Copeland’s Lauren MacGowens Recognized for Impact in HVACR Industry

ST. LOUIS (August 11, 2025) – Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, announced Lauren MacGowens, director of sustainability and PMO for Copeland’s Industrial business, was named to The ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 List as one of the top contributors to the HVACR industry.

During her over 10 years in the HVACR industry, Lauren has played a pivotal role in advancing decarbonization efforts, driving the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and promoting the adoption of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants industry-wide. By collaborating with regulators, manufacturers and advocacy groups on committees such as ASHRAE 15, SPC 72, TC 10.7, SSPC 90.1 and SSPC 210, Lauren has worked to ensure the industry is prepared to meet today’s sustainability goals while laying a foundation for the future. In her current role at Copeland, Lauren leverages her experience to guide the regulatory, policy and sustainability projects across the industrial side of the business, bolstering Copeland's position as sustainability leader in HVACR.

“Lauren plays an essential role within Copeland, representing us as a global leader across standards and regulatory work as the industry navigates this unprecedented shift," said Marian Zincke, vice president and general manager of Industrial for Copeland. "I'm proud to see her recognized for her outstanding contributions in driving the industry toward a sustainable future."
According to its website, The ACHR NEWS’ Top 40 Under 40 is, “spotlighting the younger professionals that are driving the industry into the next generation.” Now in its 11th consecutive year, The ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the next generation who will lead the HVACR industry for years to come.

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Copeland is a global leader in sustainable heating, cooling, cold chain and industrial solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. We address issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands and complex global supply chains with innovations that advance the energy transition, accelerate the adoption of climate friendly, low-GWP (global warming potential) and natural refrigerants, and safeguard the world’s most critical goods through an efficient and sustainable cold chain. We have over 18,000 employees, with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries — a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide. Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations. For more information, visit copeland.com.

 

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