Attracting and Training a New Generation of Contractors Through Sustainability

For the last several years, it has been an increasing challenge for the HVAC and Plumbing sectors to attract talented young people to the industry. As Baby Boomers and Gen Xers retire, this challenge continues to grow. Two years ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics warned of the need to increase the HVAC workforce by 50%, and it predicted a 12% growth in demand for plumbers by 2024 (versus the previous decade). A recent survey by Stratetech Education Group revealed that while 90% of parents would support their child’s decision to pursue a trade career,

Rheem is Changing the Waste Game

In 2019, Rheem formalized ambitious global goals; to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%, achieve zero waste to landfill (ZWTL) in our manufacturing operations, and train 250,000 professionals on sustainable products and practices, all by 2025. These goals define our sustainability vision, A Greater Degree of Good™, in which we’ve committed to doing good by our customers, our partners, our employees and our planet.

ZWTL (or Go Zero! as we call it) is more than just a waste-reduction effort.

Rheem Sustainability Featured by American Conservation Coalition

On December 24, 2020, the American Conservation Coalition published an article praising Rheem’s sustainability efforts on its website. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, market-based, and limited-government ideals. What follows is that article, reprinted with permission from the ACC.

Innovation Spotlight: Rheem Manufacturing Company

Meghan Miller, American Conservation Coalition | December 24, 2020

Many Americans are skeptical of the environmental records of large manufacturing companies, and indeed,