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Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center's (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.

Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Starbucks.

commitment to sustainability

"Carrier is honored to be recognized by the prestigious World Environment Center for our progress and commitment to sustainability," said Carrier Chairman & CEO, David Gitlin, adding "We are strategically innovating and expanding our portfolio of solutions through electrification, energy efficiency, and digitally enabled lifecycle solutions to help our customers avoid more than one gigaton of carbon emissions by 2030."

He continues, "At Carrier, our 50,000 team members remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and setting new standards for sustainable development."

innovative, energy-efficient solutions

The award was presented to Carrier's Chairman & CEO David Gitlin at WEC's Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony

The award was presented to Carrier's Chairman & CEO - David Gitlin at WEC's Gold Medal Presentation Ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Nov.13, 2024, by Chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.

"I am pleased to see David and the Carrier team receive this prestigious award," said Mr. Culp, adding "Carrier's dedication to shaping a more sustainable future and its ongoing investments in innovative, energy-efficient solutions is raising the bar in climate leadership."

He continues, "On the heels of its successful portfolio transformation, Carrier's pioneering role in driving sustainable progress in its operations, for its customers, and across the entire industry is both inspiring and admirable."

climate and energy technologies

WEC President and CEO - Margaret O'Gorman, stated, "Congratulations to Carrier on being selected as the 2024 Gold Medal winner in recognition of their steadfast commitment to breakthrough climate and energy technologies and progress toward their 2030 sustainability goals."

Margaret O'Gorman adds, "We look forward to Carrier's continued global climate leadership in empowering customers with innovative, sustainable solutions."

sustainability in business practices

The World Environment Center's Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development, awarded annually since its establishment in 1985, honors a global company that has integrated sustainability into its business practices, created ground-breaking solutions to critical environmental and social challenges, and demonstrated global leadership to accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.

An independent Gold Medal Jury comprised of recognized sustainability experts, including international pioneers from academia, government, non-governmental organizations, and retired industry professionals, selects the Gold Medalist through a global competition among nominated companies invited to apply for the Award.

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