Copeland Philippines: Driving a Sustainable Tomorrow
At Copeland, we are committed to combining innovation with responsibility. Our mission is to support the global energy transition, accelerate the adoption of low-GWP and natural refrigerants and safeguard perishable food and medical products. We aim to create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
After more than a century of advancing solutions in heating, cooling, cold chain and industrial solutions, we are now moving forward as a standalone company. Amid this transformation, our Copeland Philippines office has emerged as a strategic hub and plays a significant role in providing critical services for our Asia, North America and European customers. Copeland Philippines brings together world-class talent, innovative solutions and a strong dedication to sustainability. By providing local talent with opportunities to build impactful careers, it plays a vital role in enhancing lives and driving positive change.
Building a Future in the Philippines
The Philippines office plays a pivotal role in advancing Copeland’s global strategy. The team not only reinforces operational efficiencies but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and environmentally conscious leadership. Strengthening relationships across key global markets, service teams assist with customer needs, while technical service experts help customers operate their systems 24×7 safely, reliably and efficiently. Business development teams contribute further by identifying opportunities.
Behind the scenes, non-customer-facing functions play an equally significant role in Copeland Philippines’s overarching mission. Electronics and engineering teams help improve the supply chain with their technical expertise. Data teams deliver insights by organizing and analyzing data to guide strategic decisions. The marketing team executes integrated programs covering branding, digital strategies and communications while IT professionals oversee software development, testing and system support. Finance and accounting teams handle essential processes including payroll, accounts management and tax preparation and operational excellence initiatives aim to simplify workflows and improve performance. Finally, supply chain functions optimize e-sourcing, purchasing, logistics, materials management and scheduling, ensuring seamless operations that align with global efficiency standards.
Copeland is unwavering in our commitment to both global progress and supporting local economic growth. Under the strong leadership of Ruben S. Cu Jr., Copeland Philippines is guided by a vision of sustainability and community leadership. As the current president of Rotary Club of Makati Rosewood District 3830 and a staunch advocate for health, wellness and environmental sustainability, Mr. Cu’s leadership reflects the company’s dedication to making a meaningful impact on both the environment and society.
With an investment of Php 126.88 million in 2024, followed by an anticipated investment of Php 367.044 million in 2025, we are strategically positioning ourselves to expand our presence and capabilities in the Philippines. This significant capital infusion underscores our dedication to building a robust foundation for long-term success while driving opportunities within the local economy. By leveraging the exceptional local talent, our local workforce has already exceeded expectations, growing to over 800 employees. This achievement outpaces projections and sets the stage for further expansion.
Copeland Philippines is more than an operational hub; it is a vital community partner. We are focused on attracting and nurturing the best local talent, reinforcing our standing as a trusted global leader in sustainable heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions.
Supporting the Energy Transition
At the heart of Copeland’s global vision is our unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. We are driving efforts to preserve the planet for future generations through groundbreaking technologies that accelerate decarbonization and electrification across industries.
Globally, Copeland technology delivers over 4 billion kWh in annual energy savings, equivalent to eliminating 7 billion vehicle miles each year. Our efforts extend across various sectors, helping clients from commercial, residential, industrial and cold chain sectors transition away from fossil fuels toward energy sources like renewable natural gas (RNG).
Copeland Philippines helps ensure our global energy transition efforts are not only effective but also scalable. Customer service provides real-time product support and expertise, enabling smooth project implementations. Back-end support such as data analytics helps refine project processes, resulting in scalability and proactive optimization.
Accelerating Low-GWP and Natural Refrigerants
Another critical pillar of our sustainability initiatives is our leadership in accelerating the adoption of low-GWP and natural refrigerants. Traditional refrigerants have been essential to HVACR applications. However, they have often had a detrimental impact on global warming. At Copeland, advancing the refrigerant transition without compromising performance is both a technological and environmental imperative.
For more than a decade, Copeland has been committed to furthering CO2 refrigeration technologies by developing solutions that make CO2 easier to adopt for our customers and the industry. Our low-GWP solutions deliver exceptional performance through advancements in COâ‚‚ and propane (R290)-based systems.
Our advanced compression technologies — including scroll, screw, reciprocating and centrifugal systems — not only support refrigerant transitions but also deliver robust and reliable performance across residential, commercial, cold chain and industrial applications.
Philippine technical service specialists work diligently to help ensure our refrigerant technologies operate reliably and safely across global installations.
Safeguarding Perishable Food and Medical Supplies
The third pillar of Copeland’s global impact touches lives across the planet. Through cold chain technologies, we help safeguard perishable goods, including the world’s food supply and life-saving medicines.
Every year, Copeland refrigerates and monitors more than 100 million tons of perishable food and medicines across 3 million road trips and 1.6 million marine shipments. Our solutions are critical in ensuring food stays fresh on its way to supermarket shelves and maintaining the integrity of medicines transported globally through complex supply chains.
Copeland’s systems measure variables like temperature and humidity in real time, preventing spoilage and improving supply chain efficiency. Copeland technology monitors approximately 30% of all refrigerated food shipments over ocean and road per year. These advanced technologies save costs, extend product lifespan and lower greenhouse gas emissions tied to waste decomposition.
Supply chain teams at Copeland Philippines deliver exceptional support by managing logistical planning, facilitating e-sourcing and ensuring smooth transport and delivery operations. This helps ensure that food and medicine reach their destinations intact and safely.
Innovating for Sustainable Sourcing and Manufacturing
Innovation is the driving force enabling Copeland to meet its ambitious environmental goals. Across our network, engineering labs and facilities spanning nine countries develop next-generation HVACR technologies.
One example is the transition to post-consumer recycled nylon resin, which now accounts for 70% of the nylon used in our products. By implementing recycled materials, we’ve not only reduced Scope 3 emissions but also fostered circular economic practices within our supply chain. Furthermore, this approach minimizes the reliance on virgin materials, extending environmental benefits beyond emissions reductions.
Engineering teams at Copeland Philippines are directly involved in advancing material sourcing strategies through locally led engineer-driven projects, ensuring global compliance and reliability targets are met.
Championing Sustainability for the Future
Copeland envisions a sustainable future where our technology creates lasting benefits. With an impressive global installed base of over 200 million units, we are uniquely positioned to deliver on this vision. Copeland focuses on sustainability by advancing climate technologies, improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
Copeland Philippines is vital in bringing this vision to life. From providing front-line customer service to facilitating operational excellence and delivering backend technical innovation, each role strengthens our global mission. Every colleague contributes by aligning their expertise with Copeland’s vision for sustainability and growth.
Together, with bold ideas and unwavering commitment, we are creating technologies, solutions and opportunities that improve lives and protect the planet—for today and future generations.
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