Carrier Japan’s Universal Smart X (USX) air-cooled modular chiller and heat pump series has been featured in the EXPO 2025 Special Edition of the Green Technology Book, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This recognition highlights the USX series as one of the region’s leading energy-efficient innovations, selected among more than 200 sustainable technologies showcased at EXPO 2025 Osaka. Carrier Japan is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a world leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Toru Kubo, President of Carrier Japan, expressed pride in the acknowledgment “Being featured in WIPO’s Green Technology Book is a testament to the impact of the Universal Smart X series—not just as a technological breakthrough, but as a meaningful contribution to environmental sustainability and customer value. This recognition reinforces our commitment to advancing energy efficiency and designing solutions that support a sustainable future. We will continue to innovate responsibly, guided by our customers’ needs and our mission to help build a better planet.”
As a specialized UN agency, WIPO plays a central role in fostering innovation globally by promoting intellectual property protection and encouraging the deployment of sustainable technologies. The Green Technology Book’s Asia Pacific edition focuses on energy solutions emerging from the world’s fastest-growing region—home to over 60% of the global population and a hub for environmental innovation.
The Universal Smart X series has established itself as one of Japan’s most advanced modular chiller and heat pump systems, celebrated for its energy efficiency, flexibility, and performance. The USX EDGE 32, widely used in data centers, factories, and commercial facilities, received the top honor at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards Japan.
Similarly, the USX FIT, known for its triplet rotary compressors, compact footprint, and retrofit adaptability, earned the highest award at the 2025 Demand Side Management Awards Japan. The latest recognition by WIPO further cements the USX series’ reputation as a benchmark for sustainable design and underscores Carrier Japan’s ongoing dedication to developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient technologies that contribute to a more sustainable world.
Carrier Japan delivers advanced, energy-efficient solutions for residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. As part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the company shares a global commitment to engineering innovations that enhance comfort, safety, and sustainability across communities worldwide.
