Trane Technologies Providing Access to STEM Education Through Additional $1.2 Million Investment in Project Scientist
June 12 2024 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, is
expanding its support of Project Scientist, providing the education
non-profit with a contribution of $1.2 million over the next three
years. This additional investment expands upon the original $1
million in funding from Trane Technologies in 2021 to help Project
Scientist extend its reach and support girls ages 4-12 with
innovative STEM programs in new communities.
Building on the program’s successful results in the first three
years, this additional investment will fund Summer STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art, and math) Labs in communities where
Trane Technologies has a significant workforce including Charlotte,
North Carolina, Tyler, Texas, La Crosse, Wisconsin, St. Paul,
Minnesota and Brea, California. The funding also supports an
After-School STEAM Club in Monterrey, Mexico and virtual Scholar
programs that will transition to an in-person model in 2025.
These new Summer STEAM Labs programs are designed to challenge
and inspire girls ages 4-12 to be innovative scientists and problem
solvers and give them experience of what it’s like to work at a
leading STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) company.
Since 2021, more than 1,500 girls have taken part in the programs,
engaging with over 700 employee volunteers who served as role
models, proving students with real world exposure to diverse women
who work in STEM careers.
“I am so proud of our continuing support of Project Scientist
because I’ve seen firsthand the joy on the young girls’ faces as
they interact with our team, learn about possible opportunities,
and build confidence in their own abilities,” said Deidra Parrish
Williams, Trane Technologies’ leader of Global Corporate Social
Responsibility. “These innovative and inclusive programs from
Project Scientist open a new world of possibilities for children in
our communities and spark interest in STEM fields that will propel
them into rewarding careers.”
“Project Scientist is grateful for the unwavering support of
Trane Technologies,” said Dr. Patrice S. Johnson, CEO, Project
Scientist. “Their commitment allows us to deliver exceptional STEAM
out-of-school education programs across the United States and
Monterrey, Mexico. Trane’s generosity combined with employee
collaboration not only sustains our current programs but also
enables us to scale and expand our reach in the coming years
ensuring that students from historically marginalized communities
have access to educational and career pathways to become future
innovators and leaders.”
Trane Technologies’ support of Project Scientist aligns with the
company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments, which include a
commitment to creating Opportunity for All through citizenship
initiatives that provide access to equitable education and pathways
to green and STEM careers.
The company’s corporate citizenship strategy, Sustainable
Futures, is designed to support young, under-represented learners.
Trane Technologies is investing $100 million and 500,000 employee
volunteer hours by 2030 in programs that support this strategy. In
2023, the company donated over $18 million in philanthropic giving,
an increase of 19% from 2022, and its team members volunteered
92,517 hours last year, putting the company at 47% of its 2030
goal.
About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our
strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of
environmentally responsible products and services, we bring
efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and
transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.
About Project Scientist
Project Scientist is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit delivering
high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts,
and math (STEAM) to girls from marginalized and underserved
communities. We offer summer and after-school programs in
partnership with local schools, school districts, nonprofit
organizations, and STEM Companies. To date, Project Scientist has
provided nearly 116,000 STEAM education experiences, impacting over
24,000 girls from communities across the United States and Mexico.
Learn more at projectscientist.org.
This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of securities laws, which are statements that are not
historical facts, including statements that relate to our
investment in education programs, our sustainability commitments
and the impact of these commitments. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to
risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ
materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause
such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2023, as well as our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q
and other SEC filings. New risks and uncertainties arise from time
to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how
they may affect the Company. We assume no obligation to update
these forward-looking statements.
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