Copeland Celebrates Industry Leadership at the Women in HVACR (WHVACR) Conference 2025
Copeland stands as a global leader in sustainable heating, cooling, cold chain and industrial solutions. At the heart of this commitment are our people — innovators who champion forward-thinking ideas and work toward a more sustainable world. We are honored to spotlight one of our own, Lauren MacGowens, Director of Sustainability and PMO, Industrial, as she is recognized among the distinguished 40 Under 40 award recipients for her extraordinary contributions to the HVACR industry.
Lauren embodies the courage and dedication Copeland champions. She is a pivotal force propelling the industrial sector toward a lower-carbon future through her work in sustainability, policy alignment and technical leadership. Her expertise has enabled Copeland to lead critical regulatory and engineering initiatives globally — especially in the transition to lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants and energy efficient systems.
Lauren’s influence has been essential to updating refrigeration safety codes, advancing the adoption of A2L refrigerants, and increasing the market availability of low-GWP and natural refrigerant solutions, such as ammonia and CO₂ technologies. These innovations directly support our long-term sustainability pillars and empower industries to meet global climate targets.
Beyond technology, Lauren’s collaborative approach has been instrumental in shaping partnerships with industry stakeholders, regulatory agencies and manufacturing leaders worldwide. Her work facilitates alignment on refrigeration standards, supports decarbonization efforts in the growing renewable natural gas sector and drives efficiency advancements through modernized test procedures. Each of these initiatives reinforces Copeland’s mission to deliver industry-leading technology and advance responsible stewardship within commercial, industrial and refrigeration markets around the globe.
Equally important is Lauren’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. She is a tireless advocate for underrepresented groups in engineering and HVACR, dedicating her time to nonprofit boards and championing greater diversity throughout the sector. Lauren’s mentorship and advocacy empower not only her colleagues at Copeland but also emerging leaders industry-wide, creating pathways for new voices to shape our collective future.
The Women in HVACR (WHVACR) Conference is a vital gathering that celebrates the leadership, expertise, and innovation women bring to our field. As a proud sponsor, Copeland is dedicated to supporting initiatives that drive change, cultivate talent and accelerate progress across the industry. This event offers opportunities to connect, inspire and explore the technologies and strategies that promote a more sustainable future.
We invite you to join us at WHVACR 2025 in Las Vegas from October 6-8 at booth #417 to meet Lauren MacGowens and other Copeland experts. Experience firsthand our commitment to global impact, learn about our latest sustainable solutions and discover how everything we do is geared toward a more sustainable future — for our generation and all those to come. Connect with us, share your perspectives and become a part of a shared movement that is shaping the future of HVACR. We look forward to the conversations and collaborations ahead.
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