The annual EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards recognized exceptional leadership and technical achievements in the elimination of ozone depleting substances. DENSO at the time was among 36 international corporate winners, including the Coca-Cola Company, Martin Marietta Astronautics, Lufthansa German Airlines and Matsuhita Electric Industrial Company.
The Awards Continued Coming
In 2002, DENSO was recognized again by the EPA and honored with the Climate Protection Award for commercializing the world’s first fluorocarbon-free car air conditioner. The EPA again honored DENSO with the Climate Protection Award in 2004 for developing an electrical inverter air conditioning system for the Toyota Prius. Finally, the Climate Protection Award was presented for DENSO’s innovative new technology – the Ejector Cycle.
Stemming from many environmental advancements, DENSO researchers and engineers partnered with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – a United Nations body to assess the science related to climate change. Lead researcher Toshio Hirata and other DENSO team members were recognized for contributing to the reports of the IPCC, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
The company vision remains the same today as it did in the beginning – find ways to safeguard the environment and manage operations in an environmentally sustainable manner. As society moves toward electrification and other advanced mobility, the next generation heat pump refrigerant is being designed for hybrid and electric vehicles. Continuing the tradition of being green and providing a safer, more efficient place to live for future generations.
