For the fifth year in a row, Rheem® has been named a 2022 Eco-Leader by Green Builder Media.
A pioneer manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, Rheem is actively driving a sustainability program to minimize its impact on the environment.
Reasons why Rheem earns the recognition
Here are a few reasons why, according to Green Builder, Rheem earned this recognition:
- Designing for the Future: The organization’s R&D, sourcing, manufacturing and other teams conduct Sustainability Strategy Sessions to determine where new products can make the greatest positive impact throughout their lifecycle.
- Using Waste as a Resource: All of Rheem’s manufacturing sites are focused on achieving Zero Waste to Landfill by diverting 97% of their non-hazardous solid waste away from landfills and incinerators, with up to 7% processed with waste-to-energy technology. Seven global sites have already achieved diversion rates of 97% or greater.
- Prioritizing Regenerative Resources: Rheem’s manufacturing sites are also exploring the use of renewable energy to cut plant greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025. As an example, its water heater manufacturing plant in Santiago, Chile is now sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy.
Authority comment
Rheem embraces its responsibility to use its global reach for the global good
“We celebrate this honor with the innovators at Rheem who are committed to bringing our sustainability mission to life,” said Rheem’s President and CEO Chris Peel.
“Our people are designing sustainability into our products, reimagining greener manufacturing processes, and delivering game-changing solutions to our customers and end-users.
“This is Rheem’s commitment for today, tomorrow, and beyond because we embrace our responsibility to use our global reach for global good.”
The highest accolade offered
The Eco-Leader recognition is the highest accolade offered by Green Builder magazine’s editorial team.
“We congratulate Rheem for being selected as an Eco-Leader,” said Sara Gutterman, Green Builder Media CEO. It’s essential that we shift to a decarbonized economy as quickly as possible, and companies like Rheem are playing a pivotal role in that transition. "
“We commend Rheem, and all of our Eco-Leaders, for accepting the responsibility of making the planet a better place and creating positive change in the world.”