CARRIER GLOBAL CORP, 10-K filed on 2/11/2025
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 001-39220    
Entity Registrant Name CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 83-4051582    
Entity Address, Address Line One 13995 Pasteur Boulevard    
Entity Address, City or Town Palm Beach Gardens    
Entity Address, State or Province FL    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 33418    
City Area Code (561)    
Local Phone Number 365-2000    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
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Entity Small Business false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction Flag false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 53.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   868,339,902  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III hereof incorporates by reference portions of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement related to its 2025 annual meeting of shareowners.
   
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0001783180    
Common Stock      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of each class Common Stock ($0.01 par value)    
Trading Symbol(s) CARR    
Name of each exchange on which registered NYSE    
4.125% Notes due 2028      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of each class 4.125% Notes due 2028    
Trading Symbol(s) CARR28    
Name of each exchange on which registered NYSE    
4.500% Notes due 2032      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of each class 4.500% Notes due 2032    
Trading Symbol(s) CARR32    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Miami, Florida
Auditor Firm ID 238
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net sales      
Total Net sales $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Costs and expenses      
Cost of goods sold (16,505) (13,789) (12,991)
Research and development (686) (493) (416)
Selling, general and administrative (3,197) (2,607) (1,977)
Total Costs and expenses (20,388) (16,889) (15,384)
Equity method investment net earnings 231 211 262
Other income (expense), net 317 (113) 1,818
Operating profit 2,646 2,160 3,984
Non-service pension benefit (expense) (1) (1) (4)
Interest (expense) income, net (371) (160) (157)
Earnings before income taxes 2,274 1,999 3,823
Income tax (expense) benefit (1,062) (521) (616)
Earnings from continuing operations 1,212 1,478 3,207
Discontinued operations, net of tax 4,496 (38) 377
Net earnings (loss) 5,708 1,440 3,584
Less: Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries' 104 91 50
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners 5,604 1,349 3,534
Amounts attributable to common shareowners:      
Continuing operations 1,108 1,387 3,157
Discontinued operations 4,496 (38) 377
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners $ 5,604 $ 1,349 $ 3,534
Basic:      
Continuing operations, Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.23 $ 1.66 $ 3.74
Discontinued operations, Basic (in dollars per share) 5.01 (0.05) 0.45
Net earnings (loss), Basic (in dollars per share) 6.24 1.61 4.19
Diluted:      
Continuing operations, Diluted (in dollars per share) 1.22 1.63 3.67
Discontinued operations, Diluted (in dollars per share) 4.93 (0.05) 0.43
Net earnings (loss), Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 6.15 $ 1.58 $ 4.10
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding      
Basic (in shares) 898.2 837.3 843.4
Diluted (in shares) 911.7 853.0 861.2
Product      
Net sales      
Total Net sales $ 19,990 $ 16,665 $ 15,315
Costs and expenses      
Cost of goods sold (14,580) (12,002) (11,459)
Service      
Net sales      
Total Net sales 2,496 2,286 1,973
Costs and expenses      
Cost of goods sold $ (1,925) $ (1,787) $ (1,532)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings (loss) $ 5,708 $ 1,440 $ 3,584
Foreign currency translation:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments arising during period (1,173) 157 (551)
Divestitures 564 0 (574)
Foreign currency translation adjustments arising during period (609) 157 (1,125)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans:      
Net actuarial gain (loss) arising during period (15) (17) 63
Amortization reclassified to earnings 2 1 11
Divestitures 7 0 329
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans adjustments arising during period, before tax (6) (16) 403
Tax (expense) benefit (1) 0 (3)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans adjustments arising during period (7) (16) 400
Change in unrealized cash flow hedging:      
Unrealized cash flow hedging gain (loss) arising during period 0 58 0
Amortization of unrealized cash flow hedging gain (loss) (6) 0 0
Unrealized cash flow hedging gain arising during period, after reclassification, before tax (6) 58 0
Tax (expense) benefit 2 0 0
Change in unrealized cash flow hedging adjustments arising during period (4) 58 0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (620) 199 (725)
Comprehensive income (loss) 5,088 1,639 2,859
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (104) (88) (24)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareowners $ 4,984 $ 1,551 $ 2,835
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,969 $ 9,852
Accounts receivable, net 2,651 2,080
Inventories, net 2,299 1,823
Assets held for sale 0 5,093
Other assets, current 972 728
Total current assets 9,891 19,576
Future income tax benefits 1,131 718
Fixed assets, net 2,999 2,160
Operating lease right-of-use assets 554 421
Intangible assets, net 6,432 945
Goodwill 14,601 7,520
Pension and post-retirement assets 43 32
Equity method investments 1,194 1,140
Other assets 558 310
Total assets 37,403 32,822
Liabilities and Equity    
Accounts payable 2,458 2,483
Accrued liabilities 4,182 2,997
Liabilities held for sale 0 1,450
Current portion of long-term debt 1,252 51
Total current liabilities 7,892 6,981
Long-term debt 11,026 14,242
Future pension and post-retirement obligations 214 149
Future income tax obligations 2,015 523
Operating lease liabilities 432 333
Other long-term liabilities 1,429 1,589
Total Liabilities 23,008 23,817
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 23)
Equity    
Common stock, par value $0.01; 4,000,000,000 shares authorized; 948,068,772 and 883,068,393 shares issued; 878,337,677 and 839,910,275 outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively 9 9
Treasury stock - 70,093,639 and 43,490,981 common shares, respectively (3,915) (1,972)
Additional paid-in capital 8,610 5,535
Retained earnings 11,483 6,591
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2,106) (1,486)
Non-controlling interest 314 328
Total Equity 14,395 9,005
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 37,403 $ 32,822
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity    
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,000,000,000 4,000,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 948,068,772 883,068,393
Common stock, shares, outstanding (in shares) 878,337,677 839,910,275
Treasury shares (in shares) 70,093,639 43,490,981
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Common Stock
Treasury Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Non-Controlling Interest
Balance as of beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 7,094 $ (989) $ 9 $ (529) $ 5,411 $ 2,865 $ 327
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net earnings (loss) 3,584         3,534 50
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (725) (699)         (26)
Dividends declared on common stock (533)         (533)  
Shares issued under incentive plans, net (12)       (12)    
Stock-based compensation 77       77    
Acquisition (sale) of non-controlling interest, net 22       5   17
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest (50)           (50)
Treasury stock repurchase (1,381)     (1,381)      
Balance as of end of period at Dec. 31, 2022 8,076 (1,688) 9 (1,910) 5,481 5,866 318
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net earnings (loss) 1,440         1,349 91
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 199 202         (3)
Dividends declared on common stock (624)         (624)  
Shares issued under incentive plans, net (27)       (27)    
Stock-based compensation 81       81    
Acquisition (sale) of non-controlling interest, net (22)           (22)
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest (56)           (56)
Treasury stock repurchase (62)     (62)      
Balance as of end of period at Dec. 31, 2023 9,005 (1,486) 9 (1,972) 5,535 6,591 328
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Net earnings (loss) 5,708         5,604 104
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (620) (620)          
Dividends declared on common stock (712)         (712)  
Shares issued under incentive plans, net (25)       (25)    
Stock-based compensation 100       100    
Acquisition of VCS Business 3,000       3,000    
Acquisition (sale) of non-controlling interest, net (36)           (36)
Dividends attributable to non-controlling interest (82)           (82)
Treasury stock repurchase (1,943)     (1,943)      
Balance as of end of period at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 14,395 $ (2,106) $ 9 $ (3,915) $ 8,610 $ 11,483 $ 314
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common stock dividends, declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.795 $ 0.745 $ 0.635
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net earnings (loss) $ 5,708 $ 1,440 $ 3,584
Discontinued operations, net of tax (4,496) 38 (377)
Adjustments for non-cash items, net:      
Depreciation and amortization 1,232 491 328
Deferred income tax provision (352) (243) (106)
Stock-based compensation cost 86 71 65
Equity method investment net earnings (231) (211) (262)
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt (82) 0 (36)
(Gain) loss on sale of investments / deconsolidation (322) (19) (1,815)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities      
Accounts receivable, net (40) (161) (51)
Inventories, net 292 123 (173)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 87 541 (17)
Distributions from equity method investments 46 129 148
Other operating activities, net (357) 53 217
Net cash flows provided by (used in) continuing operating activities 1,571 2,252 1,505
Net cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities (1,008) 355 238
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities 563 2,607 1,743
Investing Activities      
Capital expenditures (519) (439) (317)
Investment in businesses, net of cash acquired (10,890) (84) (506)
Dispositions of businesses 634 54 2,902
Settlement of derivative contracts, net (264) (50) (194)
Payment to former shareholders of TCC 0 0 (104)
Other investing activities, net 14 15 20
Net cash flows provided by (used in) continuing investing activities (11,025) (504) 1,801
Net cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities 9,000 (156) (56)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities (2,025) (660) 1,745
Financing Activities      
(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings, net 50 (5) (149)
Issuance of long-term debt 3,412 5,609 432
Repayment of long-term debt (5,345) (111) (1,275)
Repurchases of common stock (1,944) (62) (1,380)
Dividends paid on common stock (670) (620) (509)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (84) (58) (46)
Other financing activities, net (30) (121) (1)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) continuing financing activities (4,611) 4,632 (2,928)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities (25) (20) (3)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities (4,636) 4,612 (2,931)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (103) 88 (56)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, including cash classified in current assets held for sale (6,201) 6,647 501
Less: Change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale (320) 97 (33)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (5,881) 6,550 534
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 9,853 3,303 2,769
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 3,972 9,853 3,303
Less: restricted cash 3 1 5
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 3,969 $ 9,852 $ 3,298
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
BASIS OF PRESENTATION BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Related party transactions between the Company and its equity method investees have not been eliminated.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company. A non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is considered an ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary that is not attributable to the parent. The Company includes Non-controlling interest as a component of Total equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries' earnings from operations are presented as an adjustment to Earnings before income taxes used to arrive at Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. Partially-owned equity affiliates represent 20 to 50% ownership interests in investments where the Company demonstrates significant influence, but does not have a controlling financial interest. Partially-owned equity affiliates are accounted for under the equity method.

Acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions

On April 25, 2023, the Company announced that it entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the climate solutions business (the "VCS Business") of Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG (“Viessmann”), a privately-held company. The acquisition was completed on January 2, 2024. As a result, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the VCS Business are consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within the Company’s HVAC segment. See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.

Portfolio Transformation

On December 7, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its Access Solutions business ("Access Solutions") to Honeywell International Inc. As a result, the assets and liabilities of Access Solutions are presented as held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. The sale of Access Solutions was completed on June 2, 2024. See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the net assets of the Company's Industrial Fire business ("Industrial Fire") met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. As a result, the assets and liabilities of Industrial Fire are presented as held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. On March 5, 2024, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell Industrial Fire to Sentinel Capital Partners. The sale of Industrial Fire was completed on July 1, 2024. See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
On December 12, 2023, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its Commercial Refrigeration business ("CCR") to Haier Group Corporation. As a result, the assets and liabilities of CCR are presented as held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. The sale of CCR was completed on October 1, 2024. See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

On August 15, 2024, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its Commercial and Residential Fire business (“CRF Business”) to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. As a result, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business are presented as held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023, and recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less estimated cost to sell. The sale of CRF was completed on December 2, 2024. See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

Discontinued Operations

In 2023, the Company announced plans to exit its Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses over the course of 2024. The announced plan to exit the Fire & Security segment represents a single disposal plan to separately divest multiple businesses over different reporting periods. Upon the CRF Business qualifying as held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2024, the components of the Fire & Security segment in aggregate met the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. In addition, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business have been reclassified to held for sale at December 31, 2023. The results of the CCR business did not meet the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations. See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

Deconsolidation of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

On May 14, 2023, Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. ("KFI"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, filed a petition for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. KFI, an industrial fire detection and suppression business historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, filed a voluntary petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) seeking relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. As of the petition date, KFI was deconsolidated and its respective assets and liabilities were derecognized from the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Acquisition of Toshiba Carrier Corporation

On February 6, 2022, the Company entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (“TCC”), a variable refrigerant flow ("VRF") and light commercial HVAC joint venture between Carrier and Toshiba Corporation. The acquisition was completed on August 1, 2022. As a result, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of TCC are consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within the Company’s HVAC segment. Upon closing, Toshiba Corporation retained a 5% ownership interest in TCC.

Sale of Chubb Fire & Security Business

On July 26, 2021, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell its Chubb Fire and Security business ("Chubb") to APi Group Corporation ("APi"). Chubb, which was reported within the Company's Fire & Security segment, delivered essential fire safety and security solutions from design and installation to monitoring, service and maintenance across more than 17 countries around the globe. On January 3, 2022, the Company completed the sale of Chubb (the "Chubb Sale") for net proceeds of $2.9 billion and recognized a gain on the sale of $1.1 billion, which is included in Other income (expense), net during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Separation from United Technologies
On April 3, 2020 (the "Distribution Date"), United Technologies Corporation ("UTC"), since renamed RTX Corporation ("Raytheon Technologies Corporation" or "RTX"), completed the spin-off of Carrier into an independent, publicly traded company (the "Separation") through a pro rata distribution (the "Distribution") on a one-for-one basis of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Carrier to UTC shareowners who held shares of UTC common stock as of the close of business on March 19, 2020, the record date for the Distribution. In addition, the Company entered into several agreements with UTC and Otis Worldwide Corporation ("Otis") that govern various aspects of the relationship among the Company, UTC and Otis. As of December 31, 2024, only certain portions of the Tax Matters Agreement ("TMA") remain in effect.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Carrier Global Corporation (the "Company") is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions with a focus on providing differentiated, digitally-enabled lifecycle solutions to its customers. The Company's portfolio includes industry-leading brands such as Carrier, Viessmann, Toshiba, Automated Logic and Carrier Transicold that offer innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning ("HVAC"), refrigeration and cold chain transportation solutions to help make the world safer and more comfortable. The Company also provides a broad array of related building services, including audit, design, installation, system integration, repair, maintenance and monitoring. The Company's operations are classified into two segments: HVAC and Refrigeration.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements is as follows:

Use of Estimates. The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are based on several factors including the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Currency Translation. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates, and income and expense accounts have been translated using average exchange rates throughout the year. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating an entity’s financial statements into the U.S. dollar have been recorded in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded in Net earnings (loss).

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term cash investments that are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities of three months or less. On occasion, the Company is required to maintain restricted cash deposits with certain banks due to contractual or other legal obligations. Restricted cash of $3 million and $1 million is included in Other assets, current as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable consist of billed amounts owed for products shipped to or services performed for customers. Amounts are recorded net of an allowance for expected credit losses which represents the best estimate of probable loss inherent in the Company's accounts receivable portfolio. The allowance is determined using a combination of factors including a reserve based on the aging of the outstanding accounts receivable portfolio and the Company's historical credit loss experience with its end markets, customer base and products. In addition, the Company considers knowledge of specific customers, current market conditions as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and economic conditions. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the allowance for expected credit losses was $97 million and $91 million, respectively. These estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically with the effects of changes, if any, reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period that they are determined.

Fixed Assets. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Assets placed in service are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. Major expenditures for replacements and significant improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance expenditures that do not extend the useful life of an asset are charged to expense as incurred.

Per ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360"), the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group.
Equity Method Investments. Investments in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Under this method of accounting, the Company’s share of the net earnings or losses of the investee is presented within Operating profit on the Consolidated Statement of Operations since the activities of the investee are closely aligned with the operations of the Company. The Company evaluates its equity method investments whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amounts of such investments may be impaired. If a decline in the value of an equity method investment is determined to be other than temporary, a loss is recorded in earnings in the current period. Distributions received from equity method investees are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows based on the cumulative earnings approach.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets. The Company records goodwill as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles are tested and reviewed annually for impairment on July 1 or whenever there is a material change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset is more likely than not less than the carrying amount of the asset.

Impairment of goodwill is assessed at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment test under ASC 350. For those reporting units that bypass or fail the qualitative assessment, the test compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. To the extent that the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.

Intangible assets such as patents, service contracts, monitoring lines and customer relationships with finite useful lives are amortized based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. If a pattern of economic benefit cannot be reliably determined or if straight-line amortization approximates the pattern of economic benefit, a straight-line amortization may be used.

The range of useful lives approximate the following (in years):

Customer relationships
1 to 30
Patents and trademarks
5 to 40
Monitoring lines
7 to 10
Service portfolio and other
1 to 50

The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying amount of its intangible assets with finite useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group.

Leases. The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), which requires a lessee to record a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a lease liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate, which is based on information available at the lease commencement date, to determine the present value of lease payments except when an implicit interest rate is readily determinable. The lease term may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company has elected not to recognize ROU assets and lease obligations for its short-term leases, which are defined as leases with an initial term of 12 months or less.
Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that realizing these benefits is considered in its judgment to be more likely than not. For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not likely, a valuation allowance is provided. The Company reviews the realizability of its deferred tax asset valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required and will adjust its estimate if significant events so dictate. To the extent that the ultimate results differ from the Company's original or adjusted estimates, the effect will be recorded in the provision for income taxes in the period that the matter is finally resolved.

In the ordinary course of business, there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company's income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pension and Post-retirement Obligations. The Company provides a range of benefit plans to eligible current and former employees. The Company accounts for its benefit plans in accordance with ASC 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits ("ASC 715") which requires balance sheet recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of pension and post-retirement benefit plans. Determining the amounts associated with these benefits are performed by actuaries and dependent on various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, mortality and health care cost trends. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into Net earnings (loss) over future periods. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions at each measurement date and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends, if appropriate. See Note 10 – Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.

Business Combinations. In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), acquisitions that meet the definition of a business are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date at fair value. The valuation of intangible assets is determined by an income approach methodology, using assumptions such as projected future revenues, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, tax rates and discount rates. The excess, if any, of total consideration transferred in a business combination over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest is recognized as goodwill. Costs incurred as a result of a business combination other than costs related to the issuance of debt or equity securities are recorded in the period the costs are incurred.

Asset Retirement Obligations. The Company records the fair value of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets in the period in which a liability is determined to exist, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Upon initial recognition of a liability, the Company capitalizes the cost of the asset retirement obligation by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is increased for changes in its present value and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset.

Research and Development. The Company conducts research and development activities with a focus on new product development and technology innovation. These costs are charged to expense as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, these costs amounted to $686 million, $493 million and $416 million, respectively.

Recent Pronouncements

The FASB ASC is the sole source of authoritative GAAP other than United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') issued rules and regulations that apply only to SEC registrants. The FASB issues Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") to communicate changes to the codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not referenced below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. In addition, the amendments clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment and contains other disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2024, with no material impact on its financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"), which requires public entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.

On March 6, 2024, the SEC adopted new rules designed to enhance public company disclosures related to the risks and impacts of climate-related matters. The rules amend the provisions of both Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X to require disclosure of climate-related risks, transition plans, targets and goals, risk management and governance as well as require disclosure of the financial effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions as well as the use of carbon offsets or renewable energy credits. Disclosure requirements will begin phasing in for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, subject to legal challenges and the SEC's voluntary stay of the disclosure requirements. The Company will continue to assess the impact of these new rules on its financial statements while the stay is in place.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (DISE) ("ASU 2024-03"), which requires public entities to disclose disaggregated information about expenses by nature on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
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INVENTORIES, NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES, NET INVENTORIES, NET
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Cost is primarily determined based on the first-in, first-out inventory method ("FIFO") or average cost methods, which approximates current replacement cost. However, certain Carrier entities use the last-in, first-out inventory method ("LIFO").

Inventories, net consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
Raw materials$625 $534 
Work-in-process213 245 
Finished goods1,461 1,044 
Inventories, net$2,299 $1,823 

The Company performs periodic assessments utilizing customer demand, production requirements and historical usage rates to determine the existence of excess and obsolete inventory and records necessary provisions to reduce such inventories to the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods are net of valuation reserves of $215 million and $173 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Certain entities use LIFO to determine the cost of inventory. If inventories that were valued using the LIFO method had been valued under the FIFO method, the net book value of the inventories would have been higher by $238 million and $226 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately 39% and 42%, respectively, of all inventory utilized the LIFO method.
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FIXED ASSETS, NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
FIXED ASSETS, NET FIXED ASSETS, NET
Fixed assets, net consisted of the following:

(In millions)Estimated Useful Lives (Years)20242023
Land$169 $109 
Buildings and improvements
20 to 40
1,325 1,083 
Machinery, tools and equipment
3 to 25
2,947 2,520 
Rental assets
3 to 12
355 346 
Other, including assets under construction715 415 
Fixed assets, gross5,511 4,473 
Accumulated depreciation(2,512)(2,313)
Fixed assets, net$2,999 $2,160 

Depreciation expense was $385 million, $270 million and $224 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company records goodwill as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is tested and reviewed annually for impairment on July 1 or whenever there is a material change in events or circumstances that indicates that the fair value of the reporting unit may be less than its carrying value.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:

(In millions)HVACRefrigerationCorporate and otherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2022$6,392 $1,158 $76 $7,626 
Goodwill resulting from business combinations (1)
(4)— (3)
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (72)— (72)
Foreign currency translation14 (45)— (31)
Balance at December 31, 2023$6,407 $1,037 $76 $7,520 
Goodwill resulting from business combinations (1)
7,622 33 — 7,655 
Foreign currency translation(631)57 — (574)
Balance as of December 31, 2024$13,398 $1,127 $76 $14,601 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested and reviewed annually for impairment on July 1 or whenever there is a material change in events or circumstances that indicates that the fair value of the asset may be less than the carrying amount of the asset. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:

20242023
(In millions)Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Customer relationships$5,607 $(939)$4,668 $1,056 $(445)$611 
Patents and trademarks885 (147)738 255 (96)159 
Service portfolios and other1,530 (504)1,026 431 (256)175 
Total intangible assets (1)
$8,022 $(1,590)$6,432 $1,742 $(797)$945 
(1) Indefinite-lived intangible assets were sold as part of the CRF Business divestiture.
Amortization of intangible assets was $843 million, $221 million and $104 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The estimated future amortization of intangible assets is as follows:

(In millions)20252026202720282029Thereafter
Future amortization$819 $779 $731 $660 $581 $2,862 

Annual Impairment Assessment

The Company tested its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on July 1 as part of its annual assessment. For each test except one, the Company qualitatively assessed all relevant events or circumstances that could impact the estimate of fair value and determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit and indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying amount. For the remaining test, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test to determine if any impairment existed. The test did not indicate any goodwill impairment.
In connection with the presentation of the CRF Business as held for sale at December 31, 2024, the Company reassigned goodwill to the remaining business activities previously reported within the Fire & Security segment. For the test, the Company qualitatively assessed all relevant events or circumstances that could impact the estimate of fair value and determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the remaining business activities exceeded their carrying amount. Due to these business activities no longer meeting the criteria of a reportable segment, they have been included in Corporate and other.
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BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
2.242% Notes due 2025 (1)
1,200 1,200 
4.375% Notes due 2025
— 830 
5.800% Notes due 2025
— 1,000 
2.493% Notes due 2027
900 900 
4.125% Notes due 2028
783 830 
2.722% Notes due 2030
2,000 2,000 
2.700% Notes due 2031
750 750 
4.500% Notes due 2032
887 941 
5.900% Notes due 2034
875 1,000 
3.625% Notes due 2037
783 — 
3.377% Notes due 2040
1,500 1,500 
3.577% Notes due 2050
1,400 2,000 
6.200% Notes due 2054
650 1,000 
Total long-term notes11,728 13,951 
Japanese Term Loan Facility342 379 
Other debt (including project financing obligations and finance leases)296 74 
Discounts and debt issuance costs(88)(111)
Total debt12,278 14,293 
Less: current portion of long-term debt1,252 51 
Long-term debt, net of current portion$11,026 $14,242 
(1) 2.242% Notes due February 15, 2025; reclassified to Current portion of long-term debt.
Acquisition Funding

On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of the VCS Business for total consideration of $14.2 billion. Under the terms of the Agreement, 20% of the purchase price was paid in Carrier common stock, issued directly to Viessmann and subject to certain lock up provisions and 80% was paid in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments. In order to fund the Euro-denominated cash portion of the purchase price, the Company used cash on hand, debt financing and various term loan facilities.

