A History of Comfort
Brothers Richard and Donald Rheem founded Rheem Manufacturing Company in Emeryville, CA, in 1925. While the company has produced a number of products in its nearly 100 years of operation, Rheem is currently the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial refrigeration products, and it is the largest manufacturer of water heating products in North America.
Progress We’re Proud Of
We’re contributing A Greater Degree of Good™ as we work toward achieving our 2025 goals.To see how much we accomplished in year three of our initiative, check out the 2021 Sustainability Progress Report. And catch up on previous editions below.
Fostering A Greater Degree of Good
Rheem is committed to making a difference with the products we create, for the people we serve and through the processes that drive us. From innovating energy-saving products to supporting the trade, our sustainability efforts know no bounds—including our 2025 commitment: We’re designing for zero waste.
Award-Winning Innovations
From industry-leading technologies to next- generation energy efficiencies, Rheem has been a pioneer in developing some of the most innovative advancements in heating, cooling and water heating. With a long list of award-winning solutions, Rheem continues to deliver advanced comfort, savings and experiences to our customers—just as we’ve done for nearly 100 years.
