Month: March 2026

CLEVELAND, OH, March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has been celebrated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 15^th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves. Ethisphere’s research consistently shows that companies recognized for strong ethics and integrity outperform their peers over time.

“This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where ethics remains a priority and fuels our growth. It reflects an environment where employees are encouraged, supported and empowered to speak up,” said Joe Rodgers, senior vice president, Global Ethics and Compliance, Eaton. “It’s taken commitment and consistency to achieve this milestone—and I thank our employees around the world who live our values and make the right decisions every day.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ documented proof points across areas including corporate governance, training, communication, risk management, investigations, measurement, third-party risk management and environmental and social impact. Ethisphere’s panel of experts spends thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each applicant to capture and codify best-in-class practices.

Over the years, Ethisphere has featured Eaton’s practices, most recently in the article How Eaton Leverages Ethisphere’s Benchmarking Data, Credible Expertise, and Peer Community to Maintain a Best-in-Class Program. Eaton also shares its journey through its annual ethics report, Reflections on Ethics.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Drew Horansky

+1 (440) 523-4306

DrewAHoransky@Eaton.com

CLEVELAND, OH, March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has been celebrated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 15^th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves. Ethisphere’s research consistently shows that companies recognized for strong ethics and integrity outperform their peers over time.

“This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where ethics remains a priority and fuels our growth. It reflects an environment where employees are encouraged, supported and empowered to speak up,” said Joe Rodgers, senior vice president, Global Ethics and Compliance, Eaton. “It’s taken commitment and consistency to achieve this milestone—and I thank our employees around the world who live our values and make the right decisions every day.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ documented proof points across areas including corporate governance, training, communication, risk management, investigations, measurement, third-party risk management and environmental and social impact. Ethisphere’s panel of experts spends thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each applicant to capture and codify best-in-class practices.

Over the years, Ethisphere has featured Eaton’s practices, most recently in the article How Eaton Leverages Ethisphere’s Benchmarking Data, Credible Expertise, and Peer Community to Maintain a Best-in-Class Program. Eaton also shares its journey through its annual ethics report, Reflections on Ethics.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Drew Horansky

+1 (440) 523-4306

DrewAHoransky@Eaton.com

CLEVELAND, OH, March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has been celebrated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 15^th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

One of 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, Eaton embeds ethics into decision-making—driving reliable outcomes for the customers and communities it serves. Ethisphere’s research consistently shows that companies recognized for strong ethics and integrity outperform their peers over time.

“This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where ethics remains a priority and fuels our growth. It reflects an environment where employees are encouraged, supported and empowered to speak up,” said Joe Rodgers, senior vice president, Global Ethics and Compliance, Eaton. “It’s taken commitment and consistency to achieve this milestone—and I thank our employees around the world who live our values and make the right decisions every day.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide 240+ documented proof points across areas including corporate governance, training, communication, risk management, investigations, measurement, third-party risk management and environmental and social impact. Ethisphere’s panel of experts spends thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each applicant to capture and codify best-in-class practices.

Over the years, Ethisphere has featured Eaton’s practices, most recently in the article How Eaton Leverages Ethisphere’s Benchmarking Data, Credible Expertise, and Peer Community to Maintain a Best-in-Class Program. Eaton also shares its journey through its annual ethics report, Reflections on Ethics.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact:

Drew Horansky

+1 (440) 523-4306

DrewAHoransky@Eaton.com

• Eligible Organizations Can Apply Now Through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com
• Annual Grant Program Has Delivered $21 Million to 615 Nonprofits Since 2018

NEW YORK , March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. The 2026 competitive grant challenge will award $2.5 million in unrestricted funds to eligible nonprofits located in and servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ markets across the United States in three categories.

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants from today, March 24, through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language site becasdeimpactolocal.com, which also provide more information on the program. The grant categories include youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. Winners will be announced later this year.

“Local nonprofits perform a critical role in the communities we serve,” said Valari Staab, Chairman of NBCU Local. “We’re proud that for nine years our annual grant program has recognized impactful local organizations and provided funding to help them fulfill their missions and expand their efforts.”

Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has provided $21 million to 615 organizations – including the 69 nonprofits last year that were awarded a combined $2.5 million – in the communities served by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations, which are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Boston, San Francisco, Miami, San Diego and Hartford, Conn.