Debt Issuance

In November 2023, the Company issued $3.0 billion principal amount of USD-denominated notes in three tranches. The tranches consisted of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.80% notes due 2025, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.90% notes due 2034 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.20% notes due 2054 (collectively, the “USD Notes”). In addition, the Company issued €2.35 billion principal amount of Euro-denominated notes in three tranches. The tranches consisted of €750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% notes due 2025, €750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% notes due 2028 and €850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% notes due 2032 (collectively, the “Euro Notes”). The notes are subject to certain customary covenants and the Company has the option to redeem the notes in whole or in part at any time prior to their stated maturity date at the redemption price set forth in the indenture agreements. The Company capitalized $51 million of deferred financing costs which are being amortized over the term of their related notes. In June 2024, the Company redeemed the $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.80% notes due in 2025 and incurred a $8 million make-whole premium upon prepayment and wrote off $4 million of related unamortized debt financing costs.

In November 2024, the Company issued €750 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Euro-denominated notes due 2037. The notes are subject to certain customary covenants and the Company has the option to redeem the notes in whole or in part at any time, prior to their stated maturity date at the redemption price set forth in the indenture agreement. The Company capitalized $11 million of deferred financing costs which are being amortized over the term of the notes. The Company used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem its €750 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.375% Euro-denominated notes due 2025 and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the new offering. The Company incurred a $6 million make-whole premium upon prepayment and wrote off $2 million of related unamortized debt financing costs.

Bridge Loan

On April 25, 2023, the Company entered into commitment letters with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. to provide a €8.2 billion aggregate principal, senior unsecured bridge term loan facility (the “Bridge Loan”). Euro-denominated borrowings bore interest at the EURIBOR Rate plus a ratings-based margin, USD-denominated borrowings bore interest at either a Term SOFR Rate plus 0.10% and a ratings-based margin or, alternatively, at a base rate plus a ratings-based margin. The Company capitalized $48 million of deferred financing costs associated with the Bridge Loan which were amortized over the commitment period. Upon entering into a senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility and issuing the USD Notes and the Euro Notes, the Company reduced the Bridge Loan by €7.7 billion and accelerated the amortization on $25 million of deferred financing costs in Interest expense during 2023. On January 2, 2024, the Company entered into a 60-day senior unsecured term loan agreement consisting of a Euro-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of €113 million and a USD-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of $349 million (the “60-day Loan”). Upon entering into the 60-day Loan, the Company reduced the final portion of the Bridge Loan by €500 million and subsequently terminated the agreement. Borrowings under the 60-day Loan were repaid in March 2024.

Delayed Draw Facility

On May 19, 2023, the Company entered into a senior unsecured delayed draw term loan credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and certain other lenders that permitted aggregate borrowings of up to €2.3 billion (the "Delayed Draw Facility"). The facility consisted of an 18-month, Euro-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of €1.15 billion and a 3-year, Euro-denominated tranche in an aggregate amount of €1.15 billion. Euro-denominated borrowings bear interest at the EURIBOR Rate plus a ratings-based margin, USD-denominated borrowings bear interest at either a Term SOFR Rate plus 0.10% and a ratings-based margin or, alternatively, at a base rate plus a ratings-based margin. The Company capitalized $4 million of deferred financing costs which will be amortized over the respective term of the tranches. On January 2, 2024, the Company borrowed the full amount available under the Delayed Draw Facility in U.S. Dollars. Borrowings under the Delayed Draw Facility were repaid in June 2024 and the facility was subsequently terminated.
364-Day Revolver

On May 17, 2024, the Company entered into a 364-day, $500 million, senior unsecured revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and certain other lenders (the “364-day Revolver”). Borrowings are available in U.S. Dollars and Euros. USD-denominated borrowings bear interest at either a Term SOFR Rate plus 0.10% and a ratings-based margin or, alternatively, at a base rate plus a ratings-based margin, Euro-denominated borrowings bear interest at the Adjusted EURIBOR Rate plus a ratings-based margin. Upon entering into the 364-day Revolver, the Company terminated its existing $500 million senior unsecured revolving credit agreement that was set to mature in May 2024. In December 2024, the Company terminated the 364-day Revolver as part of a transaction to refinance and replace prior credit agreements.

Japanese Term Loan Facility

On July 15, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year, JPY 54 billion (approximately $400 million) senior unsecured term loan facility with MUFG Bank Ltd., as administrative agent and lender, and certain other lenders (the "Japanese Term Loan Facility"). Borrowings under the Japanese Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate equal to the Tokyo Term Risk Free Rate plus 0.75%. In addition, the Japanese Term Loan Facility is subject to customary covenants including a covenant to maintain a maximum consolidated leverage ratio. The Company capitalized $2 million of deferred financing costs which are being amortized over the term of the facility. On July 25, 2022, the Company borrowed JPY 54 billion under the Japanese Term Loan Facility and used the proceeds to fund a portion of the TCC acquisition and to pay related fees and expenses.

Revolving Credit Facility

On December 20, 2024, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain other lenders, permitting aggregate borrowings of up to $2.5 billion pursuant to an unsecured, unsubordinated revolving credit facility that matures in December 2029 (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The Revolving Credit Facility supports the Company's commercial paper program and can be used for other general corporate purposes. Borrowings are available in U.S. Dollars and Euros. U.S. Dollar borrowings can bear interest at either a Term SOFR Rate plus 0.10% and a ratings-based margin or, alternatively, at an alternate base rate plus a ratings-based margin. Euro borrowings bear interest at an adjusted EURIBOR rate plus a ratings-based margin. A ratings-based commitment fee is charged on unused commitments. Upon entering into the agreement, the Company terminated its existing $2.0 billion revolving credit facility that was set to mature in May 2028 as part of a transaction to refinance and replace prior credit agreements. In addition, the Company capitalized $11 million of deferred financing costs which are being amortized over the term of the facility. As of December 31, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Commercial Paper Program

The Company has a $2.0 billion unsecured, unsubordinated commercial paper program, which can be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of working capital and potential acquisitions. As of December 31, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding under the commercial paper program.

Project Financing Arrangements

The Company is involved in long-term construction contracts in which it arranges project financing with certain customers. As a result, the Company issued $53 million and $39 million of debt during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Long-term debt repayments associated with these financing arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were $14 million and $111 million, respectively.

Debt Covenants

The Revolving Credit Facility, the indenture for the long-term notes and the Japanese Term Loan Facility contain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of these types, which, among other things, limit the Company's ability to incur additional liens, to make certain fundamental changes and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions. As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the agreements governing its outstanding indebtedness.
Tender Offers

In July 2024, the Company commenced tender offers to purchase up to $800 million ("Aggregate Tender Cap") aggregate purchase price of certain tranches of the Company's notes. The tender offers included payment of applicable accrued and unpaid interest up to the settlement date, along with a fixed spread for early repayment. Based on several factors, the Company elected to increase the Aggregate Tender Cap and settle the tender offers early. The aggregate principal amount tendered and accepted was approximately $1.1 billion, which included $125 million of notes due 2034, $350 million of notes due 2054 and approximately $600 million of notes due 2050. Upon settlement, the Company recognized a net gain of $97 million and wrote off $11 million of unamortized deferred financing costs within Interest (expense) income, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Schedule of Long-term Debt Maturities

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt, excluding amortization of discount, are as follows:

(In millions)
2025$1,252 
2026$70 
2027$1,284 
2028$803 
2029$19 
Thereafter$8,938 
As of December 31, 2024, the average maturity of the Company's long-term notes is approximately 10 years and the weighted-average interest rate on its total borrowings is approximately 3.5%. Interest expense associated with long-term debt for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $580 million, $306 million and $238 million, respectively.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement ("ASC 820"), defines fair value as the price that would be received if an asset is sold or the price paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes information used in developing assumptions when pricing an asset or liability as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs where there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to certain risks arising from business operations and economic factors, including foreign currency and commodity price risk. These exposures are managed through operational strategies and the use of undesignated hedging contracts. The Company's derivative assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using internal models based on observable market inputs, such as forward, interest, contract and discount rates with changes in fair value reported in Other income (expense), net in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

In connection with the TCC acquisition, the Company funded a portion of the Yen-denominated purchase price with cash on hand by entering into cross currency swaps with various financial institutions. The cross currency swaps are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using observable market inputs, such as forward, discount and interest rates as well as credit default swap spreads. The Company designated the cross currency swaps as a partial hedge of its investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Japanese Yen in order to manage foreign currency translation risk. As a result, changes in the fair value of the swaps are recorded in Equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The remaining portion of the Yen-denominated purchase price was funded by the Japanese Term Loan Facility. The carrying value of the facility is translated on a recurring basis using the exchange rate at the end of the applicable period and approximates its fair value. The Company designated the Japanese Term Loan Facility as a partial hedge of its investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Japanese Yen in order to manage foreign currency translation risk. As a result, changes in the carrying value of the Japanese Term Loan Facility associated with foreign exchange rate movements are recorded in Equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In connection with the acquisition of the VCS Business, the Company entered into window forward contracts with Bank of America N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. to mitigate the foreign currency risk of the expected cash outflows associated with the Euro-denominated purchase price. The instruments have an aggregate notional amount of €7 billion and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using observable market inputs, such as forward, discount and interest rates with changes in fair value reported in Other income (expense), net in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a $96 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of its window forward contracts. The Company settled the window forward contracts on January 2, 2024, upon the acquisition of the VCS Business and recognized an additional $86 million loss.

During 2023, the Company entered into several interest rate swap contracts to mitigate interest rate exposure on the forecasted issuance of long-term debt. The contracts had an aggregate notional amount of $1.5 billion and were designated as cash flow hedges with changes in fair value reported in Equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. Fair value was measured on a recurring basis using observable market inputs, such as forward, discount and interest rates. In November 2023, the contracts were settled upon the issuance of the underlying debt. As a result, the Company deferred a net unrecognized gain of $58 million in Equity which will be subsequently recognized in Interest expense over the term of the related notes which range from 2034 to 2044. The amount expected to be amortized during 2025 is a net gain of $4 million.

During 2024, the Company entered into cross currency swaps with Barclays Bank PLC as syndication swap arranger in order to manage foreign currency translation risk on Euro-denominated assets. The swaps have an aggregate notional amount of $2.0 billion and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using observable market inputs, such as forward, discount and interest rates. The Company designated the cross currency swaps as a partial hedge of its investment in certain subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Euro. As a result, changes in the fair value of the swaps are recorded in Equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The following tables provide the valuation hierarchy classification of assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value and measured on a recurring basis in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2024
Fair value measurement:
Derivative assets (1)(3)
$82 $— $82 $— 
Derivative liabilities (2)(3)
$(41)$— $(41)$— 
December 31, 2023
Fair value measurement:
Derivative assets (1) (3)
$32 $— $32 $— 
Derivative liabilities (2)(3)
$(126)$— $(126)$— 
(1) Included in Other assets, current and Other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(2) Included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-tern liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3) Includes cross currency swaps and window forward contracts (which were settled on January 2, 2024).

The following table provides the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's long-term notes that are not recorded at fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

20242023
(In millions)Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Total long-term notes (1)
$11,728 $10,798 $13,951 $13,194 
(1) Excludes debt discount and issuance costs.

The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is measured based on observable market inputs which are considered Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these accounts and would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company's financing leases and project financing obligations, included in Long-term debt and Current portion of long-term debt on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, approximate fair value and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
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LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
The Company enters into operating and finance leases for the use of real estate, vehicles, information technology equipment and certain other equipment. At contract inception, the Company determines a lease exists if the arrangement conveys the right to control an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control is considered to exist when the lessee has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of an identified asset as well as the right to direct the use of that asset. If a contract is considered to be a lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability based on the present value of the future lease payments with an offsetting entry to recognize a right-of-use asset.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Operating lease right-of-use assets$554 $421 
Accrued liabilities$(135)$(93)
Operating lease liabilities(432)(333)
Total operating lease liabilities$(567)$(426)
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)6.87.0
Weighted-Average Discount Rate4.5 %3.9 %

Where applicable, the Company accounts for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease component as a single lease component.

Supplemental cash flow and lease expense information related to operating leases were as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for measurement of operating lease liabilities$173 $135 $119 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$112 $50 $91 
Operating lease expense$175 $127 $121 

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In addition, the Company has certain leases that contain variable lease payments which are based on an index, a rate referenced in the lease or on the actual usage of the leased asset. These payments are not included in the right-of-use asset or lease liability and are expensed as incurred as variable lease expense.

Undiscounted maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:

(In millions)
2025$154 
2026128 
202793 
202868 
202948 
Thereafter169 
Total undiscounted lease payments660 
Less: imputed interest(93)
Total discounted lease payments$567 
LEASES LEASES
The Company enters into operating and finance leases for the use of real estate, vehicles, information technology equipment and certain other equipment. At contract inception, the Company determines a lease exists if the arrangement conveys the right to control an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control is considered to exist when the lessee has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of an identified asset as well as the right to direct the use of that asset. If a contract is considered to be a lease, the Company recognizes a lease liability based on the present value of the future lease payments with an offsetting entry to recognize a right-of-use asset.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Operating lease right-of-use assets$554 $421 
Accrued liabilities$(135)$(93)
Operating lease liabilities(432)(333)
Total operating lease liabilities$(567)$(426)
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)6.87.0
Weighted-Average Discount Rate4.5 %3.9 %

Where applicable, the Company accounts for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease component as a single lease component.

Supplemental cash flow and lease expense information related to operating leases were as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for measurement of operating lease liabilities$173 $135 $119 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$112 $50 $91 
Operating lease expense$175 $127 $121 

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In addition, the Company has certain leases that contain variable lease payments which are based on an index, a rate referenced in the lease or on the actual usage of the leased asset. These payments are not included in the right-of-use asset or lease liability and are expensed as incurred as variable lease expense.

Undiscounted maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:

(In millions)
2025$154 
2026128 
202793 
202868 
202948 
Thereafter169 
Total undiscounted lease payments660 
Less: imputed interest(93)
Total discounted lease payments$567 
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors U.S. and international defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans. In addition, the Company contributes to various U.S. and international multi-employer defined benefit pension plans.

Pension Plans

Qualified U.S. pension plan benefits covering collectively bargained employees comprise approximately 35% of the projected benefit obligation. This noncontributory defined benefit plan provides benefits on a flat dollar formula based on an employee's location and is closed to new entrants. The non-U.S. plans comprise approximately 65% of the projected benefit obligation; certain of these plans provide participants with one-time payments upon separation of employment rather than a retirement annuity. The plans' benefits are based on plan specific parameters. Non-qualified U.S. pension plans provide supplementary retirement benefits to certain employees and are not a material component of the projected benefit obligation.

The following table details information regarding the Company's pension plans:

(In millions)20242023
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$575 $760 
Service cost14 15 
Interest cost26 31 
Actuarial (gain) loss(9)27 
Benefits paid(24)(25)
Curtailment, settlements and special termination benefits(13)(24)
Other, including expenses paid(25)
Reclassified to held for sale (1)
— (212)
Acquisitions (2)
113 — 
Benefit obligation at end of year$657 $575 
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value at beginning of year$468 $451 
Actual return on plan assets39 
Company contributions34 33 
Benefits paid(24)(25)
Settlements(13)(24)
Other, including expenses paid(15)
Reclassified to held for sale (1)
— (8)
Acquisitions (2)
56 — 
Fair value of assets end of year$507 $468 
Funded status of plans$(150)$(107)
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other non-current assets$43 $32 
Accrued compensation and benefits(13)(12)
Post-employment and other benefit liabilities(180)(127)
Net amount recognized$(150)$(107)
(1) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
(2) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.

The decrease in funded status was primarily driven by the acquisition of the VCS Business on January 2, 2024. However, the decrease was partially offset by the increase in discount rates over the measurement period which resulted in lower benefit obligations.
The pretax amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss are:

(In millions)Prior Service Cost (Benefit)Net Actuarial (Gain) LossTotal
As of December 31, 2023$$120 $126 
Current year changes recorded in AOCI— 27 27 
Amortization reclassified to earnings(1)(1)(2)
Prior Service Cost or (Credit) Occurring During Fiscal Year(1)— (1)
Settlement/curtailment reclassified to earnings— (3)(3)
Currency translation and other— (3)(3)
Divestitures— (10)(10)
As of December 31, 2024$4 $130 $134 

Information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

(In millions)20242023
Projected benefit obligation$481 $378 
Accumulated benefit obligation$456 $362 
Fair value of plan assets$288 $239 

Information for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

(In millions)20242023
Projected benefit obligation$481 $378 
Accumulated benefit obligation$456 $362 
Fair value of plan assets$288 $239 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $0.6 billion and $0.6 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Pension benefit payments, including amounts to be paid from corporate assets, and reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:

(In millions)
2025$37 
2026$38 
2027$47 
2028$45 
2029$46 
2030 through 2034$242 

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company made $34 million, $33 million and $16 million, respectively, of cash contributions to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company expects to make total contributions of approximately $6 million to its defined benefit pension plans in 2025.
The components of net periodic pension expense (benefit) for the defined benefit pension plans are as follows:

(In millions)2024
2023
2022
Service cost$14 $15 $20 
Interest cost26 31 18 
Expected return on plan assets(36)(32)(27)
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized actuarial net loss(2)
Net settlement, curtailment and special termination benefit loss
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)$10 $16 $24 
Amounts recorded in continuing operations$10 $16 $24 
Amounts recorded in discontinued operations— — — 
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)$10 $16 $24 

Major assumptions used in determining the benefit obligation and net cost for pension plans are presented in the following table as weighted-averages:

Benefit ObligationNet Costs
20242023202420232022
Discount rate
Projected benefit obligation4.3%4.3 %4.3%4.2 %2.1 %
Interest cost (1)
—%— %4.2%4.1 %1.9 %
Service cost (1)
—%— %4.5%4.5 %2.8 %
Salary scale2.6%2.2 %2.2%2.4 %3.1 %
Expected return on plan assets—%— %6.3%5.7 %5.0 %
(1) The 2024 and 2023 discount rates used to measure the service cost and interest cost applies to the significant plans of the Company. The projected benefit obligation discount rate is used for the service cost and interest cost measurements for non-significant plans.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined by considering the relative weighting of plan assets, the historical performance of total plan assets, individual asset classes, economic and other indicators of future performance. Return projections are assessed for reasonableness using a simulation model that incorporates yield curves, credit spreads and risk premiums to project long-term prospective returns.

The Company's investment objective is to provide liquidity and asset levels needed to meet current and future benefit payments, while maintaining a prudent degree of portfolio diversification considering interest rate risk and market volatility. Globally, investment strategies target a mix of approximately 20% of growth seeking assets and 80% of income generating and hedging assets using a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and investment managers.

The growth seeking allocation consists of global public equities in developed and emerging countries and alternative asset class strategies. The income generating assets primarily consist of government and broadly diversified high quality corporate bonds. In addition, the Company's investment strategies seek to reduce interest rate risk and have incorporated liability hedging programs as part of the long-term investment strategy. Under this objective, the income generating and hedging assets typically increase as the plans' funded status improves. The Company monitors plan funded status and asset allocation regularly in addition to investment manager performance.
The fair values of pension plan assets by asset category are as follows:

(In millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsNot Subject
to Leveling
Total
Asset Category(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Public Equities:
Global Equities$— $23 $— $— $23 
Global Equity Funds at net asset value (1) (2)
— — — 125 125 
Fixed Income Securities:
Governments— 23 — 25 48 
Corporate Bonds— 93 — — 93 
Fixed Income Securities (2)
— — — 156 156 
Real Estate (3)
— — — 
Other (4) (5)
— 15 — 23 
Cash & Cash Equivalents (2)(6)
— 28 — 37 
Subtotal$ $183 $ $323 $506 
Other assets and liabilities (7)
Total as of December 31, 2024
$507 
(In millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsNot Subject
to Leveling
Total
Asset Category(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Public Equities:
Global Equities$— $26 $— $— $26 
Global Equity Funds at net asset value (1) (2)
— — — 125 125 
Fixed Income Securities:
Governments— 40 — 23 63 
Corporate Bonds— 44 — — 44 
Fixed Income Securities (2)
— — 172 181 
Real Estate (3)
— — — 
Other (4)(5)
— 10 — — 10 
Cash & Cash Equivalents (2)(6)
— 13 — 16 
Subtotal$ $143 $ $323 $466 
Other assets and liabilities (7)
Total as of December 31, 2023
$468 
(1) Represents commingled funds that invest primarily in common stocks.
(2) In accordance with ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension plan assets.
(3) Represents investments in real estate, including commingled funds and directly held properties.
(4) Represents insurance contracts and global balanced risk commingled funds consisting mainly of equity, bonds and some commodities.
(5) Includes fixed income repurchase agreements entered into for purposes of pension asset and liability matching.
(6) Represents short-term commercial paper, bonds and other cash or cash-like instruments.
(7) Represents trust receivables and payables that are not leveled.

Derivatives in the plan are primarily used to manage risk and gain asset class exposure while still maintaining liquidity. Derivative instruments mainly consist of fixed income repurchase agreements, interest rate swaps, total return swaps and currency forward contracts.
Quoted market prices are used to value investments when available. Investments in securities traded on exchanges, including listed futures and options, are valued at the last reported sale prices on the last business day of the year or, if not available, the last reported bid prices. Fixed income securities are primarily measured using a market approach pricing methodology, whereby observable prices are obtained by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Over-the-counter securities and government obligations are valued at the bid prices or the average of the bid and ask prices on the last business day of the year from published sources or, if not available, from other sources considered reliable, including broker quotes. Temporary cash investments are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.

Multiemployer Benefit Plans

The Company contributes to various domestic and foreign multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. The risks of participating in these multiemployer plans are different from those of single-employer plans in that assets contributed are pooled and may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. The Company's contributions to these plans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was $15 million and $15 million, respectively.

Employee Savings Plans

The Company sponsors various employee savings plans. Employer contributions are determined based on criteria specific to each plan and were $138 million, $125 million and $123 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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PRODUCT WARRANTIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]  
PRODUCT WARRANTIES PRODUCT WARRANTIES
In the ordinary course of business, the Company provides standard warranty coverage on its products. Provisions for these amounts are established at the time of sale and estimated primarily based on product warranty terms and historical claims experience. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with specific product performance issues. Provisions for these amounts are established when they are known and estimable. The Company assesses the adequacy of its initial provisions and will make adjustments as necessary based on known or anticipated claims or as new information becomes available that suggests it is probable that future costs will be different than estimated amounts. Amounts associated with these provisions are classified on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as Accrued liabilities or Other long-term liabilities based on their anticipated settlement date.

