United Technologies Corp. Launches Initiative Supporting Environmentally Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods

Published 10-06-04

Submitted by United Technologies Corporation

HARTFORD, CT - United Technologies Corp.(NYSE:UTX) today unveiled a Sustainable Cities initiative supporting the development and use of green building practices in urban centers, creating new programs to educate the public about the need for healthier environments, and protecting natural resources nationwide

UTC announced the initiative at the EPA Climate Leaders Partners meeting held in Farmington, Conn. The two-day conference drew corporate and governmental officials to address such environmental concerns as greenhouse gas emissions and water quality. UTC began planning the Sustainable Cities initiative a year ago.

Under the new corporate philanthropy program, UTC has awarded $350,000 in first-year grants to national and Connecticut programs and plans to increase that to $500,000 next year.

"UTC companies have given rise to the modern city with elevators made by Otis and air-conditioners made by Carrier. We believe successful companies improve the human condition, and the new Sustainable Cities program builds on that commitment," said Krista Pilot, UTC's director of community affairs.

Organizations awarded grants include:

National Trust for Historic Preservation, $55,000 for a pilot project to help apply green building principles into historic preservation at the President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C.

Habitat for Humanity NYC/Global Green USA, $55,000 for the "Green Building and Environment Justice" conference to train representatives of the regional Habitat affiliates in the best practices of green building.

U.S. Green Building Council, $25,000 to support the creation of a regional chapter in New England.

In addition to the national programs, UTC is awarding $110,000 in grants to organizations in Connecticut, UTC's home state.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company that provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the building systems and aerospace industries.

United Technologies Corporation

United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

United Technologies Corp. Launches Initiative Supporting Environmentally Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods

United Technologies Corp. Launches Initiative Supporting Environmentally Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods

United Technologies Corporation

United Technologies Corporation

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