Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is expanding upon its longstanding collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) through a new initiative focused on building energy-efficient, resilient housing. With nearly 400 natural disasters recorded through the Emergency Events Database1 last year, Carrier’s efforts with HFHI, part of the Habitat Strong program, focus on building fortified homes that can better withstand natural events, while remaining affordable for Habitat homeowners.

Carrier will provide grants to enhance sustainable construction practices and enable in-person training on resilience strategies for builders. These initiatives will help create homes that conserve energy and natural resources, mitigate against natural events, provide healthier indoor air with more ventilation, air filtration and humidity controls, and reduce long-term utility and repair/replacement costs for Habitat homeowners. Carrier also intends to donate energy-efficient HVAC systems and Carrier Smart Thermostats to many sites where Habitat volunteer events are taking place.

“At Carrier, we are committed to making our vision — to be the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions — meaningful to the communities we serve,” said Milena Oliveira, Carrier’s senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer and chair of the board of the Carrier Foundation. “Our collaboration with Habitat for Humanity reflects our dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable future for Habitat families.”

As part of the initiative, Carrier employees around the world will donate their time and expertise, supporting activations in communities in the United States, Canada, Japan and Mexico throughout the year. Learn more about Carrier’s long-standing collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International here.

1 Emergency Events Database.