The changes in the carrying amount of warranty related provisions are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Balance as of January 1,$568 $544 
Warranties, performance guarantees issued and changes in estimated liability327 239 
Settlements made(346)(194)
Other(11)
Acquisitions (1)
232 — 
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (10)
Balance as of December 31,$786 $568 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
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EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
EQUITY EQUITY
The authorized number of shares of common stock of Carrier is 4,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 948,068,772 and 883,068,393 shares of common stock were issued, respectively, which includes 70,093,639 and 43,490,981 shares of treasury stock, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

The Company may purchase its outstanding common stock from time to time subject to market conditions and at the Company's discretion. Repurchases occur in the open market or through one or more other public or private transactions pursuant to plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. Shares acquired are recognized at cost and presented separately on the balance sheet as a reduction to Equity. Since the initial authorization in February 2021, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $7.1 billion of the Company's outstanding common stock which includes a $3 billion increase approved in October 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 70.1 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $3.9 billion. As a result, the Company has approximately $3.2 billion remaining under the current authorization at December 31, 2024.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

A summary of changes in the components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

(In millions)Foreign Currency TranslationDefined Benefit Pension and Post-retirement PlansUnrealized Hedging Gains (Losses)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$(505)$(484)$— $(989)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net(525)63 — (462)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— 11 — 11 
Tax benefit reclassified— (3)— (3)
Chubb divestiture(574)329 — (245)
Balance as of December 31, 2022$(1,604)$(84)$— $(1,688)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net160 (17)58 201 
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— — 
Balance as of December 31, 2023$(1,444)$(100)$58 $(1,486)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net(1,173)(15)— (1,188)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— (6)(4)
Tax benefit reclassified— (1)
Divestitures, net564 — 571 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$(2,053)$(107)$54 $(2,106)
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE RECOGNITION REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of a good or service promised in a contract (i.e., performance obligation) is transferred to a customer. Control is obtained when a customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from that good or service. A significant portion of the Company's performance obligations are recognized at a point-in-time when control of the product transfers to the customer, which is generally the time of shipment. The remaining portion of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized over time as the customer simultaneously obtains control as the Company performs work under a contract, or if the product being produced for the customer has no alternative use and the Company has a contractual right to payment.
Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a distinct good, service or a bundle of goods and services promised in a contract. Some of the Company's contracts with customers contain a single performance obligation, while others contain multiple performance obligations most commonly when a contract spans multiple phases of a product life-cycle such as production, installation, maintenance and support. The Company identifies performance obligations at the inception of a contract and allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when or as the performance obligation is satisfied. When there are multiple performance obligations within a contract, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative stand-alone selling price.

The Company primarily generates revenue from the sale of products to customers and recognizes revenue at a point in time when control transfers to the customer. Transfer of control is generally based on the shipping terms of the contract. In addition, the Company recognizes revenue on an over-time basis on installation and service contracts. For over-time performance obligations requiring the installation of equipment, revenue is recognized using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress. Incurred costs represent work performed, which correspond with and best depict transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include direct costs such as labor, materials and subcontractors’ costs and where applicable, indirect costs.

Segment sales disaggregated by product and service are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Sales Type
Product$16,986 $13,313 $11,882 
Service2,092 1,826 1,526 
HVAC sales19,078 15,139 13,408 
Product3,061 3,352 3,432 
Service414 466 451 
Refrigeration sales3,475 3,818 3,883 
Total segment sales22,553 18,957 17,291 
Eliminations and other (1)
(67)(6)(3)
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 
(1) Includes certain business activities previously reported in the Fire & Security segment.

The transaction price allocated to performance obligations reflects the Company’s expectations about the consideration it will be entitled to receive from a customer. The Company includes variable consideration in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount and when it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with variable consideration is subsequently resolved. In addition, the Company customarily offers its customers incentives to purchase products to ensure an adequate supply of its products in distribution channels. The principal incentive programs provide reimbursements to distributors for offering promotional pricing for products. The Company accounts for estimated incentive payments as a reduction in sales at the time a sale is recognized.
Contract Balances

Total contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
Contract assets, current (included within Other current assets)
$366 $306 
Contract assets, non-current (included within Other assets)
65 26 
Total contract assets431 332 
Contract liabilities, current (included within Accrued liabilities)
(553)(419)
Contract liabilities, non-current (included within Other long-term liabilities)
(164)(160)
Total contract liabilities (717)(579)
Net contract assets (liabilities)$(286)$(247)

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in contract assets and contract liabilities. Contract assets relate to the conditional right to consideration for any completed performance under a contract when costs are incurred in excess of billings under the percentage-of-completion methodology. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under a contract or when the Company has a right to consideration that is conditioned upon transfer of a good or service to the customer. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as (or when) the Company performs under the contract.

The Company recognized revenue of $469 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, that was related to contract liabilities as of January 1, 2024. The Company expects a majority of its contract liabilities at the end of the period to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. There were no individually significant customers with sales exceeding 10% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation plans in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which requires a fair-value based method for measuring the value of stock-based compensation. Fair value is measured at the date of grant and is generally not adjusted for subsequent changes. The Company's stock-based compensation plans include programs for stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance share units.

Stock Options and Appreciation Rights

Eligible participants may receive stock options or stock appreciation rights as part of the Company's long-term incentive program. The fair value of each instrument is determined as of the date of grant using a binomial lattice model and expensed on a straight-line basis over the required service period, which is generally a three-year vesting period. However, in the event of retirement, awards held for at least one year may vest and become exercisable (if applicable), subject to certain terms and conditions.

The following table summarizes fair value information for stock options and stock appreciation rights:

2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Stock options and stock appreciation rights weighted-average fair value per award$14.84 $11.64 $10.68 
Assumptions:
Volatility
30.6% to 31.7%
30.9%
30.8% to 31.3%
Expected term (in years)
5.6 to 7.8
5.8
6.1
Expected dividend yield
1.8%
1.8%
1.5%
Range of risk-free rates
4.0% to 4.3%
3.6%
1.7% to 3.0%
(1) Carrier has limited historical trading data and used peer group data to estimate expected volatility for the 2024, 2023 and 2022 awards.

The Company used historical employee data, including data prior to the Separation and the Distribution, to estimate expected term. The expected dividend yield is consistent with management's expectations. The risk-free rate is based on the term structure of interest rates at the time the awards were granted.
Changes in stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding were as follows:

Shares Subject to Option
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceAggregate Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Weighted- Average Remaining Life
(in years)
As of December 31, 202132,441 $22.02 
Granted 2,715 $47.72 
Exercised(3,495)$17.76 
Cancelled(883)$30.33 
As of December 31, 202230,778 $24.53 
Granted3,494 $46.13 
Exercised(8,432)$20.48 
Cancelled(769)$42.94 
As of December 31, 202325,071 $28.34 
Granted4,187 $56.46 
Exercised(8,041)$23.21 
Cancelled(430)$50.77 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202420,787 $35.52 $681 5.8
Exercisable as of December 31, 202412,746 $25.48 $545 4.1

Restricted Stock Units

Eligible participants may receive restricted stock units ("RSU") as part of the Company's long-term incentive program. The fair value of restricted stock units are based on the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant and expensed on a straight-line basis over the required service period (which is generally a three-year vesting period). However, in the event of retirement, awards held for at least one year may vest and become exercisable (if applicable), subject to certain terms and conditions. Dividends accrue during the vesting period and are paid in shares of the Company's common stock.

Changes in restricted stock units were as follows:

RSUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20213,570 $23.33 
Granted 555 $41.88 
Vested(1,915)$20.85 
Cancelled(143)$32.92 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20222,067 $29.87 
Granted577 $45.71 
Vested(1,140)$26.09 
Cancelled(161)$35.09 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20231,343 $39.22 
Granted264 $59.88 
Vested(448)$38.17 
Cancelled(68)$49.14 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20241,091 $43.94 
Performance Share Units

The Company has a performance share program for key employees whereby awards are provided in the form of performance share units ("PSU") based on performance against pre-established objectives. The annual target level is expressed as shares of the Company's common stock based on the fair value of its stock on the date of grant. Awards are generally earned over a three-year performance period based equally on a performance condition, measured by the compound annual growth rate of the Company's earnings per share and on a market condition, measured by the Company's relative total shareowner return compared to the total shareowner return of a subset of industrial companies in the S&P 500 Index. The fair value of the market condition is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation approach. The fair value of the PSU awards are expensed over the required service period, which is generally a three-year vesting period. In the event of retirement, performance share units held for at least one year remain eligible to vest based on actual performance relative to pre-established metrics. Dividends do not accrue on the performance share units during the performance period.

Changes in PSUs were as follows:

PSUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2021
1,421 $30.75 
Granted653 $46.93 
Vested(5)$41.81 
Forfeited(139)$35.45 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2022
1,930 $35.86 
Granted902 $47.93 
Vested(607)$18.23 
Forfeited(183)$46.52 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2023
2,042 $45.47 
Granted1,741 $50.75 
Vested(1,339)$41.49 
Forfeited(121)$52.56 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2024
2,323 $51.35 

Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is included in Cost of products sold, Selling, general and administrative and Research and development, in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Stock-based compensation cost by award type are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Equity compensation costs - equity settled$98 $81 $77 
Equity compensation costs - cash settled (1)
(15)
Total stock-based compensation cost$100 $84 $62 
Amounts recorded in continuing operations$87 $74 $53 
Amounts recorded in discontinued operations13 10 
Total stock-based compensation cost$100 $84 $62 
Income tax benefit$13 $11 $9 
(1) The cash settled awards are classified as liability awards and are measured at fair value at each balance sheet date.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $112 million and $63 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation costs related to non-vested awards granted under the plan, respectively, which will be recognized ratably over the awards weighted-average remaining vesting period of 3 years.
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RESTRUCTURING COSTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING COSTS RESTRUCTURING COSTS
The Company incurs costs associated with restructuring initiatives intended to improve operating performance, profitability and working capital levels. Actions associated with these initiatives may include improving productivity, workforce reductions and the consolidation of facilities. Due to the size, nature and frequency of these discrete plans, they are fundamentally different from the Company’s ongoing productivity initiatives.
The Company recorded net pre-tax restructuring costs for new and ongoing restructuring actions as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
HVAC$87 $44 $
Refrigeration21 10 
Total Segment95 65 18 
General corporate expenses13 10 
Total restructuring costs (1)
$108 $75 $20 
Cost of sales$42 $13 $
Selling, general and administrative66 62 14 
Total restructuring costs (1)
$108 $75 $20 
(1) 2024 restructuring costs include period-related charges.

The following table summarizes changes in the restructuring reserve, included in Accrued liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions)20242023
Balance as of January 1,$41 $21 
Net pre-tax restructuring costs98 75 
Acquisitions (1)
— 
Utilization, foreign exchange and other(78)(48)
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (7)
Balance as of December 31,$69 $41 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $69 million accrued for costs associated with its announced restructuring initiatives. The balance relates to cost reduction efforts, primarily severance, across each of the Company's segments. In addition, reserves associated with the Company's planned portfolio transformation were established during the year, all of which are expected to be paid within 12 months.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other income (expense), net consisted of the following:

(In millions)202420232022
Viessmann-related hedges(86)(96)— 
CCR gain318 — — 
TMA-related gain46 — — 
TCC acquisition-related gain— (8)705 
Chubb gain— — 1,105 
Other39 (9)
Other income (expense), net$317 $(113)$1,818 

Other income (expense), net primarily includes the impact of gains and losses related to the sale of businesses or interests in equity method investments, foreign currency gains and losses on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency and hedging-related activities. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company completed the sale of CCR and recognized a gain on the sale of $318 million. In addition, the Company recognized a $46 million gain associated with its share of UTC's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the IRS. In connection with the acquisition of the VCS Business, the Company recognized a $86 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of its window forward contracts associated with the cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a $96 million loss on the mark-to-market valuation of its window forward contracts associated with the cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the carrying value of the Company's previously held equity investments in TCC were recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition. As a result, the Company recognized a $697 million non-cash gain associated with the increase in its ownership interest. In addition, the Company completed the Chubb Sale and recognized a gain on the sale of $1.1 billion.
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INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
Income Before Income Taxes

The sources of Income from operations before income taxes are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
United States$1,948 $1,398 $1,528 
Foreign326 601 2,295 
Total$2,274 $1,999 $3,823 
Provision for Income Taxes

The income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following components:

(In millions)202420232022
Current:
United States:
Federal $920 $361 $405 
State120 110 106 
Foreign374 293 211 
1,414 764 722 
Future:
United States:
Federal(90)(135)(10)
State(13)(28)(26)
Foreign(249)(80)(70)
(352)(243)(106)
Income tax expense$1,062 $521 $616 

Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate

The differences between the effective income tax rate and the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate are as follows:

202420232022
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income tax2.4 2.4 1.4 
Taxes on international activities(0.2)4.9 (0.9)
CCR divestiture impact(2.0)— — 
VCS reorganization impact28.6 — — 
TCC acquisition impact— — (4.7)
Other(3.1)(2.2)(0.7)
Effective income tax rate46.7 %26.1 %16.1 %

The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was higher than the Company's statutory U.S. federal income tax rate. The increase was primarily driven by a net tax charge of $650 million related to a re-organization of the VCS Business and a non-deductible loss of $86 million on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business, partially offset by the lower effective tax rate on the $318 million gain on the sale of CCR and $44 million of foreign tax credits generated and utilized in the current year.

The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was higher than the Company's statutory U.S. federal income tax rate. The increase was primarily driven by a net tax charge of $27 million relating to the re-organization and disentanglement of the CCR businesses in advance of the planned divestiture. In addition, the effective tax rate was impacted by the recognition of a deferred tax liability for withholding tax of $19 million on repatriated foreign earnings, non-deductible divestiture-related costs and a non-deductible loss of $96 million on the mark-to-market valuation of the Company's window forward contracts associated with the expected cash outflows of the Euro-denominated purchase price of the VCS Business.

The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2022 was lower than the Company's statutory U.S. federal income tax rate. The decrease was driven by a lower effective tax rate on the $705 million non-cash gain resulting from the recognition of the Company's previously held TCC equity investments at fair value upon acquisition of TCC, a lower effective tax rate on the $1.1 billion Chubb gain and $45 million of foreign tax credits generated and utilized in the current year.
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Future income taxes represent the tax effects of transactions, which are reported in different periods for tax and GAAP purposes. These amounts consist of the tax effects of differences between tax and GAAP that are expected to be reversed in the future and tax carryforwards. Future income tax benefits and obligations within the same tax paying component of a particular jurisdiction are offset for presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The tax effects of temporary differences and tax carryforwards which give rise to future income tax benefits and obligations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Future income tax benefits:
Insurance and employee benefits$142 $155 
Other assets basis differences576 413 
Other liabilities basis differences674 531 
Tax loss carryforwards178 159 
Tax credit carryforwards1,404 1,332 
Valuation allowances(1,442)(1,372)
Future income tax benefits$1,532 $1,218 
Future income tax obligations:
Goodwill and intangible assets$(1,769)$(401)
Other asset basis differences(381)(389)
Future income tax obligations$(2,150)$(790)

Valuation allowances have been established primarily for tax credit carryforwards, tax loss carryforwards and certain foreign temporary differences to reduce future income tax benefits to expected realizable amounts.

Changes to valuation allowances consisted of the following:

(In millions)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$90 
Additions charged to income tax expense18 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(22)
Other adjustments14 
Reclassified to held for sale(17)
Balance at December 31, 2022$83 
Additions charged to income tax expense27 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(22)
Other adjustments (1)
1,303 
Reclassified to held for sale(19)
Balance at December 31, 2023$1,372 
Additions charged to income tax expense 46 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(41)
Other adjustments65 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$1,442 
(1) See discussion below regarding the Swiss tax credit.
Tax Credit and Loss Carryforwards

As of December 31, 2024, tax credit carryforwards and tax loss carryforwards were as follows:

(In millions)Tax Loss CarryforwardsTax Credit Carryforwards
Expiration period:
2025-2029$525 $15 
2030-203421 1,375 
2035-204477 — 
Indefinite457 14 
Total$1,080 $1,404 

The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis through an analysis of potential sources of future taxable income, including prior year taxable income available to absorb a carryback of tax losses, reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, tax planning strategies and forecasts of taxable income. The Company considers all negative and positive evidence, including the weight of the evidence, to determine if valuation allowances against deferred tax assets are required. The Company maintains valuation allowances against certain deferred tax assets.

In conjunction with the announced portfolio transformation, the Company is implementing changes to its corporate structure, including intra-entity transfers of certain intellectual property to a subsidiary in Switzerland. During 2025, the Company will begin transferring certain intellectual property from wholly-owned legal entities to the Swiss subsidiary. During 2023, the Company’s Swiss subsidiary was granted a tax credit of approximately $1.3 billion that is available to offset cantonal income tax liability over a ten-year period. As the Company is in the preliminary stages of the reorganization, a full valuation allowance was recorded against this tax credit. As operations in the Swiss subsidiary expand in future years it will be necessary to reassess the estimated realizable tax benefit associated with the tax credit.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $365 million, all of which, if recognized, would impact its effective tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest expense is as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$382 $291 $251 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year34 37 34 
Additions for tax positions of prior years (1)
30 81 32 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(7)— (13)
Settlements(68)(27)(13)
Reclassified to other accounts(6)— — 
Balance at end of period$365 $382 $291 
Gross interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits$19 $18 $16 
Total accrued interest balance at end of period$57 $64 $48 
(1) Includes $73 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, related to acquisitions.
The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, the Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, various state and foreign jurisdictions. In certain jurisdictions, the Company's operations were included in UTC's combined tax returns for the periods through the date of the Separation and Distribution. The IRS finalized the examination of UTC's tax years 2017 and 2018 resulting in the recognition of a tax benefit of $21 million in the first quarter of 2024. The IRS examination of UTC's tax year 2020, which Carrier was included in through the date of Separation and Distribution, is expected to conclude in 2025. The U.S. Federal statute of limitations for Carrier's tax year ending on December 31, 2020 expired during the three months ended December 31, 2024 resulting in a recognized tax benefit of $8 million. The IRS has begun an examination of Carrier's tax year 2022 with the examination in an early stage. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for years prior to 2020 and, with few exceptions, is no longer subject to U.S. state and local and foreign income tax examinations for tax years before 2013.

In the ordinary course of business, there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company's income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that a net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of $10 million to $40 million may occur within 12 months as a result of additional uncertain tax positions, the revaluation of uncertain tax positions arising from examinations, appeals, court decisions or the closure of tax statutes.

In October 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD")/G20 finalized the significant components of a two-pillar global tax reform plan, which has now been agreed to by the majority of OECD members. Pillar One allows countries to reallocate amongst other taxing jurisdictions a portion of residual profits earned by multinational enterprises ("MNE"), with annual global revenue exceeding €20 billion and a profit margin over 10%. The adoption of Pillar One and its potential effective date remain uncertain. Pillar Two requires MNEs with annual global revenue exceeding €750 million to pay a global minimum tax of 15%. On January 13, 2025, the OECD published additional administrative guidance on Pillar Two regarding deferred tax accounting for loss carryforwards and tax credits. The Company is evaluating the impact this additional guidance may have on the utilization of the income tax credit generated by the Company's Swiss subsidiary as discussed above.

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"), the Company no longer intends to reinvest certain undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries including some earnings which have been previously taxed in the U.S. As such, the Company has recorded tax liabilities associated with the future remittance of these earnings. For the remainder of the Company's undistributed international earnings, unless it becomes tax effective to repatriate, the Company intends to continue to permanently reinvest these earnings. As of December 31, 2024, such undistributed earnings were approximately $11.5 billion, excluding other comprehensive income amounts. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable on the remaining amounts. In addition, the TCJA subjects the Company to a tax on global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI"). GILTI is a tax on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations which the Company has elected to account for as a period cost.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER SHARE EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is computed by dividing Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period (excluding treasury stock). Diluted earnings per share is computed by giving effect to all potentially dilutive stock awards that are outstanding. The computation of diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the potential exercise of stock-based awards, including stock appreciation rights and stock options, when the effect of the potential exercise would be anti-dilutive.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:

(In millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners$5,604 $1,349 $3,534 
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding898.2 837.3 843.4 
Stock awards and equity units (share equivalent)13.5 15.7 17.8 
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding911.7 853.0 861.2 
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share0.1 2.0 2.9 
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ACQUISITIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company acquired consolidated and minority-owned businesses. The aggregate cash paid, net of cash acquired, totaled $10.9 billion. Acquisitions are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. As a result, the aggregate purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimate of fair market value of such assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition. The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill.

Viessmann Climate Solutions

On January 2, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of the VCS Business from Viessmann for total consideration of $14.2 billion. The purchase price consisted of (i) $11.2 billion in cash and (ii) 58,608,959 shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain lock-up provisions and anti-dilution protection. The Company funded the cash portion of the purchase price with a combination of cash on hand, net proceeds from the USD Notes and Euro Notes and borrowings under the Delayed Draw Facility and the 60-day Loan.

The VCS Business develops intelligent, integrated and sustainable technologies, including heat pumps, boilers, photovoltaic systems, home battery storage and digital solutions, primarily for residential customers in Europe. The Company believes that secular trends in these areas will drive significant, sustained future growth. In addition, the Company anticipates realizing significant operational synergies including savings through supplier rationalization and leverage, reduced manufacturing costs and lower general and administrative costs. Longer term, the Company expects to benefit from synergies related to service revenue expansion, leverage of distribution channels and cross-selling opportunities.

The components of the purchase price are as follows:

(In millions)January 2, 2024
Cash$11,156 
Common shares (58,608,959 shares at $51.20 per share)
3,001 
Total consideration$14,157 
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

(In millions)Preliminary January 2, 2024Measurement Period AdjustmentsAs Adjusted January 2, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$394 $(1)$393 
Accounts receivable408 413 
Inventories948 (28)920 
Other current assets17 — 17 
Fixed assets913 919 
Intangible assets6,640 6,645 
Other assets284 15 299 
Accounts payable(288)(2)(290)
Other liabilities, current(626)(37)(663)
Future income tax obligations(1,825)15 (1,810)
Other liabilities(284)(17)(301)
Total identifiable net assets6,581 (39)6,542 
Goodwill7,576 31 7,607 
Total consideration$14,157 $(8)$14,149 

The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $7.6 billion, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying value, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The estimate of fair value for inventory and fixed assets was based on an assessment of the acquired assets' condition as well as an evaluation of the current market value of such assets.

The Company recorded intangible assets based on its estimate of fair value which consisted of the following:

(In millions)Estimated Useful Life (in years)Intangible Assets Acquired
Customer relationships17$4,787 
Technology
10 - 20
1,051 
Trademark40679 
Backlog1123 
Other50
Total intangible assets acquired$6,645 

The valuation of intangible assets was determined using an income approach methodology including the multi-period excess earnings method and the relief from royalty method. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows included projected short-term revenue growth rates, research and development expenses, EBITDA margins, income tax rates, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, contributory asset charge and obsolescence rates among others. The projected future cash flows are discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. The Company finalized the process of allocating the purchase price and valuing the acquired assets and liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2024.

The Company incurred $40 million of acquisition-related costs during 2024. During 2023, $80 million of acquisition-related costs were incurred. These acquisition costs are reflected within Selling, general and administrative in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the VCS Business are consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within the Company's HVAC segment.

The following table summarizes the results of the VCS Business since the date of acquisition:

(In millions)2024
Net sales$3,266 
Net earnings (loss)(400)

The financial results of the VCS Business includes amortization of the step-up to fair value of inventory and backlog as well as intangible amortization totaling $834 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition of the VCS Business as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2023:

(In millions)20242023
Net sales$22,486 $23,342 
Net earnings (loss)1,272 1,163 

The pro forma amounts include the historical operating results of the Company and the VCS Business prior to the acquisition, with adjustments directly attributable to the acquisition including amortization of the step-up to fair value of inventory and amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition of the VCS Business been consummated as of the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of any future results. In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect the expected realization of any synergies or cost savings associated with the acquisition.

Toshiba Carrier Corporation

On February 6, 2022, the Company entered into a binding agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in TCC for $920 million. TCC, a VRF and light commercial HVAC joint venture between Carrier and Toshiba Corporation, designs and manufactures flexible, energy-efficient and high-performance VRF and light commercial HVAC systems as well as commercial products, compressors and heat pumps. The acquisition included all of TCC’s advanced research and development centers and global manufacturing operations, product pipeline and the long-term use of Toshiba’s iconic brand. The acquisition was completed on August 1, 2022 and funded through the Japanese Term Loan Facility and cash on hand. Upon closing, Toshiba Corporation retained a 5% ownership interest in TCC.

The excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and totaled $876 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Accounts receivable and current liabilities were stated at their historical carrying value, which approximates fair value given the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The estimate of fair value for inventory and fixed assets was based on an assessment of the acquired assets' condition as well as an evaluation of the current market value of such assets. The sale agreement included several customary provisions to settle working capital and other transaction-related items as of the date of sale. During 2022, the parties finalized these amounts in accordance with the terms of the sale agreement and the Company paid an additional $41 million to Toshiba Corporation in 2023. In addition, the parties finalized amounts related to pension funding levels during 2023 which resulted in the Company receiving $12 million from Toshiba Corporation.
The Company previously accounted for its minority ownership in TCC under the equity method of accounting. In connection with the transaction, the carrying value of the Company's previously held TCC equity investments were recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition using an income approach methodology. As a result, the Company recognized a $697 million non-cash gain within Other income (expense), net on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. In addition, the assets, liabilities and results of operations of TCC are consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements as of the date of acquisition and reported within the Company's HVAC segment. The Company incurred $29 million of acquisition-related costs during 2022 which are included within Selling, general and administrative on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company has not included pro forma financial information required under ASC 805 as the pro forma impact was not deemed significant.
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DIVESTITURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DIVESTITURES DIVESTITURES
Discontinued Operations

In 2023, the Company announced plans to exit its Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses over the course of 2024. The announced plan to exit the Fire & Security segment represents a single disposal plan to separately divest multiple businesses over different reporting periods. Upon the CRF Business qualifying as held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2024, the components of the Fire & Security segment in aggregate met the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. In addition, the assets and liabilities of the CRF Business have been reclassified to held for sale at December 31, 2023. The results of the CCR business did not meet the criteria to be presented in discontinued operations.

The components of Discontinued operations, net of tax are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Net sales$2,323 $3,147 $3,133 
Costs of sales(1,390)(1,926)(1,966)
Research and development(86)(124)(123)
Selling, general and administrative(564)(690)(535)
Other income (expense), net(584)26 22 
Gain (loss) on divestitures and deconsolidation5,176 (297)— 
Interest (expense) income, net(41)(51)(62)
Earnings before income taxes4,834 85 469 
Income tax (expense) benefit1,391 (128)(92)
Tax on divestitures and deconsolidation(1,729)— 
Discontinued operations, net of tax$4,496 $(38)$377 
Portfolio Transformation

The following table summarizes assets and liabilities classified as held for sale:

December 31, 2023
(In millions)Commercial
 Refrigeration
Access
Solutions
Industrial
Fire
Commercial & Residential FireTotal
Cash and cash equivalents$131 $$20 $163 $320 
Accounts receivable, net274 104 101 401 880 
Inventories, net84 31 65 394 574 
Other assets, current113 46 25 189 
Fixed assets, net78 13 22 133 246 
Intangible assets, net— 53 83 138 
Goodwill72 1,498 439 469 2,478 
Operating lease right-of-use assets49 13 28 70 160 
Other assets44 10 13 41 108 
Total assets held for sale$845 $1,733 $736 $1,779 $5,093 
Accounts payable$129 $20 $39 $259 $447 
Accrued liabilities204 74 77 239 594 
Long-term debt, including current portion— — — 
Future pension and post-retirement obligations203 — 210 
Future income tax obligations12 21 
Operating lease liabilities40 11 23 58 132 
Other long-term liabilities12 14 38 
Total liabilities held for sale$591 $119 $152 $588 $1,450 

On June 2, 2024, the Company completed the sale of Access Solutions for cash proceeds of $5.0 billion. Access Solutions, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a global supplier of physical security and digital access solutions supporting the hospitality, commercial, education and military markets. The Company recognized a net gain on the sale of $1.8 billion, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

On July 1, 2024, the Company completed the sale of Industrial Fire for cash proceeds of $1.4 billion. Industrial Fire, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of a full spectrum of fire detection and suppression solutions and services in critical high-hazard environments, including oil and gas, power generation, marine and offshore facilities, automotive, data centers and aircraft hangars. The Company recognized a net gain on the sale of $319 million, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

On October 1, 2024, the Company completed the sale of CCR for cash proceeds of $679 million. CCR, historically reported in the Company's Refrigeration segment, is a global supplier of turnkey solutions for commercial refrigeration systems and services, with a primary focus on serving food retail customers, cold storage facilities and warehouses. The Company recognized a gross gain on the sale of $318 million, which is included in Other income (expense), net on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement governing the sale of CCR.

On December 2, 2024, the Company completed the sale of the CRF Business for cash proceeds of $2.9 billion. The CRF Business, historically reported in the Company's Fire & Security segment, is a leading manufacturer of fire detection and alarm solutions for both commercial and residential applications. The Company recognized a net gain on the sale of $1.4 billion, which is included in Discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. The net proceeds received are subject to working capital and other adjustments provided in the stock purchase agreement governing the sale of the CRF Business.
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities divested as of their respective dates of sale:

(In millions)Access
Solutions
Industrial
Fire
Commercial RefrigerationCommercial & Residential Fire
Cash and cash equivalents$82 $40 $121 $64 
Accounts receivable, net90 93 217 422 
Inventories, net43 73 99 408 
Other current assets55 155 26 
Fixed assets, net18 24 84 127 
Intangible assets, net53 10 81 
Goodwill1,467 452 72 449 
Operating lease right-of-use assets16 24 48 66 
Other assets46 29 
Total assets held for sale$1,783 $765 $852 $1,672 
Accounts payable$54 $43 $124 $195 
Accrued liabilities80 65 154 153 
Operating lease liabilities17 24 49 66 
Other long-term liabilities10 213 24 
Total liabilities held for sale$161 $138 $540 $438 
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SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA
The Company conducts its operations through two reportable operating segments: HVAC and Refrigeration. In accordance with ASC 280 - Segment Reporting, the Company’s segments maintain separate financial information for which results of operations are evaluated on a regular basis by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The HVAC segment provides products, controls, services and solutions to meet the heating, cooling and ventilation needs of residential and commercial customers while enhancing building performance, health, energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Refrigeration segment includes transport refrigeration and monitoring products, services and digital solutions for trucks, trailers, shipping containers, intermodal and rail.

The Corporate and Other category primarily includes corporate administrative functions such as tax, treasury, internal audit, legal and human resources. A portion of these costs and costs associated with shared service centers that provide transaction processing, accounting and other business support functions are allocated to the reportable segments. In addition, the Corporate and Other category reflects certain business activities previously reported with the Fire & Security segment that no longer met the criteria of a reportable segment. The category also includes elimination of activity between segments.

Segment Operating profit is the measure of profit and loss that the Company’s CODM, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), uses to evaluate the financial performance of the business and as the basis for resource allocation, performance reviews and compensation. In addition, it represents the measure most consistent with amounts included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Segment Operating profit targets are established on an annual basis and used by the CODM throughout the year to compare with actual results. Quarterly forecasts supplement annual targets and provide incremental information utilized to assess the performance of a segment. Segment Operating profit variance analysis further provides insight into segment end-markets and operational cost optimization. These results also support the CODM to manage the Company’s business portfolio and benchmarking with competitors.
Consistent with the management approach for segment reporting, the tables below present reported Net sales and significant expense categories for each of the Company’s segments that are regularly provided to the CODM and included in is reported measure of segment profit or loss. The Company manages research and development costs on a global basis. As a result, amounts presented by segment reflect where costs are incurred rather than where the benefit is received. Due to the completion of the Company's portfolio transformation activities in 2024, the Company anticipates changes to its management reporting structure and to the information provided to its CODM beginning in 2025. As a result, the Company is reassessing its reportable segment structure to align with any changes.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$19,078 $3,475 $22,553 $(67)$22,486 
Cost of goods sold(14,041)(2,580)(16,621)116 (16,505)
Research and development(531)(88)(619)(67)(686)
Selling, general and administrative(2,475)(409)(2,884)(313)(3,197)
Equity method investment net earnings225 231 — 231 
Other income (expense), net52 311 363 (46)317 
Operating profit$2,308 $715 $3,023 $(377)$2,646 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$15,139 $3,818 $18,957 $(6)$18,951 
Cost of goods sold(10,992)(2,889)(13,881)92 (13,789)
Research and development(322)(85)(407)(86)(493)
Selling, general and administrative(1,782)(450)(2,232)(375)(2,607)
Equity method investment net earnings206 212 (1)211 
Other income (expense), net26 28 54 (167)(113)
Operating profit$2,275 $428 $2,703 $(543)$2,160 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$13,408 $3,883 $17,291 $(3)$17,288 
Cost of goods sold(10,151)(2,926)(13,077)86 (12,991)
Research and development(265)(82)(347)(69)(416)
Selling, general and administrative(1,341)(421)(1,762)(215)(1,977)
Equity method investment net earnings256 262 — 262 
Other income (expense), net703 22 725 1,093 1,818 
Operating profit$2,610 $482 $3,092 $892 $3,984 
Total assets are not presented for each segment as they are not presented to or reviewed by the CODM. Segment assets in the following table represent Accounts receivable, net and Inventories, net. These assets are regularly reviewed by management and are therefore reported in the following table as segment assets. All other remaining assets and liabilities for all periods presented are managed on a company-wide basis.

Segment AssetsCapital ExpendituresDepreciation & Amortization
(In millions)20242023202420232022202420232022
HVAC$3,851 $2,899 $438 $313 $232 $1,153 $413 $256 
Refrigeration818 833 32 30 32 35 34 31 
Total Segment4,669 3,732 470 343 264 1,188 447 287 
Eliminations and other281 171 49 96 53 44 44 41 
Consolidated$4,950 $3,903 $519 $439 $317 $1,232 $491 $328 
Cash and cash equivalents3,969 9,852 
Other assets, current972 728 
Assets held for sale— 5,093 
Total current assets $9,891 $19,576 

Geographic External Sales

Geographic external sales and operating profits are attributed to the geographic regions based on their location of origin. With the exception of the U.S. as presented in the following table, there were no individually significant countries with sales exceeding 10% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

External SalesLong-Lived Assets
(In millions)20242023202220242023
United States Operations$11,294 $10,457 $9,997 $807 $795 
International Operations
Europe6,687 3,910 3,591 1,253 450 
Asia Pacific3,817 3,949 3,090 486 499 
Other688 635 610 453 416 
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 $2,999 $2,160 
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RELATED PARTIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTIES RELATED PARTIES
Equity Method Investments

The Company sells products to and purchases products from unconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method and, therefore, these entities are considered to be related parties. The Company has 29 directly owned unconsolidated domestic and foreign affiliates as of December 31, 2024, of which 97% of such investments are in its HVAC segment. The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of its equity method investments to determine if there has been an other-than-temporary decline in fair value.

Amounts attributable to equity method investees are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Sales to equity method investees included in Product sales
$2,956 $2,920 $2,845 
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold
$237 $214 $331 
The Company had receivables from and payables to equity method investees as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Receivables from equity method investees included in Accounts receivable, net
$363 $231 
Payables to equity method investees included in Accounts payable
$32 $44 

The financial results of TCC are included in the Company's consolidated results since the acquisition date of August 1, 2022. Prior to the acquisition, the Company previously accounted for its minority ownership in TCC under the equity method of accounting. As a result, prior period results may not be comparable to the current period.

Summarized Financial Information. Pursuant to Rule 3-10 and Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act, the Company presents summarized financial information of the combined accounts of its non-consolidated joint ventures accounted for by the equity method.

Summarized unaudited financial information for equity method investments is as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Current assets$12,823 $11,432 
Non-current assets2,396 1,834 
Total assets15,219 13,266 
Current liabilities(11,053)(9,296)
Non-current liabilities(210)(190)
Total liabilities(11,263)(9,486)
Total net equity of investees$3,956 $3,780 


(In millions)202420232022
Net sales$17,567 $16,180 $11,524 
Gross profit$3,063 $2,862 $2,274 
Income from continuing operations$700 $655 $757 
Net earnings (loss)$700 $655 $757 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company is involved in various litigation, claims and administrative proceedings, including those related to environmental (including asbestos) and legal matters. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company records accruals for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are generally based upon a range of possible outcomes. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the Company accrues the minimum amount. In addition, these estimates are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. The Company is unable to predict the final outcome of the following matters based on the information currently available, except as otherwise noted. However, the Company does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations or financial condition.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s operations are subject to environmental regulation by various authorities. The Company has accrued for the costs of environmental remediation activities, including but not limited to, investigatory, remediation, operating and maintenance costs and performance guarantees. The most likely cost to be incurred is accrued based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to individual sites, including the technology required to remediate, current laws and regulations and prior remediation experience.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the outstanding liability for environmental obligations are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Environmental reserves included in Accrued liabilities
$25 $19 
Environmental reserves included in Other long-term liabilities
185 199
Total environmental reserves$210 $218 

For sites with multiple responsible parties, the Company considers its likely proportionate share of the anticipated remediation costs and the ability of other parties to fulfill their obligations in establishing a provision for these costs. Accrued environmental liabilities are not reduced by potential insurance reimbursements and are undiscounted.

Asbestos Matters

The Company has been named as a defendant in lawsuits alleging personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos allegedly integrated into certain Carrier products or business premises. While the Company has never manufactured asbestos and no longer incorporates it into any currently-manufactured products, certain products that the Company no longer manufactures contained components incorporating asbestos. A substantial majority of these asbestos-related claims have been dismissed without payment or have been covered in full or in part by insurance or other forms of indemnity. Additional cases were litigated and settled without any insurance reimbursement. The amounts involved in asbestos-related claims were not material individually or in the aggregate in any period.

The Company's asbestos liabilities and related insurance recoveries are as follows:
(In millions)20242023
Asbestos liabilities included in Accrued liabilities
$17 $15 
Asbestos liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
208 206 
Total asbestos liabilities$225 $221 
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Accounts receivable, net
$$
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Other assets
88 88 
Total asbestos-related recoveries$95 $93 

The amounts recorded for asbestos-related liabilities are based on currently available information and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable and are made with input from outside actuarial experts. These amounts are undiscounted and exclude the Company's legal fees to defend the asbestos claims, which are expensed as incurred. In addition, the Company has recorded insurance recovery receivables for probable asbestos-related recoveries.

Aqueous Film Forming Foam Litigation

As of December 31, 2024, the Company, Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. ("KFI") and others have been named as defendants in more than 9,000 lawsuits filed in United States state or federal courts and a single case in Canada alleging that the historic use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam ("AFFF") caused personal injuries and damage to property and water supplies. In December 2018, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred and consolidated all AFFF cases pending in the U.S. federal courts against the Company, KFI and others to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (the "MDL Proceedings"). Individual plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings generally seek damages for alleged personal injuries, medical monitoring, diminution in property value and injunctive relief to remediate alleged contamination of water supplies. U.S. state, municipal and water utility plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings generally seek damages and costs related to the remediation of public property and water supplies.
AFFF is a firefighting foam, developed beginning in the late 1960s pursuant to U.S. military specification, used to extinguish certain types of hydrocarbon-fueled fires. The lawsuits identified above relate to Kidde Fire Fighting, Inc., which owned the “National Foam” business that manufactured AFFF for sale to government (including the U.S. federal government) and non-government customers in the U.S. at a single facility located in West Chester, Pennsylvania (the "Pennsylvania Site"). Kidde Fire Fighting, Inc. was acquired by a UTC subsidiary in 2005 and merged into KFI in 2007. In 2013, KFI divested the AFFF businesses to an unrelated third party. The Company acquired KFI as part of the Separation in April 2020.

The key components that contribute to AFFF's fire-extinguishing capabilities are known as fluorosurfactants. Neither the Company, nor KFI, nor any of the Company's subsidiaries involved in the AFFF litigation manufactured fluorosurfactants. Instead, the National Foam business purchased these substances from unrelated third parties for use in manufacturing AFFF. Plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings allege that the fluorosurfactants used by various manufacturers in producing AFFF contained, or over time degraded into, compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (referred to collectively as "PFAS"), including perflourooctanesulfonic acid ("PFOS") and perflourooctanoic acid ("PFOA"). Plaintiffs further allege that, as a result of the use of AFFF, PFOS and PFOA were released into the environment and, in some instances, ultimately reached drinking water supplies.

Plaintiffs in the MDL Proceedings have named multiple defendants, including suppliers of chemicals and raw materials used to manufacture fluorosurfactants, fluorosurfactant manufacturers and AFFF manufacturers. The defendants in the MDL Proceedings moved for summary judgment on the government contractor defense, which potentially applies to AFFF sold to or used by the U.S. government. After full briefing and oral argument, on September 16, 2022, the MDL court declined to enter summary judgment for the defendants. The defense, however, remains available at any trial in which it would apply.

On May 14, 2023, KFI filed a voluntary petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) seeking relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, after the Company determined that it would not provide financial support to KFI going forward other than ensuring KFI has access to services necessary for the effective operation of its business. As a result, all litigation against KFI was automatically stayed. By agreement, all AFFF-related litigation against the Company, its other subsidiaries and RTX also was stayed. On November 21, 2023, the Bankruptcy Court ordered certain parties, including the Company, to participate in mediation sessions with respect to claims that might be asserted by and against it in the bankruptcy proceedings.

Following the conclusion of these mediation sessions in October 2024, the Company entered into a Settlement and Plan Support Agreement which contemplates that the Company will subsequently enter into three distinct settlement agreements (collectively, the “Proposed Settlement Agreements”) with KFI, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in KFI’s bankruptcy case (the “Committee”) and the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee (the “MDL PEC”) appointed in the MDL Proceedings.

The first of the Proposed Settlement Agreements relates to claims that the Company is responsible for liabilities arising from KFI’s manufacture or sale of AFFF (“Estate Claims Settlement”). Upon Bankruptcy Court approval, the Estate Claims Settlement will permanently resolve all present and future claims that the Company is responsible for any liabilities of KFI, including all liabilities arising from KFI’s manufacture and sale of AFFF. The second and third of the Proposed Settlement Agreements release a very substantial amount of current and future direct claims against the Company (the “Direct Claims Settlements”). Direct claims allege that UTC, which indirectly owned KFI’s AFFF business for eight years, engaged in conduct independent of KFI that caused harm to AFFF claimants. The Company agreed to indemnify UTC for these direct claims when it was spun-off from UTC. Upon approval by the MDL Court, the Direct Claims Settlements resolve and enjoin all current and future AFFF-related direct claims against the Company by participating public water providers and airports. Non-settling parties may still assert direct AFFF-related claims, although we expect a vast majority of public water providers and airports will participate in the Direct Claims Settlements.
As part of the Proposed Settlement Agreements, the Company will pay $615 million in cash over five years, 100% of the net sale proceeds from its sale of KFI’s assets to Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, which are estimated to be $115 million, and contribute the right to recover proceeds under certain of its insurance policies. The Company will be entitled to receive up to $2.4 billion of proceeds from those insurance policies and will contribute the first $125 million of such proceeds as additional consideration in the Direct Claims Settlements. The Company also will be entitled to any earnouts payable to KFI under the KFI sale agreement. The Company expects insurance proceeds it receives in the future, in the aggregate, to cover the amount paid under the Proposed Settlement Agreements. As a result of the Proposed Settlement Agreements, the Company recorded a liability in the amount of $565 million during the year December 31, 2024. The amount recognized is in addition to liabilities of $50 million that the Company recorded upon the deconsolidation of KFI on May 14, 2023, as further discussed below. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has not recorded any amounts associated with expected insurance proceeds.

The Company and KFI believe that they have meritorious defenses to the remaining AFFF claims. Given the numerous factual, scientific and legal issues to be resolved relating to these claims, the Company is unable to assess the probability of liability or to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss at this time. There can be no assurance that any such future exposure will not be material in any period.

On November 14, 2024, KFI filed the chapter 11 plan of liquidation (as may be further amended, restated, supplemented, waived, or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Chapter 11 Plan"), which incorporates the Estate Claims Settlement, provides for the treatment of the various creditor classes, and establishes wind-down provisions, among other things, and the disclosure statement for the Chapter 11 Plan (as may be further amended, restated, supplemented, waived, or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Disclosure Statement"). A hearing to approve the Disclosure Statement, its ancillary documents and establish a Chapter 11 Plan confirmation timeline in the Bankruptcy Court is expected to be held in March 2025.

Deconsolidation Due to Bankruptcy

As of May 14, 2023, the Company no longer controlled KFI as its activities are subject to review and oversight by the Bankruptcy Court. Therefore, KFI was deconsolidated and its respective assets and liabilities were derecognized from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Upon deconsolidation, the Company determined the fair value of its retained interest in KFI to be zero and accounted for it prospectively using the cost method. As a result of these actions, the Company recognized a net loss of $292 million in its Consolidated Statement of Operations within Discontinued operations, net of tax. In addition, the deconsolidation resulted in an investing cash outflow of $134 million in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows within Net cash flows provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities.

In connection with the bankruptcy filing, KFI entered into several agreements with subsidiaries of the Company to ensure they have access to services necessary for the effective operation of their business. All post-deconsolidation activity between the Company and KFI are reported as third-party transactions recorded within the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations. Since the petition date, there were no material transactions between the Company and KFI other than a $15 million payment by the Company to KFI under the terms of a tax sharing arrangement.

Income Taxes

Under the TMA relating to the Separation, the Company is responsible to UTC for its share of the TCJA transition tax associated with foreign undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2017. During 2024, the Company recognized a $46 million gain associated with the TMA and UTC's conclusion of certain income tax matters from their 2017 and 2018 tax audit with the IRS. In addition, the Company recognized a $23 million tax benefit associated with a favorable court ruling and paid its April 2025 installment in 2024. As a result, a liability of $78 million is included within the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet within Other Long-Term Liabilities as of December 31, 2024. This obligation is expected to be settled in April 2026. The Company believes that the likelihood of incurring losses materially in excess of this amount is remote.
Self-Insurance

The Company maintains self-insurance for a number of risks, including but not limited to, workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property and employee-related healthcare benefits. It has obtained insurance coverage for amounts exceeding individual and aggregate loss limits. The Company accrues for known future claims and incurred but not reported losses.

The Company's self-insurance liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Self-insurance liabilities included in Accrued liabilities
$173 $160 
Self-insurance liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
43 55
Total self-insurance liabilities$216 $215 

The Company incurred expenses related to self-insured risks of $135 million, $139 million and $124 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Other Matters

The Company has other commitments and contingent liabilities related to legal proceedings, self-insurance programs and matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for contingencies generally based upon a range of possible outcomes. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the Company accrues the minimum amount.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is also routinely a defendant in, party to or otherwise subject to many pending and threatened legal actions, claims, disputes and proceedings. These matters are often based on alleged violations of contract, product liability, warranty, regulatory, environmental, health and safety, employment, intellectual property, tax and other laws. In some of these proceedings, claims for substantial monetary damages are asserted against the Company and could result in fines, penalties, compensatory or treble damages or non-monetary relief. The Company does not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect upon its competitive position, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized$610 $320 $297 
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$2,126 $942 $833 
Non-cash financing activity:
Common stock dividends payable$199 $161 $158 
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED )
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 25: SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

During the year ended December, 31, 2024, the components of the Fire & Security segment in aggregate met the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations. The following table presents select quarterly financial information for continuing operations:

2024 Quarters
(In millions)Q1Q2Q3Q4
Net sales$5,420 $5,934 $5,984 $5,148 
Operating profit
$385 $724 $763 $774 
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners$177 $415 $564 $(48)
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations$0.20 $0.46 $0.63 $(0.05)
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.19 $0.45 $0.62 $(0.05)
2023 Quarters
(In millions)Q1Q2Q3Q4
Net sales$4,518 $5,182 $4,935 $4,316 
Operating profit
$460 $651 $510 $539 
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners$306 $394 $270 $417 
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations$0.37 $0.47 $0.32 $0.50 
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.36 $0.46 $0.32 $0.49 
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 5,604 $ 1,349 $ 3,534
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Impact of cybersecurity risks on business strategy, results of operations or financial condition.

As discussed under the “Risk Factors” heading in this Annual Report, our business has been and may again in the future be impacted by disruptions to our Technology infrastructure or our third-party providers’ Technology infrastructures from (among other causes) cybersecurity-based risks, including attacks (i) on our Technology infrastructure (ii) targeting the security, integrity and/or availability of hardware and software; (iii) exploiting weaknesses or vulnerabilities in products, or capturing information installed, stored or transmitted in our products (including after the purchase of those products and when they are installed into third-party products); and (iv) on facilities or similar infrastructure.
Risk Management and strategy

We mitigate cybersecurity risks (and other material risks) through our enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program, which is a company-wide effort, managed by senior executives and overseen by our Audit Committee and Board of Directors to identify, assess, manage, report and monitor material risks that may affect our ability to achieve our business objectives.

