Twenty-five years ago, three scientists published an article in Nature magazine alerting the world to the discovery of a hole in the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer. This discovery triggered action by governments, industry, and environmentalists around the world and contributed to the Montreal Protocol agreeing to phase-out the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Carrier Corp. pioneered the phase-out of CFCs for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in 1994, two years ahead of U.S. requirements and 16 years before mandates in developing countries. Since then, Carrier has continued to develop cutting-edge sustainable products and solutions and has been recognized for its leadership in environmental stewardship.

"Carrier is proud to have done its part in leading the air conditioning and refrigeration industry to a non-ozone depleting future," added Geraud Darnis, president of Carrier Corp.

"At Carrier, we believe green products must start at a green company that demonstrates measurable results in four key areas: products, people, production and practices. We extend our influence across the value chain to reduce, and where possible eliminate, negative effects on our environment created by factories, products and suppliers," said John Mandyck, Carrier's vice president for Sustainability & Environmental Strategies.

"Carrier will continue to serve as an environmental steward, finding both large and small ways to make the world a better place to live. The company is focused on delivering environmentally responsible energy efficient systems, services and solutions to the world." Mandyck stated. 

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