RHEEM® FAMILY OF BRANDS ANNOUNCES IMPACT IN SUSTAINABILITY
2024-06-27
ATLANTA, June 27, 2024 – 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.
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Rheem’s North American plants have reduced 720 metric
tons of CO2e emissions since the formation of the Energy Management Program in
mid-2022.
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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.
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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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