GREE Chairperson Receives “Cool Leaders” Award
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- GREE Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai announced that its Chairperson, Dong Mingzhu, has received an inaugural “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader category from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition.
Honoured as one of three inaugural “Cool Leaders”, Dong, as GREE Chairperson, is a pioneer in sustainable air-conditioning solutions, advancing climate-friendly cooling and accelerating the development and deployment of sustainable cooling technologies.
“For many years, GREE has focused on using technological innovation to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and make cooling more sustainable.
“Through innovations such as our Zero Carbon Source technology, we hope to continue contributing practical, sustainable solutions that help meet global cooling demand,” said Dong in a statement, adding that the recognition is not only an honour but also a responsibility.
The “Cool Leaders” award, an initiative of the UNEP Cool Coalition, recognises outstanding leadership and highlights those making a real-world impact as rising temperatures place increasing pressure on communities, infrastructure and energy systems worldwide.
The award was presented at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 in Singapore, aimed at accelerating the implementation of Global Cooling Pledge commitments, addressing the risks of extreme heat and the demand for sustainable cooling.
Organised by the UNEP Cool Coalition, the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly 2026 brings together signatory countries, cities, industry leaders, financial institutions and technical partners to assess the progress of the Global Cooling Pledge, introduced during COP28, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable cooling solutions.
GREE, a global leader in home appliances with products available in over 190 countries and regions, has maintained a long-term commitment to sustainability since Dong set out the company’s “For the Clearer Sky and Greener Earth” vision in 2013.
Central to its sustainability efforts is GREE’s award-winning Zero Carbon Source technology, which integrates efficient power generation, intelligent energy use and safe energy storage to support more sustainable cooling.
Looking ahead, GREE will continue to advance sustainable innovation and expand the application of technologies that support energy efficiency and lower-carbon development.
-- BERNAMA