International. ASHRAE reported that the recent decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement does not change or alter the partnership's commitment to accelerating the transformation to a more sustainable global environment.
"Our member-established mission underscores our mandate to serve humanity and create a more sustainable world," said Tim Wentz, president of ASHRAE. "ASHRAE is a global society of 57,000 dedicated professionals in more than 130 countries, committed to reducing the environmental impact of buildings by making them more energy efficient. Our mission will not give up as the geopolitical tides rise and fall."
"Now, more than ever, ASHRAE affirms its mission to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world," says Wentz.
ASHRAE recently announced a substantial investment of US$1.3 million in research into low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerant alternatives. "ASHRAE's work is based on research and science. The Society will continue to set best practice standards for the design and operation of buildings that have lower environmental impacts while simultaneously optimizing human health and comfort for occupants," said Wentz.
"Our Society remains dedicated to excellence in environmental management, in fact, the recent announcement of the Paris Agreement makes the pivotal role of ASHRAE members in reducing the environmental impact of buildings more important than ever."