“Nonprofits are essential partners in driving progress across local communities, and the unrestricted support that we’re providing gives them the flexibility to direct resources where they’ll make the greatest difference,” said Jessica Clancy, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal.

We’re proud to once again offer this program and uplift organizations that empower young people, elevate emerging storytellers and build stronger, more connected communities.

Jessica Clancy
SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal

Key grant eligibility requirements: 

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit must be headquartered in and operate in a participating market
• Entity must service the market they operate from  
• The organization’s total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and  
• The nonprofit must help to resolve everyday community issues in any of the three grant categories
• The applying organization’s revenue must be greater than $100,000

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant categories include: 

• Youth Education & Empowerment: In-school and community-based programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/ STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship. 
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in communications, arts, news, sports and entertainment.
• Community Engagement: Programs that help foster community unity by enabling individuals to engage with and volunteer in their regions.

The participating NBCU Local stations are NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 (New York) ; NBC4 and Telemundo 52 (Los Angeles); NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago; NBC10 and Telemundo62 (Philadelphia); NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 (Dallas-Fort Worth); NBC4 and Telemundo 44 (Washington D.C.); NBC 10 Boston and Telemundo Boston; NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia; NBC 6 South Florida and Telemundo 51 Miami; NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 (San Diego); and NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut.

Follow on social @NBCUFoundation and #LocalImpactGrants.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

• Eligible Organizations Can Apply Now Through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com
• Annual Grant Program Has Delivered $21 Million to 615 Nonprofits Since 2018

NEW YORK , March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. The 2026 competitive grant challenge will award $2.5 million in unrestricted funds to eligible nonprofits located in and servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ markets across the United States in three categories.

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants from today, March 24, through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language site becasdeimpactolocal.com, which also provide more information on the program. The grant categories include youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. Winners will be announced later this year.

“Local nonprofits perform a critical role in the communities we serve,” said Valari Staab, Chairman of NBCU Local. “We’re proud that for nine years our annual grant program has recognized impactful local organizations and provided funding to help them fulfill their missions and expand their efforts.”

Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has provided $21 million to 615 organizations – including the 69 nonprofits last year that were awarded a combined $2.5 million – in the communities served by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations, which are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Boston, San Francisco, Miami, San Diego and Hartford, Conn.

“Nonprofits are essential partners in driving progress across local communities, and the unrestricted support that we’re providing gives them the flexibility to direct resources where they’ll make the greatest difference,” said Jessica Clancy, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal.

We’re proud to once again offer this program and uplift organizations that empower young people, elevate emerging storytellers and build stronger, more connected communities.

Jessica Clancy
SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal

Key grant eligibility requirements: 

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit must be headquartered in and operate in a participating market
• Entity must service the market they operate from  
• The organization’s total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and  
• The nonprofit must help to resolve everyday community issues in any of the three grant categories
• The applying organization’s revenue must be greater than $100,000

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant categories include: 

• Youth Education & Empowerment: In-school and community-based programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/ STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship. 
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in communications, arts, news, sports and entertainment.
• Community Engagement: Programs that help foster community unity by enabling individuals to engage with and volunteer in their regions.

The participating NBCU Local stations are NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 (New York) ; NBC4 and Telemundo 52 (Los Angeles); NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago; NBC10 and Telemundo62 (Philadelphia); NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 (Dallas-Fort Worth); NBC4 and Telemundo 44 (Washington D.C.); NBC 10 Boston and Telemundo Boston; NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia; NBC 6 South Florida and Telemundo 51 Miami; NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 (San Diego); and NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut.

Follow on social @NBCUFoundation and #LocalImpactGrants.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

• Eligible Organizations Can Apply Now Through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com
• Annual Grant Program Has Delivered $21 Million to 615 Nonprofits Since 2018

NEW YORK , March 27, 2026 /3BL/ – Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local today announced the return of the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants for the ninth consecutive year. The 2026 competitive grant challenge will award $2.5 million in unrestricted funds to eligible nonprofits located in and servicing one of the 11 NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ markets across the United States in three categories.

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants from today, March 24, through April 24 at localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language site becasdeimpactolocal.com, which also provide more information on the program. The grant categories include youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. Winners will be announced later this year.

