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Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) has appointed Mauro Atalla as Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, effective January 5, 2025. Reporting to Chair and CEO Dave Regnery, Atalla will lead product development, innovation, and sustainability strategies globally.

Atalla brings 26 years of industrial sector experience, most recently serving as senior vice president of Engineering & Technology at Collins Aerospace Systems, where he led a team of 21,000 engineers. He holds a doctorate in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Duke University. His achievements include being elected Fellow by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2023 and receiving the 2024 Aerospace Executive Award.

He succeeds Paul Camuti, who will retire at year-end after joining the company in 2011. In his new role, Atalla will focus on integrating technologies into product roadmaps aligned with the company's 2030 Sustainability Commitments.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) announces a major energy-saving infrastructure upgrade program at Northern Illinois University (NIU). The comprehensive initiative, set to be implemented over 18 months, includes LED lighting, water conservation measures, solar installations, EV charging stations, and HVAC upgrades. The program is projected to reduce NIU's energy consumption by over 26% and emissions by 11%, supporting the university's goal of 50% emissions reduction by 2030.

The campus-wide improvements will have an environmental impact equivalent to removing 6,552 cars from the road or planting 455,169 trees. The project is funded through a budget-neutral Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) approach, utilizing federal, state, utility, energy, and operational savings. The collaboration also includes workforce development opportunities through student capstone projects, internships, and employment opportunities.

Trane Technologies (TT) has become one of the first companies in Ireland to join the UN Global Compact's Forward Faster initiative, which launched its Country Network for Ireland on November 28. The initiative aims to accelerate progress toward the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with only 17% currently on track.

TT's commitment aligns with its May 2022 milestone of being among the first 11 companies globally to receive external validation of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050 and has already set its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including the Gigaton Challenge.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) has announced a new $5 billion share repurchase program that will begin after completing its existing 2022 $3 billion program, which has approximately $1.5 billion remaining as of October 31, 2024. The company's board authorization reflects its strong balance sheet and liquidity position, along with confidence in generating future free cash flow.

The company maintains its commitment to deploying 100% of excess cash through a balanced capital allocation strategy, including competitive dividends that grow with earnings and share repurchases when stock trades below calculated intrinsic value. The program's timing will depend on liquidity, cash flow, and market conditions, with execution possible through various methods including open market repurchases.

Trane Technologies highlights the role of Alessandra Hammond, global business operations lead for Integrated Supply Chain, in advancing the company's sustainability initiatives. Hammond works across multiple departments including procurement, legal, IT, and logistics to implement actionable plans aligned with the company's 2030 Sustainability Commitments. Her team focuses on systems enablement, training, data insights, and supplier diversity.

A key focus is the company's 'Opportunity for All' commitment, which emphasizes inclusive culture and supplier diversity. The initiative aims to strengthen supply chain resilience, access innovative perspectives, and drive economic growth in served communities through partnerships with diverse suppliers.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) has been recognized in TIME's inaugural ranking of the World's Best Companies for Sustainable Growth. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with three consecutive years of adjusted EPS growth of 20% or more through 2023, continuing into 2024. Recently, Trane Technologies became the first in its industry to commit to reducing embodied carbon by 40%. The company has raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance for 2024, while maintaining its commitment to sustainability goals, including the Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons and achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2030.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) has been recognized in TIME's inaugural ranking of the World's Best Companies for Sustainable Growth. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with three consecutive years of adjusted EPS growth of 20% or more, continuing into 2024. Recently, Trane Technologies raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance for 2024. The company became the first in its industry to commit to reducing embodied carbon by 40%, building on its 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which includes the Gigaton Challenge to reduce customer greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons and achieve carbon neutral operations.

The Carolina Farm Trust (CFT), a non-profit organization focused on strengthening local food systems, has partnered with Trane Technologies to enhance food accessibility in the Charlotte region. The initiative includes the Urban Farm at Aldersgate, which grows various produce and operates a neighborhood market, and the development of CFT Market, a multi-purpose facility combining commercial kitchen, event space, and food retail services. Trane Technologies provides financial support, expertise in various functions, and volunteer engagement through its employees. The partnership aims to increase community access to fresh food, agricultural jobs, and education.

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) has announced its participation in the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference. The company's leadership will engage in a fireside chat scheduled for 8:50 a.m. EST on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the investor relations section of the Trane Technologies website. The webcast recording will remain available for 30 days after the event.