Shanghai, China, July 15, 2022 — 120 years ago, before shortwave radio, Albert Einstein relativity, airplanes, bubblegum, Willis Carrier had created An invention that changed the world: modern air conditioning. This invention was originally developed to solve humidity problems plaguing printing factories in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, it has been driving the development of the HVAC industry and continues to impact people's lives around the world. Carrier Air Conditioning is part of Carrier Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a leading provider of global health, safety, sustainable and smart buildings and cold chains.
Dr. Willis Carrier
Over the past 120 years, modern air conditioning and the Carrier Company have transformed the way people live, work, learn and play, driving summer box office sales at movie theaters and providing cool comfort to travelers on trains and ships. journey. At the same time, the invention of air conditioning also promoted the development of high-rise buildings around the world, protected historical and cultural buildings, helped the beginning of the digital age, and helped create a safe, productive and comfortable indoor environment.
Yu Minyi, vice president of Carrier Group and general manager of HVAC business in North Asia, said: "At Carrier, we are committed to providing solutions that benefit people and the world: while improving people's health, safety and happiness, we pay attention to green Save energy and protect the planet. Since 1902, we've been at the forefront of innovation and ready to deliver sustainable solutions for the next 120 years. Today, Carrier's legacy of forward-thinking solutions continues. Leverage the ingenuity of invention to solve the major challenges of today's world, including climate change and public health issues, through innovative technologies. For example:
• Carrier's 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals are to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its operations and are committed to reducing more than one billion tons of carbon footprint for customers.
•As the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of public health issues, Carrier launches the Healthy Buildings Initiative, which aims to provide healthier and safer indoor environments and create “visible” indoor air quality levels through Abound digital technology— —Because good air quality is as important and desirable as safe drinking water.
• Carrier invests in major studies, including the COGfx series, led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to inspire thinking by demonstrating how improved ventilation creates healthier building environments. , promote health.
In the future, Carrier air conditioners will continue to inherit the spirit of innovation and change the world. To learn about Carrier’s legacy of innovation and the complete history of modern air conditioning, please visit the official website or follow Carrier on WeChat.
About Carrier
Founded by Dr. Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier Corporation is a global provider of high-tech HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts bring together energy-efficient products as well as building automation and energy services to provide sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, retail, transportation and food service customers. Carrier's HVAC business is part of Carrier Corporation, a leading provider of global health, safety, sustainable construction and cold chain services.
