Emerson (NYSE: EMR [1]) is a global technology and engineering company that provides innovative solutions to customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson employs approximately 88,000 people and will have global sales of $18.3 billion in 2020.        Emerson's technology blends with engineering to deliver solutions to customers around the world. Since 2016, it has been integrated into two business platforms: Emerson Automation Solutions and Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions. Automation Solutions help manufacturers in process, hybrid, and discrete industries-including oil and gas, refining, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, power, pulp and paper, and mining and metallurgy-optimize energy efficiency and operating costs, boost production, keep people safe, and protect the environment. Commercial and residential solutions help manufacturers of commercial and domestic heating and cooling systems, food and retail operators, commercial and residential builders and maintenance operators, and homeowners to protect the comfort and health of residents, safeguard food quality and safety, improve energy efficiency, and build sustainable infrastructure.