranetechnologies.com

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FAQ

What is Trane Technologies' Sustainable Futures initiative?

Sustainable Futures is a corporate citizenship strategy aimed at expanding underrepresented students' access to STEM education and promoting green career pathways.

How much is Trane Technologies committing to the Sustainable Futures initiative?

Trane Technologies is committing $100 million and 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030 to the Sustainable Futures initiative.

What organizations is Trane Technologies partnering with for the Sustainable Futures initiative?

Trane Technologies is partnering with Project Scientist and Project Drawdown, among others, to enhance STEM education and climate initiatives.

What are the key focus areas of the Sustainable Futures initiative?

The initiative focuses on ensuring healthy learning environments, accelerating student success in STEM, and expanding career pathways.

How does the Sustainable Futures initiative impact underrepresented students?

It aims to provide underrepresented students with access to STEM education and resources to build pathways to green careers.