For Immediate Release: May 6, 2009
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
2009 Honor Award: United Technologies
Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies named a "Visionary in Sustainability" by National Building Museum
WHAT
Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies to be honored along with three other recipients at the Museum's 2009 Honor Award: A Salute to Visionaries in Sustainability.
The National Building Museum will recognize UTC President and Chief Executive Officer Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies Corp. [NYSE: UTX] for their commitment to improving the energy efficiency of buildings and development of sustainable communities.
UTC products and services are transforming the environmental performance of buildings around the world. Current products include efficient heating and cooling systems, elevators that regenerate electricity, access control systems to manage resources, onsite power generation, and custom sustainable technology solutions.
The company has achieved aggressive "Environment, Health & Safety" goals that include energy conservation, air emissions, waste reduction and water use. UTC is leading an effort with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to develop a roadmap to zero net energy buildings.
UTC is a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. The company has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index each year since it was launched in 1999 and has been named one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies each year since 2005 at the World Economic Forum in Davos by Corporate Knights.
On June 4, the National Building Museum will present the 2009 Honor Award to four Visionaries in Sustainability—Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies; S. Richard Fedrizzi and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of Chicago; and Majora Carter, founder, Sustainable South Bronx and president, The Majora Carter Group, LLC—in recognition of their leadership, commitment, and achievements in green building and design, workforce development, and business practices. The Honor Award was established by the Museum in 1986 to salute those who have significantly improved the built environment. USGBC receives the honor for their unparalleled leadership in sustainable building practices and their demonstration of the environmental, social, and economic value of green building; the City of Chicago is being recognized for its historic commitment to planning a vibrant and healthy city and its progressive investment in design and architecture to promote economic development and growth; and Majora Carter is being recognized for her pioneering vision and advocacy to create sustainable urban environments.
WHEN
Thursday, June 4, 2009
MEDIA CONTACTS
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
EVENT INFO
Tasha Passarelle, tpassarelle@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3112
BACKGROUND
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