Our Purpose

We are passionate about identifying, innovating and investing in sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet.

Global Impact Report

Discover how Copeland is shaping a sustainable future with our Global Impact Report.

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Sustainability is at the heart of Copeland's mission, guiding our efforts to create impactful solutions that improve lives and protect the planet. With a steadfast commitment to reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency and championing cleaner technologies, we aim to address the critical challenges of climate change, the energy transition and resource efficiency. Our advanced cold chain solutions ensure the safe transport and storage of life-sustaining goods, reducing waste and supporting global health.

Our global reach and innovative technologies enable communities and industries worldwide to adopt sustainable practices that leave a lasting, positive impact.

Energy transition

We are stewarding the energy transition across multiple fronts including accelerating global trends in decarbonization and electrification, advancing energy management systems that drive efficiency gains, reducing demand on the grid and enabling the use of fossil fuel alternatives such as renewable natural gas.

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More than 23 million of our thermostats are installed in U.S. homes and buildings.¹

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Through our thermostats and building controls, we have over 15,000 MW of connected energy under control in both residential and commercial markets.¹

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More than 50% of U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) producing large landfills use our systems to help achieve their decarbonization goals.¹

Supporting the energy transition

Accelerating the shift to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources is essential for a greener future. Our case studies showcase advanced technologies designed to reduce energy consumption and optimize efficiency across industries.

Improving energy efficiency at vocational college

Challenge: Zaozhuang Vocational College sought an energy-efficient climate control system to overcome challenges of low temperatures and high humidity.

Solution: Copeland collaborated with EUROKLIMAT to install 147 ultra-low temperature variable speed air-sourced heat pumps, powered by Copeland's direct current (DC) variable speed scroll compressors. The system delivers precise control, rapid response and over 30% energy savings.

Heat pumps achieve higher energy efficiency

Challenge: The largest office of a U.S.-based search engine company in Bengaluru, hosting up to 1,000 employees, needed a system to generate 50,000 liters of hot water daily while addressing insufficient sunlight. The project aimed to align with green initiatives, reducing carbon emissions and energy reliance.

Solution: Copeland, with Bisineer Engineering, delivered a heat pump system integrated with solar heaters, including six 1,000 liters-per-hour heat pumps and a 50 kiloliter tank. Designed for India's climate, the GreenPro Certified system achieved higher energy efficiency than traditional systems.

Refrigerant transition

With growing global demand for more sustainable heating, cooling and refrigeration solutions, adopting more climate-friendly refrigerants is critical to minimizing our environmental impact. Copeland is leading this transformation with technologies that support the use of low-GWP (global warming potential) and natural refrigerants like CO₂ and R-290.

Learn about refrigerant regulations Learn about low-GWP refrigerant

Advancing the refrigerant transition

A resilient cold chain is crucial to preserving critical goods. In these case studies, see how our cutting-edge systems enhance reliability, reduce waste and maintain safety standards.

Tailored solution reduces energy use and emissions

Challenge: A Chinese convenience store chain with 4,000 locations needed to retrofit energy-intensive equipment and adopt a digital IoT system for real-time monitoring and management. Their goal was to save energy, reduce carbon emissions and improve overall resource efficiency.

Solution: Copeland delivered a tailored solution featuring digital condensing units, advanced controllers and environmentally friendly refrigerant R449A. This retrofit cut energy use by 15% and emissions by 21% annually, earning recognition as a "Green and Low-Carbon Demonstration Store" in 2023.

Refrigeration booster system reduces Walgreens carbon footprint and utility costs

Challenge: Walgreens aimed to redefine sustainable retail with its Evanston, Illinois concept store powered by renewable energy. Key goals included deploying an upgrade that provided sustainable refrigeration and integrated with its HVAC system to provide improved efficiency in year-round heating and cooling.

Solution: Copeland, in partnership with Zero Zone, delivered a CO2 refrigeration booster system harnessing geothermal energy. Combined with onsite renewables, it reduced their carbon footprint and utility costs, advancing Walgreens' sustainability and energy transition commitments.

Food & pharmaceutical availability

Copeland’s cold chain technologies use precise temperature control and monitoring systems to support the reliable transportation of perishable food and pharmaceuticals. This approach reduces emissions by preventing loss and maximizing landfill diversion.

Learn about cold chain monitoring and tracking Learn about food retail and grocery refrigeration

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Every year, we refrigerate and monitor more than 70 million tons of perishable food in the U.S., valued at an estimated $374 billion.¹

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We cool or monitor more than 5M refrigerated ocean containers and temperature-sensitive overland shipments annually.¹

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Two out of three U.S. grocery stores are managed with Copeland facility controls.¹

Safeguarding critical goods through the cold chain

A resilient cold chain is crucial to preserving critical goods. In these case studies, see how our cutting-edge systems enhance reliability, reduce waste and maintain safety standards.

Reliable refrigeration solution exceeds expectations

Challenge: Strict temperature control and energy efficiency are critical in food processing. A Foshan food company needed reliable refrigeration to flash-freeze 36 tons of meat daily (18°C) while ensuring efficiency and product quality.

Solution: Copeland partnered with Guangzhou Fusheng to provide ZFI low-temperature scroll compressor rack units. The system, operational since 2023, exceeded expectations with stable performance, energy savings and zero failures.

Cold storage solution addresses challenges for farmers in India

Challenge: India's off-grid farms face significant post-harvest challenges due to unreliable cooling solutions, leading to crop waste and income loss. A sustainable, energy-efficient approach was needed to tackle these pressing issues effectively.

Solution: Copeland and Ecozen developed solar-powered cold rooms with ZBW variable speed compressors. These systems deliver efficient cooling, save 17% energy, and operate in low sunlight. With 300 units deployed, they cut CO2 emissions by 22 metric tons annually while boosting farmer income.

¹This page contains a series of company impact statements that use qualitative language and metrics to describe our industry presence and sustainability impact.Learn more about how we determine our impact statements.