“Local nonprofits perform a critical role in the communities we serve,” said Valari Staab, Chairman of NBCU Local. “We’re proud that for nine years our annual grant program has recognized impactful local organizations and provided funding to help them fulfill their missions and expand their efforts.”

Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has provided $21 million to 615 organizations – including the 69 nonprofits last year that were awarded a combined $2.5 million – in the communities served by NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations, which are: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Boston, San Francisco, Miami, San Diego and Hartford, Conn.

“Nonprofits are essential partners in driving progress across local communities, and the unrestricted support that we’re providing gives them the flexibility to direct resources where they’ll make the greatest difference,” said Jessica Clancy, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal.

We’re proud to once again offer this program and uplift organizations that empower young people, elevate emerging storytellers and build stronger, more connected communities.

Jessica Clancy
SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NBCUniversal

Key grant eligibility requirements: 

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit must be headquartered in and operate in a participating market
• Entity must service the market they operate from  
• The organization’s total expenses must be between $100,000 and $1,000,000 and  
• The nonprofit must help to resolve everyday community issues in any of the three grant categories
• The applying organization’s revenue must be greater than $100,000

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant categories include: 

• Youth Education & Empowerment: In-school and community-based programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM/ STEAM education and youth entrepreneurship. 
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that develop pathways for emerging talent and youth voices to explore careers in communications, arts, news, sports and entertainment.
• Community Engagement: Programs that help foster community unity by enabling individuals to engage with and volunteer in their regions.

The participating NBCU Local stations are NBC 4 and Telemundo 47 (New York) ; NBC4 and Telemundo 52 (Los Angeles); NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago; NBC10 and Telemundo62 (Philadelphia); NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 (Dallas-Fort Worth); NBC4 and Telemundo 44 (Washington D.C.); NBC 10 Boston and Telemundo Boston; NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia; NBC 6 South Florida and Telemundo 51 Miami; NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 (San Diego); and NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut.

Follow on social @NBCUFoundation and #LocalImpactGrants.

About Comcast

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Doug Burds is the program manager teams call when they’re stumped. “I’ve been around so dang long that the teams I support reach out just to say, ‘I know you may not be the right person, but I know you’ll know who’ll know this.’”

They’re right.

After three decades at Trane Technologies, Doug has become one of the company’s go-to experts for extending the life of HVAC systems, a practical form of circularity that keeps valuable equipment working longer instead of replacing it outright.

His expertise has also made him a trusted resource across the company. Today, he supports 150 commercial sales offices and roughly 700 service salespeople across North America, drawing on decades of accumulated knowledge to help teams find the right solutions for their customers.

Finding a home in the service business

Doug didn’t set out to become the person everyone calls for answers. After studying industrial technology at the University of Northern Iowa, Doug began his career designing refrigerated semi-trailers at one of the industry’s leading manufacturers. He later moved to another technology and engineering company before joining Trane Technologies.

“I wasn’t looking for another job,” Doug recalls. “But a recruiter called and said Trane® was looking for product managers. I knew it was a good company, and I grew up just down the river from La Crosse. So, I said, let’s take a look.”

Three decades later, Doug has built his career in the service side of the business, where he feels most connected to the work. “I love the people in the service business,” he says. “You get the technicians and account managers, and you’re dealing directly with the customers using our equipment. That’s where I feel most comfortable.”

It’s also where the work is constantly evolving. “What I love most about my job is I never know what an account manager is going to call and request. They’ll say, ‘Hey Doug, my customer has this situation — what can we offer them?’ It’s different every single time, even though the purpose is the same.”

“It could be a $10,000 project or a $1.5 million one. My job is to help our sales teams figure out what makes sense for the customer.”

Rethinking replacement

In the past, the default was generally replacement. “But it’s not like that anymore,” Doug says. “That way of thinking has become unsustainable from a price and environmental standpoint.”

In recent years, Doug has seen a noticeable shift in customer mindset. Today, much of his work focuses on helping customers extend the life of existing equipment. “We have a lot of customers who are choosing to keep what they have. Sometimes it’s a dollar decision, but increasingly it’s a sustainability decision.”

