Annual Progress Report Showcases Results
Through Intelligent Products, Responsible Processes and
Training Practices
ATLANTA, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rheem®, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of water heating
and HVAC products, released its fifth annual Sustainability
Progress Report highlighting advancements in the ongoing global
initiative, A Greater Degree of Good™.
"Rheem's commitment to excellence has propelled us – and our
industry – forward," said Chee Wee
Gan, senior vice president, strategy and sustainability,
Rheem. "Environmental initiatives will continue to be the guiding
force in everything we do."
The newly released report showcases Rheem's progress within
multiple focus areas.
Designing and Manufacturing Intelligent Products
Rheem has made significant strides toward the goal of
introducing heating, cooling and water heating products that reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As of 2023, Rheem avoided
31.95M metric tons of CO2e through
the sale of its higher efficiency products over the last four
years.
The 2023 initiatives include studying the environmental impacts
of products through lifecycle analysis, from materials sourcing,
manufacturing and end of life. Specifically, gathering data driven
insights on the environmental footprint of heat pump water heaters
compared to other products.
Additional efforts include succeeding in the US Department of
Energy's Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, as well as
the formation of the Sustainable Packaging Task Force and continued
partnership with ENERGY STAR® to designate energy-efficient
offerings.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Rheem's global manufacturing facilities continue to prioritize
Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) and responsible manufacturing
processes across all sites.
- Rheem's North American plants have reduced 720 metric tons of
CO2e emissions since the formation of the Energy Management Program
in mid-2022.
- Sites around the world implemented multiple tactics for their
specific needs such as conducting compressed air leaks, installing
solar panels, upgrading systems and improving energy efficiency to
further reduce GHG emissions.
- By the end of 2023, 76% of Rheem's manufacturing plants
qualified as ZWTL.
Training Trade Partners
Rheem's trade partners across the globe play a critical role in
improving Rheem's collective impact on the environment. In 2022,
Rheem achieved its 2025 goal by training 250,000 plumbers,
contractors, and influencers on sustainability practices. Rheem had
more than 170,000 additional training participants in 2023, a 55%
increase in trainings hosted since 2022.
The opening of new Innovation Learning Center (ILC) facilities
in Utrecht, Netherlands, and
Fort Smith, Arkansas, boosted
Rheem's global ILC count to 24 facilities, furthering these
efforts. In addition, 2023 saw the development of a sustainability
training e-learning course for global employees.
Since the program's inception in 2019, Rheem has
proactively implemented an array of environmentally focused
programs and solutions in North
America and abroad. Comprehensive updates on Rheem's A
Greater Degree of Good efforts are provided annually in Rheem's
Sustainability Progress Report at www.rheem.com/progress.
About Rheem®
Founded in 1925, Rheem
Manufacturing is a global leader committed to delivering innovative
products that save energy and support a more sustainable future.
Rheem is the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating,
cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial
refrigeration products, and is America's #1 water-heating brand
with products available in more than 80 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd.
of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the
iconic Rheem brand in 1988, and today the company's portfolio of
premium brands include Rheem®, Ruud®, Friedrich®, Raypak®, Sure
Comfort®, WeatherKing®, Eemax®, Richmond®, IBC™, Intergas®,
Splendid®, Solahart®, EverHot®, and MHG™, as well as commercial
refrigeration brands Russell®, Witt®, ColdZone® and Kramer®, which
are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG®)
division.
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