Ingersoll Rand Sets Industry Standards for Sustainable Progress

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Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) has achieved significant recognition for its sustainability initiatives in 2025. The company earned an 'A List' rating from CDP for environmental stewardship and ranked #1 globally in the Machinery and Electrical Equipment industry with a top 1% score of 81/100 on the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

The company was included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for the third consecutive year and made TIME's inaugural list of World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth. Notably, Ingersoll Rand's near-term and net-zero Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming their emission reduction strategy.

CEO Vicente Reynal emphasized how these achievements align with their purpose of 'Making Life Better' and their commitment to leveraging sustainability for long-term shareholder value.

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• Achieved top 1% ranking globally in industry with 81/100 score on S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment
• Earned CDP 'A List' rating for environmental leadership
• Maintained position in Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for third consecutive year
• Received SBTi validation for emission reduction targets

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• Ingersoll Rand earns “A List” rating from CDP in the environmental stewardship category for the second year in a row
• Ranked #1 globally in the Machinery and Electrical Equipment industry with a top 1% score on the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment and included on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for the third year in a row
• Near-term and net-zero Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), validating Ingersoll Rand’s proposed emission reduction strategy
• Named to TIME’s inaugural list of World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth

DAVIDSON, N.C., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, continues to demonstrate meaningful progress against its ambitious sustainability strategy and goals with new recognition from CDP, the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (previously the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices), the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and TIME.

As of February 6, 2025, Ingersoll Rand has been recognized with an “A List” rating by CDP for its effective climate change actions and environmental leadership. Our company stands out among over 22,000 evaluated for its greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable product design, and climate management strategies.

As of February 10, 2025, Ingersoll Rand received a score of 81 out of 100 on the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company remained in the top 1% of companies in our industry (IEQ Machinery and Electrical Equipment industry) and was included in the Dow Jones Best-in Class World and North America Indices for the third consecutive year.

In addition, Ingersoll Rand was included on TIME’s inaugural list of the World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth, and its near-term and net-zero targets have been validated for Scope 1, 2, and 3 by the SBTi.¹ The TIME award and approval of targets by SBTi reinforce Ingersoll Rand’s commitment to both financial growth and sustainable leadership.

“Being recognized as an industry leader demonstrates how Ingersoll Rand is living our purpose of Making Life Better,” said Vicente Reynal, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand. “From our new product development process to our revenue growth strategy and our commitment to employee safety, we are setting the standard for what it means to leverage sustainability to drive long-term shareholder value.”

A replay of Ingersoll Rand’s 2024 sustainability investor call and presentation can be found here.

¹ Details on Ingersoll Rand’s validated targets are available on the SBTi dashboard: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action#dashboard.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements related to Ingersoll Rand Inc.’s (the “Company” or “Ingersoll Rand”) expectations regarding the performance of its business, its financial results, its liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “target,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “predict,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “on track to” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “guidance” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than historical facts are forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on Ingersoll Rand’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from these current expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) adverse impact on our operations and financial performance due to natural disaster, catastrophe, global pandemics (including COVID-19), geopolitical tensions, cyber events or other events outside of our control; (2) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from completed and proposed business combinations; (3) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the Company; (4) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of completed and proposed business combinations; (5) the ability of the Company to implement its business strategy; (6) difficulties and delays in achieving revenue and cost synergies; (7) inability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; (8) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (9) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions; (10) actions by third parties, including government agencies; and (11) other risk factors detailed in Ingersoll Rand’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in its periodic filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive.

Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Ingersoll Rand undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

About Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to Making Life Better for our employees, customers, shareholders, and planet. Customers lean on us for exceptional performance and durability in mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions. Supported by over 80+ respected brands, our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity, and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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FAQ

What sustainability ratings did Ingersoll Rand (IR) receive in 2025?

In 2025, Ingersoll Rand received an 'A List' rating from CDP and scored 81/100 on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, ranking #1 globally in its industry.

How did Ingersoll Rand (IR) perform in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment?

Ingersoll Rand scored 81 out of 100 on the 2024 assessment, placing in the top 1% of companies in the Machinery and Electrical Equipment industry.

What environmental targets has Ingersoll Rand (IR) had approved by SBTi?

Ingersoll Rand had both its near-term and net-zero Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

How many consecutive years has Ingersoll Rand (IR) been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices?

Ingersoll Rand has been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for three consecutive years.