This attitude shift has changed the role Doug plays. Today, his job is less about suggesting a single solution and more about helping teams navigate available options. “I’ll say ‘maybe we can replace a few of these units, but with the others, we can change out the compressors, keep the existing unit and put in new controls to have the chiller run more efficiently.”

Renewal through circularity

Prolonging equipment life generally involves more frequent servicing. “It’s like your car. If you don’t want it breaking down in a snowstorm, you’ll need to proactively decrease the likelihood of that happening by replacing the parts that need replacing.”

Being pre-emptive is what Trane’s R’newal program is all about. Designed to restore aging HVAC equipment like chillers and self-contained units, the program allows customers to keep the foundation of the equipment intact while high-value components continue circulating.

“A big part of our R’newal program is about proactive service,” Doug explains. “We keep that same piece of equipment in place. We replace the wear items — the gaskets, the bearings, the O-rings — modernize what needs modernizing and keep it running.” So, instead of an entire unit heading to the scrap yard, it stays in service longer. This approach, Doug says, can increase the lifespan of a customer’s equipment for at least an extra 10 years.

“We worked on a chiller in San Francisco last year that was manufactured in 1967. We put a new, a retrofit control panel on it and it’s still operating.”

Thirty years and counting

In a company focused on keeping valuable assets in play, its people are no exception. “I never thought I’d be here for 30 years,” Doug says, “But it’s not that unusual within Trane Technologies. There’s a guy on my team, Bob, who I’ve worked with for 27 years. He’s retiring in June, and he’s been with the company for 45 years.”

When asked why he thinks so many people stay, he believes it all comes down to core values and authenticity. “It’s just a good company to its core.”

“When it comes to sustainability, Trane Technologies is actually walking the walk. A lot of companies talk about it, but you’d be hard pressed to see them follow through. But Trane Technologies does. It always has.”

For Doug, that commitment doesn’t stop when the workday ends. “Everything that we do in our jobs has sustainability built in,” he says. “Every new product and every customer interaction has sustainability at the center. It carries over from your job into your daily life. It makes you see things differently.”

That perspective shapes how he thinks about equipment lifecycles, waste and resource use. Instead of seeing aging systems as something to discard, Doug naturally looks for ways to extend their value. That consistency shows up everywhere in the company — from the Gigaton Challenge to circularity initiatives to the everyday culture of collaboration. “There’s so much talent and experience in this company,” Doug says. “You can always find someone ready to help you.”

Don’t wait. Jump in

After so many years at Trane Technologies, Doug has seen how institutional knowledge compounds. Experience builds on experience, relationships deepen and networks strengthen. But Doug doesn’t romanticize this longevity. “30 years goes by so quick,” he says. That’s why he encourages younger employees not to hesitate. “Don’t be afraid to take a chance,” he says. “Just jump out and do it. Don’t wait. Explore all the different things Trane Technologies has to offer.”

Doug has taken advantage of many of those opportunities himself over the years. He completed every product management training course and participated in countless customer and sales-focused classes, experiences that helped him better understand how different parts of the business connect. “It’s good training, and it helps you see what’s happening across the company,” he says. “There’s so much to do here. Why wouldn’t you grab the chance to do something different?”

The future is ours to create. – Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies

Doug Burds is the program manager teams call when they’re stumped. “I’ve been around so dang long that the teams I support reach out just to say, ‘I know you may not be the right person, but I know you’ll know who’ll know this.’”

They’re right.

After three decades at Trane Technologies, Doug has become one of the company’s go-to experts for extending the life of HVAC systems, a practical form of circularity that keeps valuable equipment working longer instead of replacing it outright.

His expertise has also made him a trusted resource across the company. Today, he supports 150 commercial sales offices and roughly 700 service salespeople across North America, drawing on decades of accumulated knowledge to help teams find the right solutions for their customers.

Finding a home in the service business

Doug didn’t set out to become the person everyone calls for answers. After studying industrial technology at the University of Northern Iowa, Doug began his career designing refrigerated semi-trailers at one of the industry’s leading manufacturers. He later moved to another technology and engineering company before joining Trane Technologies.

“I wasn’t looking for another job,” Doug recalls. “But a recruiter called and said Trane® was looking for product managers. I knew it was a good company, and I grew up just down the river from La Crosse. So, I said, let’s take a look.”

