Trane Technologies published its Modern Slavery Statement outlining comprehensive measures to prevent human trafficking and forced labor in its global supply chain. The statement details risk assessments, supplier due diligence, employee and supplier training initiatives, and robust reporting mechanisms. The initiative was approved by the Board on June 5, 2025, demonstrating the company’s commitment to ethical business practices and human rights protection.

Trane Technologies' PAC contributed a total of $36,000 to federal candidates in the 2023-2024 election cycle, allocating approximately 75% to Republican candidates and 25% to Democratic candidates, a distribution that raises concerns from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

Trane Technologies' 2023 ESG Report details a wide range of initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, ethical governance, worker rights and diversity. The report outlines measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, investments in renewable energy, robust internal controls including anti-corruption and human rights training, and proactive supplier diversity measures. These practices underline the company’s positive public engagement and a clear resistance to authoritarian tendencies through transparency and progressive policy support.

Trane Technologies called for accelerated climate policies and increased transparency at COP28, reinforcing its climate commitments through public-private collaboration, sustainability initiatives, and efforts to decarbonize its supply chain.

Trane Technologies released its Global Human Rights Policy outlining its commitment to high ethical standards in human rights and labor practices. The policy prohibits forced and child labor, ensures anti-harassment training, and requires due diligence from suppliers, thereby reinforcing progressive, worker-friendly standards.

Trane Technologies committed to responsible sourcing by enforcing conflict minerals regulations as mandated by the SEC's final rule on August 22, 2012. The company requires its suppliers to prove that the conflict minerals used in its products are DRC conflict free and disassociate from armed groups responsible for human rights abuses.

Trane Technologies publicly outlines its adherence to the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act by implementing policies that bar doing business with suppliers who engage in forced, bonded, indentured, or slave labor. The company requires suppliers to certify compliance with relevant labor laws and conducts supplier audits to verify adherence to its Code of Conduct.