Sustainable Investment

The reputation of business hit an all-time low during the Great Recession and, arguably, it has never recovered. Mainstream voices now decry capitalism as a nefarious force that needs to be leashed. And yet capitalism is the only economic system that has proven to deliver growth, helping lift billions out of poverty and the only economic system that continues to create and maintain millions of jobs that keep the global economy running. So how do we fix it? How do we retain the powerful benefits that capitalism can bring and restore its reputation?

Ingersoll Rand®, a global leader in compression technologies and services, has introduced new models to its revolutionary line of Next Generation R-Series compressors, which incorporate the latest advancements in variable speed drive (VSD) technology to increase air flow output by up to 15 percent, reduce energy costs by up to 35 percent and increase system reliability.

Louisiana is in a state of emergency. A donation to the new America’s Charities Disaster Recovery Fund – Louisiana Floods, developed in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), helps make a difference today, tomorrow and beyond – long after the cameras have left and the nation has moved on.

The correlation between responsible business practices and profitability has become increasingly apparent as communities, governments and employees hold companies accountable for generating mutual value. Defining that value in relevant terms is equally important – and accomplished through long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Classification society Lloyd’s Register has bestowed the “ECO Notation” designation on the new Carnival Vista, marking the first Carnival Cruise Line ship to achieve this distinction. The notation recognizes that the cruise line designed, built and operates Carnival Vista in a manner that exceeds current maritime statutory environmental regulations.

Two LEED Gold Certified buildings at Ingersoll Rand’s North American headquarters in Davidson, North Carolina, demonstrate the value of sustainability in terms of saving resources as well as creating a better experience for people.

Ingersoll Rand’s Mocksville, North Carolina, manufacturing facility has enabled a 6 percent reduction of energy consumption in recent months.

The importance of alternative water supplies, such as water reuse, brackish groundwater and desalination, continues to grow as organizations look to build diversified, resilient water supplies.