TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON) (“AAON” or the “Company”) is a leader in innovation and production of premium quality, high performance products. . , and Energy Efficient HVAC Products for Commercial and Industrial Buildings to Release 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report states the company’s commitment to maintaining and continuously improving its overall sustainability practices, leading the industry with innovative solutions, and promoting research and development to meet its long-term environmental goals. is emphasized.
“I am proud to lead a company that has a huge impact on the world. For decades, AAON has produced the most sustainable equipment in the commercial HVAC industry, producing more building carbon dioxide than any of our competitors. “We continue to challenge ourselves to find ways to reduce the energy intensity of our manufacturing facilities and develop new product solutions that meet the evolving environmental standards of the marketplace. We are deeply invested in research to ensure that we are leading the industry through innovation and are proud to push the industry’s limits when it comes to energy efficiency. Finally, we are continuously committed to diversity, equity and inclusion best practices across our company, from our board of directors to our growing workforce. ”
Highlights of the 2021 ESG Report include:
- AAON leads the industry with new and innovative products through the design, manufacture and testing of zero degree cold climate air source heat pumps.
- Acquired BASX Solutions in Redmond, Oregon. BASX Solutions is an industry leader in manufacturing high efficiency data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, custom HVAC systems and modular solutions.
- It reports a 65% reduction in water withdrawal and a 17% increase in metal recycling in 2021.
- Report progress towards our environmental goal of 80% non-fossil fuel consumption of our products by 2030. By 2021, 64% of our products will be consumed with non-fossil fuels.
- We will continue to work to reduce our GHG emissions by 10% by 2025.
- 10% improvement in unit energy consumption at AAON facilities.
- AAON board diversity is 44%, up from 28% the previous year. AAON employees are 69% diverse.
2021 Sustainability ESG Report PDF
For past sustainability reports, visit AAON.com/Sustainability.
About AAON
Founded in 1988, AAON is a world leader in HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. The company’s industry-leading approach to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment to meet precise needs creates the best ownership experience with greater efficiency, performance and long-term value. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, AAON’s world-class innovation center and test lab enable AAON engineers to continuously push boundaries and move the industry forward.
For more information, see: www.AAON.com.
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