In connection with the ERM process, cybersecurity risks, including those relating to risks posed by our use of third-party service providers, are assigned to cross-functional management committees responsible for identifying and classifying the cybersecurity risks in accordance with our ERM risk rating methodology, and developing and administering risk mitigation and incident response plans. These cross-functional management committees regularly meet to review current and emerging cybersecurity risks and maintain policies and procedures governing the evaluation and classification of such risks.

Cybersecurity risks deemed to be critical are reviewed by a Critical Threat Committee, which is comprised of members of our senior leadership team including our Chief Financial Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Product Officer and Controller/Chief Accounting Officer. The Critical Threat Committee reviews the risk and mitigation plan with the applicable cross-functional management team and facilitates notification to the Audit Committee of emerging critical cybersecurity risks. The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors receive regular briefings on cybersecurity risks. See “Governance” below for further discussion of governance of our cybersecurity program.

In the event of a cybersecurity incident, we maintain incident response plans to investigate, classify, respond to, and manage cybersecurity incidents that may compromise the availability or integrity of our information systems, network resources, or data. In accordance with the incident response plans, cross-functional management teams assess and assign a threat level to each cybersecurity incident. A cybersecurity incident (or incidents, if aggregated together) assigned a critical threat level is escalated to the Critical Threat Committee for review.

To ensure that our employees are equipped to identify and mitigate material cybersecurity incidents and to empower them to help us maintain a secure environment for our operations and data assets, we utilize a multifaceted training approach aimed at fostering a culture of security awareness and responsibility among all employees. These tailored programs are designed and updated to address evolving threats and industry best practices. In addition to annual cybersecurity training for employees and contractors and simulated phishing email campaigns, our cybersecurity teams conduct tabletop exercises with our senior management team. Our cybersecurity teams also oversee a security assessment process that is used to screen our third-party service providers for cybersecurity vulnerabilities based on the level of inherent risk they pose to the company or our customers, based on factors including but not limited to the products or services they provide and their ability to access our information systems, network resources, or data.

We engage and retain outside consultants and legal advisors and we are members of several cybersecurity industry groups to keep us apprised of emerging cybersecurity risks, defense and mitigation strategies and governance best practices. Many of our processes and procedures are independently audited and assessed on a periodic basis against leading international cybersecurity standards and programs.
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated and are made by groups of individuals with a wide range of expertise and motives which increases the difficulty of detecting and successfully defending against them. However, to date, cybersecurity threats have not materially affected us, including our business, strategy, results of operations or financial condition.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] We mitigate cybersecurity risks (and other material risks) through our enterprise risk management (“ERM”) program, which is a company-wide effort, managed by senior executives and overseen by our Audit Committee and Board of Directors to identify, assess, manage, report and monitor material risks that may affect our ability to achieve our business objectives.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] Cybersecurity risk oversight continues to remain a top priority for the Board of Directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Although the Audit Committee maintains primary responsibility for oversight of cybersecurity risks through the ERM program, responsibility related to oversight of cybersecurity risks is also delegated to other committees in alignment with their focus charter responsibilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Critical Threat Committee is also responsible for evaluating the materiality of a cybersecurity incident based on criteria that has been reviewed with the Board of Directors, and for determining whether there are disclosure obligations under applicable securities laws. In the event that the Critical Threat Committee determines that a critical cybersecurity incident (or incidents, if aggregated together) is deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will brief the Board of Directors and oversee the disclosure process. For all critical cybersecurity incidents that are not deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will notify the Chairman of the Board to determine whether the Board of Directors will be notified of the critical incident during the next regularly-scheduled cybersecurity update to the Audit Committee, or sooner as circumstances warrant.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our cybersecurity programs, including the cross-functional management committees described above are the responsibility of our Chief Information Security Officer. Day-to-day administration of the cybersecurity programs are led by our Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Product Security Officer who collectively possess significant experience related to cybersecurity issues in both the private and government sectors, and possess certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional ("CISSP") and Certified Information Security Manager ("CISM").
Cybersecurity risk oversight continues to remain a top priority for the Board of Directors. Although the Audit Committee maintains primary responsibility for oversight of cybersecurity risks through the ERM program, responsibility related to oversight of cybersecurity risks is also delegated to other committees in alignment with their focus charter responsibilities. For example, the Technology and Innovation and Governance Committees assist with the cybersecurity programs through their oversight of our technology, digital, and innovation strategies and product integrity program, respectively.
The Critical Threat Committee is also responsible for evaluating the materiality of a cybersecurity incident based on criteria that has been reviewed with the Board of Directors, and for determining whether there are disclosure obligations under applicable securities laws. In the event that the Critical Threat Committee determines that a critical cybersecurity incident (or incidents, if aggregated together) is deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will brief the Board of Directors and oversee the disclosure process. For all critical cybersecurity incidents that are not deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will notify the Chairman of the Board to determine whether the Board of Directors will be notified of the critical incident during the next regularly-scheduled cybersecurity update to the Audit Committee, or sooner as circumstances warrant.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our cybersecurity programs, including the cross-functional management committees described above are the responsibility of our Chief Information Security Officer. Day-to-day administration of the cybersecurity programs are led by our Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Product Security Officer who collectively possess significant experience related to cybersecurity issues in both the private and government sectors, and possess certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional ("CISSP") and Certified Information Security Manager ("CISM").
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Day-to-day administration of the cybersecurity programs are led by our Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Product Security Officer who collectively possess significant experience related to cybersecurity issues in both the private and government sectors, and possess certifications including but not limited to Certified Information Systems Security Professional ("CISSP") and Certified Information Security Manager ("CISM").
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The Critical Threat Committee is also responsible for evaluating the materiality of a cybersecurity incident based on criteria that has been reviewed with the Board of Directors, and for determining whether there are disclosure obligations under applicable securities laws. In the event that the Critical Threat Committee determines that a critical cybersecurity incident (or incidents, if aggregated together) is deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will brief the Board of Directors and oversee the disclosure process. For all critical cybersecurity incidents that are not deemed to be material, the Critical Threat Committee will notify the Chairman of the Board to determine whether the Board of Directors will be notified of the critical incident during the next regularly-scheduled cybersecurity update to the Audit Committee, or sooner as circumstances warrant.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidated operations of the Company and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") within the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Related party transactions between the Company and its equity method investees have not been eliminated.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company. A non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is considered an ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary that is not attributable to the parent. The Company includes Non-controlling interest as a component of Total equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet and the Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries' earnings from operations are presented as an adjustment to Earnings before income taxes used to arrive at Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. Partially-owned equity affiliates represent 20 to 50% ownership interests in investments where the Company demonstrates significant influence, but does not have a controlling financial interest. Partially-owned equity affiliates are accounted for under the equity method.
Use of Estimates The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are based on several factors including the facts and circumstances available at the time the estimates are made, historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries, where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, have been translated at year-end exchange rates, and income and expense accounts have been translated using average exchange rates throughout the year. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating an entity’s financial statements into the U.S. dollar have been recorded in the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are subject to changes in exchange rates with the resulting gains and losses recorded in Net earnings (loss).
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term cash investments that are highly liquid in nature and have original maturities of three months or less. On occasion, the Company is required to maintain restricted cash deposits with certain banks due to contractual or other legal obligations.
Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consist of billed amounts owed for products shipped to or services performed for customers. Amounts are recorded net of an allowance for expected credit losses which represents the best estimate of probable loss inherent in the Company's accounts receivable portfolio. The allowance is determined using a combination of factors including a reserve based on the aging of the outstanding accounts receivable portfolio and the Company's historical credit loss experience with its end markets, customer base and products. In addition, the Company considers knowledge of specific customers, current market conditions as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and economic conditions. These estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically with the effects of changes, if any, reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in the period that they are determined.
Fixed Assets Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Assets placed in service are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. Assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition. Major expenditures for replacements and significant improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance expenditures that do not extend the useful life of an asset are charged to expense as incurred.
Per ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360"), the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its property, plant and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group.
Equity Method Investments Investments in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Under this method of accounting, the Company’s share of the net earnings or losses of the investee is presented within Operating profit on the Consolidated Statement of Operations since the activities of the investee are closely aligned with the operations of the Company. The Company evaluates its equity method investments whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amounts of such investments may be impaired. If a decline in the value of an equity method investment is determined to be other than temporary, a loss is recorded in earnings in the current period. Distributions received from equity method investees are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows based on the cumulative earnings approach.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets The Company records goodwill as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination. In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles are tested and reviewed annually for impairment on July 1 or whenever there is a material change in events or circumstances that indicate that the fair value of the asset is more likely than not less than the carrying amount of the asset.
Impairment of goodwill is assessed at the reporting unit level and begins with a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment test under ASC 350. For those reporting units that bypass or fail the qualitative assessment, the test compares the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. To the extent that the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.

Intangible assets such as patents, service contracts, monitoring lines and customer relationships with finite useful lives are amortized based on the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed. If a pattern of economic benefit cannot be reliably determined or if straight-line amortization approximates the pattern of economic benefit, a straight-line amortization may be used.

The range of useful lives approximate the following (in years):

Customer relationships
1 to 30
Patents and trademarks
5 to 40
Monitoring lines
7 to 10
Service portfolio and other
1 to 50

The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying amount of its intangible assets with finite useful lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group.
Leases The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases ("ASC 842"), which requires a lessee to record a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a lease liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate, which is based on information available at the lease commencement date, to determine the present value of lease payments except when an implicit interest rate is readily determinable. The lease term may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company has elected not to recognize ROU assets and lease obligations for its short-term leases, which are defined as leases with an initial term of 12 months or less.
Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates expected to be in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that realizing these benefits is considered in its judgment to be more likely than not. For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not likely, a valuation allowance is provided. The Company reviews the realizability of its deferred tax asset valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required and will adjust its estimate if significant events so dictate. To the extent that the ultimate results differ from the Company's original or adjusted estimates, the effect will be recorded in the provision for income taxes in the period that the matter is finally resolved.
In the ordinary course of business, there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying the Company's income tax positions. The Company assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management’s evaluation of the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the Company has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pension and Post-retirement Obligations The Company provides a range of benefit plans to eligible current and former employees. The Company accounts for its benefit plans in accordance with ASC 715, Compensation - Retirement Benefits ("ASC 715") which requires balance sheet recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of pension and post-retirement benefit plans. Determining the amounts associated with these benefits are performed by actuaries and dependent on various actuarial assumptions including discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, mortality and health care cost trends. Actual results may differ from the actuarial assumptions and are generally recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized into Net earnings (loss) over future periods. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions at each measurement date and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends, if appropriate.
Business Combinations In accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), acquisitions that meet the definition of a business are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company recognizes and measures identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date at fair value. The valuation of intangible assets is determined by an income approach methodology, using assumptions such as projected future revenues, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, tax rates and discount rates. The excess, if any, of total consideration transferred in a business combination over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest is recognized as goodwill. Costs incurred as a result of a business combination other than costs related to the issuance of debt or equity securities are recorded in the period the costs are incurred.
Asset Retirement Obligations The Company records the fair value of legal obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets in the period in which a liability is determined to exist, if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Upon initial recognition of a liability, the Company capitalizes the cost of the asset retirement obligation by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is increased for changes in its present value and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset.
Research and Development The Company conducts research and development activities with a focus on new product development and technology innovation. These costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The FASB ASC is the sole source of authoritative GAAP other than United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') issued rules and regulations that apply only to SEC registrants. The FASB issues Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") to communicate changes to the codification. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not referenced below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. In addition, the amendments clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provides new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment and contains other disclosure requirements. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2024, with no material impact on its financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"), which requires public entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.

On March 6, 2024, the SEC adopted new rules designed to enhance public company disclosures related to the risks and impacts of climate-related matters. The rules amend the provisions of both Regulation S-K and Regulation S-X to require disclosure of climate-related risks, transition plans, targets and goals, risk management and governance as well as require disclosure of the financial effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions as well as the use of carbon offsets or renewable energy credits. Disclosure requirements will begin phasing in for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, subject to legal challenges and the SEC's voluntary stay of the disclosure requirements. The Company will continue to assess the impact of these new rules on its financial statements while the stay is in place.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (DISE) ("ASU 2024-03"), which requires public entities to disclose disaggregated information about expenses by nature on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements.
Product Warranties In the ordinary course of business, the Company provides standard warranty coverage on its products. Provisions for these amounts are established at the time of sale and estimated primarily based on product warranty terms and historical claims experience. In addition, the Company incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with specific product performance issues. Provisions for these amounts are established when they are known and estimable. The Company assesses the adequacy of its initial provisions and will make adjustments as necessary based on known or anticipated claims or as new information becomes available that suggests it is probable that future costs will be different than estimated amounts.
Revenue Recognition
The Company accounts for revenue in accordance with ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of a good or service promised in a contract (i.e., performance obligation) is transferred to a customer. Control is obtained when a customer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from that good or service. A significant portion of the Company's performance obligations are recognized at a point-in-time when control of the product transfers to the customer, which is generally the time of shipment. The remaining portion of the Company’s performance obligations are recognized over time as the customer simultaneously obtains control as the Company performs work under a contract, or if the product being produced for the customer has no alternative use and the Company has a contractual right to payment.
Performance Obligations

A performance obligation is a distinct good, service or a bundle of goods and services promised in a contract. Some of the Company's contracts with customers contain a single performance obligation, while others contain multiple performance obligations most commonly when a contract spans multiple phases of a product life-cycle such as production, installation, maintenance and support. The Company identifies performance obligations at the inception of a contract and allocates the transaction price to each distinct performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when or as the performance obligation is satisfied. When there are multiple performance obligations within a contract, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative stand-alone selling price.

The Company primarily generates revenue from the sale of products to customers and recognizes revenue at a point in time when control transfers to the customer. Transfer of control is generally based on the shipping terms of the contract. In addition, the Company recognizes revenue on an over-time basis on installation and service contracts. For over-time performance obligations requiring the installation of equipment, revenue is recognized using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress. Incurred costs represent work performed, which correspond with and best depict transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include direct costs such as labor, materials and subcontractors’ costs and where applicable, indirect costs.
The transaction price allocated to performance obligations reflects the Company’s expectations about the consideration it will be entitled to receive from a customer. The Company includes variable consideration in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount and when it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue recognized would not occur when the uncertainty associated with variable consideration is subsequently resolved. In addition, the Company customarily offers its customers incentives to purchase products to ensure an adequate supply of its products in distribution channels. The principal incentive programs provide reimbursements to distributors for offering promotional pricing for products. The Company accounts for estimated incentive payments as a reduction in sales at the time a sale is recognized.
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in contract assets and contract liabilities. Contract assets relate to the conditional right to consideration for any completed performance under a contract when costs are incurred in excess of billings under the percentage-of-completion methodology. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under a contract or when the Company has a right to consideration that is conditioned upon transfer of a good or service to the customer. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as (or when) the Company performs under the contract.
Stock Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation plans in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which requires a fair-value based method for measuring the value of stock-based compensation. Fair value is measured at the date of grant and is generally not adjusted for subsequent changes. The Company's stock-based compensation plans include programs for stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance share units.
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is involved in various litigation, claims and administrative proceedings, including those related to environmental (including asbestos) and legal matters. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, the Company records accruals for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are generally based upon a range of possible outcomes. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other, the Company accrues the minimum amount. In addition, these estimates are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information when it becomes available. The Company is unable to predict the final outcome of the following matters based on the information currently available, except as otherwise noted. However, the Company does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations or financial condition.

Environmental Matters
The Company’s operations are subject to environmental regulation by various authorities. The Company has accrued for the costs of environmental remediation activities, including but not limited to, investigatory, remediation, operating and maintenance costs and performance guarantees. The most likely cost to be incurred is accrued based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to individual sites, including the technology required to remediate, current laws and regulations and prior remediation experience.
For sites with multiple responsible parties, the Company considers its likely proportionate share of the anticipated remediation costs and the ability of other parties to fulfill their obligations in establishing a provision for these costs. Accrued environmental liabilities are not reduced by potential insurance reimbursements and are undiscounted.

Asbestos Matters

The Company has been named as a defendant in lawsuits alleging personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos allegedly integrated into certain Carrier products or business premises. While the Company has never manufactured asbestos and no longer incorporates it into any currently-manufactured products, certain products that the Company no longer manufactures contained components incorporating asbestos. A substantial majority of these asbestos-related claims have been dismissed without payment or have been covered in full or in part by insurance or other forms of indemnity. Additional cases were litigated and settled without any insurance reimbursement. The amounts involved in asbestos-related claims were not material individually or in the aggregate in any period.
The amounts recorded for asbestos-related liabilities are based on currently available information and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable and are made with input from outside actuarial experts. These amounts are undiscounted and exclude the Company's legal fees to defend the asbestos claims, which are expensed as incurred. In addition, the Company has recorded insurance recovery receivables for probable asbestos-related recoveries.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Range of Useful Lives
The range of useful lives approximate the following (in years):

Customer relationships
1 to 30
Patents and trademarks
5 to 40
Monitoring lines
7 to 10
Service portfolio and other
1 to 50
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:

20242023
(In millions)Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Customer relationships$5,607 $(939)$4,668 $1,056 $(445)$611 
Patents and trademarks885 (147)738 255 (96)159 
Service portfolios and other1,530 (504)1,026 431 (256)175 
Total intangible assets (1)
$8,022 $(1,590)$6,432 $1,742 $(797)$945 
(1) Indefinite-lived intangible assets were sold as part of the CRF Business divestiture.
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INVENTORIES, NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Inventories, net consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
Raw materials$625 $534 
Work-in-process213 245 
Finished goods1,461 1,044 
Inventories, net$2,299 $1,823 
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FIXED ASSETS, NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fixed Assets
Fixed assets, net consisted of the following:

(In millions)Estimated Useful Lives (Years)20242023
Land$169 $109 
Buildings and improvements
20 to 40
1,325 1,083 
Machinery, tools and equipment
3 to 25
2,947 2,520 
Rental assets
3 to 12
355 346 
Other, including assets under construction715 415 
Fixed assets, gross5,511 4,473 
Accumulated depreciation(2,512)(2,313)
Fixed assets, net$2,999 $2,160 
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:

(In millions)HVACRefrigerationCorporate and otherTotal
Balance at December 31, 2022$6,392 $1,158 $76 $7,626 
Goodwill resulting from business combinations (1)
(4)— (3)
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (72)— (72)
Foreign currency translation14 (45)— (31)
Balance at December 31, 2023$6,407 $1,037 $76 $7,520 
Goodwill resulting from business combinations (1)
7,622 33 — 7,655 
Foreign currency translation(631)57 — (574)
Balance as of December 31, 2024$13,398 $1,127 $76 $14,601 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
Schedule of Finite-Live Intangible Assets
The range of useful lives approximate the following (in years):

Customer relationships
1 to 30
Patents and trademarks
5 to 40
Monitoring lines
7 to 10
Service portfolio and other
1 to 50
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:

20242023
(In millions)Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Customer relationships$5,607 $(939)$4,668 $1,056 $(445)$611 
Patents and trademarks885 (147)738 255 (96)159 
Service portfolios and other1,530 (504)1,026 431 (256)175 
Total intangible assets (1)
$8,022 $(1,590)$6,432 $1,742 $(797)$945 
(1) Indefinite-lived intangible assets were sold as part of the CRF Business divestiture.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following:

20242023
(In millions)Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Customer relationships$5,607 $(939)$4,668 $1,056 $(445)$611 
Patents and trademarks885 (147)738 255 (96)159 
Service portfolios and other1,530 (504)1,026 431 (256)175 
Total intangible assets (1)
$8,022 $(1,590)$6,432 $1,742 $(797)$945 
(1) Indefinite-lived intangible assets were sold as part of the CRF Business divestiture.
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense
The estimated future amortization of intangible assets is as follows:

(In millions)20252026202720282029Thereafter
Future amortization$819 $779 $731 $660 $581 $2,862 
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BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
2.242% Notes due 2025 (1)
1,200 1,200 
4.375% Notes due 2025
— 830 
5.800% Notes due 2025
— 1,000 
2.493% Notes due 2027
900 900 
4.125% Notes due 2028
783 830 
2.722% Notes due 2030
2,000 2,000 
2.700% Notes due 2031
750 750 
4.500% Notes due 2032
887 941 
5.900% Notes due 2034
875 1,000 
3.625% Notes due 2037
783 — 
3.377% Notes due 2040
1,500 1,500 
3.577% Notes due 2050
1,400 2,000 
6.200% Notes due 2054
650 1,000 
Total long-term notes11,728 13,951 
Japanese Term Loan Facility342 379 
Other debt (including project financing obligations and finance leases)296 74 
Discounts and debt issuance costs(88)(111)
Total debt12,278 14,293 
Less: current portion of long-term debt1,252 51 
Long-term debt, net of current portion$11,026 $14,242 
(1) 2.242% Notes due February 15, 2025; reclassified to Current portion of long-term debt.
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt, excluding amortization of discount, are as follows:

(In millions)
2025$1,252 
2026$70 
2027$1,284 
2028$803 
2029$19 
Thereafter$8,938 
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring
The following tables provide the valuation hierarchy classification of assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value and measured on a recurring basis in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
December 31, 2024
Fair value measurement:
Derivative assets (1)(3)
$82 $— $82 $— 
Derivative liabilities (2)(3)
$(41)$— $(41)$— 
December 31, 2023
Fair value measurement:
Derivative assets (1) (3)
$32 $— $32 $— 
Derivative liabilities (2)(3)
$(126)$— $(126)$— 
(1) Included in Other assets, current and Other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(2) Included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-tern liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(3) Includes cross currency swaps and window forward contracts (which were settled on January 2, 2024).
The following table provides the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's long-term notes that are not recorded at fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

20242023
(In millions)Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Total long-term notes (1)
$11,728 $10,798 $13,951 $13,194 
(1) Excludes debt discount and issuance costs.
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LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Right-of-Use Assets and Liabilities
Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Operating lease right-of-use assets$554 $421 
Accrued liabilities$(135)$(93)
Operating lease liabilities(432)(333)
Total operating lease liabilities$(567)$(426)
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)6.87.0
Weighted-Average Discount Rate4.5 %3.9 %
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow and Lease Expense Information
Supplemental cash flow and lease expense information related to operating leases were as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Operating cash flows for measurement of operating lease liabilities$173 $135 $119 
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$112 $50 $91 
Operating lease expense$175 $127 $121 
Schedule of Lease Maturities
Undiscounted maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:

(In millions)
2025$154 
2026128 
202793 
202868 
202948 
Thereafter169 
Total undiscounted lease payments660 
Less: imputed interest(93)
Total discounted lease payments$567 
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Company's Pension Plans
The following table details information regarding the Company's pension plans:

(In millions)20242023
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$575 $760 
Service cost14 15 
Interest cost26 31 
Actuarial (gain) loss(9)27 
Benefits paid(24)(25)
Curtailment, settlements and special termination benefits(13)(24)
Other, including expenses paid(25)
Reclassified to held for sale (1)
— (212)
Acquisitions (2)
113 — 
Benefit obligation at end of year$657 $575 
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value at beginning of year$468 $451 
Actual return on plan assets39 
Company contributions34 33 
Benefits paid(24)(25)
Settlements(13)(24)
Other, including expenses paid(15)
Reclassified to held for sale (1)
— (8)
Acquisitions (2)
56 — 
Fair value of assets end of year$507 $468 
Funded status of plans$(150)$(107)
Amounts included in the balance sheet:
Other non-current assets$43 $32 
Accrued compensation and benefits(13)(12)
Post-employment and other benefit liabilities(180)(127)
Net amount recognized$(150)$(107)
(1) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
(2) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss
The pretax amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss are:

