A net zero carbon future for cities
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal for by 2030.
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator that brings efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation through its strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and its portfolio of environmental products and services. The company develops solutions for sustainability challenges while bringing heating, cooling and refrigerated food, medicine, vaccines and perishables to people worldwide. Its 2030 Sustainability Commitments include a pledge to reduce customers’ carbon emissions by one gigaton (2% of annual emissions worldwide) and to achieve carbon-neutral operations. These commitments extend to communities through investments in education and workforce development, housing and comfort, and food and wellness.
New policies must foster collaboration and encourage businesses and consumers to reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooling buildings and transport.
COVID-19 has highlighted the need to improve indoor air. Schools around the world should upgrade infrastructure to improve health and learning outcomes.
On the 1-year anniversary of the WHO’s assessment of COVID-19 as a pandemic, this climate innovation company says an equitable vaccine rollout and healthy environments – particularly in s...