• Ingersoll-Rand highlights sustainability efforts

    In recognition of Earth Day, Ingersoll-Rand plc is broadening its own global sustainability in more than 40 of its locations worldwide, especially in Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and North America
    April 22, 2010

    In recognition of Earth Day, Ingersoll-Rand plc is broadening its own global sustainability in more than 40 of its locations worldwide, especially in Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.

    The company said it has created a Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability dedicated to advocating and bringing to market energy-efficient innovation and technologies for commercial buildings and transport, homes and select industrial applications.

    Ingersoll-Rand also said it will apply sustainable principles within its businesses, for its customers, and within the communities it serves.

    “For decades, Ingersoll Rand has instilled environmental sustainability into our businesses,” said Michael Lamach, president & CEO.

    “The Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability is the next tangible commitment by our company to generate and implement new ideas, innovations, standards and policies in ways that reduce the adverse impact on the environment,” he explained. “This is all while continuing our focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

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