The HVAC giant has released its 2021 report that highlights some of the company's new endeavours and how they are panning out
AAON, an expert in innovation and production of high-performance and energy-efficient HVAC products for commercial, and industrial buildings, has released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
In this report, the company highlights its commitment to uphold and continually improve overall sustainability practices, further the company’s research and development to lead the industry in innovative solutions, and achieve its long-term environmental targets.
In 2021, 64% of products were non-fossil fuel consuming
“I am proud to lead a company that has such a significant impact on the world. For decades, AAON has manufactured the most sustainable equipment in the commercial HVAC industry, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings more than any of our competitors’ equipment,” said Gary Fields, President and CEO.
“We continue to challenge ourselves to find ways to reduce the energy intensity of our own manufacturing facilities, as well as deeply invest in research to develop new product solutions to meet the evolving environmental standards of our markets," Fields added. "We take pride in leading our industry through innovation and challenging our industry’s limits related to energy efficiency. Finally, we continually work on diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout the company, from our Board of Governance to our growing workforce.”
2021 ESG report highlights include: