What are Trane Technologies’s Circularity Impact Metrics?

Global climate innovator Trane Technologies pledges to reduce customer greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tonnes as part of its goal to be net zero by 2050.

Its dedication to circular practices is embedded in its relationships with direct material suppliers, which enables the procurement of recycled materials, including steel, copper and aluminium.

Trane Technologies has announced new circularity impact metrics, which helps expand its commitment to circular design.

Turning circularity into revenue

Trane Technologies’s circularity strategy involves multiple initiatives to increase the use of recycled materials and to optimise the use of its products.

This is done through the redeployment of quality parts and the reduction of material use, as well as smart services, upgrades, remanufacturing and recovery programmes.

The company aims to increase efficiency, improve supply chain resilience and open new and recurring revenue streams.

Trane Technologies’s new metrics focus on generating 10% of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030.

The circularity impact metrics were developed in alignment with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development’s new Global Circularity Protocol, which is the first global voluntary framework for measuring, managing and communicating circularity impacts.

Mauro J. Atalla, SVP and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies, says: “Circularity has been a powerful driver of innovation for our company for many years.

“With these new metrics, we’re tackling the conversion of circularity practices into revenue, continuing to demonstrate that there is no tradeoff between strong financial performance and bold sustainability leadership.”

Who leads Trane Technologies’s sustainability strategy?

The Vice-President of Sustainability Strategy at Trane Technologies is Scott Tew, who also co-founded the company’s Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability.

He manages forward-looking sustainability initiatives that are aimed at transitioning to more efficient and climate-friendly solutions without compromising health or resource impacts.

Scott is also responsible for climate and energy related public policy matters at Trane Technologies.

He serves as a thought leader in linking public policy, economic impacts and a value stream approach to sustainability.

His recent efforts have led to the development of world-class initiatives, including the company’s 2030 targets, an SBTi-validated net zero target and the launch of the company’s largest customer-facing commitment to combat climate change.

Scott serves on the Advisory Council of the Corporate Eco Forum and the Global Sustainability Centre.

Scott  will be speaking at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit in April 2026.

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Circularity at The US Summit

Scott will be speaking on the Circularity & Recycling panel at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit.

The panel will explore strategies for waste reduction, product design, reuse and advanced recycling, while examining new business models that balance profitability with sustainability.

Scott will share insights into scaling circular practices across global supply chains and industries.

Scott says: “I’m excited to participate in the discussions at Sustainability LIVE because it’s a powerful opportunity to share ideas, collaborate on innovative solutions, and explore how circular material opportunities can accelerate our collective journey toward a more sustainable future.”

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