(In millions)Prior Service Cost (Benefit)Net Actuarial (Gain) LossTotal
As of December 31, 2023$$120 $126 
Current year changes recorded in AOCI— 27 27 
Amortization reclassified to earnings(1)(1)(2)
Prior Service Cost or (Credit) Occurring During Fiscal Year(1)— (1)
Settlement/curtailment reclassified to earnings— (3)(3)
Currency translation and other— (3)(3)
Divestitures— (10)(10)
As of December 31, 2024$4 $130 $134 
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

(In millions)20242023
Projected benefit obligation$481 $378 
Accumulated benefit obligation$456 $362 
Fair value of plan assets$288 $239 
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Information for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

(In millions)20242023
Projected benefit obligation$481 $378 
Accumulated benefit obligation$456 $362 
Fair value of plan assets$288 $239 
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Pension benefit payments, including amounts to be paid from corporate assets, and reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:

(In millions)
2025$37 
2026$38 
2027$47 
2028$45 
2029$46 
2030 through 2034$242 
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Expense (Benefit) for the Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The components of net periodic pension expense (benefit) for the defined benefit pension plans are as follows:

(In millions)2024
2023
2022
Service cost$14 $15 $20 
Interest cost26 31 18 
Expected return on plan assets(36)(32)(27)
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized actuarial net loss(2)
Net settlement, curtailment and special termination benefit loss
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)$10 $16 $24 
Amounts recorded in continuing operations$10 $16 $24 
Amounts recorded in discontinued operations— — — 
Net periodic pension expense (benefit)$10 $16 $24 
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions
Major assumptions used in determining the benefit obligation and net cost for pension plans are presented in the following table as weighted-averages:

Benefit ObligationNet Costs
20242023202420232022
Discount rate
Projected benefit obligation4.3%4.3 %4.3%4.2 %2.1 %
Interest cost (1)
—%— %4.2%4.1 %1.9 %
Service cost (1)
—%— %4.5%4.5 %2.8 %
Salary scale2.6%2.2 %2.2%2.4 %3.1 %
Expected return on plan assets—%— %6.3%5.7 %5.0 %
(1) The 2024 and 2023 discount rates used to measure the service cost and interest cost applies to the significant plans of the Company. The projected benefit obligation discount rate is used for the service cost and interest cost measurements for non-significant plans.
Schedule of Fair Values of Pension Plan Assets by Asset Category
The fair values of pension plan assets by asset category are as follows:

(In millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsNot Subject
to Leveling
Total
Asset Category(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Public Equities:
Global Equities$— $23 $— $— $23 
Global Equity Funds at net asset value (1) (2)
— — — 125 125 
Fixed Income Securities:
Governments— 23 — 25 48 
Corporate Bonds— 93 — — 93 
Fixed Income Securities (2)
— — — 156 156 
Real Estate (3)
— — — 
Other (4) (5)
— 15 — 23 
Cash & Cash Equivalents (2)(6)
— 28 — 37 
Subtotal$ $183 $ $323 $506 
Other assets and liabilities (7)
Total as of December 31, 2024
$507 
(In millions)Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsNot Subject
to Leveling
Total
Asset Category(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Public Equities:
Global Equities$— $26 $— $— $26 
Global Equity Funds at net asset value (1) (2)
— — — 125 125 
Fixed Income Securities:
Governments— 40 — 23 63 
Corporate Bonds— 44 — — 44 
Fixed Income Securities (2)
— — 172 181 
Real Estate (3)
— — — 
Other (4)(5)
— 10 — — 10 
Cash & Cash Equivalents (2)(6)
— 13 — 16 
Subtotal$ $143 $ $323 $466 
Other assets and liabilities (7)
Total as of December 31, 2023
$468 
(1) Represents commingled funds that invest primarily in common stocks.
(2) In accordance with ASU 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented for the total pension plan assets.
(3) Represents investments in real estate, including commingled funds and directly held properties.
(4) Represents insurance contracts and global balanced risk commingled funds consisting mainly of equity, bonds and some commodities.
(5) Includes fixed income repurchase agreements entered into for purposes of pension asset and liability matching.
(6) Represents short-term commercial paper, bonds and other cash or cash-like instruments.
(7) Represents trust receivables and payables that are not leveled.
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PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
The changes in the carrying amount of warranty related provisions are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Balance as of January 1,$568 $544 
Warranties, performance guarantees issued and changes in estimated liability327 239 
Settlements made(346)(194)
Other(11)
Acquisitions (1)
232 — 
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (10)
Balance as of December 31,$786 $568 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
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EQUITY (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
A summary of changes in the components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

(In millions)Foreign Currency TranslationDefined Benefit Pension and Post-retirement PlansUnrealized Hedging Gains (Losses)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$(505)$(484)$— $(989)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net(525)63 — (462)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— 11 — 11 
Tax benefit reclassified— (3)— (3)
Chubb divestiture(574)329 — (245)
Balance as of December 31, 2022$(1,604)$(84)$— $(1,688)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net160 (17)58 201 
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— — 
Balance as of December 31, 2023$(1,444)$(100)$58 $(1,486)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net(1,173)(15)— (1,188)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax— (6)(4)
Tax benefit reclassified— (1)
Divestitures, net564 — 571 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$(2,053)$(107)$54 $(2,106)
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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Sales Disaggregated by Product and Service
Segment sales disaggregated by product and service are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Sales Type
Product$16,986 $13,313 $11,882 
Service2,092 1,826 1,526 
HVAC sales19,078 15,139 13,408 
Product3,061 3,352 3,432 
Service414 466 451 
Refrigeration sales3,475 3,818 3,883 
Total segment sales22,553 18,957 17,291 
Eliminations and other (1)
(67)(6)(3)
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 
(1) Includes certain business activities previously reported in the Fire & Security segment.
Geographic external sales and operating profits are attributed to the geographic regions based on their location of origin. With the exception of the U.S. as presented in the following table, there were no individually significant countries with sales exceeding 10% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

External SalesLong-Lived Assets
(In millions)20242023202220242023
United States Operations$11,294 $10,457 $9,997 $807 $795 
International Operations
Europe6,687 3,910 3,591 1,253 450 
Asia Pacific3,817 3,949 3,090 486 499 
Other688 635 610 453 416 
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 $2,999 $2,160 
Schedule of Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Total contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

(In millions)20242023
Contract assets, current (included within Other current assets)
$366 $306 
Contract assets, non-current (included within Other assets)
65 26 
Total contract assets431 332 
Contract liabilities, current (included within Accrued liabilities)
(553)(419)
Contract liabilities, non-current (included within Other long-term liabilities)
(164)(160)
Total contract liabilities (717)(579)
Net contract assets (liabilities)$(286)$(247)
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value Information for Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
The following table summarizes fair value information for stock options and stock appreciation rights:

2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Stock options and stock appreciation rights weighted-average fair value per award$14.84 $11.64 $10.68 
Assumptions:
Volatility
30.6% to 31.7%
30.9%
30.8% to 31.3%
Expected term (in years)
5.6 to 7.8
5.8
6.1
Expected dividend yield
1.8%
1.8%
1.5%
Range of risk-free rates
4.0% to 4.3%
3.6%
1.7% to 3.0%
(1) Carrier has limited historical trading data and used peer group data to estimate expected volatility for the 2024, 2023 and 2022 awards.
Schedule of Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity
Changes in stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding were as follows:

Shares Subject to Option
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Exercise PriceAggregate Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Weighted- Average Remaining Life
(in years)
As of December 31, 202132,441 $22.02 
Granted 2,715 $47.72 
Exercised(3,495)$17.76 
Cancelled(883)$30.33 
As of December 31, 202230,778 $24.53 
Granted3,494 $46.13 
Exercised(8,432)$20.48 
Cancelled(769)$42.94 
As of December 31, 202325,071 $28.34 
Granted4,187 $56.46 
Exercised(8,041)$23.21 
Cancelled(430)$50.77 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202420,787 $35.52 $681 5.8
Exercisable as of December 31, 202412,746 $25.48 $545 4.1
Changes in restricted stock units were as follows:

RSUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20213,570 $23.33 
Granted 555 $41.88 
Vested(1,915)$20.85 
Cancelled(143)$32.92 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20222,067 $29.87 
Granted577 $45.71 
Vested(1,140)$26.09 
Cancelled(161)$35.09 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20231,343 $39.22 
Granted264 $59.88 
Vested(448)$38.17 
Cancelled(68)$49.14 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 20241,091 $43.94 
Changes in PSUs were as follows:

PSUs
(in thousands)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2021
1,421 $30.75 
Granted653 $46.93 
Vested(5)$41.81 
Forfeited(139)$35.45 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2022
1,930 $35.86 
Granted902 $47.93 
Vested(607)$18.23 
Forfeited(183)$46.52 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2023
2,042 $45.47 
Granted1,741 $50.75 
Vested(1,339)$41.49 
Forfeited(121)$52.56 
Outstanding and unvested as of December 31, 2024
2,323 $51.35 
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Cost by Award Type
Stock-based compensation cost by award type are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Equity compensation costs - equity settled$98 $81 $77 
Equity compensation costs - cash settled (1)
(15)
Total stock-based compensation cost$100 $84 $62 
Amounts recorded in continuing operations$87 $74 $53 
Amounts recorded in discontinued operations13 10 
Total stock-based compensation cost$100 $84 $62 
Income tax benefit$13 $11 $9 
(1) The cash settled awards are classified as liability awards and are measured at fair value at each balance sheet date.
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RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Pre-Tax Restructuring Costs
The Company recorded net pre-tax restructuring costs for new and ongoing restructuring actions as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
HVAC$87 $44 $
Refrigeration21 10 
Total Segment95 65 18 
General corporate expenses13 10 
Total restructuring costs (1)
$108 $75 $20 
Cost of sales$42 $13 $
Selling, general and administrative66 62 14 
Total restructuring costs (1)
$108 $75 $20 
(1) 2024 restructuring costs include period-related charges.
Schedule of Reserves and Charges Related to the Restructuring Reserve
The following table summarizes changes in the restructuring reserve, included in Accrued liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions)20242023
Balance as of January 1,$41 $21 
Net pre-tax restructuring costs98 75 
Acquisitions (1)
— 
Utilization, foreign exchange and other(78)(48)
Reclassified to held for sale (2)
— (7)
Balance as of December 31,$69 $41 
(1) See Note 19 - Acquisitions for additional information.
(2) See Note 20 - Divestitures for additional information.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net consisted of the following:

(In millions)202420232022
Viessmann-related hedges(86)(96)— 
CCR gain318 — — 
TMA-related gain46 — — 
TCC acquisition-related gain— (8)705 
Chubb gain— — 1,105 
Other39 (9)
Other income (expense), net$317 $(113)$1,818 
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INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
The sources of Income from operations before income taxes are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
United States$1,948 $1,398 $1,528 
Foreign326 601 2,295 
Total$2,274 $1,999 $3,823 
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following components:

(In millions)202420232022
Current:
United States:
Federal $920 $361 $405 
State120 110 106 
Foreign374 293 211 
1,414 764 722 
Future:
United States:
Federal(90)(135)(10)
State(13)(28)(26)
Foreign(249)(80)(70)
(352)(243)(106)
Income tax expense$1,062 $521 $616 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The differences between the effective income tax rate and the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate are as follows:

202420232022
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income tax2.4 2.4 1.4 
Taxes on international activities(0.2)4.9 (0.9)
CCR divestiture impact(2.0)— — 
VCS reorganization impact28.6 — — 
TCC acquisition impact— — (4.7)
Other(3.1)(2.2)(0.7)
Effective income tax rate46.7 %26.1 %16.1 %
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The tax effects of temporary differences and tax carryforwards which give rise to future income tax benefits and obligations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Future income tax benefits:
Insurance and employee benefits$142 $155 
Other assets basis differences576 413 
Other liabilities basis differences674 531 
Tax loss carryforwards178 159 
Tax credit carryforwards1,404 1,332 
Valuation allowances(1,442)(1,372)
Future income tax benefits$1,532 $1,218 
Future income tax obligations:
Goodwill and intangible assets$(1,769)$(401)
Other asset basis differences(381)(389)
Future income tax obligations$(2,150)$(790)
Schedule of Valuation Allowance
Changes to valuation allowances consisted of the following:

(In millions)
Balance as of January 1, 2022$90 
Additions charged to income tax expense18 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(22)
Other adjustments14 
Reclassified to held for sale(17)
Balance at December 31, 2022$83 
Additions charged to income tax expense27 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(22)
Other adjustments (1)
1,303 
Reclassified to held for sale(19)
Balance at December 31, 2023$1,372 
Additions charged to income tax expense 46 
Reduction credited to income tax expense(41)
Other adjustments65 
Balance as of December 31, 2024$1,442 
(1) See discussion below regarding the Swiss tax credit.
Schedule of Tax Credit and Loss Carryforwards
As of December 31, 2024, tax credit carryforwards and tax loss carryforwards were as follows:

(In millions)Tax Loss CarryforwardsTax Credit Carryforwards
Expiration period:
2025-2029$525 $15 
2030-203421 1,375 
2035-204477 — 
Indefinite457 14 
Total$1,080 $1,404 
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest expense is as follows:
(In millions)202420232022
Balance at beginning of period$382 $291 $251 
Additions for tax positions related to the current year34 37 34 
Additions for tax positions of prior years (1)
30 81 32 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(7)— (13)
Settlements(68)(27)(13)
Reclassified to other accounts(6)— — 
Balance at end of period$365 $382 $291 
Gross interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits$19 $18 $16 
Total accrued interest balance at end of period$57 $64 $48 
(1) Includes $73 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, related to acquisitions.
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table summarizes the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:

(In millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners$5,604 $1,349 $3,534 
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding898.2 837.3 843.4 
Stock awards and equity units (share equivalent)13.5 15.7 17.8 
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding911.7 853.0 861.2 
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share0.1 2.0 2.9 
v3.25.0.1
ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of the Purchase Price
The components of the purchase price are as follows:

(In millions)January 2, 2024
Cash$11,156 
Common shares (58,608,959 shares at $51.20 per share)
3,001 
Total consideration$14,157 
Schedule of Allocation of the Purchase Price
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

(In millions)Preliminary January 2, 2024Measurement Period AdjustmentsAs Adjusted January 2, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents$394 $(1)$393 
Accounts receivable408 413 
Inventories948 (28)920 
Other current assets17 — 17 
Fixed assets913 919 
Intangible assets6,640 6,645 
Other assets284 15 299 
Accounts payable(288)(2)(290)
Other liabilities, current(626)(37)(663)
Future income tax obligations(1,825)15 (1,810)
Other liabilities(284)(17)(301)
Total identifiable net assets6,581 (39)6,542 
Goodwill7,576 31 7,607 
Total consideration$14,157 $(8)$14,149 
Schedule of Intangible Assets Based on Estimate of Fair Value
The Company recorded intangible assets based on its estimate of fair value which consisted of the following:

(In millions)Estimated Useful Life (in years)Intangible Assets Acquired
Customer relationships17$4,787 
Technology
10 - 20
1,051 
Trademark40679 
Backlog1123 
Other50
Total intangible assets acquired$6,645 
Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
The following table summarizes the results of the VCS Business since the date of acquisition:

(In millions)2024
Net sales$3,266 
Net earnings (loss)(400)
The following unaudited pro forma financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the acquisition of the VCS Business as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2023:

(In millions)20242023
Net sales$22,486 $23,342 
Net earnings (loss)1,272 1,163 
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DIVESTITURES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
The components of Discontinued operations, net of tax are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Net sales$2,323 $3,147 $3,133 
Costs of sales(1,390)(1,926)(1,966)
Research and development(86)(124)(123)
Selling, general and administrative(564)(690)(535)
Other income (expense), net(584)26 22 
Gain (loss) on divestitures and deconsolidation5,176 (297)— 
Interest (expense) income, net(41)(51)(62)
Earnings before income taxes4,834 85 469 
Income tax (expense) benefit1,391 (128)(92)
Tax on divestitures and deconsolidation(1,729)— 
Discontinued operations, net of tax$4,496 $(38)$377 
The following table summarizes assets and liabilities classified as held for sale:

December 31, 2023
(In millions)Commercial
 Refrigeration
Access
Solutions
Industrial
Fire
Commercial & Residential FireTotal
Cash and cash equivalents$131 $$20 $163 $320 
Accounts receivable, net274 104 101 401 880 
Inventories, net84 31 65 394 574 
Other assets, current113 46 25 189 
Fixed assets, net78 13 22 133 246 
Intangible assets, net— 53 83 138 
Goodwill72 1,498 439 469 2,478 
Operating lease right-of-use assets49 13 28 70 160 
Other assets44 10 13 41 108 
Total assets held for sale$845 $1,733 $736 $1,779 $5,093 
Accounts payable$129 $20 $39 $259 $447 
Accrued liabilities204 74 77 239 594 
Long-term debt, including current portion— — — 
Future pension and post-retirement obligations203 — 210 
Future income tax obligations12 21 
Operating lease liabilities40 11 23 58 132 
Other long-term liabilities12 14 38 
Total liabilities held for sale$591 $119 $152 $588 $1,450 
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities divested as of their respective dates of sale:

(In millions)Access
Solutions
Industrial
Fire
Commercial RefrigerationCommercial & Residential Fire
Cash and cash equivalents$82 $40 $121 $64 
Accounts receivable, net90 93 217 422 
Inventories, net43 73 99 408 
Other current assets55 155 26 
Fixed assets, net18 24 84 127 
Intangible assets, net53 10 81 
Goodwill1,467 452 72 449 
Operating lease right-of-use assets16 24 48 66 
Other assets46 29 
Total assets held for sale$1,783 $765 $852 $1,672 
Accounts payable$54 $43 $124 $195 
Accrued liabilities80 65 154 153 
Operating lease liabilities17 24 49 66 
Other long-term liabilities10 213 24 
Total liabilities held for sale$161 $138 $540 $438 
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SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment As a result, the Company is reassessing its reportable segment structure to align with any changes.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$19,078 $3,475 $22,553 $(67)$22,486 
Cost of goods sold(14,041)(2,580)(16,621)116 (16,505)
Research and development(531)(88)(619)(67)(686)
Selling, general and administrative(2,475)(409)(2,884)(313)(3,197)
Equity method investment net earnings225 231 — 231 
Other income (expense), net52 311 363 (46)317 
Operating profit$2,308 $715 $3,023 $(377)$2,646 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$15,139 $3,818 $18,957 $(6)$18,951 
Cost of goods sold(10,992)(2,889)(13,881)92 (13,789)
Research and development(322)(85)(407)(86)(493)
Selling, general and administrative(1,782)(450)(2,232)(375)(2,607)
Equity method investment net earnings206 212 (1)211 
Other income (expense), net26 28 54 (167)(113)
Operating profit$2,275 $428 $2,703 $(543)$2,160 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
(In millions)HVACREFSegment TotalCorporate & OtherTotal
Net sales$13,408 $3,883 $17,291 $(3)$17,288 
Cost of goods sold(10,151)(2,926)(13,077)86 (12,991)
Research and development(265)(82)(347)(69)(416)
Selling, general and administrative(1,341)(421)(1,762)(215)(1,977)
Equity method investment net earnings256 262 — 262 
Other income (expense), net703 22 725 1,093 1,818 
Operating profit$2,610 $482 $3,092 $892 $3,984 
Segment AssetsCapital ExpendituresDepreciation & Amortization
(In millions)20242023202420232022202420232022
HVAC$3,851 $2,899 $438 $313 $232 $1,153 $413 $256 
Refrigeration818 833 32 30 32 35 34 31 
Total Segment4,669 3,732 470 343 264 1,188 447 287 
Eliminations and other281 171 49 96 53 44 44 41 
Consolidated$4,950 $3,903 $519 $439 $317 $1,232 $491 $328 
Cash and cash equivalents3,969 9,852 
Other assets, current972 728 
Assets held for sale— 5,093 
Total current assets $9,891 $19,576 
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
Segment sales disaggregated by product and service are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Sales Type
Product$16,986 $13,313 $11,882 
Service2,092 1,826 1,526 
HVAC sales19,078 15,139 13,408 
Product3,061 3,352 3,432 
Service414 466 451 
Refrigeration sales3,475 3,818 3,883 
Total segment sales22,553 18,957 17,291 
Eliminations and other (1)
(67)(6)(3)
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 
(1) Includes certain business activities previously reported in the Fire & Security segment.
Geographic external sales and operating profits are attributed to the geographic regions based on their location of origin. With the exception of the U.S. as presented in the following table, there were no individually significant countries with sales exceeding 10% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

External SalesLong-Lived Assets
(In millions)20242023202220242023
United States Operations$11,294 $10,457 $9,997 $807 $795 
International Operations
Europe6,687 3,910 3,591 1,253 450 
Asia Pacific3,817 3,949 3,090 486 499 
Other688 635 610 453 416 
Consolidated$22,486 $18,951 $17,288 $2,999 $2,160 
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RELATED PARTIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Amounts attributable to equity method investees are as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Sales to equity method investees included in Product sales
$2,956 $2,920 $2,845 
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold
$237 $214 $331 
The Company had receivables from and payables to equity method investees as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Receivables from equity method investees included in Accounts receivable, net
$363 $231 
Payables to equity method investees included in Accounts payable
$32 $44 
Summarized unaudited financial information for equity method investments is as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Current assets$12,823 $11,432 
Non-current assets2,396 1,834 
Total assets15,219 13,266 
Current liabilities(11,053)(9,296)
Non-current liabilities(210)(190)
Total liabilities(11,263)(9,486)
Total net equity of investees$3,956 $3,780 


(In millions)202420232022
Net sales$17,567 $16,180 $11,524 
Gross profit$3,063 $2,862 $2,274 
Income from continuing operations$700 $655 $757 
Net earnings (loss)$700 $655 $757 
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Outstanding Liability for Environmental Obligations
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the outstanding liability for environmental obligations are as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Environmental reserves included in Accrued liabilities
$25 $19 
Environmental reserves included in Other long-term liabilities
185 199
Total environmental reserves$210 $218 
Schedule of Asbestos Liabilities and Related Recoveries
The Company's asbestos liabilities and related insurance recoveries are as follows:
(In millions)20242023
Asbestos liabilities included in Accrued liabilities
$17 $15 
Asbestos liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
208 206 
Total asbestos liabilities$225 $221 
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Accounts receivable, net
$$
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Other assets
88 88 
Total asbestos-related recoveries$95 $93 
Schedule of Self-Insurance Liabilities
The Company's self-insurance liabilities were as follows:

(In millions)20242023
Self-insurance liabilities included in Accrued liabilities
$173 $160 
Self-insurance liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
43 55
Total self-insurance liabilities$216 $215 
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:

