BAC, a global leader in cooling solutions, today released its third Sustainability Report, covering priorities and performance across the company's fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

The report details BAC’s progress in addressing environmental impacts, engaging employees and communities, advancing innovation, and helping customers meet growing demand for sustainable cooling. 

“Transparency is essential to accountability and continuous improvement,” said Bill McQuade, Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Sustainability at BAC. “This report shares both our progress and the work ahead. We are proud of what our teams have accomplished and BAC’s role in meeting the world’s growing need for sustainable cooling. By openly reporting our performance and commitments, we strengthen trust with our stakeholders and reinforce our commitment to a more sustainable future.” 

Key Sustainability Achievements 

Advanced Decarbonization and Renewable Energy  
In 2025, BAC reduced its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27 percent relative to 2023. In FY25, renewable electricity accounted for 85 percent of BAC's global electricity consumption.

Improved Resource Efficiency  
In 2025, BAC improved its energy intensity of production operations by 30 percent and reduced global landfill waste by 20 percent, both relative to 2023 outcomes.

Strengthened Environmental Stewardship  
BAC's Heist, Belgium plant achieved ISO 14001 certification, expanding environmental management practices and strengthening the capabilities of Heist's waste minimization, water use, and sustainable procurement initiatives.

Invested in People and Communities  
BAC advanced employee development and community-focused initiatives worldwide. Through global efforts across 2024 and 2025, BAC's teams raised funds for water infrastructure projects focused on improving access to water for more than 2,000 people in underserved communities in Nicaragua and Zambia.

Accelerated Innovation  
BAC collaborated with industry stakeholders and had leaders at the helm of global organizations focused on advancing building decarbonization efforts and accelerating sustainability-driven innovations including energy and water efficient cooling solutions.

As demand for cooling grows globally, BAC remains focused on improving the environmental performance of the company's production operations and developing and enhancing technologies that help customers reduce water consumption, lower their energy use, and improve overall system efficiency.

To learn more about BAC's sustainability initiatives and performance, download the full Sustainability Report at https://baltimoreaircoil.com/sustainability.