The following principles define Ingersoll Rand’s global citizenship strategy:
Support Our Purpose and Values.
Our global citizenship strategy must first and foremost support our Purpose and Values and assist in integrating them into the fabric of our company.
Enhance Our Reputation.
A key outcome of our global citizenship strategy is that it should help support and promote us as the provider, employer and investment of choice.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Working toward the right solutions requires an integrated view of global citizenship, and DE&I; social responsibility requires diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives.
Respond to Local Community Needs.
Our global citizenship strategy must be responsive to identified needs in our communities that are appropriate for our involvement to “Think Global, Act Local.”
Engage Employee Preference.
The interests and preferences of our employees are taken into account when determining the programs we support.
Achieve Impact.
Our emphasis will be on making resource investments that lead to measurable, observable changes in people, communities and the environment.
Leverage Resources.
Our efforts will maximize our impact by leveraging corporate and local initiatives; all of our activities will build on each other to ensure we outperform our objectives.
Having a diversified approach to corporate citizenship ensures we make full use of the different types of capital at our disposal, including financial and talent. We manage our corporate citizenship/philanthropic program with a clear direction and focus on our guiding principles as outlined in our citizenship strategy. Doing so enables us to have awareness of community impact, direct beneficiaries and full costs. We further recognize that charitable contributions can be used as a conduit for bribery and that is why our publicly available Anti-Bribery, and Corruption Policy, applicable globally, addresses and controls the manner in which these types of contributions can be made, and to whom.
As an industrial company, Ingersoll Rand has a significant role to play in addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributing to a more sustainable future. Our operations, products, and services align with the 17 SDGs:
Through employment opportunities and promoting fair wages, Ingersoll Rand supports economic growth by reducing poverty, enhancing economic well-being and contributing to local communities around the world.
Ingersoll Rand contributes to this goal by providing food for employees in some countries around the world. Additionally, we ensure efficient and equitable distribution of food resources by supporting external companies and volunteering in areas of need of food and water.
Ingersoll Rand prioritizes workplace safety by providing access to healthcare services and benefits, and promoting employee well-being on the job and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand supports educational initiatives by providing STEM education and training programs in schools, supporting educational institutions, and promoting skill development to help achieve quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.
By promoting diversity and gender equality within our workforce, implementing equal opportunity policies, and supporting initiatives that empower women, Ingersoll Rand contributes to achieving gender equality in our industry.
Ingersoll Rand implements sustainable water management practices and usage reduction solutions through our Green Excellence efforts. We continue to develop water-efficient technologies, ensuring clean water and sanitation.
Ingersoll Rand continues to invest in renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable energy practices.
Ingersoll Rand provides fair and equal employment opportunities, promotes safe working conditions and supports economic growth in all areas of operations.
In ever-growing and evolving infrastructure, Ingersoll Rand promotes technological advancements in its products, and fosters innovations within the industry that are aligned with this goal.
Ingersoll Rand promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace with the goal of ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We contribute to reducing inequalities within society through various partnerships with marginalized communities.
Ingersoll Rand supports communities through implementation of green building practices that are crucial for achievement of this goal.
Ingersoll Rand strives to adopt and implement sustainable production methods, minimizing waste generation, and recycling.
Implementing strategies to reduce GHG emissions, promoting energy-efficient practices throughout the organization, and adopting sustainable production processes contribute to addressing climate change. Additionally, we are implementing sustainable solutions to provide energy-efficient and lower GWP refrigerant equipment in our product portfolio.
Within our operations, we take measures to prevent water pollution and therefore protect the ecosystems and marine flora and fauna.
Ingersoll Rand has been working on understanding the impacts on biodiversity and made a commitment to support and protect life on land.
Ingersoll Rand promotes ethical business practices, upholds human rights, and supports transparent governance align with this goal.
Ingersoll Rand understands the importance of collaborating with stakeholders, engaging in public-private partnerships, and contributing to sustainable development initiatives.