(In millions)202420232022
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized$610 $320 $297 
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$2,126 $942 $833 
Non-cash financing activity:
Common stock dividends payable$199 $161 $158 
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Quarterly Financial Information
2024 Quarters
(In millions)Q1Q2Q3Q4
Net sales$5,420 $5,934 $5,984 $5,148 
Operating profit
$385 $724 $763 $774 
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners$177 $415 $564 $(48)
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations$0.20 $0.46 $0.63 $(0.05)
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.19 $0.45 $0.62 $(0.05)
2023 Quarters
(In millions)Q1Q2Q3Q4
Net sales$4,518 $5,182 $4,935 $4,316 
Operating profit
$460 $651 $510 $539 
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners$306 $394 $270 $417 
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations$0.37 $0.47 $0.32 $0.50 
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations$0.36 $0.46 $0.32 $0.49 
v3.25.0.1
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 2
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2020
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Aug. 01, 2022
Jan. 03, 2022
USD ($)
Jul. 26, 2021
country
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal   $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,105      
Shares issued per common share (in shares) | shares 1            
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Chubb Fire and Security              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Enterprise value           $ 2,900  
Disposal group, not discontinued operation, gain (loss) on disposal       $ 1,100      
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Chubb Fire and Security | Fire and Security Segment              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Number of countries | country             17
TCC | TCC | Toshiba Corporation              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Ownership percentage         5.00%    
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Restricted cash, current $ 3 $ 1  
Allowance for expected credit losses 97 91  
Research and development expense $ 686 $ 493 $ 416
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Range of Useful Lives (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Minimum | Customer relationships  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 1 year
Minimum | Patents and trademarks  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 5 years
Minimum | Monitoring lines  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 7 years
Minimum | Service portfolios and other  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 1 year
Maximum | Customer relationships  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 30 years
Maximum | Patents and trademarks  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 40 years
Maximum | Monitoring lines  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 10 years
Maximum | Service portfolios and other  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years) 50 years
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INVENTORIES, NET (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials $ 625 $ 534
Work-in-process 213 245
Finished goods 1,461 1,044
Inventories, net 2,299 1,823
Inventory valuation reserves 215 173
Amount higher than the net book value of the inventories $ 238 $ 226
Percentage of LIFO inventory 39.00% 42.00%
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FIXED ASSETS, NET (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross $ 5,511 $ 4,473  
Accumulated depreciation (2,512) (2,313)  
Fixed assets, net 2,999 2,160  
Depreciation 385 270 $ 224
Land      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross 169 109  
Buildings and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross 1,325 1,083  
Machinery, tools and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross 2,947 2,520  
Rental assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross 355 346  
Other, including assets under construction      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Fixed assets, gross $ 715 $ 415  
Minimum | Buildings and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 20 years    
Minimum | Machinery, tools and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 3 years    
Minimum | Rental assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 3 years    
Maximum | Buildings and improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 40 years    
Maximum | Machinery, tools and equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 25 years    
Maximum | Rental assets      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Estimated Useful Lives (Years) 12 years    
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill - Beginning Balance $ 7,520 $ 7,626
Goodwill resulting from business combinations 7,655 (3)
Reclassified to held for sale   (72)
Foreign currency translation (574) (31)
Goodwill - Ending Balance 14,601 7,520
Corporate and other    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill - Beginning Balance 76 76
Goodwill resulting from business combinations 0 0
Reclassified to held for sale   0
Foreign currency translation 0 0
Goodwill - Ending Balance 76 76
HVAC | Operating Segments    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill - Beginning Balance 6,407 6,392
Goodwill resulting from business combinations 7,622 1
Reclassified to held for sale   0
Foreign currency translation (631) 14
Goodwill - Ending Balance 13,398 6,407
Refrigeration | Operating Segments    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill - Beginning Balance 1,037 1,158
Goodwill resulting from business combinations 33 (4)
Reclassified to held for sale   (72)
Foreign currency translation 57 (45)
Goodwill - Ending Balance $ 1,127 $ 1,037
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Finite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount $ 8,022 $ 1,742
Accumulated Amortization (1,590) (797)
Net Amount 6,432 945
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 5,607 1,056
Accumulated Amortization (939) (445)
Net Amount 4,668 611
Patents and trademarks    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 885 255
Accumulated Amortization (147) (96)
Net Amount 738 159
Service portfolios and other    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Amount 1,530 431
Accumulated Amortization (504) (256)
Net Amount $ 1,026 $ 175
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization of intangible assets $ 843 $ 221 $ 104
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Future Amortization of Intangible Assets (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2025 $ 819
2026 779
2027 731
2028 660
2029 581
Thereafter $ 2,862
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BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Nov. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Discounts and debt issuance costs $ (88)     $ (111)  
Total debt 12,278     14,293  
Less: current portion of long-term debt 1,252     51  
Long-term debt, net of current portion 11,026     14,242  
Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, gross 11,728     13,951  
Unsecured Debt | Japanese Term Loan Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, gross 342     379  
Other Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, gross $ 296     74  
2.242% Notes due 2025 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 2.242%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 1,200     1,200  
4.375% Notes due 2025 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 4.375%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 0     830  
5.800% Notes due 2025 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 5.80%   5.80%   5.80%
Long-term debt, gross $ 0     1,000  
2.493% Notes due 2027 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 2.493%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 900     900  
4.125% Notes due 2028 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 4.125%       4.125%
Long-term debt, gross $ 783     830  
2.722% Notes due 2030 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 2.722%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 2,000     2,000  
2.700% Notes due 2031 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 2.70%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 750     750  
4.500% Notes due 2032 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 4.50%       4.50%
Long-term debt, gross $ 887     941  
5.900% Notes due 2034 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 5.90%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 875     1,000  
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 3.625% 3.625%      
Long-term debt, gross $ 783     0  
3.377% Notes due 2040 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 3.377%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 1,500     1,500  
3.577% Notes due 2050 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 3.577%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 1,400     2,000  
6.200% Notes due 2054 | Unsecured Debt          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Interest rate 6.20%        
Long-term debt, gross $ 650     $ 1,000  
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BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT - Narrative (Details)
¥ in Billions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 20, 2024
USD ($)
May 17, 2024
USD ($)
Jan. 02, 2024
USD ($)
Jan. 02, 2024
EUR (€)
May 19, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 25, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 25, 2023
EUR (€)
Jul. 25, 2022
JPY (¥)
Jul. 15, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Jan. 02, 2024
EUR (€)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
tranche
Nov. 30, 2023
EUR (€)
tranche
May 19, 2023
EUR (€)
Apr. 25, 2023
EUR (€)
Jul. 15, 2022
JPY (¥)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Issuance of long-term debt                           $ 3,412,000,000 $ 5,609,000,000 $ 432,000,000              
Repayment of long-term debt                           $ 5,345,000,000 111,000,000 1,275,000,000              
Weighted average interest rate                           3.50%                  
Interest expense, debt                           $ 580,000,000 306,000,000 $ 238,000,000              
Weighted Average                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Average maturity of long-term debt                           10 years                  
Revolving Credit Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Basis spread on variable rate 0.10%                                            
Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Interest expense, debt, financing fees expensed                       $ 11,000,000                      
Tender offer, maximum repurchase amount                       800,000,000                      
Tender offer, repurchase amount accepted                       1,100,000,000                      
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, before write off of debt issuance cost                       97,000,000                      
Unsecured Debt | Bridge Loan                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Debt instrument, term     60 days 60 days                                      
Unsecured Debt | 364 Day Revolver                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance   $ 500,000,000                                          
Debt instrument, term   364 days                                          
Unsecured Debt | 364 Day Revolver | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Basis spread on variable rate   0.10%                                          
Unsecured Debt | Japanese Term Loan Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance                 $ 400,000,000                           ¥ 54
Debt issuance costs, gross                 $ 2,000,000                            
Proceeds from issuance of debt | ¥               ¥ 54                              
Debt instrument, term                 5 years                            
Unsecured Debt | Japanese Term Loan Facility | Tokyo Term Risk Free Rate                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Basis spread on variable rate                 0.75%                            
Line of Credit | Delayed Draw Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Debt issuance costs, gross         $ 4,000,000                                    
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Debt issuance costs, gross $ 11,000,000                                            
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 2,500,000,000                                            
Revolving credit facility, terminated $ 2,000,000,000                                            
Long-term debt                           $ 0                  
Line of Credit | Commercial Paper                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                           2,000,000,000                  
Short-term debt                           $ 0                  
USD-Denominated Notes, Issued November 2023 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance                                     $ 3,000,000,000        
Debt instrument, number of tranches | tranche                                     3 3      
5.800% Notes due 2025 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance                         $ 1,000,000,000           $ 1,000,000,000        
Interest rate                         5.80% 5.80%         5.80% 5.80%      
Make-whole premium payment                         $ 8,000,000                    
Interest expense, debt, financing fees expensed                         $ 4,000,000                    
5.900% Notes due 2034 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance                                     $ 1,000,000,000        
Interest rate                                     5.90% 5.90%      
Tender offer, repurchase amount accepted                       125,000,000                      
6.200% Notes due 2054 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance                                     $ 1,000,000,000        
Interest rate                                     6.20% 6.20%      
Tender offer, repurchase amount accepted                       350,000,000                      
Euro-Denominated Notes, Issued November 2023 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                       € 2,350,000,000      
Debt instrument, number of tranches | tranche                                     3 3      
4.375%, Notes due 2025 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                       € 750,000,000      
Interest rate                   4.375%             4.375%   4.375% 4.375%      
Make-whole premium payment                   $ 6,000,000                          
Interest expense, debt, financing fees expensed                   $ 2,000,000                          
Proceeds from issuance of debt | €                     € 750,000,000                        
4.125% Notes due 2028 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                       € 750,000,000      
Interest rate                           4.125%         4.125% 4.125%      
4.500% Notes due 2032 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                       € 850,000,000      
Interest rate                           4.50%         4.50% 4.50%      
Term Loan | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Debt issuance costs, gross                                     $ 51,000,000        
Bridge Loan | Bridge Loan | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Basis spread on variable rate           0.10% 0.10%                                
Bridge Loan | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                           € 8,200,000,000  
Bridge Loan | Unsecured Debt | Bridge Loan                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Debt issuance costs, gross           $ 48,000,000                                  
Principal reduction | €       € 500,000,000     € 7,700,000,000                                
Accumulated amortization, debt issuance costs           $ 25,000,000                                  
Debt instrument, term     60 days 60 days                                      
Bridge Term Loan Facility, USD-denominated Tranche | Unsecured Debt | Bridge Loan                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance     $ 349,000,000                                        
Bridge Term Loan Facility, Euro-Denominated Tranche | Unsecured Debt | Bridge Loan                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                   € 113,000,000          
Bridge Term Loan Facility, Euro-Denominated Tranche | Line of Credit | Delayed Draw Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                         € 1,150,000,000    
Debt instrument, term         18 months                                    
The Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Delayed Draw Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity | €                                         2,300,000,000    
The Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Delayed Draw Facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Basis spread on variable rate         0.10%                                    
Bridge Term Loan Facility, Euro-Denominated Tranche 2 | Line of Credit | Delayed Draw Facility                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                         € 1,150,000,000    
Debt instrument, term         3 years                                    
Project Financing Arrangements | Other Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Issuance of long-term debt                           $ 53,000,000 39,000,000                
Repayment of long-term debt                           $ 14,000,000 $ 111,000,000                
3.577% Notes due 2050 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Interest rate                           3.577%                  
Tender offer, repurchase amount accepted                       $ 600,000,000                      
3.625% Notes due 2037 | Unsecured Debt                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Aggregate principal balance | €                                 € 750,000,000            
Interest rate                   3.625%       3.625%     3.625%            
Debt issuance costs, gross                   $ 11,000,000                          
VCS Business                                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                              
Consideration transferred     $ 14,157,000,000                                        
Business combination, percentage of purchase price to be paid in equity     20.00% 20.00%                                      
Business combination, percentage of purchase price to be paid in cash     80.00% 80.00%                                      
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BORROWINGS AND LINES OF CREDIT - Long-term Debt Maturity (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
2025 $ 1,252
2026 70
2027 1,284
2028 803
2029 19
Thereafter $ 8,938
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions, € in Billions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2024
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 25, 2023
EUR (€)
Currency Swap            
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Notional amount     $ 2,000      
VCS Business | Foreign Exchange Forward            
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Notional amount | €           € 7
Loss on derivative instruments, pretax $ 86   86 $ 96 $ 0  
VCS Business | Interest Rate Swap            
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Notional amount       $ 1,500    
Gain on mark-to-market valuation   $ 58        
Interest rate cash flow hedge, net gain to be reclassified during next 12 months     $ 4      
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value and Carrying Amounts Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets, current, Other assets Other assets, current, Other assets
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities Accrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities
Fair Value, Recurring    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Derivative assets $ 82 $ 32
Derivative liabilities (41) (126)
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 0 0
Derivative liabilities 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 82 32
Derivative liabilities (41) (126)
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 3    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Derivative assets 0 0
Derivative liabilities $ 0 $ 0
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FAIR VALUES MEASUREMENTS - Carrying Amounts and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - Unsecured Debt - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying Amount    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Carrying Amount $ 11,728 $ 13,951
Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Fair Value $ 10,798 $ 13,194
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LEASES - Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets and Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 554 $ 421
Accrued liabilities (135) (93)
Operating lease liabilities (432) (333)
Total operating lease liabilities $ (567) $ (426)
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in years) 6 years 9 months 18 days 7 years
Weighted-Average Discount Rate 4.50% 3.90%
Operating lease, liability, current, statement of financial position, extensible enumeration Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
v3.25.0.1
LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating cash flows for measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 173 $ 135 $ 119
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations 112 50 91
Operating lease expense $ 175 $ 127 $ 121
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LEASES - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
2025 $ 154  
2026 128  
2027 93  
2028 68  
2029 48  
Thereafter 169  
Total undiscounted lease payments 660  
Less: imputed interest (93)  
Total discounted lease payments $ 567 $ 426
v3.25.0.1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Percentage of projected benefit obligation compromised of domestic plan benefits 35.00%    
Percentage of projected benefit obligation compromised of foreign plan benefits 65.00%    
Defined benefit plan, accumulated benefit obligation $ 600 $ 600  
Company contributions 34 33 $ 16
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year 6    
Defined contribution plan, cost $ 138 125 $ 123
Defined Benefit Plan, Growth Seeking Assets      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plant assets, investment within plan asset category, percentage 20.00%    
Defined Benefit Plan, Income Generating And Hedging Assets      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plant assets, investment within plan asset category, percentage 80.00%    
Other Funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Multiemployer plan, employer contribution, cost $ 15 $ 15  
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Schedule of Change in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets, and Funded Status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Change in Plan Assets      
Fair value at beginning of year $ 468 $ 451  
Actual return on plan assets 1 39  
Company contributions 34 33 $ 16
Benefits paid (24) (25)  
Settlements (13) (24)  
Other, including expenses paid (15) 2  
Reclassified to held for sale 0 (8)  
Acquisitions 56 0  
Fair value of assets end of year 507 468 451
Funded Status      
Benefit obligation 657 575 760
Fair value of plan assets 507 468 451
Funded status of plans (150) (107)  
Amounts included in the balance sheet:      
Other non-current assets 43 32  
Accrued compensation and benefits (13) (12)  
Post-employment and other benefit liabilities (180) (127)  
Net amount recognized (150) (107)  
Change in Benefit Obligation      
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 575 760  
Service cost 14 15 20
Interest cost 26 31 18
Actuarial (gain) loss (9) 27  
Benefits paid (24) (25)  
Curtailment, settlements and special termination benefits (13) (24)  
Other, including expenses paid (25) 3  
Reclassified to held for sale 0 (212)  
Acquisitions 113 0  
Benefit obligation at end of year $ 657 $ 575 $ 760
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Amounts Recognized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, before tax [Roll Forward]      
Amortization reclassified to earnings $ 4 $ (1) $ (11)
Total      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, before tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period 126    
Current year changes recorded in AOCI 27    
Amortization reclassified to earnings (2) (1) $ (11)
Prior Service Cost or (Credit) Occurring During Fiscal Year (1)    
Settlement/curtailment reclassified to earnings (3)    
Currency translation and other (3)    
Divestitures (10)    
Balance as of end of period 134 126  
Prior Service Cost (Benefit)      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, before tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period 6    
Current year changes recorded in AOCI 0    
Amortization reclassified to earnings (1)    
Prior Service Cost or (Credit) Occurring During Fiscal Year (1)    
Settlement/curtailment reclassified to earnings 0    
Currency translation and other 0    
Divestitures 0    
Balance as of end of period 4 6  
Net Actuarial (Gain) Loss      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, before tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period 120    
Current year changes recorded in AOCI 27    
Amortization reclassified to earnings (1)    
Prior Service Cost or (Credit) Occurring During Fiscal Year 0    
Settlement/curtailment reclassified to earnings (3)    
Currency translation and other (3)    
Divestitures (10)    
Balance as of end of period $ 130 $ 120  
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 481 $ 378
Accumulated benefit obligation 456 362
Fair value of plan assets 288 239
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
Projected benefit obligation 481 378
Accumulated benefit obligation 456 362
Fair value of plan assets $ 288 $ 239
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Pension Benefit Payments (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
2025 $ 37
2026 38
2027 47
2028 45
2029 46
2030 through 2034 $ 242
v3.25.0.1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Net Periodic Pension Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost $ 14 $ 15 $ 20
Interest cost 26 31 18
Expected return on plan assets (36) (32) (27)
Amortization of prior service cost 1 3 2
Recognized actuarial net loss 1 (2) 9
Net settlement, curtailment and special termination benefit loss 4 1 2
Net periodic pension expense (benefit) 10 16 24
Continuing Operations      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Net periodic pension expense (benefit) 10 16 24
Discontinued Operations      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Net periodic pension expense (benefit) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Major Assumptions Used in Determining the Benefit Obligation and Net Cost for Pension Plans (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Benefit Obligation      
Projected benefit obligation 4.30% 4.30%  
Interest cost 0.00% 0.00%  
Service cost 0.00% 0.00%  
Salary scale 2.60% 2.20%  
Expected return on plan assets 0.00% 0.00%  
Net Costs      
Projected benefit obligation 4.30% 4.20% 2.10%
Interest cost 4.20% 4.10% 1.90%
Service cost 4.50% 4.50% 2.80%
Salary scale 2.20% 2.40% 3.10%
Expected return on plan assets 6.30% 5.70% 5.00%
v3.25.0.1
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - Fair Values of Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount $ 507 $ 468 $ 451
Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 183 143  
Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 323 323  
Defined Benefit Plan Assets, Excluding Other Assets and Liabilities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 506 466  
Global Equities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 23 26  
Global Equities | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Global Equities | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 23 26  
Global Equities | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Global Equity Funds at net asset value      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 125 125  
Global Equity Funds at net asset value | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Global Equity Funds at net asset value | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Global Equity Funds at net asset value | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Global Equity Funds at net asset value | Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 125 125  
Governments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 48 63  
Governments | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Governments | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 23 40  
Governments | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Governments | Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 25 23  
Corporate Bonds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 93 44  
Corporate Bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Corporate Bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 93 44  
Corporate Bonds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Fixed Income Securities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 156 181  
Fixed Income Securities | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Fixed Income Securities | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 9  
Fixed Income Securities | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Fixed Income Securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 156 172  
Real Estate      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 1 1  
Real Estate | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Real Estate | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 1 1  
Real Estate | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Other      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 23 10  
Other | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Other | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 15 10  
Other | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Other | Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 8    
Cash & Cash Equivalents      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 37 16  
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 28 13  
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 0 0  
Cash & Cash Equivalents | Not Subject to Leveling      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount 9 3  
Other assets and liabilities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, amount $ 1 $ 2  
v3.25.0.1
PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 568 $ 544
Warranties, performance guarantees issued and changes in estimated liability 327 239
Settlements made (346) (194)
Other 5 (11)
Acquisition 232 0
Reclassified to held for sale 0 (10)
Ending balance $ 786 $ 568
v3.25.0.1
EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended 47 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2024
Feb. 28, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]            
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,000,000,000 4,000,000,000   4,000,000,000    
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01   $ 0.01    
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 948,068,772 883,068,393   948,068,772    
Treasury shares (in shares) 70,093,639 43,490,981   70,093,639    
Share repurchase program, increase to authorized amount           $ 7,100
Share repurchase program, increase to authorized amount         $ 3,000  
Common stock repurchased (in shares) 70,100,000          
Common stock repurchased $ 1,943 $ 62 $ 1,381 $ 3,900    
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 3,200     $ 3,200    
v3.25.0.1
EQUITY - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period $ 9,005 $ 8,076 $ 7,094
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net (1,188) 201 (462)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax (4) 1 11
Tax benefit reclassified 1   (3)
Divestitures 571   (245)
Balance as of end of period 14,395 9,005 8,076
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period (1,486) (1,688) (989)
Balance as of end of period (2,106) (1,486) (1,688)
Foreign Currency Translation      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period (1,444) (1,604) (505)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net (1,173) 160 (525)
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax 0 0 0
Tax benefit reclassified 0   0
Divestitures 564   (574)
Balance as of end of period (2,053) (1,444) (1,604)
Defined Benefit Pension and Post-retirement Plans      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period (100) (84) (484)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net (15) (17) 63
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax 2 1 11
Tax benefit reclassified (1)   (3)
Divestitures 7   329
Balance as of end of period (107) (100) (84)
Unrealized Hedging Gains (Losses)      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of beginning of period 58 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net 0 58 0
Amounts reclassified, pre-tax (6) 0 0
Tax benefit reclassified 2   0
Divestitures 0   0
Balance as of end of period $ 54 $ 58 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Sales Disaggregated by Product and Service (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales $ 5,148 $ 5,984 $ 5,934 $ 5,420 $ 4,316 $ 4,935 $ 5,182 $ 4,518 $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Product                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 19,990 16,665 15,315
Service                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 2,496 2,286 1,973
Operating Segments                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 22,553 18,957 17,291
Operating Segments | HVAC                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 19,078 15,139 13,408
Operating Segments | HVAC | Product                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 16,986 13,313 11,882
Operating Segments | HVAC | Service                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 2,092 1,826 1,526
Operating Segments | Refrigeration                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 3,475 3,818 3,883
Operating Segments | Refrigeration | Product                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 3,061 3,352 3,432
Operating Segments | Refrigeration | Service                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 414 466 451
Eliminations and other                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 $ (67) $ (6) $ (3)
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Contract assets, current (included within Other current assets) $ 366 $ 306
Contract assets, non-current (included within Other assets) 65 26
Total contract assets 431 332
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current (553) (419)
Contract liabilities, non-current (included within Other long-term liabilities) (164) (160)
Total contract liabilities (717) (579)
Net contract assets (liabilities) $ (286) $ (247)
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized $ 469
v3.25.0.1
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 12 months
v3.25.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Unrecognized compensation costs $ 112 $ 63
Cost not yet recognized, period for recognition 3 years  
Stock Option    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Award vesting period (in years) 3 years  