Three decades later, Doug has built his career in the service side of the business, where he feels most connected to the work. “I love the people in the service business,” he says. “You get the technicians and account managers, and you’re dealing directly with the customers using our equipment. That’s where I feel most comfortable.”

It’s also where the work is constantly evolving. “What I love most about my job is I never know what an account manager is going to call and request. They’ll say, ‘Hey Doug, my customer has this situation — what can we offer them?’ It’s different every single time, even though the purpose is the same.”

“It could be a $10,000 project or a $1.5 million one. My job is to help our sales teams figure out what makes sense for the customer.”

Rethinking replacement

In the past, the default was generally replacement. “But it’s not like that anymore,” Doug says. “That way of thinking has become unsustainable from a price and environmental standpoint.”

In recent years, Doug has seen a noticeable shift in customer mindset. Today, much of his work focuses on helping customers extend the life of existing equipment. “We have a lot of customers who are choosing to keep what they have. Sometimes it’s a dollar decision, but increasingly it’s a sustainability decision.”

This attitude shift has changed the role Doug plays. Today, his job is less about suggesting a single solution and more about helping teams navigate available options. “I’ll say ‘maybe we can replace a few of these units, but with the others, we can change out the compressors, keep the existing unit and put in new controls to have the chiller run more efficiently.”

Renewal through circularity

Prolonging equipment life generally involves more frequent servicing. “It’s like your car. If you don’t want it breaking down in a snowstorm, you’ll need to proactively decrease the likelihood of that happening by replacing the parts that need replacing.”

Being pre-emptive is what Trane’s R’newal program is all about. Designed to restore aging HVAC equipment like chillers and self-contained units, the program allows customers to keep the foundation of the equipment intact while high-value components continue circulating.

“A big part of our R’newal program is about proactive service,” Doug explains. “We keep that same piece of equipment in place. We replace the wear items — the gaskets, the bearings, the O-rings — modernize what needs modernizing and keep it running.” So, instead of an entire unit heading to the scrap yard, it stays in service longer. This approach, Doug says, can increase the lifespan of a customer’s equipment for at least an extra 10 years.

“We worked on a chiller in San Francisco last year that was manufactured in 1967. We put a new, a retrofit control panel on it and it’s still operating.”

Thirty years and counting

In a company focused on keeping valuable assets in play, its people are no exception. “I never thought I’d be here for 30 years,” Doug says, “But it’s not that unusual within Trane Technologies. There’s a guy on my team, Bob, who I’ve worked with for 27 years. He’s retiring in June, and he’s been with the company for 45 years.”

When asked why he thinks so many people stay, he believes it all comes down to core values and authenticity. “It’s just a good company to its core.”

“When it comes to sustainability, Trane Technologies is actually walking the walk. A lot of companies talk about it, but you’d be hard pressed to see them follow through. But Trane Technologies does. It always has.”

For Doug, that commitment doesn’t stop when the workday ends. “Everything that we do in our jobs has sustainability built in,” he says. “Every new product and every customer interaction has sustainability at the center. It carries over from your job into your daily life. It makes you see things differently.”

That perspective shapes how he thinks about equipment lifecycles, waste and resource use. Instead of seeing aging systems as something to discard, Doug naturally looks for ways to extend their value. That consistency shows up everywhere in the company — from the Gigaton Challenge to circularity initiatives to the everyday culture of collaboration. “There’s so much talent and experience in this company,” Doug says. “You can always find someone ready to help you.”

Don’t wait. Jump in

After so many years at Trane Technologies, Doug has seen how institutional knowledge compounds. Experience builds on experience, relationships deepen and networks strengthen. But Doug doesn’t romanticize this longevity. “30 years goes by so quick,” he says. That’s why he encourages younger employees not to hesitate. “Don’t be afraid to take a chance,” he says. “Just jump out and do it. Don’t wait. Explore all the different things Trane Technologies has to offer.”

Doug has taken advantage of many of those opportunities himself over the years. He completed every product management training course and participated in countless customer and sales-focused classes, experiences that helped him better understand how different parts of the business connect. “It’s good training, and it helps you see what’s happening across the company,” he says. “There’s so much to do here. Why wouldn’t you grab the chance to do something different?”

The future is ours to create. – Explore careers that make an impact at Trane Technologies