Award vesting period in event of retirement (in years) 1 year  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Award vesting period (in years) 3 years  
Award vesting period in event of retirement (in years) 1 year  
Performance Shares    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Award vesting period (in years) 3 years  
Award vesting period in event of retirement (in years) 1 year  
Award requisite service period (in years) 3 years  
v3.25.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Fair Value Assumptions (Details) - Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock options and stock appreciation rights weighted-average fair value per award (in dollars per shares) $ 14.84 $ 11.64 $ 10.68
Assumptions:      
Volatility, minimum 30.60%   30.80%
Volatility, maximum 31.70%   31.30%
Volatility   30.90%  
Expected term (in years)   5 years 9 months 18 days 6 years 1 month 6 days
Expected dividend yield 1.80% 1.80% 1.50%
Range of risk-free rate, minimum 4.00%   1.70%
Range of risk-free rate, maximum 4.30%   3.00%
Range of risk-free rates   3.60%  
Minimum      
Assumptions:      
Expected term (in years) 5 years 7 months 6 days    
Maximum      
Assumptions:      
Expected term (in years) 7 years 9 months 18 days    
v3.25.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights      
Shares Subject to Option (in thousands)      
Beginning balance (in shares) 25,071 30,778 32,441
Granted (in shares) 4,187 3,494 2,715
Exercised (in shares) (8,041) (8,432) (3,495)
Cancelled (in shares) (430) (769) (883)
Ending balance (in shares) 20,787 25,071 30,778
Exercisable (in shares) 12,746    
Weighted-Average Exercise Price      
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 28.34 $ 24.53 $ 22.02
Granted (in dollars per share) 56.46 46.13 47.72
Exercised (in dollars per share) 23.21 20.48 17.76
Cancelled (in dollars per share) 50.77 42.94 30.33
Ending balance (in dollars per share) 35.52 $ 28.34 $ 24.53
Exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 25.48    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)      
Outstanding $ 681    
Exercisable $ 545    
Weighted- Average Remaining Life (in years)      
Outstanding 5 years 9 months 18 days    
Exercisable 4 years 1 month 6 days    
Restricted Stock      
RSUs / PSUs (in thousands)      
Beginning balance (in shares) 1,343 2,067 3,570
Granted (in shares) 264 577 555
Vested (in shares) (448) (1,140) (1,915)
Forfeited/Cancelled (in shares) (68) (161) (143)
Ending balance (in shares) 1,091 1,343 2,067
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 39.22 $ 29.87 $ 23.33
Granted (in dollars per share) 59.88 45.71 41.88
Vested (in dollars per share) 38.17 26.09 20.85
Forfeited/Cancelled (in dollars per share) 49.14 35.09 32.92
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 43.94 $ 39.22 $ 29.87
Performance Shares      
RSUs / PSUs (in thousands)      
Beginning balance (in shares) 2,042 1,930 1,421
Granted (in shares) 1,741 902 653
Vested (in shares) (1,339) (607) (5)
Forfeited/Cancelled (in shares) (121) (183) (139)
Ending balance (in shares) 2,323 2,042 1,930
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 45.47 $ 35.86 $ 30.75
Granted (in dollars per share) 50.75 47.93 46.93
Vested (in dollars per share) 41.49 18.23 41.81
Forfeited/Cancelled (in dollars per share) 52.56 46.52 35.45
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 51.35 $ 45.47 $ 35.86
v3.25.0.1
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock-based Compensation Cost by Award Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity compensation costs - equity settled $ 98 $ 81 $ 77
Equity compensation costs - cash settled 2 3 (15)
Total stock-based compensation cost 100 84 62
Income tax benefit 13 11 9
Continuing Operations      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation cost 87 74 53
Discontinued Operations      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation cost $ 13 $ 10 $ 9
v3.25.0.1
RESTRUCTURING COSTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 108 $ 75 $ 20
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 41 21  
Net pre-tax restructuring costs 98 75  
Acquisitions 8 0  
Utilization, foreign exchange and other (78) (48)  
Reclassified to held for sale 0 (7)  
Ending balance 69 41 21
Cost of sales      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 42 $ 13 $ 6
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold
Selling, general and administrative      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 66 $ 62 $ 14
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating Segments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 95 $ 65 $ 18
Corporate and other      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 13 10 2
HVAC | Operating Segments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 87 44 8
Refrigeration | Operating Segments      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 8 $ 21 $ 10
v3.25.0.1
RESTRUCTURING COSTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]      
Restructuring reserve $ 69 $ 41 $ 21
v3.25.0.1
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET - Schedule of Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
May 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]        
CCR gain $ (292) $ 318 $ 0 $ 0
TMA-related gain   46 0 0
TCC acquisition-related gain   0 (8) 705
Chubb gain   0 0 1,105
Other   39 (9) 8
Other income (expense), net   $ 317 $ (113) $ 1,818
v3.25.0.1
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2024
May 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Deconsolidation, gain (loss), amount   $ (292) $ 318 $ 0 $ 0
TMA-related gain     46 0 0
Chubb gain     0 0 1,105
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Chubb Fire and Security          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Chubb gain         1,100
VCS Business | Foreign Exchange Forward          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Loss on derivative instruments, pretax $ 86   $ 86 96 $ 0
TCC          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
TCC acquisition-related gain       $ 697  
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ 1,948 $ 1,398 $ 1,528
Foreign 326 601 2,295
Earnings before income taxes $ 2,274 $ 1,999 $ 3,823
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current:      
Federal $ 920 $ 361 $ 405
State 120 110 106
Foreign 374 293 211
Current income tax provision 1,414 764 722
Future:      
Federal (90) (135) (10)
State (13) (28) (26)
Foreign (249) (80) (70)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) (352) (243) (106)
Income tax expense $ 1,062 $ 521 $ 616
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Effective Income Tax Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income tax 2.40% 2.40% 1.40%
Taxes on international activities (0.20%) 4.90% (0.90%)
CCR divestiture impact (2.00%) 0.00% 0.00%
VCS reorganization impact 28.60% 0.00% 0.00%
TCC acquisition impact 0.00% 0.00% (4.70%)
Other (3.10%) (2.20%) (0.70%)
Effective income tax rate 46.70% 26.10% 16.10%
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2024
May 14, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Net tax charge related to re-organizations and disentanglements         $ 650 $ 27    
Deconsolidation, gain (loss), amount   $ (292)     318 0 $ 0  
Foreign tax credits generated and utilized in the current year         44   45  
Withholding tax of repatriated foreign earnings           19    
TCC acquisition-related gain         0 (8) 705  
Chubb gain         0 0 1,105  
Tax credit carryforward, amount     $ 1,404   1,404      
Unrecognized tax benefits     365   365 382 291 $ 251
Income tax rate reconciliation     8 $ 21        
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries     11,500   11,500      
Minimum                
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible     10   10      
Maximum                
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible     $ 40   40      
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA)                
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Tax credit carryforward, amount           $ 1,300    
Tax credit carryforward, offset period           10 years    
Chubb Fire and Security | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations                
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Chubb gain             1,100  
VCS Business | Foreign Exchange Forward                
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]                
Loss on derivative instruments, pretax $ 86       $ 86 $ 96 $ 0  
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Future income tax benefits:    
Insurance and employee benefits $ 142 $ 155
Other assets basis differences 576 413
Other liabilities basis differences 674 531
Tax loss carryforwards 178 159
Tax credit carryforwards 1,404 1,332
Valuation allowances (1,442) (1,372)
Future income tax benefits 1,532 1,218
Future income tax obligations:    
Goodwill and intangible assets (1,769) (401)
Other asset basis differences (381) (389)
Future income tax obligations $ (2,150) $ (790)
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of the year $ 1,372 $ 83 $ 90
Additions charged to income tax expense 46 27 18
Reduction credited to income tax expense (41) (22) (22)
Other adjustments 65 1,303 14
Reclassified to held for sale   (19) (17)
Balance at end of the year $ 1,442 $ 1,372 $ 83
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Tax Credit and Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Loss Carryforwards $ 1,080  
Tax Credit Carryforwards 1,404  
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA)    
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Credit Carryforwards   $ 1,300
2025-2029    
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Loss Carryforwards 525  
Tax Credit Carryforwards 15  
2030-2034    
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Loss Carryforwards 21  
Tax Credit Carryforwards 1,375  
2035-2044    
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Loss Carryforwards 77  
Tax Credit Carryforwards 0  
Indefinite    
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]    
Tax Loss Carryforwards 457  
Tax Credit Carryforwards $ 14  
v3.25.0.1
INCOME TAXES - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 382 $ 291 $ 251
Additions for tax positions related to the current year 34 37 34
Additions for tax positions of prior years 30 81 32
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (7) 0 (13)
Settlements (68) (27) (13)
Reclassified to other accounts (6) 0 0
Balance at end of period 365 382 291
Gross interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits 19 18 16
Total accrued interest balance at end of period $ 57 64 $ 48
Amount as a result of acquisition   $ 73  
v3.25.0.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in shares) 898.2 837.3 843.4
Stock awards and equity units (share equivalent) (in shares) 13.5 15.7 17.8
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in shares) 911.7 853.0 861.2
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) 0.1 2.0 2.9
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ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2024
Feb. 06, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Aug. 01, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired       $ 10,890 $ 84 $ 506  
Goodwill     $ 14,601 14,601 7,520 7,626  
Bridge Loan | Unsecured Debt              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Debt instrument, term 60 days            
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired       10,900      
VCS Business              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Consideration transferred $ 14,157            
Aggregate cash paid $ 11,156            
Business acquisition, equity interest issued( in shares) 58,608,959            
Goodwill $ 7,576   7,607 7,607      
Acquisition-related costs       40 80    
Amortization of the step-up to fair value of inventory and backlog       834      
Working capital adjustments and other transaction-related items     8        
Accounts receivable $ 408   $ 413 $ 413      
TCC              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Consideration transferred   $ 920          
Goodwill             $ 876
Acquisition-related costs         29    
Working capital adjustments and other transaction-related items           $ 41  
Accounts receivable         12    
TCC acquisition-related gain         $ 697    
TCC | TCC | Toshiba Corporation              
Business Acquisition [Line Items]              
Ownership percentage             5.00%
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ACQUISITIONS - Components of Purchase Price (Details) - VCS Business
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Jan. 02, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Cash $ 11,156
Common shares 3,001
Consideration transferred $ 14,157
Business acquisition, equity interest issued( in shares) | shares 58,608,959
Business acquisition (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 51.20
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ACQUISITIONS - Purchase Price of Viessmann Climate Solutions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 14,601   $ 7,520 $ 7,626
VCS Business        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 393 $ 394    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Cash and cash equivalents (1)      
Accounts receivable 413 408    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Accounts receivable 5      
Inventories 920 948    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Inventories (28)      
Other current assets 17 17    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Other current assets 0      
Fixed assets 919 913    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Fixed assets 6      
Intangible assets 6,645 6,640    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Intangible assets 5      
Other assets 299 284    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Other assets 15      
Accounts payable (290) (288)    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Accounts payable (2)      
Other liabilities, current (663) (626)    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Other liabilities, current (37)      
Future income tax obligations (1,810) (1,825)    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Future income tax obligations 15      
Other liabilities (301) (284)    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Other liabilities (17)      
Total identifiable net assets 6,542 6,581    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Total identifiable net assets (39)      
Goodwill 7,607 7,576    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Goodwill 31      
Total consideration 14,149 $ 14,157    
Measurement Period Adjustments, Total consideration $ (8)      
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ACQUISITIONS - Intangible Assets Acquired by Viessmann Climate Solutions (Details) - VCS Business
$ in Millions
Jan. 02, 2024
USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 6,645
Customer relationships  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 17 years
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 4,787
Technology  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 1,051
Technology | Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 10 years
Technology | Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 20 years
Trademark  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 40 years
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 679
Backlog  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 1 year
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 123
Other  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Estimated Useful Life (in years) 50 years
Intangible Assets Acquired $ 5
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ACQUISITIONS - Assets, Liabilities and Results of Operations (Details) - VCS Business
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Net sales $ 3,266
Net earnings (loss) $ (400)
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ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - VCS Business - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 22,486 $ 23,342
Net earnings (loss) $ 1,272 $ 1,163
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DIVESTITURES - Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 4,496 $ (38) $ 377
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale | Fire & Security Businesses      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,323 3,147 3,133
Costs of sales (1,390) (1,926) (1,966)
Research and development (86) (124) (123)
Selling, general and administrative (564) (690) (535)
Other income (expense), net (584) 26 22
Gain (loss) on divestitures and deconsolidation 5,176 (297) 0
Interest (expense) income, net (41) (51) (62)
Earnings before income taxes 4,834 85 469
Income tax (expense) benefit 1,391 (128) (92)
Tax on divestitures and deconsolidation (1,729) 5 0
Discontinued operations, net of tax $ 4,496 $ (38) $ 377
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DIVESTITURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 02, 2024
Oct. 01, 2024
Jul. 01, 2024
Jun. 02, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Chubb gain         $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,105
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Access Solutions              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Net proceeds from sale       $ 5,000      
Chubb gain $ 1,400 $ 318 $ 319 $ 1,800      
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Industrial Fire to Sentinel Capital Partners              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Net proceeds from sale     $ 1,400        
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Commercial Refrigeration Business (CCR)              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Net proceeds from sale $ 2,900 $ 679          
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DIVESTITURES - Disclosure of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-Sale (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 02, 2024
Oct. 01, 2024
Jul. 01, 2024
Jun. 02, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents         $ 320
Accounts receivable, net         880
Inventories, net         574
Other assets, current         189
Fixed assets, net         246
Intangible assets, net         138
Goodwill         2,478
Operating lease right-of-use assets         160
Other assets         108
Total assets held for sale         5,093
Accounts payable         447
Accrued liabilities         594
Long-term debt, including current portion         8
Future pension and post-retirement obligations         210
Future income tax obligations         21
Operating lease liabilities         132
Other long-term liabilities         38
Total liabilities held for sale         1,450
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Access Solutions          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents         6
Accounts receivable, net         104
Inventories, net         31
Other assets, current         5
Fixed assets, net         13
Intangible assets, net         53
Goodwill         1,498
Operating lease right-of-use assets         13
Other assets         10
Total assets held for sale         1,733
Accounts payable         20
Accrued liabilities         74
Long-term debt, including current portion         0
Future pension and post-retirement obligations         0
Future income tax obligations         2
Operating lease liabilities         11
Other long-term liabilities         12
Total liabilities held for sale         119
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Industrial Fire          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents         20
Accounts receivable, net         101
Inventories, net         65
Other assets, current         46
Fixed assets, net         22
Intangible assets, net         2
Goodwill         439
Operating lease right-of-use assets         28
Other assets         13
Total assets held for sale         736
Accounts payable         39
Accrued liabilities         77
Long-term debt, including current portion         0
Future pension and post-retirement obligations         1
Future income tax obligations         3
Operating lease liabilities         23
Other long-term liabilities         9
Total liabilities held for sale         152
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Commercial Refrigeration          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents         131
Accounts receivable, net         274
Inventories, net         84
Other assets, current         113
Fixed assets, net         78
Intangible assets, net         0
Goodwill         72
Operating lease right-of-use assets         49
Other assets         44
Total assets held for sale         845
Accounts payable         129
Accrued liabilities         204
Long-term debt, including current portion         8
Future pension and post-retirement obligations         203
Future income tax obligations         4
Operating lease liabilities         40
Other long-term liabilities         3
Total liabilities held for sale         591
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Commercial and Residential Fire business          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents         163
Accounts receivable, net         401
Inventories, net         394
Other assets, current         25
Fixed assets, net         133
Intangible assets, net         83
Goodwill         469
Operating lease right-of-use assets         70
Other assets         41
Total assets held for sale         1,779
Accounts payable         259
Accrued liabilities         239
Long-term debt, including current portion         0
Future pension and post-retirement obligations         6
Future income tax obligations         12
Operating lease liabilities         58
Other long-term liabilities         14
Total liabilities held for sale         $ 588
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Access Solutions          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents       $ 82  
Accounts receivable, net       90  
Inventories, net       43  
Other assets, current       6  
Fixed assets, net       18  
Intangible assets, net       53  
Goodwill       1,467  
Operating lease right-of-use assets       16  
Other assets       8  
Total assets held for sale       1,783  
Accounts payable       54  
Accrued liabilities       80  
Operating lease liabilities       17  
Other long-term liabilities       10  
Total liabilities held for sale       $ 161  
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Industrial Fire          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 40    
Accounts receivable, net     93    
Inventories, net     73    
Other assets, current     55    
Fixed assets, net     24    
Intangible assets, net     2    
Goodwill     452    
Operating lease right-of-use assets     24    
Other assets     2    
Total assets held for sale     765    
Accounts payable     43    
Accrued liabilities     65    
Operating lease liabilities     24    
Other long-term liabilities     6    
Total liabilities held for sale     $ 138    
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Commercial Refrigeration          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 121      
Accounts receivable, net   217      
Inventories, net   99      
Other assets, current   155      
Fixed assets, net   84      
Intangible assets, net   10      
Goodwill   72      
Operating lease right-of-use assets   48      
Other assets   46      
Total assets held for sale   852      
Accounts payable   124      
Accrued liabilities   154      
Operating lease liabilities   49      
Other long-term liabilities   213      
Total liabilities held for sale   $ 540      
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Commercial and Residential Fire business          
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 64        
Accounts receivable, net 422        
Inventories, net 408        
Other assets, current 26        
Fixed assets, net 127        
Intangible assets, net 81        
Goodwill 449        
Operating lease right-of-use assets 66        
Other assets 29        
Total assets held for sale 1,672        
Accounts payable 195        
Accrued liabilities 153        
Operating lease liabilities 66        
Other long-term liabilities 24        
Total liabilities held for sale $ 438        
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SEGMENT FINANCIAL DATA (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Number of operating segments | segment                 2    
Net sales $ 5,148 $ 5,984 $ 5,934 $ 5,420 $ 4,316 $ 4,935 $ 5,182 $ 4,518 $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Cost of goods sold                 (16,505) (13,789) (12,991)
Research and development                 (686) (493) (416)
Selling, general and administrative                 (3,197) (2,607) (1,977)
Equity method investment net earnings                 231 211 262
Other income (expense), net                 317 (113) 1,818
Operating profit 774 $ 763 $ 724 $ 385 539 $ 510 $ 651 $ 460 2,646 2,160 3,984
Segment Assets 4,950       3,903       4,950 3,903  
Cash and cash equivalents 3,969       9,852       3,969 9,852 3,298
Other assets, current 972       728       972 728  
Assets held for sale 0       5,093       0 5,093  
Total current assets 9,891       19,576       9,891 19,576  
Capital Expenditures                 519 439 317
Depreciation & Amortization                 1,232 491 328
Fixed assets, net 2,999       2,160       2,999 2,160  
United States Operations                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 11,294 10,457 9,997
Fixed assets, net 807       795       807 795  
Europe                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 6,687 3,910 3,591
Fixed assets, net 1,253       450       1,253 450  
Asia Pacific                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 3,817 3,949 3,090
Fixed assets, net 486       499       486 499  
Other                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 688 635 610
Fixed assets, net 453       416       453 416  
Operating Segments                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 22,553 18,957 17,291
Cost of goods sold                 (16,621) (13,881) (13,077)
Research and development                 (619) (407) (347)
Selling, general and administrative                 (2,884) (2,232) (1,762)
Equity method investment net earnings                 231 212 262
Other income (expense), net                 363 54 725
Operating profit                 3,023 2,703 3,092
Segment Assets 4,669       3,732       4,669 3,732  
Capital Expenditures                 470 343 264
Depreciation & Amortization                 1,188 447 287
Operating Segments | HVAC                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 19,078 15,139 13,408
Cost of goods sold                 (14,041) (10,992) (10,151)
Research and development                 (531) (322) (265)
Selling, general and administrative                 (2,475) (1,782) (1,341)
Equity method investment net earnings                 225 206 256
Other income (expense), net                 52 26 703
Operating profit                 2,308 2,275 2,610
Segment Assets 3,851       2,899       3,851 2,899  
Capital Expenditures                 438 313 232
Depreciation & Amortization                 1,153 413 256
Operating Segments | Refrigeration                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 3,475 3,818 3,883
Cost of goods sold                 (2,580) (2,889) (2,926)
Research and development                 (88) (85) (82)
Selling, general and administrative                 (409) (450) (421)
Equity method investment net earnings                 6 6 6
Other income (expense), net                 311 28 22
Operating profit                 715 428 482
Segment Assets 818       833       818 833  
Capital Expenditures                 32 30 32
Depreciation & Amortization                 35 34 31
Corporate and other                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 (67) (6) (3)
Cost of goods sold                 116 92 86
Research and development                 (67) (86) (69)
Selling, general and administrative                 (313) (375) (215)
Equity method investment net earnings                 0 (1) 0
Other income (expense), net                 (46) (167) 1,093
Operating profit                 (377) (543) 892
Eliminations and other                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 (67) (6) (3)
Segment Assets $ 281       $ 171       281 171  
Capital Expenditures                 49 96 53
Depreciation & Amortization                 $ 44 $ 44 $ 41
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RELATED PARTIES - Narrative (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
affiliate
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Number of owned unconsolidated domestic and foreign affiliates 29
HVAC  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Equity method investment, percentage of investments in segment 97.00%
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RELATED PARTIES - Amounts Attributable to Equity Method Investees (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales $ 5,148 $ 5,984 $ 5,934 $ 5,420 $ 4,316 $ 4,935 $ 5,182 $ 4,518 $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold                 16,505 13,789 12,991
Receivables from equity method investees included in Accounts receivable, net 2,651       2,080       2,651 2,080  
Payables to equity method investees included in Accounts payable 2,458       2,483       2,458 2,483  
Product                      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 19,990 16,665 15,315
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold                 14,580 12,002 11,459
Related Party                      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                      
Receivables from equity method investees included in Accounts receivable, net 363       231       363 231  
Payables to equity method investees included in Accounts payable $ 32       $ 44       32 44  
Related Party | Product                      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                      
Total Net sales                 2,956 2,920 2,845
Purchases from equity method investees included in Cost of products sold                 $ 237 $ 214 $ 331
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RELATED PARTIES - Summarized Balance Sheet for Equity Method Investment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Current assets $ 9,891 $ 19,576    
Total assets 37,403 32,822    
Current liabilities (7,892) (6,981)    
Total liabilities (23,008) (23,817)    
Total Equity 14,395 9,005 $ 8,076 $ 7,094
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Current assets 12,823 11,432    
Non-current assets 2,396 1,834    
Total assets 15,219 13,266    
Current liabilities (11,053) (9,296)    
Non-current liabilities (210) (190)    
Total liabilities (11,263) (9,486)    
Total Equity $ 3,956 $ 3,780    
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RELATED PARTIES - Summarized Statement of Income for Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 5,148 $ 5,984 $ 5,934 $ 5,420 $ 4,316 $ 4,935 $ 5,182 $ 4,518 $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Net earnings (loss)                 5,708 1,440 3,584
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 17,567 16,180 11,524
Gross profit                 3,063 2,862 2,274
Net earnings (loss)                 700 655 757
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareowners                 $ 700 $ 655 $ 757
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Outstanding Liabilities for Environmental Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Environmental Loss Contingency, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Environmental Loss Contingency, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Environmental Loss Contingency, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities Accrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities
Environmental reserves included in Accrued liabilities $ 25 $ 19
Environmental reserves included in Other long-term liabilities 185 199
Total environmental reserves $ 210 $ 218
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Asbestos Liabilities and Recoveries (Details) - Asbestos Matters - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Asbestos liabilities included in Accrued liabilities $ 17 $ 15
Asbestos liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities 208 206
Total asbestos liabilities 225 221
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Accounts receivable, net 7 5
Asbestos-related recoveries included in Other assets 88 88
Total asbestos-related recoveries $ 95 $ 93
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details)
lawsuit in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
lawsuit
May 14, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2024
settlement
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
lawsuit
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items]            
Potential contingent liabilities   $ 0        
Deconsolidation, loss amount   292,000,000   $ (318,000,000) $ 0 $ 0
Cash divested from deconsolidation   134,000,000        
Payment under tax sharing arrangement   15,000,000        
Tax cuts and jobs act, recognized gain associated with share $ 46,000,000     46,000,000    
Tax cuts and jobs act, transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, liability, current 23,000,000     23,000,000    
Liability amount $ 78,000,000     78,000,000    
Self-insurance expense       $ 135,000,000 $ 139,000,000 $ 124,000,000
Aqueous Film Forming Foam            
Other Commitments [Line Items]            
Number of litigation cases (more than) | lawsuit 9     9    
Aqueous Film Forming Foam | Pending Litigation            
Other Commitments [Line Items]            
Litigation settlement, number of distinct settlement agreements | settlement     3      
Litigation settlement, number of years business owned     8 years      
Loss contingency, litigation settlement to be paid $ 615,000,000     $ 615,000,000    
Loss contingency, settlement to be paid, term 5 years          
Estimated insurance recoveries $ 2,400,000,000     2,400,000,000    
Loss contingency, settlement to be paid, contribution from insurance settlement 125,000,000          
Liabilities subject to compromise, litigation liability $ 565,000,000 $ 50,000,000   $ 565,000,000    
Aqueous Film Forming Foam | Pending Litigation | Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.            
Other Commitments [Line Items]            
Loss contingency, settlement to be paid, percentage of proceeds from sale of sale of net assets 100.00%          
Loss contingency, settlement to be paid, estimated proceeds from sale of assets $ 115,000,000          
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Self-Insurance Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Self-insurance liabilities included in Accrued liabilities $ 173 $ 160
Self-insurance liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities 43 55
Total self-insurance liabilities $ 216 $ 215
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]      
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized $ 610 $ 320 $ 297
Income taxes paid, net of refunds 2,126 942 833
Non-cash financing activity:      
Common stock dividends payable $ 199 $ 161 $ 158
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) - (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]                      
Net sales $ 5,148 $ 5,984 $ 5,934 $ 5,420 $ 4,316 $ 4,935 $ 5,182 $ 4,518 $ 22,486 $ 18,951 $ 17,288
Operating profit 774 763 724 385 539 510 651 460 $ 2,646 $ 2,160 $ 3,984
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners $ (48) $ 564 $ 415 $ 177 $ 417 $ 270 $ 394 $ 306      
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ 0.63 $ 0.46 $ 0.20 $ 0.50 $ 0.32 $ 0.47 $ 0.37 $ 1.23 $ 1.66 $ 3.74
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ 0.62 $ 0.45 $ 0.19 $ 0.49 $ 0.32 $ 0.46 $ 0.36 $ 1.22 $ 1.63 $ 3.67